MSPSP Divisions
MSPSP DIVISION FAQ
Fall
Boys’ age groups for the fall season are U13, U14 and U15 Supplemental. Girls’ age groups for the fall season are U13 through U19.
Spring
Boys’ age groups for the Spring season are U13 through U19. Girls’ age groups for the Spring season are U13, U14, and U15 Supplemental.
MSPSP Competitive Pyramid
Premier 1
The highest level of MSPSP. Teams must earn placement into P1, most notably via success in Premier 2 & State Cup. Teams that win Premier 1 are endorsed into the regional USYS National League Conference (NLC). Teams that perform poorly are relegated to Premier 2.
-Coaches must have a D license or higher.
-Teams at this level compete in the Elite State Cup.
Premier 2
The second tier of the ‘Premier’ divisions within MSPSP. Teams must earn placement, most notably via success in league & State Cup. Teams are promoted to Premier 1 and relegated to Premier 2. May consist of a Premier 2a and Premier 2b that are equal in competitive level and both play promote P1 and relegate into P3. Teams cannot club passcard between Premier 2a and Premier 2b.
-Coaches must have a D license or higher.
-Teams at this level compete in the Premier State Cup.
Premier 3
The third tier of the ‘Premier’ divisions within MSPSP. Teams must earn placement, most notably via success in league & state cup play. Teams are promoted to Premier 2 and relegated to Classic 1. May consist of a Premier 3a and Premier 3b that are equal in competitive level and both play promote P2 and relegate into C1. Teams cannot club passcard between Premier 3a and Premier 3b.
-Coaches must have a D license or higher.
-Teams at this level compete in the Premier State Cup
Classic
Classic 1 (colors) is the tier of competition below the ‘Premier’ divisions and is often where teams start within MSPSP. Classic 1 may often consist of multiple color divisions (Classic 1 Red, Classic 1 Blue, etc) where all divisions are considered competitively equal and play into Premier 3 via promotion.
Classic 1 offers a competitive step-up from select against stronger competition across the state of Michigan. Well performing teams are promoted into Premier 3 and poor performing teams are relegated to Classic 2.
Unlike in the Premier 1-3 divisions, teams can club passcard across the Classic Color divisions between club teams (Classic Red player to Classic Blue team) as eligible. You cannot do this Premier 2a to Premier 2b for example.
-Teams at this level compete in the Premier State Cup.
-Coaches must have a Grassroots license, E license, or higher.
Classic 2 is the lowest tier of competition within MSPSP and is regarded as comfortable stepping stone from select & local leagues. Teams in Classic 2 either request to play here (lowest division), are relegated from the Classic 1 division(s), or are brand-new to MSPSP from select. Classic 2 teams participate in statewide play.
Classic 2 teams that perform poorly in the league (relegation) will be advised to seek alternative options such as their select / local league.
-Teams at this level compete in the Premier State Cup.
-Coaches must have a Grassroots license, E license, or higher.
U13 Regional Divisions (U13 only) are offered at the U13 level instead of Classic 2. These divisions are created with the intent for less travel and offer a steppingstone into MSPSP. The level of play in these divisions is similar to Classic 2.
If there are not enough teams for regional play in a team’s area, that team will be moved to Classic 1. Regional divisions are attempted for SE MI, Mid MI, and West MI.
-Teams at this level compete in the Premier State Cup.
-Coaches must have a Grassroots license, E license, or higher.
U15 Supplemental (Boys – Fall | Girls – Spring) offers players and clubs an opportunity for statewide competitive soccer when high school play is not offered/available. The U15 Supplemental Season shall be focused on player development and participation.
The U15 Supplemental division has division-specific rules regarding rosters (minimum of 11), club passcarding (unlimited), small-sided play (9v9 permitted), etc. See the U15 Supplemental Division FAQ form for more info about this division’s specific rules.
-Coaches must have a Grassroots license, E license, or higher.
U19 High School Open Division (HSO) will offer a High School Open ‘age-variant’ division at the U19 level for players U15-U19. This division is considered U19 ‘Classic’. Teams can compose of age diverse players U15-U19.
-Teams at this level compete in the Premier State Cup.
-Coaches must have a Grassroots license, E license, or higher.
