May 1, 2018
Dear members,
As we progress further into our spring seasons and approach a summer of national competitions and excitement, I wanted to personally reassure our members in the Northeast of US Club Soccer's continued commitment.
That commitment isn't just to our numerous leagues in the region, including NPLs and ENPL qualifying competitions. It's deeper than that. It's taking our Players First philosophy and applying it to clubs, coaches, parents and players.
Our NPLs in the Northeast are operated by some of country's top administrators and professional club leaders. After a host organization left mid-season, we have reassured those clubs we're here to help in any way we can. US Club Soccer's mission is to foster the growth and development of clubs throughout the country to create the best development environment for all players. That league is now being operated by US Club Soccer in partnership with those clubs and other neighboring organizations in a collaborative goal to put players first.
The NPL remains at the top of the league structure, and for boys teams, the opportunity to compete for true national championships at the ENPL Playoffs continues to be the coveted, year-end destination. Below the NPL, competitive feeder divisions on multiple levels ensures the NPL product will remain the ideal environment for the best teams in US Club Soccer.
Those 76 premier clubs populating NPLs in the region are:
We're proud of the work our members are accomplishing on and off the field. The NPL map shows an impressive collection of leagues that are improving the youth soccer landscape and helping hundreds of thousands of kids achieve their goals.
In the Northeast, specifically, there are many exciting opportunities to come. While we currently have crossover competitions in the area, including with the NEP and NYCSL, we'll offer a more robust crossover schedule in the future. In addition to our NPLs in the region, there are numerous other leagues that are hitting their stride – and are worth commending: NEP, NYCSL, CCSL, NCSA, WYSL, NSL, JAGS, SSI, NNESL, ROOTS and more. And, of course, the National Cup, State Cups and PDPs/id2 provide additional outlets to improve individually and as teams.
There are ongoing conversations and meetings with current clubs, as well as NPL applicants, for an even better structure in 2018-19. Announcements of expanded leagues and initiatives are coming soon.
Most importantly, US Club Soccer families can be confident they're a part of the safest environment of any youth soccer organization in the country. All coaches and staff are required to pass our best-in-class background screening and complete injury recognition training. Player Health & Safety has been, and will continue to be, our first and foremost responsibility.
On behalf of everyone at US Club Soccer, we wish you and your family continued excellence on the field, and we hope to see you soon.
As always, thanks for your support.
Dear members,
As we progress further into our spring seasons and approach a summer of national competitions and excitement, I wanted to personally reassure our members in the Northeast of US Club Soccer's continued commitment.
That commitment isn't just to our numerous leagues in the region, including NPLs and ENPL qualifying competitions. It's deeper than that. It's taking our Players First philosophy and applying it to clubs, coaches, parents and players.
Our NPLs in the Northeast are operated by some of country's top administrators and professional club leaders. After a host organization left mid-season, we have reassured those clubs we're here to help in any way we can. US Club Soccer's mission is to foster the growth and development of clubs throughout the country to create the best development environment for all players. That league is now being operated by US Club Soccer in partnership with those clubs and other neighboring organizations in a collaborative goal to put players first.
The NPL remains at the top of the league structure, and for boys teams, the opportunity to compete for true national championships at the ENPL Playoffs continues to be the coveted, year-end destination. Below the NPL, competitive feeder divisions on multiple levels ensures the NPL product will remain the ideal environment for the best teams in US Club Soccer.
Those 76 premier clubs populating NPLs in the region are:
We're proud of the work our members are accomplishing on and off the field. The NPL map shows an impressive collection of leagues that are improving the youth soccer landscape and helping hundreds of thousands of kids achieve their goals.
In the Northeast, specifically, there are many exciting opportunities to come. While we currently have crossover competitions in the area, including with the NEP and NYCSL, we'll offer a more robust crossover schedule in the future. In addition to our NPLs in the region, there are numerous other leagues that are hitting their stride – and are worth commending: NEP, NYCSL, CCSL, NCSA, WYSL, NSL, JAGS, SSI, NNESL, ROOTS and more. And, of course, the National Cup, State Cups and PDPs/id2 provide additional outlets to improve individually and as teams.
There are ongoing conversations and meetings with current clubs, as well as NPL applicants, for an even better structure in 2018-19. Announcements of expanded leagues and initiatives are coming soon.
Most importantly, US Club Soccer families can be confident they're a part of the safest environment of any youth soccer organization in the country. All coaches and staff are required to pass our best-in-class background screening and complete injury recognition training. Player Health & Safety has been, and will continue to be, our first and foremost responsibility.
On behalf of everyone at US Club Soccer, we wish you and your family continued excellence on the field, and we hope to see you soon.
As always, thanks for your support.
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