PRESS RELEASE - March 25, 2025

Maryland United South Announces Expansion into Charles County

Maryland United South is excited to announce its expansion into Charles County.  This expansion is designed to provide more opportunities for players in Southern Maryland to access the highly competitive platforms Maryland United FC offers, including ECNL, ECNL-RL, and the National League.

At Maryland United FC, we are committed to developing highly committed soccer players in an inclusive environment who are a proud representation of the club at the state, regional, and national competitive platforms.

Southern Maryland has a rich history of producing top-level soccer players and Maryland United South is dedicated to continuing that tradition by offering both local and national platforms to showcase players’ talents.

Maryland United South provides a structured pathway for players to compete at the highest levels of the game. Through elite training and exposure to national competitions, athletes will have opportunities to progress within Maryland United’s developmental system and gain collegiate exposure.

Maryland United South teams will be created in the MK (U5-U6), Academy (U7-U8), U9, U10, U11 and U12 age groups with the purpose of combining the player pool with the entire Maryland United player pool at U13 and above for programming in the ECNL, ECNL-RL, National League & Premier levels.

At U13 and above the Maryland United South teams will tryout with the entire Maryland United player pool to create the first team (ECNL), second (ECNL-RL), third (National League) and fourth (Premier) teams in the age groups where the player pool is large enough to support more than one team.  If the player pool from the South is large enough to support a 11v11 team in the South, a team will be created (Maryland United South) and will primarily practice in a South location.

Key Highlights for Maryland United South Expansion into Southern Maryland

 

• Localized Training Excellence – Maryland United South provides a high-quality, localized training environment for players in Southern Maryland.
• Maryland United Pathway – Players gain access to Maryland United’s proven development structure, leading to ECNL, ECNL-RL, and National League opportunities.
• Bridging the Gap – Offers professional-level coaching and competitive play without requiring extensive travel for training at younger ages.
• Seamless Transition – Athletes demonstrating skill and commitment will have direct entry into Maryland United’s main programming through collaborative training centers through Maryland United’s player development pathway.
• Comprehensive Player Development – Focus on technical skills, tactical awareness, physical conditioning, and mental preparedness—while fostering a lifelong love for the game.
• Commitment to Local Talent – Southern Maryland has a rich history of producing top-level soccer players. Maryland United South is dedicated to continuing that tradition by offering both national and local platforms to showcase players’ talents.
• Commitment to Local Coaches - Southern Maryland also has a long list of successful coaches who want to help improve the development of youth soccer in our area.