{"id":4528,"date":"2021-03-10T14:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T18:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usclub.gotsportsites.com\/?p=4528"},"modified":"2021-07-27T14:55:27","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T18:55:27","slug":"letter-from-ceo-kevin-payne-preparing-for-summer-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usclubsoccer.org\/letter-from-ceo-kevin-payne-preparing-for-summer-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Letter from CEO Kevin Payne | Preparing for summer events"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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March 10, 2021<\/p>

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Dear members,<\/p>

As leagues across the country are returning to play, we are optimistic about the months ahead. US Club Soccer has been working diligently to safely relaunch our in-person programming, educational and competition opportunities.<\/p>

Most notably, we are excited to be moving forward in the preparation of our summer events. We have had exciting membership growth over the past year, and we are thrilled to welcome these members to our competition series this summer.<\/p>

In recent weeks we have announced plans for our\u00a0National Cup XX<\/a>\u00a0summer events and are finalizing plans for both boys and girls\u00a0NPL post seasons<\/a>. While the girls NPL postseason structure will remain the same as years past, the boys post season will have a different structure.\u00a0<\/p>

Due to the significant growth of both the NPL and ECNL platforms, the two leagues have decided to participate in separate post season competitions.\u00a0<\/p>

This year\u2019s boys NPL post season will be two-stages for U-14 through U-17 age brackets and include East and West Playoff events in late June followed by the NPL Finals in mid-July.\u00a0 The U-13 and U-18\/19 age brackets will have a single-stage post season.<\/p>

Due to the varying impact of COVID-19 on our leagues across the country, events and the number of qualification spots are subject to change. Please make sure to understand cancellation policies for any air travel or hotel accommodations booked.<\/p>

We appreciate our members\u2019 forbearance and discipline over the past year, and we look forward to returning closer to normal. Please remain diligent in ensuring that players, parents, coaches and staff have that safe environment to enjoy the game we love.<\/p>

Sincerely,\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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