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USSDA changes on the boys' side for 2019-20 are likely coming out in the next 2-4 weeks. Here's a quick summary of what's been talked about so far plus some additional items that are relevant
A lot of this is reading the tea leaves so, to mix metaphors, a couple of grains of salt are due. Jpeter, MWN, Fishme1, or anyone else any insights, thoughts, comments, adds or deletes?
In 2019-20, it's reasonable(?) to expect that:
A lot of this is reading the tea leaves so, to mix metaphors, a couple of grains of salt are due. Jpeter, MWN, Fishme1, or anyone else any insights, thoughts, comments, adds or deletes?
In 2019-20, it's reasonable(?) to expect that:
- Only a handful of u13/u14 clubs will receive u15 status
- Rules allowing "older" players to play down one age group are eliminated for u14 and u15
- MLS academies are threatening to leave DA but won't due to travel costs. East coast pilot of MLS-only group is possible, and handful of MLS team may discontinue u13 and u14 programs
- u14 thru u19 YNT Boys coaching positions remained unfilled through eoy 2019
- While there may not be a formal/public announcement, USSDA will push MLS and non-MLS clubs to formalize "affiliate" relationships with u13/u14 non-MLS clubs feeding key players into MLS clubs
- FIFA ruling comes out in 2019 in favor of solidarity and training payments to US clubs (wouldn't this be awesome?)
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