LRFC ODP ELITE

The Pathway to the USYNT

LRFC Elite ODP Sponsorship Program


LRFC will be sponsoring our top talent from our NCYSA Classic "Travel" teams during the 2026-2027 seasons.  Only a select few players from the various age divisions in our program, that show exceptional drive, skill, and leadership on the field will be selected to attend ODP evaluations during the Fall and Winter cycles.


Those players will have the opportunity to train with the highest level talent across the state of North Carolina, and potentially be selected to Sub-Regional and Regional events.


Players in this program will be coached, and evaluated by USYS Staff, and if they continue to show their talents on the field they could eventually be selected to the Regional ID Camps as well as Talent ID camps, and ultimately the US Youth National Team!


We are proud to offer this to all of our travel soccer players, but only the very best will be selected and sponsored by the club.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?


ODP in 2026-2027 will serve the following Age Divisions


  • U17
  • U16
  • U15
  • U14
  • U13
  • U12

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR PLAYER?


ODP


  • LRFC Sponsors ODP Evaluations
  • LRFC Sponsors ODP Sub-Regional Fees if selected
  • LRFC is run by the state association, NC Youth Soccer Association
  • It's merit based
  • Selection for the Sub-Regional, Regional, and National teams is highly selective

WHY ODP MATTERS?


  • State Level Recognition
  • Training with top players in NC
  • Collegiate level training and coaching
  • Regional opportunities
  • Advanced development
  • Exposure beyond local leagues

WHO CAN BE SELECTED


  • Travel and Classic players in good standing with LRFC may be considered based on performance, commitment, and long-term potential.


INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES


Players that are selected to the National Select Teams participate in International Tournaments and friendlies.


The LRFC ODP Elite Program puts players on their first steps towards participating in their sub-region, regions, and at the national level if their talent puts them there.



HOW PLAYERS ARE SELECTED FOR SPONSORSHIP


  • Match performance
  • Training habits
  • Coach evaluations
  • Character and coachability
  • Commitment to development

WHEN CLUB EVALUATIONS BEGIN


  • Identification occurs during the players NCYSA Classic Season
  • Player will be notified before ODP Evaluations
  • Events with ODP typically begin in Winter and run into the Summer


HOW IT FITS OUR PLAYER PATHWAY


  • Recreation
  • Classic
  • ODP
  • Regional
  • College Opportunities
  • International Opportunities

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Does sponsorship guarantee selection?

    Sponsorship by LRFC for the player to attend evaluations, and or the sub-regional events does not guarantee selection to the Regional ID Camps, Talent ID Centers, or the Youth National Teams.  Selection to those teams are strictly determined by USYS Coaching Staff, and their selections are all merit and talent based.  Those decisions are outside the control of LRFC.

  • Is ODP required by the club?

    ODP is a program that isn't required by LRFC, but it is an additional pathway to help gain exposure for players, and to give them the opportunity train among the best talent in the state, potentially leading to higher level team selection.

  • What if a player declines?

    If.a player declines their sponsorship, then that sponsorship returns to the club.  Players again could earn opportunities in the future to be sponsorsed by the club and sent to evaluations, so declining one opportunity will not forfeit future opportunities for that same player.