Just in case folks missed it, here is the link to the USL Academy League article. Play starts this year with 07/08s and 03/04s this year and opens up to U13 -U19 next year.

https://www.chsbatterysc.com/news_article/show/1017799

Looks great.... is it just a weekend tournament next year? I just see the May 22nd -25th listed.

For this year, 07/08s and 03/04s will play in a National Tournament of the USL teams that have academies. Leading up to the Tournament there will likely be some games against regional USL clubs (along the lines of Tampa Bay Rowdies, NCFC, Charlotte Independence, Tormenta FC, Nashville FC, Greenville Triumph). The 03/04s will also have a regional play-in to the National Tournament.

These games and tournaments are the dry run for the full-blown USL Academy league for ages U13-U19 that will start in Fall of 2020.

Good q&a about this cup and future league. Quick, easy read.

https://theussoccerblog.com/liam-oconnell-interview/