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US YOUTH SOCCER UNVEILS PLANS FOR THE GAME PROJECT

September 10, 2024 by tdennie


FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 9, 2024) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) today announced the 18 member clubs selected to participate in The Game Format Project for the 2024 and 2025 soccer seasons.

The project’s focus is supporting USYS member clubs by providing resources to apply a new game model to their U5 and U6 recreation age groups. Utilizing research from Europe and a U.S. Soccer pilot program, the project shifts these age groups to a model utilizing smaller fields with games of 2v2 or 3v3.

Participating clubs can select the game format they like to implement based on researched[1]informed recommendations for field size, team size, length of games, restarts, etc. The smaller fields and fewer players lead to more touches on the ball, enhanced decision-making, increased scoring opportunities, and greater enjoyment.

“The goal is to foster the most positive and effective learning environment and the 2v2 or 3v3 game models will allow us to create a more developmentally appropriate format for these ages,” said USYS Chief Soccer Officer Tom Condone.

The initiative is funded in part by the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Innovate to Grow grant.

Organizations selected for this project commit to implementing the game model for two seasons consisting of a minimum of six weeks each season. US Youth Soccer is dedicated to learning from the organizations, parents, and coaches participating in the project, and will work with participants to collect survey data from coaches and parents.

BazookaGoal is the official equipment partner of the Game Format Project and is providing each participating member with six sets of 5’ x 3’ goals and 12 corner flags.

Additionally, each club receives 30 memberships to USYS University, powered by etrainu. Coaches working within the age groups will complete the Welcome to Grassroots Coaching course and access more than 30 additional courses on USYS University.

USYS continues to provide opportunities for its members to evolve the game and provide quality player-centered approaches that enhance individuals’ development and enjoyment. Nearly 80 organizations from more than 30 USYS State Associations submitted applications for this initial year of the project. Clubs not selected are encouraged to apply again next spring. Over the next two years, USYS will support 45 more organizations via adoption of the game models.


The 18 clubs selected:

Chicagoland United SC, Illinois

Clark Fork Soccer Alliance, Montana

Dubuque Soccer Club, Iowa

Elizabethtown Youth Soccer Association, Kentucky

Greenville Youth Soccer Association, Mississippi

Harvard Soccer Club, Massachusetts

High Country Soccer Association, Colorado

Howell Soccer Club, New Jersey

Jackson Hole Youth Soccer Club, Wyoming

McLean Youth Soccer, Virginia

Nether United, Eastern Pennsylvania

Pima County Surf Soccer Club, Arizona

Pinellas County United SC

Plum Area Soccer, Pennsylvania West

Sanford Springvale Soccer Association, Maine

Success Academy, Eastern New York

Weatherford Soccer Club, Oklahoma

Webster Groves Soccer Club, Missouri


About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer)

US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and nearly 1 million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.

– USYS –


11 Players Selected to Eastern Regional ODP Teams

August 15, 2024 by tdennie


PA West Soccer Association would love to give recognition to the eleven players that were selected to the Eastern Regional ODP Teams. Congratulations to all!


Girls
2007Cecilia Perman
2007Abigail Paterline
2007Kailee George
2009Camryn Woods
2010Owen Ferguson
2010Ellieanne Arnold
2010Irelynn Hobbs
2012Hayleigh Wolski
2012 Devyn Greggs
2012Lucy Bontempo
2012Madeline Reeder

Two BVB Teams Representing PA West at USYS National Championships

July 19, 2024 by tdennie


The 2024 USYS National Championships kick off from sunny Orlando, Florida on July 23-July 28!


PA West Soccer Association will have two teams from BVB representing our league in Orlando at the National Championships.


BVB 10 Girls Premier will attempt their championship run in the 14U girls division, while the BVB 09 Boys Premier will attempt their run in the 15U boys bracket.


BVB 10 Girls Premier will kick off their tournament on July 23 against Nationals Union 10 Girls Black (South Carolina) at 7:30 A.M. ET. The girls face off against EBU Elite 10G (Wisconsin) at 9:30 A.M. on July 24th. The 2010 girls end pool play against Utah Soccer Alliance 10G Elite 64 at 8:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 25.


The BVB boys kick off their tournament with a tough test in SABR Team Boca 2009 Boys White (Florida) at 7:30 A.M. ET on July 23. BVB faces off against KC Legends 2009 Academy Red (Kansas) at 9:30 A.M. ET on July 24, and conclude bracket play against AFC 09 Black NLFC (Texas) on July 25 at 9:30 A.M. ET.


Safe travels and best of luck to both teams as they compete to bring home the 2024 USYS National Championship!


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