Elite Opportunities
Supporting players whose development creates opportunities beyond the traditional club pathway.
For a subset of players, development at Eastside FC may open doors to higher-level environments outside the club. These opportunities can include national-team identification, professional and MLS academy pathways, elite training environments, and other advanced playing opportunities.
Our role is to help prepare players for those moments, evaluate opportunities carefully, and support families as they navigate decisions that may affect a player’s long-term development.
Recent Elite Player Pathway Stories
Cooper Conley named Washington State Gatorade High School Player of Year
Seven Eastside FC Players make the leap to MLS Academies
Three Eastside FC Players Earn Spots on ODP National Team Rosters
Riley Rountree Earns U-16 National Team Call-Up
Morgan Ackermann Selected for Continental Tire ECNL National Selection Game
Identification & Opportunity
Players may be identified through league competition, showcases, national and regional programs, professional clubs, scouting networks, and relationships within the broader soccer community.
Preparing for the Next Environment
Moving into an elite environment requires more than talent. Players must be prepared technically, tactically, physically, competitively, and personally for greater expectations and increased independence.
Individual Decisions
Each opportunity must be considered in the context of the player’s development, age, goals, family circumstances, and long-term interests. Our priority is helping players make informed decisions and enter the next environment prepared to succeed.
Elite Player Identification
EPD State Team Selections
ODP Regional Team Selections
ODP National Team Selections
ECNL National Selection Games and Camps
ECNL All-American and All-Conference Selections
ECNL RL All-American and All-Conference Selections
Other Elite Player Combines
Regional and National Identification Events
Professional + Academy
MLS Academy Signings
NWSL Combine Invitations
Professional Academy Trials
International Academy Invitations
International Club Trials
National Team + Federation
National Team Call-Ups
U.S. Youth National Team Camps
U.S. Soccer Talent ID Events
U.S. Soccer Regional ID Events
International Youth National Team Call-Ups
Federation Training Camps
Youth National Team Rosters
National Team Identification Events
Advanced Playing Opportunities
USL W First-Team Opportunities
USL League Two Opportunities
Semi-Professional Team Opportunities
Playing Up Into Older Elite Environments
College Camps and Training
International Training Experiences
