NYSL Levels of Play
LEVEL 1
Division 1 & 2
LEVEL 2
Division 3 & 4
LEVEL 3
Division 5-8
Nebraska State Soccer Levels of Play
LEVEL 1
More serious, usually year long training commitment
Extensive travel usually expected
Team formation is typically by tryout or invitation
Often times the top 1 or 2 teams in a club
LEVEL 2
Team formation is typically by tryout, invitation or placed by ability
State and minimal regional travel may be possible
Focus is on competitive play and development
LEVEL 3
Focus is on fun, not results
Anyone can join any team / no one is cut. Teams are formed at random
Travel is limited to occasional local tournament play
NSS
Recommendations
Teams can play up levels but never down
Players can play on teams in two different levels (must still follow league/tournament rules)
The 'best' level is not the highest level, but the one that fits your team best and provides the best competition