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Benefits of Membership

Olympic Development Program

Louisiana ODP is part of the nation-wide program designed to identify and
develop elite players. The ODP experience builds on the Club soccer experience
and brings the finest and most committed players together to train and play in a
highly competitive environment. ODP focuses entirely on the development of
each individual player and exposes players to competition at the regional and
national level to provide them a pathway to playing in college.

Competitions

State Tournaments

LSA conducts state tournaments each year for each level of competition. The
Louisiana State Cup and the Louisiana Presidents Cup act as qualifiers for Region
III and US Youth Soccer National tournaments. The Bob Abbott Cup is a state-wide
for our U11 and U12 age groups and the Louisiana Open Cup is a tournament that
invites both recreational and competitive teams to compete. In addition, LSA runs
a recreational jamboree and tournament in the fall for our youngest recreational
players.

Louisiana Competitive Leagues

LSA administers the Louisiana Competitive Soccer League (“LCSL”) that provides
teams with the opportunity to compete at a level that is most productive for their
players’ development. The Louisiana Player Development League (“LPDL”) kicks
off in August 2017. Designed specifically to mimic US Soccer’s Development
Academies, the LPDL will bring the best players in Louisiana to train and play in a
highly committed and competitive environment.

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