DAL
League Info 2026-2027
RIVERTON – We are excited to announce that City SC Utah will joining the Desert Academy League (DAL) as one of the founding members. The DAL is a competitive platform bringing together many of the top MLS NEXT clubs and leading academies. The league offers a high level competitive platform, and a professional game day environment, for U13-U19 boys from Arizona and Utah. We have enjoyed working with the group leading this league, through the MLS Next Academy program, and look forward to adding this exciting league to the City SC Utah second tier boys program. – Patrick Rennie, Technical Director
The league’s founding members include:
- RSL AZ North
- RSL AZ South
- Monarchs
- Wasatch SC
- Celtic SC
- Sparta SC
- City SC Utah
Additional inaugural members include:
- PSG Academy Phoenix
- Real Deportivo
- Excel
The league will feature clubs with proven histories of player development and competitive success, creating an environment designed to challenge players while strengthening pathways to higher levels of the game.
In addition, the Desert Academy League will officially align with the Texas Academy League (TAL), a platform featuring many of the top clubs throughout Texas. Together, DAL and TAL will partner with the National Academy League (NAL), creating a direct competitive pathway for players and clubs to advance toward the NAL National Championship.
This partnership structure will provide expanded opportunities for inter-league competition, increased exposure, and meaningful postseason opportunities for clubs across the Southwest and Texas regions.
Through its partnerships with TAL and NAL, the Desert Academy League is building more than a traditional regional league — it is establishing a connected developmental pathway focused on elite competition, player growth, and long-term success.
With several founding members currently participating in MLS NEXT environments and elite regional competition, DAL is positioned to quickly become one of the premier independent platforms in the Southwest.
Additional details regarding league structure, scheduling, showcases, and championship qualification pathways will be announced in the coming months.
For updates and announcements, follow the Desert Academy League on Instagram: @DesertAcademyLeague.
Coaching Staff
DESERT ACADEMY LEAGUE COACHING STAFF 2026-2027
| Age Group | Head Coach | Phone # | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U13 Boys | Sasa Vidic | svidic@cityscutah.com | 801-916-1614 |
| U14 Boys | Ricky Martinez | rmartinez@cityscutah.com | 801-856-6613 |
| U15 Boys | Fernando Mateo | Coquito Devettori | cdevettori@cityscutah.com | 801-916-1614 |
| U16 Boys | Eric Stephens | Peter Lee | estephens@cityscutah.com | 801-230-8198 |
| U17 Boys | Cameron Crump | ccrump@cityscutah.com | 801-367-9127 |
| U18/19 Boys | Junior Estrada | jrestrada@cityscutah.com | 801-815-8120 |
Tryouts
DAL TRYOUTS
| Age Group | Tryout #1 | Tryout #2 |
| U13 Boys | Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014 | Tuesday May 26th 8:30AM – 10:30AM | Wednesday May 27th 8:30AM – 10:30AM |
| U14 Boys | Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013 | Tuesday May 26th 12:30PM – 2:30PM | Wednesday May 27th 12:30PM – 2:30PM |
| U15 Boys | Aug 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012 | Tuesday May 26th 10:30AM – 12:30PM | Wednesday May 27th 10:30AM – 12:30PM |
| U16 Boys | Aug 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011 | Tuesday May 26th 8:30AM – 10:30AM | Wednesday May 27th 8:30AM – 10:30AM |
| U17 Boys | Aug 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010 | Tuesday May 26th 8:30AM – 10:30AM | Wednesday May 27th 8:30AM – 10:30AM |
| U18 Boys | Aug 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009 | Tuesday May 26th 8:30AM – 10:30AM | Wednesday May 27th 8:30AM – 10:30AM |
Tryout Registration
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