Dear member,

We want to reiterate the implementation of U.S. Soccer's Player Development Initiatives (PDIs), which all came into effect less than a month ago on Aug. 1. As a National Association member of U.S. Soccer, US Club Soccer and its members are also required to abide by the mandates.

U.S. Soccer recently released an updated edition of its PDI presentation, which can be accessedhere in Englishandhere in Spanish. Mandates include: birth-year registration, small-sided standards, build-out lines and concussion protocols/heading guidelines.

U.S. Soccer's "Player Development Philosophies," which are outlined in each format (4v4, 7v7 and 9v9) within the aforementioned presentation, are considered best practices and not currently mandated.

Additional information about the mandates are available below, which were also included inlast month's Member Update.

Thank you for your support, and thank you for being a member of US Club Soccer and U.S. Soccer.

Kevin Payne

CEO / Executive Director, US Club Soccer

Effective August 1, 2017:

Small-sided games standards:Thenewest U.S. Soccer presentationregarding PDIs further explains the player development philosophy, exact field specifications, age groups and standards for 4v4 (pages 13-23), 7v7 (24-39) and 9v9 (40-50) play. Also, a chart is shown below.

With the exception of the player development philosophies, which are provided as a best practice, the small-sided standards were required as of Aug. 1, 2017. (See page 51 of the presentation.)

All US Club Soccer-sanctioned programming now taking place must abide by these small-sided standards, regardless of when sanctioning approval was issued.

Previously implemented:

Please contact your respectiveUS Club Soccer Membership Services Representativewith any questions.

Thank you for your support.
Fort Lee Soccer

US Club Soccer