Marcos:  While there is a natural assumption that teams within the current USL structure could field their own Super Y-League teams, we realize that due to financial reasons, such affiliations may not always be possible. Membership will be open to any USL or non-USL organization, with some preference in principle to USL-affiliated teams. The doors are open to the top clubs in the United States, who, in addition to being Super Y-League teams, can still maintain memberships in their own local leagues.

 

Weibe:  The evolution of soccer clubs over the last decade has changed dramatically. More and more elite level clubs have developed over the last five years. This has also triggered off an increase in the number of clubs in the United States. There are many geographical areas that are over-saturated with clubs. Within some areas, there might be 12-20 clubs virtually on top each other. In effect to this is there are not many organizations that contain all the best players on one team from an area. The SYL is looking to have the best players on a team in each age group. We will recruit and accept applications from clubs that have demonstrated that they have top-level players, teams, coaches and facilities. It is important that it is done this way because in the long term these clubs will have the top players on their squ