This past week, VYSA learned that the US Soccer Treasurer, Bill Goaziou passed away.

VYSA learned this morning that former George Mason Men’s Varsity Coach passed away yesterday.  To read an article about Gordon Bradley click here.  Our sympathies go to his family. 

Virginia Youth Soccer and the Metro Virginia DC Soccer Association would like the soccer community to help recognize all those who have made our sport what it is today by attending the DC United home match against the Chicago Fire on Thursday, May 8th at 7:30 pm at RFK at which we will recognize the inductees to the VA DC Soccer Hall of Fame.

U.S. WOMEN vs. CANADA MAY 10 IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Abby Wambach & Co. Return to Nation’s Capital for First Time in Five Years

Led by high-scoring forward Abby Wambach, the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team returns to Washington, D.C., for the first time since the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup when they face northern rival Canada at RFK Stadium on Saturday, May 10. Kickoff is set for 7 pm. Both teams will be testing their skills as they prepare for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in August.

                                        

                

2008 Kohl’s American Cup / SoccerQuest 4 v 4 Festival

For more information and for those interested in participating in this event click on the link above or contact Lisa at the State Office at 703 494-0030 or by e-mail at lisa@vysa.com .

VYSA has an opportunity to be of assistance to young people in Iraq with soccer equipment.  A VYSA Board member has a son serving in Iraq where items can be shipped.  If you, your team, or your club has any shirts, shorts, socks, etc. that they can ship to needy children, please contact the State Office for information.

VYSA Member Clubs and Leagues are reminded that the membership approved a fee increase effective September 1, 2008 for the next seasonal year. 

The National Youth License course will be held in Springfield in Northern Virginia on June 20-22 and June 27-29, 2008.

The US Women’s Professional Soccer League is scheduled to begin in the Spring of 2009. For updates on that league please go to http://www.womensprosoccer.com/

An issue has recently arisen regarding whether, under the Laws of the Game, the goalposts and/or the crossbar may be padded. The suggestion has been made that this could be considered a safety issue, that such padding is commercially available, and that it could be applied in such a way that the dimensions of the goal structure remain within the requirements of Law 1.

All Clubs and Leagues, Coaches and Referees, and Parents and Players are asked to pay close attention to the safety of the goals on the fields you are using.  Just this past Spring, a young player was killed by a goal that fell on him.  Shortly after that incident another player was injured by a goal falling, only this one had a better ending. We ask all those involved in VYSA to place greater emphasis on Goal Safety.  This a reminder to  all soccer officials, spectators, and players to make sure the goals they are using are secure from falling.  Don’t let another tragedy occur.  Make sure our players are safe!

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