To maintain a focus on training, Academy teams do not play in any other leagues, tournaments, State Cup competitions, ODP or All-Star events without written permission from U.S. Soccer Academy staff. Full-time Academy players can only participate on their designated Academy team, with only one exception: National Team duty. For the 2014-15 season, full-time Academy players for all teams must choose to participate in the Academy full-time and forgo playing for his high school team. Please see the FAQ on the 10-month season for more information.
So where are these clubs located
So what is noticable is the large areas where kids have no access to academy teams. In the southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virgina have none. My state of South Carolina has one..