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Youth & Pre-Professional Expansion UWEP Internship - Fall 2026
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USL Work Experience Program
Job Title: Youth & Pre-Professional Expansion UWEP Internship
Position Type: Internship - For College Credit Hours Only
Semester: Fall 2026
Location: Remote
Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)
The United Soccer League (USL) is shaping the future of American soccer through the largest connected soccer ecosystem in the United States. With a presence in more than 200 communities nationwide, the USL unites every level of the game — from youth development to Division One professional competition — across both men’s and women’s pathways.
Rooted in community and driven by a bold vision, the USL is turning local passion into nationwide momentum by giving every fan a home, every player a pathway, and every community a place in American soccer’s exciting next chapter.
United for Soccer.
Job Title: Youth & Pre-Professional Expansion UWEP Internship
Position Type: Internship - For College Credit Hours Only
Semester: Fall 2026
Location: Remote
Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)
The United Soccer League (USL) is shaping the future of American soccer through the largest connected soccer ecosystem in the United States. With a presence in more than 200 communities nationwide, the USL unites every level of the game — from youth development to Division One professional competition — across both men’s and women’s pathways.
Rooted in community and driven by a bold vision, the USL is turning local passion into nationwide momentum by giving every fan a home, every player a pathway, and every community a place in American soccer’s exciting next chapter.
United for Soccer.
Program Purpose
Under the direction and guidance of USL Executives and Leaders (mentors), the USL Work Experience Program (UWEP) provides students with the unique opportunity to gain practical sport management experience in a professional sports league setting. By working on various strategic projects and initiatives, UWEP participants will gain hands on experience with league staff as well as member teams.
Participants are tasked with and responsible for partnering within a specialized department but will interact with all league departments across the organization including business development, digital, club services, analytics, and more; with the ultimate goal of providing students with well-rounded practical work experience in sports.
Under the direction and guidance of USL Executives and Leaders (mentors), the USL Work Experience Program (UWEP) provides students with the unique opportunity to gain practical sport management experience in a professional sports league setting. By working on various strategic projects and initiatives, UWEP participants will gain hands on experience with league staff as well as member teams.
Participants are tasked with and responsible for partnering within a specialized department but will interact with all league departments across the organization including business development, digital, club services, analytics, and more; with the ultimate goal of providing students with well-rounded practical work experience in sports.
Position Purpose
The Youth & Pre-Professional Expansion Intern will support the growth of USL Youth and USL Academy platforms through research, communications, and administrative assistance. This role will gain exposure to the broader USL pre-professional ecosystem, including League Two and W League, while focusing day to day responsibilities on Youth and Academy expansion efforts. The intern will assist the Expansion team in prospecting, tracking, and relationship building activities, with opportunities to interact with external stakeholders in a supporting capacity.
The Youth & Pre-Professional Expansion Intern will support the growth of USL Youth and USL Academy platforms through research, communications, and administrative assistance. This role will gain exposure to the broader USL pre-professional ecosystem, including League Two and W League, while focusing day to day responsibilities on Youth and Academy expansion efforts. The intern will assist the Expansion team in prospecting, tracking, and relationship building activities, with opportunities to interact with external stakeholders in a supporting capacity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with research on emerging youth and pre-professional soccer markets and organizations.
- Compile data and notes to support ongoing strategy and reporting needs.
- Help maintain and update the sales pipeline and prospect tracking systems.
- Support in preparing materials and presentations for expansion conversations and internal reporting.
- Gain working knowledge of the broader pre-professional soccer landscape, including League Two and W League, to understand how each league fits into USL's overall expansion strategy.
- Assist other departments and operational areas as requested to provide a well-rounded overview of working in sports.
Qualifications
- Participants must be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and/or training and must certify that they are able to receive college course credit from an accredited college or university for their participation.
- Solid computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook are a must.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic are a must. Must have a “team-first” mentality with an eagerness to learn.
- Should be extremely organized and detail oriented, with a focus on quality and consistency.
- While completing the USL Work Experience Program remotely, participants must have access to a computer or laptop with reliable internet connection.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
Are you able to receive college course credit from an accredited college or university for your participation in the Work Experience Program?
What days & hours would you be able to participate in the Work Experience Program?
Approximately how many hours per week would you like to participate in the Work Experience Program?
Do you have access to a computer/laptop with reliable internet access?
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for our Company?
Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our Company in the United States?
