Fredericksburg, Virginia - July 24, 2020

Yesterday, the US Youth Soccer East Regional Council met to discuss allowing U20 players (2001 birth year) to participate in the 2020-2021 seasonal year. This is a one year exception. USYS is making this available in part so players who missed their final year of youth eligibility due to COVID-19 will have one more seasonal opportunity to participate. This extension will apply to all levels of play -- Recreation, League play and State Cup for the 2020-2021 season only.

VYSA will be adding the 2001 birth year for the 2020-2021 season. It will remain up to the individual clubs and leagues as to whether or not they also implement the age group.