MSPSP (Michigan State Premier Soccer Program)
Overview
Also known as MSPSL (Michigan State Premier Soccer League). Administered by MSYSA through the MYSL (Michigan Youth Soccer League) framework. The primary competitive league structure for travel soccer in Michigan.
Structure
- Age groups: U13, U14, U15, U16, U17, U18, U19
- Division hierarchy (top to bottom):
- Great Lakes Premier League (GLPL) — elite tier
- Premier 1
- Premier 2
- Premier 3
- Classic 1 through Classic 4
- Classic divisions are regionalized to reduce travel; Premier divisions are statewide
- Promotion/relegation system between divisions
- Training requirement: 2x/week in fall (U13-U14), 2x/week in winter+spring (U13-U19)
Club Requirements
- 100+ clubs participate
- ~12,000 players across all divisions (HIGH, 2025)
- Fee structure not publicly available
- Divisioning meetings held with Directors of Coaches
- Roster management via Sportsforms platform
Player Pathway
Sits below ECNL/MLS NEXT in the competitive pyramid. ECNL Regional League (GMA) is a new intermediate tier between MSPSP and full ECNL. Many ECNL-RL and MLS NEXT clubs also field teams in MSPSP at younger ages or in lower tiers.
Economics
Fee structure not publicly available. Would require direct outreach to Tyler Zbik (tzbik@michiganyouthsoccer.org) or Oscar Castaneda (MSPSP Chair).
Current Trajectory
Stable. The launch of ECNL-RL Greater Michigan Alliance (March 2025) creates a new competitor/complement above MSPSP Premier, potentially drawing top teams upward. MLS NEXT expansion (2025-26) adds further elite options. MSPSP’s role as the broad competitive base remains important.
Key Contacts
- Tyler Zbik — Director of Programs, MSYSA (tzbik@michiganyouthsoccer.org)
- Oscar Castaneda — MSPSP Chairperson