Our Most Competitive Teams
Premier and Gold are the top team in each age group, our most competitive travel teams. The difference between the two is the level they compete at: Premier teams play in regional leagues such as EDP and ACELA, while Gold teams compete at the top of local and state leagues such as ICSL and ROCK.
Every age group is built in tiers, from the top team down. Same club, same professional coaching, same crest. The tier just tells you which team and what level of competition. Here's the ladder, top to bottom.
Regional leagues like EDP & Acela + State Cups. Best for the most advanced players ready for the highest level.
Top of local & state leagues like ICSL & ROCK . Strong first-team players competing at a high level.
The second team, one step below the first, with pro coaching, league play & tournaments. Best for committed players building toward the first team.
The third team, developing toward the next level. Best for players stepping into travel soccer and growing fast.
The short version: a group's first team plays as Premier or Gold depending on the level it's ready for; Blue is the second team and Green is the third. Every tier gets the same professional coaching, and players move up as they develop.
Premier & Gold
In every age group, the first team plays as Premier or Gold. The designation reflects the level of competition the team is ready for.
Premier
The top first teams, competing at a regional level in leagues such as EDP and APL ACELA, with tournaments and State Cups against strong regional competition.
Gold
Also a first team, competing at the top of local and state leagues such as ICSL and ROCK. First teams not yet ready for the Premier level carry the Gold designation.
Looking for our second and third teams in each age group? Those are our Blue & Green travel teams →
The Details
What’s Included
Our top teams get our full professional structure: elite coaching, the highest level of competition, and the tools to keep developing individually.
- A professional head coach for every team (training, games & team management)
- Two full-time directors supporting the coaching staff
- A Director of Goalkeeping (plus weekly goalkeeper training)
- Individual Player Development Plans (3× per year)
- Veo video analysis (U11+)
- League play, tournaments & State Cups across the year
- One full week of summer camp
Two Age Zones
Training and competition are tailored to each age zone. The 2026/2027 fee covers the full year of professional coaching, league play, tournaments, State Cups, goalkeeper training, development plans, video analysis, and summer camp.
Zone 1 & 2
U8 to U12 & U13 to U14Three times per week in fall & spring, twice per week in winter (with a break from mid/late November until the new year).
League play in fall, winter & spring, plus six tournaments & State Cups. Typically EDP or APL Acela.
Zone 3
U15 to U19Three times per week around the high school season into late Nov/early Dec, twice per week in winter, and back to three times per week in spring.
League play in late fall, winter & spring, plus five tournaments & State Cups. Typically EDP or APL Acela.
Earning A Spot
Premier and Gold teams are selected through our tryouts. If your player is ready for the highest level, come show us what they’ve got.
The Top Of The Pathway
Ready For The Highest Level?
If your player is ready for elite coaching, regional and state competition, and a full professional structure around them, Premier or Gold is the top of the BUSC pathway. It starts with a tryout.
Every Player Belongs
Financial Aid Is Available
Cost should never keep a child off the field. Buckingham United offers financial aid for families who need it , and the application process is built right into registration. Just follow the prompts when you sign up.
Apply during registration