Notable Professional Players With PDL Experience
Many senior international players had their first taste of competitive league experience playing in the PDL. This list includes players who, after playing in the PDL, have achieved some kind of significant success as a professional soccer player - playing internationally for their country, playing in one of the world's top leagues (such as the Premier League in England), being a #1 draft pick, or winning a major award such as the MLS Rookie of the Year award or the MAC Hermann Trophy, which is awarded to the best college soccer player of a given year and is American soccer's equivalent of the Heisman Trophy.
- Eric Alexander, Kalamazoo Kingdom/West Michigan Edge/Kalamazoo Outrage (2006–2009), U.S. international
- Nikolas Besagno, Tacoma Tide/Kitsap Pumas/Washington Crossfire (2009–present), #1 Pick in 2005 MLS Superdraft
- Ian Bishop, New Orleans Shell Shockers (2004), English Premier League player
- Nat Borchers, Boulder Rapids Reserve (2002), U.S. international
- Teal Bunbury, Rochester Thunder (2009), U.S. international, 2009 Hermann Trophy winner
- Geoff Cameron, Rhode Island Stingrays (2005–2007), U.S. international, English Premier League player
- Chris Carrieri, New Brunswick Brigade (2000), #1 Pick in 2001 MLS SuperDraft
- Brian Ching, Spokane Shadow (1998–1999), U.S. international
- Colin Clark, Boulder Rapids Reserve (2005), U.S. international
- Sam Cronin, Carolina Dynamo (2005–2008), U.S. international
- Charlie Davies, Westchester Flames (2006), U.S. international, French Ligue 1 player
- Chad Deering, DFW Tornados (2004), U.S. international
- Jay DeMerit, Chicago Fire Premier (2001–2002), U.S. international, English Premier League player
- Todd Dunivant, Boulder Rapids Reserve (2002), U.S. international
- Randy Edwini-Bonsu, Vancouver Whitecaps Residency (2008–2010), Canadian international
- Brad Evans, Orange County Blue Star (2004–2006), U.S. international
- Rodrigo Faria, Westchester Flames (2000), 2001 MLS Rookie of the Year
- Robbie Findley, Boulder Rapids Reserve (2005–2006), U.S. international
- Sean Franklin, San Fernando Valley Quakes (2006–2007), 2008 MLS Rookie of the Year, U.S. international
- Cory Gibbs, Palm Beach Pumas (2000), U.S. international
- Jake Gleeson, Portland Timbers U23s (2010), New Zealand international
- Herculez Gomez, San Diego Gauchos (2003), U.S. international
- Clarence Goodson, Boulder Rapids Reserve (2003), U.S. international
- Ryan Guy, Boulder Rapids Reserve (2005), Guam international
- Brad Guzan, Chicago Fire Premier (2003–2004), U.S. international, English Premier League player
- Tyler Hemming, Ottawa Fury/Forest City London (2005–2006, 2011–present), Canadian international
- Kamani Hill, Orange County Blue Star/San Fernando Valley Quakes (2005–2006), U.S. international, German Fußball-Bundesliga player
- Lars Hirschfeld, Calgary Storm (2001–2002), Canadian international
- Vedad Ibišević, St. Louis Strikers/Chicago Fire Premier (2003–2004), Bosnian international, German Fußball-Bundesliga player
- Julius James, Westchester Flames (2006), Trinidadian international
- Ryan Johnson, Cape Cod Crusaders/Boulder Rapids Reserve (2002, 2005), Jamaican international
- Sean Johnson, Atlanta Blackhawks (2009), U.S. international
- Kei Kamara, Orange County Blue Star (2004–2005), Sierra Leonean international
- Jürgen Klinsmann, Orange County Blue Star (2003), German international, World Cup winner, English Premier League player, German Fußball-Bundesliga player, current US national team coach
- Sacha Kljestan, Orange County Blue Star (2005), U.S. international
- Joseph Lapira, Louisiana Outlaws/Lafayette Swamp Cats/Baton Rouge Capitals (2003–2007), Irish international, 2006 Hermann Trophy winner
- Patrick Leduc, Twin Cities Tornado (1998–1999), Canadian international
- Eric Lichaj, Chicago Fire Premier (2006), U.S. international, English Premier League player
- Zach Loyd, Carolina Dynamo (2007–2009), U.S. international
- Yohance Marshall, Vermont Voltage (2011), Trinidadian international
- Dax McCarty, Ajax Orlando Prospects (2004–2005), U.S. international
- Oscar Moens, Dayton Dutch Lions (2010), Dutch international
- Drew Moor, Chicago Fire Premier (2004), U.S. international
- Chance Myers, Ventura County Fusion (2007), #1 Pick in 2008 MLS SuperDraft
- Darlington Nagbe, Cleveland Internationals (2007–2010), 2010 Hermann Trophy winner
- Gifton Noel-Williams, DFW Tornados (2010), English Premier League player
- Pat Noonan, Mid Michigan Bucks (2002), U.S. international
- Danny O'Rourke, Dayton Gemini/Chicago Fire Premier/Columbus Shooting Stars (2000–2004), 2004 Hermann Trophy winner
- Olivier Occean, Vermont Voltage (2002–2003), Canadian international
- Dominic Oduro, Richmond Kickers Future (2005), Ghanaian international
- Demitrius Omphroy, San Francisco Seals (2008), Philippines international
- Dever Orgill, Vancouver Whitecaps Residency (2009–2010), Jamaican international
- David Oteo, Rio Grande Valley Grandes (2011), Mexican international
- Michael Parkhurst, Bradenton Academics (2003), 2005 MLS Rookie of the Year, U.S. international
- Logan Pause, Raleigh CASL Elite (2002), U.S. international
- Heath Pearce, Bradenton Academics (2004), U.S. international
- Troy Perkins, Cape Cod Crusaders (2002–2003), U.S. international
- Tim Ream, Chicago Fire Premier (2008–2009), U.S. international, English Premier League player
- Luis Robles, Boulder Rapids Reserve (2003–2004), U.S. international
- Robbie Rogers, Orange County Blue Star (2005), U.S. international
- Chris Rolfe, Chicago Fire Premier (2004), U.S. international
- C. J. Sapong, Fredericksburg Gunners/Reading United (2009–2010), 2011 MLS Rookie of the Year, U.S. international
- Gonzalo Segares, Williamsburg Legacy (2003), Costa Rican international
- Paris Simmons, New Orleans Jesters (2011), English Premier League player
- Jonathan Spector, Chicago Fire Premier (2001), U.S. international, English Premier League player
- Marcus Tracy, Carolina Dynamo (2008), 2008 Hermann Trophy winner
- Matthew Uy, Long Island Rough Riders (2010–2012), Philippines international
- Andrew Wenger, Reading United/Carolina Dynamo (2010–2011), 2011 Hermann Trophy winner, #1 Pick in 2012 MLS SuperDraft
- Jeremiah White, Ocean City Barons (2003), U.S. international
- Chris Wingert, Brooklyn Knights (2003), U.S. international, 2003 Hermann Trophy Winner
- Eric Wynalda, Bakersfield Brigade (2007–2008), U.S. international, German Fußball-Bundesliga player
- Steve Zakuani, Cleveland Internationals (2008), #1 Pick in 2009 MLS SuperDraft, Congolese international
- Sal Zizzo, Orange County Blue Star (2006–2007), U.S. international, German Fußball-Bundesliga player
- Graham Zusi, Central Florida Kraze (2005), U.S. international
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