Player Development League
PDL Registration
The Player Development League (PDL) is designed to provide interested U9 and U10 players with an elevated soccer experience that bridges the gap between recreational and competitive leagues. It offers motivated players a more consistent level of competition, enhanced coaching standards, and additional training opportunities to support their development.
PDL emphasizes individual technical growth, game understanding, and the foundational habits necessary for future success in the competitive environment. Players benefit from a developmentally appropriate curriculum delivered by experienced staff, with a focus on long-term player growth rather than short-term results.
PDL - Frequently Asked Questions
List of Services
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What Is PDL?
Player Development League (PDL) is a division of Arsenal Colorado focused on providing a higher level of competition for the more advanced U9 and U10 player.
It is viewed as a bridge between conventional recreational soccer and competitive soccer.
The league has 2 tiers, Select (formed based on an evalution process) and Foundations (formed based on desire / geography).
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Who is eligible to play in the PDL?List Item 1
U9 & U10 Players
Fall 2025 Season,: players born in 2017 & 2016.
Note: The PDL program follows US Soccer mandates and follows a birth year format instead of grade level.
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What the differences between PDL and Recreational?
PDL teams are a full year committment (Fall and Spring seasons).
PDL teams are led by paid coaches who will follow the Arsenal Coaching Curriculum.
PDL players receive additional training opportunities (goalkeeper training, team training, player drop ins).
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What is the difference between Foundations and Select?List Item 3
PDL Foundations
Provides a pathway for players who are highly motivated to build their technical base in an environment that eliminates the tryout process and reduces the amount of travel for competition. Teams will compete against other Arsenal teams as well as teams from neighboring communities, including but not limited to Windsor, Loveland, Laramie, Cheyenne and Greeley. A minimum of half of the team’s league games will be played at home.
PDL Select
Provides a pathway for player development by forming teams based on ability after an official tryout.
It is intended for players who are both highly motivated and ready to perform at a high level. An emphasis will be placed on continued technical development through training and competition in the Colorado Soccer Association’s (CSA) Front Range League (FRL). Half of the team’s league games will be played at home and the other half along the Front Range.
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What is the cost?
Fees: CLICK FOR DETAILS
Uniform: $75* (Adidas kit includes 2 jerseys, 1 pair of shorts, & 1 pair of socks)
*subject to change
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How are players chosen for the Select teams?List Item 4
Tryouts
Players interested in being considered for a spot on a select team will take part in an evaluation process to be conducted in the spring before the year they are eligible (U8 year).
Players will be selected based upon a list of criteria (including the player’s technical, tactical, and physical abilities as well as the player’s history).
Registration will be available for this evaluation beginning in April. Players will be notified of an active roster position by the head coach within one week following the tryouts.
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How much travel will there be?
Select: Half of their games will be played at the FC Soccer Complex. The other half will be away games along the Front Range (Colorado Springs, Denver, Longmont, and more)
Foundations: At least half of the games will be played at the FC Soccer Complex. The away games will played in neighboring communities (Windsor, Laramie, Cheyenne, Greeley, and more)
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How are PDL coaches selected?List Item 2
Club Approval
Application to coach in the PDL shall be open to all who demonstrate a commitment to the League, agree to adhere to the guidelines and coaching curriculum, and who agree to participate in coaching sessions, education programs and evaluations. Coaching applicants will participate in an interview process with the Director of Coaching. After completion of the interview process, coaches will be selected by the director and staff.
All teams will be led by a paid coach who will follow the Arsenal Coaching Curriculum.
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We missed tryouts - can my child still be considered for a spot?
Anyone interested in PDL after the evaluation process concludes will be placed on a waitlist. Players on the waitlist will be invited to team training sessions for evaluations by the head coach and possible placement.
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Does Arsenal offer refunds?
Click here to review the refund policy.
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Additional Questions?
Please direct any additional questions to
office@soccerfortcollins.org