November U.S. Soccer BOD Public Session

Please adjust to the Sept 1 - Aug 31 age band in America. Aligning US Soccer with school grades in American makes most sense. We can agree that model is different than other countries, but we must also admit the High School and College system in America drives the show and should be aligned with US Soccer.

For the 33% trap players every year, esp. the high school trap players for equal recruiting opportunity, even waiting one more year is too much. My trapped kid started soccer when changed to BY, I wish he could back to his grade year team before he finishes his youth soccer.

Michigan youth soccer association sent an email stating no change this year but did not rule it out for 26/27

What is the decision?

Disappointing slow in publicizing the results of the closed door meeting. The change in 2017 was nonsensical and highly disruptive, only made worse by reversing it now. For small clubs, it isolates kids held back with Aug and Sept birthdays, bs the scenario now where they have some classmates on their team

So when news?

To Professional Council, we need a unified ecosystem. Every year one professional sanctioned team folds or relocates in the lower pro leagues, meaning communities are eliminated and young kids no longer can cheer for their local pro team. Let’s grow the sport! Revise and reform Professional League Standards!

How to vote ?

Don't disrupt every single club team in the country and leave it as calendar year. There are many solutions to trapped players without disrupting all teams.

Looks like this the open discussion for the public, they continue conversations behind closed doors after this. I am sure we will hear some more information later.

Doesn't seem like they said much about it. At least no details. I have a 2010 8th grader so very curious on what his soccer team outlook will be next year.

Switch back to School Calendar Year and save the trapped players.

Ticket price reduction so any American can attend?

any news on youth age potential change?