Jake’s Stars FC and Legacy SC Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Player Development

Jake’s Stars FC is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Legacy SC that creates expanded competitive opportunities and a stronger development pathway for players across all clubs.

This collaboration is built around one simple goal: providing the right level of competition for every player while creating clear pathways for advancement.

With the recent announcement from US Club Soccer regarding the realignment of the National Premier Leagues (NPL) — where NPL teams now have the opportunity to qualify for ECNL Regional and National Tournaments — the timing is ideal for our clubs to align and build something special together.

Building Stronger NPL Teams

Through this partnership, players from Jake’s Stars FC and Legacy SC will have the opportunity to try out for newly formed NPL teams. By selecting top players from all three clubs, we will create the strongest possible team in each age group to compete at the highest level available within the NPL structure.

This unified approach allows us to:

• Increase overall roster depth and competitiveness

• Provide exposure to higher-level competition

• Compete for advancement into ECNL Regional and National events

• Offer players meaningful pathways for long-term development

Layered Competition Model for Growth

While our core teams will continue competing in the YSSL, players will have the opportunity to earn selection into NPL squads through tryouts and performance.

This layered competition model ensures:

• Consistent game experience for all players

• Proper developmental progression

• Opportunities to challenge and push beyond current levels

• A performance-based pathway for advancement

Rather than limiting opportunity, this structure expands it — allowing players to compete where they are best suited while still having access to higher levels of competition.

Positive Growth for Players and Clubs

This partnership represents growth — not just in competition level, but in collaboration, resources, coaching expertise, and shared vision.

By combining player pools and coaching knowledge across three strong clubs, we create:

• Stronger training environments

• Higher internal standards

• Increased competitive success

• Clear development pathways

Most importantly, this initiative ensures that every player — regardless of current level — has a place to grow, compete, and succeed.

Jake’s Stars FC and Legacy SC are committed to building competitive teams, developing complete players, and providing meaningful opportunities at every stage of the journey. This partnership is an exciting step forward in delivering on that promise.