FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 20, 2024) – US Youth Soccer (USYS) is happy to share that its grant application for ‘The Game Format Project’ has been approved by U.S. Soccer as part of its Innovate to Grow initiative.
USYS worked extensively with U.S. Soccer on its game format review for the U5 and U6 age groups during its two initial phases. The review is now in Phase 3, where US Youth Soccer will recruit clubs to test the age group recommendations on a larger scale.
In addition to USYS, 19 member State Associations also received grant funding. For more details on each initiative, click here.
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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.
