Management
United Soccer Leagues (USL)

Affiliation
US Soccer Federation

Sponsors
UMBRO, Sprinturf

Partners
Demosphere International, The Patchworks Company, 90 Minutes Magazine, National Soccer Coaches Association of America, National Soccer Hall of Fame, Constant Contact, Fox Soccer Channel

Composition

Boys / Girls (2009 Season)
U13 (players born on/after 8/1/95)
U14 (players born on/after 8/1/94)
U15 (players born on/after 8/1/93)
U16 (players born on/after 8/1/92)
U17 (players born on/after 8/1/91)

Super-20 League (players born on/after 1/1/89)

Number of Clubs per Division
6-10

Minimum Requirements for Entry
Clubs will be selected for this division based off results of the 2008 seasonal year, and compliance of the minimum standards. For new Super Y-League divisions, clubs must be at the highest competitive levels within their State / Region / Province . Each organization must secure a facility within the minimum standards of the league. All teams must have a team manager for the duration of the season that will be responsible for all team management, communication, scheduling and registration.

Geographic Composition
Northeast Conference
New England
Mid Atlantic


Southern Conference
South Atlantic
Mid South
Southeast
Texas 

Central Conference
Midwest
Great Lakes
Heartland

Western Conference
Northern California
Southern California
Northwest Divisions
Rocky Mountain Divisions

Schedule
The regular season number of matches varies depending on playing division. Teams can expect a range of 14-20 matches for the season. The total point leader within the division will culminate the season with the USL Super Y-League North American Finals, which will consist of a minimum four games. 

Season Dates
Regular season play will begin no earlier than March 1, 2009 depending on the geographic division. The regular season will culminate October 15, 2009. Depending on the Division, league dates will vary due to weather conditions and soccer calendar.  The USL Super Y-League North American Finals will be held November 20-24, 2009 but is subject to change.

League Fees 
Beginning in 2009, the league fees will be $1,250.00 per team.  This fee covers administration, scheduling, referee assignment, public relations, marketing, regular season standings, statistics, web site, and the staging of the USL Super Y-League North American Finals. 

Performance Bond
Each club will be required to provide a Cash Bond or Letter of Credit of $500.00 per team to ensure that the commitments of each of the clubs minimum standards requirements.

Rosters
Club pass system (18 players max per game day roster).

Player Identification
The USL Super Y-League has an official Olympic Development Program sanctioned by the United States Olympic Committee and the United Soccer Federation to identify players to U.S. National Team Programs. 

Immigration/Nationality
No restrictions.

Recruiting
No restrictions. Teams may recruit players year round. The Super Y-League is not subject to USYS State Association "poaching" laws. USSF Bylaws allow for coaches of USSF member organizations to recruit year round for a players participation in the USL Super Y-League.  

Deadline
August 15, 2008

Questions
Please contact Jeff McRaney, Senior Director of Youth League Development at 813.963.3909 or jeff.mcraney@uslsoccer.com