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- The USL Premier Development League (PDL) is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid. It is currently the top level men's amateur competition in the United States, and has 68 teams competing in four conferences, split into eight regional divisions; unofficially, it is considered to be the fourth tier of competition, behind Major League Soccer, the USL First Division and the USL Second Division, and roughly equal with the National Premier Soccer League and the Pacific Coast Soccer League. While not strictly a "professional" league in the sense that the majority of players do not receive payment, the PDL prides itself on its professionalism in terms of its organization and the way the league is run, and its dedication to developing young soccer players, preparing them for future careers in professional leagues in the United States and elsewhere. As PDL seasons take place during the summer months, the player pool is drawn mainly from elite NCAA college soccer players seeking to continue playing high level soccer during their summer break, which they can do while still maintaining their college eligibility. However, in recent years, teams such as Laredo Heat, New Orleans Jesters, Vancouver Whitecaps Residency, Kitsap Pumas and the Hollywood United Hitmen have been embracing at least partial professionalism through a new program called PDL-Pro, whereby teams can choose to employ non-NCAA players who are paid for their performances, but who still meet the age eligibility criteria. This does not contravene NCAA rules, which state that college players cannot play alongside professionals, but may play against them. In addition, PDL squads often also include standout high school and junior club players, as well as former professionals seeking to continue competing at a high level, often having been forced to retire from top flight competition due to age or injury. PDL rules dictate that a maximum of eight players on each team's 26-man roster can be over 23 years old, while at least three players on each team's roster must be 18 or younger. Increasingly, the PDL is seen as a 'shop window' for professional clubs looking to discover and identify aspiring professional players who may enter the MLS SuperDraft in future years. Many of the players currently playing in Major League Soccer and elsewhere began their careers in the PDL.
- Die USL Premier Development League (PDL) ist eine Amateurfußballliga in den Vereinigten Staaten und Kanada. Sie untersteht der United Soccer Leagues und wird gemeinsam mit der National Premier Soccer League und der Pacific Coast Soccer League als vierthöchste Ebene im amerikanischen Fußball angesehen. Eine Auf- oder Abstiegsregelung existiert nicht. Die Liga wurde 1995 im Zuge der Restrukturierung des regionalen nordamerikanischen Fußballs gegründet. In der Saison 2009 treten insgesamt 68 Mannschaften in vier Conferences mit jeweils zwei Staffeln an.
- La Premier Development League de la United Soccer Leagues est une ligue amateur oeuvrant aux États-Unis et au Canada. C'est la 4eme division du championnat Americain derrière la Major League Soccer, l'USL First Division et l'USL Second Division. La PDL est considérée comme une sorte de "vitrine à jeunes talents" pour les clubs de la Major League Soccer qui piochent les meilleurs joueurs de toutes les équipes participantes pour les lancer dans le bain de l'élite Americain.
- La USL Premier Development League (PDL) è una lega calcistica maschile dilettantistica degli Stati Uniti e del Canada. Come importanza, la PDL viene subito dopo la Major League Soccer (MLS), la USL First Division e la USL Second Division. In quanto lega amatoriale, non sono previsti ingaggi per i calciatori che prendono parte alla PDL. Tuttavia, a livello organizzativo non ha nulla da invidiare ai campionati maggiori statunitensi. La PDL viene disputata durante i mesi estivi e ad essa prendono parte i migliori calciatori provenienti dalla squadre universitarie, in modo tale da mantenersi in allenamento anche quando i campionati scolastici sono fermi. Il regolamento della PDL prevede che le rose delle squadre non superino i 26 elementi, dei quali al massimo otto possono avere più di 23 anni, mentre almeno tre devono averne 18 (o anche meno). La PDL è considerata come una sorta di vetrina per giovani talenti. Non è quindi un caso se quasi tutti i calciatori della MLS hanno iniziato la loro carriera proprio nella Premier Development League.
- De United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (kortweg USL Premier Development League) is de amateurcompetitie van de United Soccer Leagues in de Verenigde Staten en Canada. De competitie is onderverdeeld in vier Conferences en deze elk nog eens in twee regionale competities zodat er dus eigenlijk acht reeksen zijn. De competitie wordt beschouwd als de vierde klasse in de Verenigde Staten. De National Premier Soccer League en Pacific Coast Soccer League staan op een vergelijkbaar niveau.
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- The USL Premier Development League (PDL) is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid.
- Die USL Premier Development League (PDL) ist eine Amateurfußballliga in den Vereinigten Staaten und Kanada. Sie untersteht der United Soccer Leagues und wird gemeinsam mit der National Premier Soccer League und der Pacific Coast Soccer League als vierthöchste Ebene im amerikanischen Fußball angesehen. Eine Auf- oder Abstiegsregelung existiert nicht. Die Liga wurde 1995 im Zuge der Restrukturierung des regionalen nordamerikanischen Fußballs gegründet.
- La Premier Development League de la United Soccer Leagues est une ligue amateur oeuvrant aux États-Unis et au Canada. C'est la 4eme division du championnat Americain derrière la Major League Soccer, l'USL First Division et l'USL Second Division. La PDL est considérée comme une sorte de "vitrine à jeunes talents" pour les clubs de la Major League Soccer qui piochent les meilleurs joueurs de toutes les équipes participantes pour les lancer dans le bain de l'élite Americain.
- La USL Premier Development League (PDL) è una lega calcistica maschile dilettantistica degli Stati Uniti e del Canada. Come importanza, la PDL viene subito dopo la Major League Soccer (MLS), la USL First Division e la USL Second Division. In quanto lega amatoriale, non sono previsti ingaggi per i calciatori che prendono parte alla PDL. Tuttavia, a livello organizzativo non ha nulla da invidiare ai campionati maggiori statunitensi.
- De United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (kortweg USL Premier Development League) is de amateurcompetitie van de United Soccer Leagues in de Verenigde Staten en Canada. De competitie is onderverdeeld in vier Conferences en deze elk nog eens in twee regionale competities zodat er dus eigenlijk acht reeksen zijn. De competitie wordt beschouwd als de vierde klasse in de Verenigde Staten. De National Premier Soccer League en Pacific Coast Soccer League staan op een vergelijkbaar niveau.
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