NIUPI Development Academy

South Plainfield, NJ

Travel / Select

L5highest team level

Niupi Development Academy is dedicated to empowering young athletes through top-tier soccer training. Our mission is to foster technical skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for the game.

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EDP NJYS USYS

Ages: 4–15
Plays: Boys & Girls
Programs: 6

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Level 5

Each level below lists the leagues this club plays in. Your kid's level depends on the team they make. The six levels are our own reading of public league play. They are not an official ranking.

Pre-Professional

National Elite

Competitive Regional

State & PremierEDP Soccer

Travel / SelectNew Jersey Youth Soccer

Recreational

Sanctioned by New Jersey Youth Soccer (US Youth Soccer). The club’s site also lists EDP League, EDP Soccer League. We have not placed those leagues on the ladder, so they do not count above.

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Programs

The programs, age by age

These come from the club's site, grouped the way the club groups them. Your kid starts in the one that fits their age.

Soccer Development Programs for Kids3 programs

Fundamentals

4-6 Years Old

Our Fundamentals program introduces the youngest players to soccer through fun games and activities focused on dribbling, passing, shooting, coordination, motor skills, and confidence.

Little Kickers

7-9 Years Old

The Little Kickers program builds on fundamental skills with structured drills focused on ball control, passing, positional play, teamwork, communication, and tactical awareness.

Future Stars

10-14 Years Old

The Future Stars program is for dedicated players refining their skills and competing at a higher level, with training in advanced technical abilities, tactical strategies, physical conditioning, game intelligence, leadership, and mental resilience.

Programs3 programs

Travel Team

7-12

NDA travel teams compete in the EDP Soccer League and provide advanced player development, customized training, teamwork, and competitive opportunities. Players attend 2-3 training sessions per week and compete in weekend matches and tournaments.

EDP

Summer Camp

NDA Summer Camp is a week of soccer activities and training designed to keep children active, learning, and engaged, with outdoor turf sessions in the morning and indoor lunch and afternoon sessions.

MLS GO

4–14

MLS GO is Major League Soccer’s recreational youth program, run locally by Niupi Development Academy, with weekly practices and games, inclusive coaching, and an official MLS kit and soccer ball.

Tryouts

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