The U.S. Soccer Development Academy was created in 2007 to bring together the top youth clubs in the country, to promote world-class standards, and to impact the daily environments of its members. The Wolves were inaugural members in that program and enjoyed a tremendous amount of success as a DA club. In 2020, the Michigan Wolves Academy was honored to be one of the founding members of the new MLS youth competition, which will serve as “the top destination for the best young players in North America.” According to Major League Soccer, “With a focus on maximizing each player’s potential, the new development platform will not only provide high-level, year-round competition for players, but will provide important programming, education and innovation in the key areas of player development.” For more information, visit https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2020/05/13/mls-elite-youth-development-platform.