Youth soccer academy in London
Academy-standard soccer without leaving London. OPDL, the LEADS elite track and a credible route into the Whitecaps academy system.
- Top youth level
- OPDL
- Elite track
- LEADS
- Calendar
- Year-round
- OPDL birth years
- 2010 to 2014
Built like an academy every single day
A licensed OPDL club
One of a select group of clubs that meet Ontario Soccer's technical, facility, operational and governance standards.
A year‑round plan
An intensive winter training phase builds the player. Spring and summer games test them against Ontario's best.
Extra technical work
Advanced Technical Training and dedicated goalkeeper sessions add focused touches beyond team training.
Built for ambitious players
- Boys and girls born 2010 to 2014
- Rep and Regional players ready for more
- Families planning for college or pro soccer
Three ways into the academy track
Start in three steps.
- 01Tell us about your player. Birth year, boys or girls, and what they want from soccer.
- 02A coach helps you choose. The right group for their age, their level and their goals.
- 03Connect with the club now. The club will connect with you and help you pick the right fit.
Another season at the wrong level. A kid who loses interest. Every season counts, so the choice matters.
Academy answers
Is OPDL an academy?
OPDL is Ontario Soccer's standards-based high-performance league. Licensed clubs must meet strict technical, facility and governance requirements, and train year‑round.
What is LEADS?
LEADS is the London Elite Athletic Development School, an elite track for players identified by our coaches. It is not a step everyone takes.
How do players get in?
Through open sessions, combines, trials and game-based evaluation run by the technical team.
Connect with the club or a coach
Ask about teams, coaches, cost or the right level. The club will connect with you.
- Register for a trial
- Not sure which program fits? Take the academy‑ready quiz
- Rather talk now? Call or text (548) 488-2662
Ask a coach about your player
Tell us about your player and a coach will connect with you.
Take the academy-ready quiz
A few quick questions. A score out of 100 and the program that fits.
Connect with the club now
Ask about the team, the week, travel or cost. Call or text (548) 488‑2662, 10 am to 7 pm.