Big News: FC Alliance North Joins the National Premier League!
Why FC Alliance North’s Acceptance into the National Premier League (NPL) Is a Game-Changer for Youth Soccer in Northeast Tennessee
We’re Going National: FC Alliance North Joins the NPL
We’re proud to announce a major milestone in our club’s journey: FC Alliance North has officially joined the National Premier Leagues (NPL) and will compete in the South Atlantic Premier League (SAPL) starting with the 2025–2026 season.
This moment marks a leap forward—not just for our club, but for youth soccer in Northeast Tennessee.
Why This Matters
Our inclusion in the NPL means more than a new league—it’s an invitation to the next level of youth development.
High-Level Competition
Our teams will face top clubs from Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, raising the bar for every player.
Enhanced College Pathways
The NPL is designed to offer clear, competitive pathways to collegiate and professional soccer opportunities.
Club-Wide Unity
All U13–U19 boys teams will compete in this league platform. Whether at home or away, we’ll travel, play, and grow—together.
Our Philosophy: Player-First Development
At FC Alliance North, we don’t just train soccer players—we build leaders.
Our holistic model focuses on:
✔️ Technical Excellence
✔️ Tactical Intelligence
✔️ Growth Minded Coaching
✔️ Character Development
✔️ Year-Round Opportunities
We coach with purpose, passion, and a vision for the long game—on and off the field.
2025 Tryouts Are Here!
This opportunity comes just in time—tryouts are now open for all birth years.
📅 2014–2018 Birth Years (U12 & Younger)
May 12–13 @ ETSU Football Stadium
May 14 @ White Top Creek Park
🕠 5:30–6:45 PM – 2016–2018 Boys & Girls
🕖 7:00–8:15 PM – 2014–2015 Boys & Girls
📅 Make-up Tryouts: May 19
We encourage players to attend at least two sessions to ensure a full evaluation.
What is the South Atlantic Premier League (SAPL)?
The SAPL is a regional league within US Club Soccer’s National Premier Leagues (NPL) platform, designed to
offer high-level competition and a pathway to national postseason play for elite youth soccer clubs.
Which regions are represented in the SAPL?
Clubs from Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and parts of Virginia participate in the league.
Which FC Alliance North teams will compete in SAPL?
Boys: U13 through U19
What are the key benefits of SAPL participation?
High level Home matches with three to four weekends of games in the Tri-Cities
High-level regional competition
Pathway to the NPL Finals
College coach exposure opportunities
Player development-focused environment
How does SAPL fit into the NPL structure?
League champions advance to national postseason events such as the NPL Playoffs or NPL Finals.
How many games are played each season?
U15 and older Teams generally play 14–16 league games during the fall season, U13 and U14 will have a fall
and spring season
Is travel required?
FC Alliance North will host teams from Nashville, Chattanooga or Atlanta, However travel will occur to those
same areas for three to four weekends. All teams participating in SAPL will play on the same weekends at the
same venue.
Who oversees SAPL operations?
US Club Soccer sanctions and supports the SAPL. League operations are managed by club directors and NPL
administrators to ensure competitive standards and postseason qualification protocols.
What about the girl’s teams
Our hope is to provide a similar club wide league competition for our girls, but to do so requires that we are
able to form teams in each age group and that is a process we will be working towards in the upcoming year.
Where can I find more information?
www.southatlanticpremierleague.com