The top U23 men’s amateur league in North America lives in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the development ground for elite players. The LA Storm plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the PDL.

 

The 2007 campaign features a 63-team format within four conferences, consisting of 16 regular season matches, 8 home and 8 away. The schedule is augmented by participation in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and various exhibitions.

 

Players have the ability to compete in the PDL throughout the summer months in a professionalized setting while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. The league is the proving ground for players that aspire to reach the highest-levels of the game, while providing affordable family entertainment within their city.