StandfordBanner

      Olympic Development Program

      A National Effort to Identify, Evaluate, Train and Compete against the Most Skilled Soccer Players in the United States

      It's no secret that California produces some of the most talented & gifted soccer players in the country. Eight out of 23 players on the 2023 USWNT FIFA World Cup roster were born in the state of California. In the 2023 MLS Player Demographics report, California was the #1 state that developed & produced MLS soccer players with 61 individuals born in the Golden State.

      The Olympic Development Program is a national process for identifying and developing the best youth soccer players. The process promotes players to the U.S. National Teams, which represent the United States in international competition, such as the Youth World Cup and the Olympics.

      Cal North ODP is dedicated to developing the highest level of youth soccer in an atmosphere of integrity, fairness and impartiality. The player’s physical and cognitive skills and attitude are the only criteria for the program.

      The Cal North Olympic Development Program is directly affiliated with the USOC, US Soccer and US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program formed in 1977. The Olympic Development Program is a national identification and development program for players of the highest-level. Each state association identifies and develops youth players throughout the country to represent their State Association and the United States in Regional, National, and International soccer competitions.

      Participation in ODP does not disqualify a player from participating in their home clubs.

      ODP Structure

      There are several levels of ODP: State, Regional and the Youth National teams.

      State ODP

      State ODP is administrated at the State level by the Cal North ManagingDirector and Technical Directors. All information regarding State ODP will be posted on the Cal North website.
      Find out more about State ODP

      Western Region ODP

      The regional level of ODP is administrated by US Youth Soccer Western Region. Players are selected to the regional pools by attending Western Regional ODP Camp. Players selected to attend ODP camp are upon recommendation of their state association or from a state ODP event.
      Learn more about Western Regional ODP

      Youth National Teams

      The Youth National team program is administrated by US Soccer. For more information on the Youth National Team program go to ussoccer.com.
      Visit US Soccer
      2024-2025 State ODP Tryout Dates

      August 11 | September 8 | October 13 (please note July was postponed)

      2024-2025 Events

      2025 ODP West Region Championships
      2012-2008 Boys and Girls
      January 3-6, 2025
      Phoenix, AZ

      2025 Cal North Friendlies
      2013 Boys and Girls/Selected YOP players
      February 7-9, 2025
      Morgan Hill, CA

      2025 Mayor’s Cup- Boys
      2009 and 2008 Boys
      February 14-17, 2025
      Las Vegas, NV

      2025 Mayor’s Cup- Girls
      2009 and 2008 Girls
      February 21-24, 2025
      Las Vegas, NV

      2025 Costa Rica International Friendlies
      2010 Boys and Girls
      March 2025
      Costa Rica

      2025 Oregon Friendship Cup
      2013, 2012 and 2011 Boys and Girls
      May 23-25, 2025
      Portland, OR

      2024-2025 ODP Pool Training Dates

      The following dates are scheduled training dates for the ODP teams in preparation for their events. These training dates serve for player development, team cohesion & bonding as well as player evaluation for travel roster. 


      Sunday, November 17, 2024
      (2008 - 2013 Boys & Girls) 

      Sunday, December 8, 2024
      (2008 - 2013 Boys & Girls) 

      Sunday, January 5, 2025
      (2013 Boys & Girls) 

      Sunday, February 2, 2025
      (2008 - 2013 Boys & Girls) 

      Sunday, March 9, 2025
      (2011, 12, 13 Boys & Girls and 2010 Costa Rica Teams)  

      Sunday, April 13, 2025
      (2011, 12, 13 Boys & Girls)