Player Pathway
Blackhawks competition platformsSaint Paul Blackhawks provides a range of competitive opportunities, beginning with Little Hawks for U5-U8 players and progressing to U18+ teams that compete in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL).
Many of our athletes continue their soccer journey at the collegiate level, with some even advancing to play professionally in MLS.
The competition platforms for Blackhawk players are listed below, from beginners to the highest level of competiton.
LITTLE HAWKS U5-U8: Beginners
Ages: 5-8 years
Players: Boys and Girls
Season:
- Training sessions offered in Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer
Level: Beginners
Pricing/More Info: Little Hawks
TCSL U9-U19: Beginner to Intermediate Competition
Ages: 8-10 years
Players: Boys and Girls
Season:
- Fall and Spring Teams
- Optional Winter training
Level: Beginners/Intermediate
TCSL Levels: Red, White and Blue
Pricing/More Info: U9-U10
Ages: 11-19 years
Players: Boys and Girls
Season: Year Round
- August – July for U11-U14
- November – July for U15-U19
Skill level: Beginners/Intermediate
TCSL Levels: National, Regional, State, Cities
Pricing/More Info: TCSL
U13-U19: Intermediate to Advanced Competition
Ages: U12
Players: Boys
Season: Year Round (August – July)
Skill level: Advanced
Level: Pre-MLS
Pricing/More Info: MLS Next AD
U13-U19: Most Advanced Youth Competition
Ages: 13-19 years
Players: Boys
Season: Year Round
- August – July for U13-U14
- November – July for U15-U19
Skill level: Most Advanced
Pricing/More info: MLS Next AD
U18+: Advanced Competition
U18+: Collegiate and Professional Competition
