Member Application


2024-25 Maryland Developmental Soccer League Membership Information

*Note – This application is for clubs who wish to join MDSL Championship.

The 2024/25 Member Application Window is now open until December 31, 2024!

Thank you for your interest in the Maryland Develpmental Soccer League.  Please review the minimum criteria below prior to submitting your application.  Any club who does not meet the minimum criteria will not have their application reviewed.  After thorough review and the decision is made to apply to the MDSL, please utilize the application link, this will be the only form of application accepted.  

The MDSL application process involves a review of club structure and performance, generally assessing the prior year to two years of activity for any applicant.  While applications are accepted on a rolling basis, the review process is most active between the months of November and March with decisions for the upcoming season communicated to accepted clubs. 

If your club has previously applied, it is expected that you submit an updated application along with any additional materials to best describe the current state of your club.  Applications from previous years will not be reviewed for the current membership cycle. 

For general questions regarding the application or the application process, please email membership@mdslsoccer.com. 

The expectations of MDSL members are below, and all applicants must be willing and able to abide by these expectations.  If your club is not able to manage the expectations of the MDSL, then joining our league will not be the best fit for you. If you do meet the criteria below, then we encourage you to register.

  • Mindset: Each MDSL Member Club is required to have a Player First mindset. Player development must be the focal point of all member clubs who join. If winning is your main priority then the MDSL is not for you.
  • Teams: Each MDSL Member Club is required to enter the club’s second team or below at the U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14 age groups.
  • Competitions and Completion of Season: Each team within the club is required to fulfill the entire season’s competition requirements. This includes all regular season fixtures and playoffs.
  • Fees: The MDSL Board establishes an annual fee for a club to join the Championship League. Additional fees will include the required fees associated with hosting MDSL Championship regular season fixtures (referees, athletic trainers, etc.).