MISO Elite Rebrands as MISO PDP Hawaiʻi, Becoming State’s First Official US Club Soccer Player Development Program

(HONOLULU) Hawaiʻi’s elite youth soccer players now have a direct pathway to national recognition. MISO Elite Hawaiʻi has rebranded as MISO Player Development Program Hawaiʻi (MISO PDP Hawaiʻi), becoming the state’s first official host for U.S. Club Soccer Player Development Program (PDP) events under the national id2 talent identification umbrella. MISO PDP Hawaiʻi now serves as the elite selection arm of the Major Island Soccer Organization.

PDPs are regionally based identification and development events centered on the National Premier Leagues (NPL) and other top leagues.

“We are fully committed to providing Hawaiʻi’s up-and-coming soccer players with a true national pathway, right here at home,” said Tom Atencio, Executive Director of MISO PDP Hawaiʻi. Under the id2 umbrella, we will host high-standard PDP events that identify and develop talent based on objective scouting and coaching recommendations. For Hawaiʻi families, this means opportunity without unnecessary barriers and a more affordable path to success.”

The transition to MISO PDP Hawaiʻi establishes a sanctioned, structured pathway that connects local players to the national identification system. Invitations are extended through scouting at top Hawaiʻi clubs and leagues, as well as recommendations from respected Directors of Coaching.

Designed to be rigorous and developmental, PDPs offer high-level training sessions, internal competitions, and, in many cases, off-field education led by technical experts.

At every PDP hosted in Hawaiʻi, id2 Program staff will be on-site to evaluate players for potential selection into id2 Training Camps. These are proven stepping stones toward opportunities with U.S. Youth National Teams. U.S. Soccer staff may also attend to scout for national team pools.

As a sanctioned PDP host, MISO PDP Hawaiʻi meets U.S. Club Soccer’s strict operational standards, ensuring consistent quality nationwide while reflecting the unique strengths of Hawaiʻi’s soccer community.

For more information about MISO PDP Hawaiʻi and upcoming events, visit https://www.islandsoccer.net.

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About MISO PDP Hawaiʻi

MISO PDP Hawaiʻi is the state’s official host for US Club Soccer Player Development Program training and events, delivering id2-aligned player identification and development locally. Through objective scouting, DOC recommendations, and high-standard training/match environments, MISO PDP Hawaiʻi connects Hawaiʻi’s top prospects to national-level opportunities without financial barriers and regardless of club badge.

About US Club Soccer’s id2 & PDP

US Club Soccer’s id2 Program (est. 2004) identifies and develops the nation’s elite youth players and is recognized as an Olympic Development Program (ODP). The program is open to all players, with no cost to be scouted or participate; at id2 Training Camps, lodging, meals, and gear are provided at no cost. Player Development Programs (PDPs) are regional id2 events built around the NPL and other top leagues, featuring training, internal competition, and on-site scouting by id2 (and at times, U.S. Soccer) staff.