What makes the Super Y-League different than what other national youth associations, such as US Youth Soccer, are already providing on the local or divisional level?
The Super Y-League has teams that are much broader in geographical scope, and because of that, they play at a higher level. Even the current number of super leagues in the country is localized in terms of their members. The Super Y-League is organized on a divisional level, so as to include only the very top teams within a limited geographical area.
Again, I would like to reiterate that the Super Y-League is designed specifically for the elite level player, a player that competes in a club that wants the extra five to ten percent that they can only get in the Super Y-League. Hence, the expanded roster sizes, no recruiting restrictions and the club pass system. This will not be available within other national youth associations such as US Youth Soccer. Their programs are focused on the majority, i.e. recreational soccer, instead of the elite level player. The Super Y-League is structured in such a way that it can quickly mold itself to be what it needs to be over time.
Some of the divisional leagues operated by other youth organizations consist of three or four mini-tournaments for their league season, such as the US Youth Soccer Region I Premier League. The Super Y-League is a week-in, week-out league. A heavy importance is focused on home and away series for competitive reasons. We want to promote quality play rather than overplay. An extended league format is a better alternative for these players because it does not overload their play. The number of quality matches without overloading a player is the most important aspect to player development.
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