Missouri Youth Soccer Association

General

Preparing Club Registrations for 26/27

As we look ahead to the upcoming season, we want to ensure you are fully informed and prepared for several important updates and enhancements across our programs and operations.

Key Dates to Remember:

June 1st:
  • 26/27 MYSA Competitive Registrations may begin in GotSport
July 1st:
  • Background Check Applications Open Advise all coaches & managers to wait to complete their annual requirements
    (SafeSport cert. & Background check) until over the summer! This avoids mid-season lapses.
  • Players/Coaches can start being added to Official Rosters
August 1st:
  • 26/27 Opening Day! Roster and ID documents are officially active!

End-of-Season Registration Best Practices:

  • Before starting a new season registration, you should use the “Reset Team” function to remove all players from the Team Members list. This ensures that players are not mistakenly carried over to the new season who do not belong.
    GotSport Support – As a Club Admin- Resetting a Team’s Player Pool
  • Alternatively, you can also “Archive” all of the previous players in the club before the season. This removes them from your Players list to avoid roster mistakes. Players’ roles with your club will be reinstated when they complete a new Registration
    GotSport Support – How To Archive Players
  • Copy your previous season’s GotSport registration Program to make your life easier! Using the Copy Program function will allow you to Copy the Program Settings, payment plans, club branding, etc, while still allowing you to update dates and other settings as needed. 
    How to Copy Your Registration Program
  • As we all know, U.S. Soccer Federation will be transitioning from a calendar-year age matrix to a school-year age matrix beginning with the 2026/2027 seasonal year. To ensure your teams are set up correctly ahead of the new season, please view the document below with instructions on how to change your Team settings to match the new Age Group matrix.
    Age Change – Managing the Age Group Formation Change in GotSport: What Clubs & Teams Need to Know

If you have any questions regarding your registration, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mitch@moyouthsoccer.org for assistance!

Planning for 2027: A letter from the USYS CEO

Dear USYS Membership,

With the current changing landscape, we wanted to send an update and reminder regarding the future of the US Youth Soccer National Championships and the US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup and the Olympic Development Program (ODP).

To be clear, both national competitions remain core to US Youth Soccer and will continue as planned.
This includes 2027, for which planning is already underway.

ODP will also play a critical role in player development in the future of soccer in the United States.

National 1 (N1) is focused on enhancing the league landscape and providing clearer pathways for teams. It does not replace or eliminate our national competitions. These events remain an important part of the overall pathway and experience for our players, teams, and families.

At the same time, we are exploring ways to elevate State Cups, National Championships, Presidents Cup, and ODP in future cycles in collaboration with U.S. Soccer.

We will continue to share updates as needed, but please be assured that National Championships, Presidents Cup, and ODP are moving forward as scheduled.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Tom Condone
CEO
US Youth Soccer

New Referee Abuse Prevention Policies

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Introducing Stronger Policy To Protect Our Referees

EFFECTIVE MARCH 2025

Join U.S. Soccer in creating a better future for our game. Our updated Referee Abuse Prevention Policy (Policy 531-9) is designed to make youth and amateur matches safer, more fun, and more empowering for everyone involved. Referee abuse will not be tolerated. We’re asking everyone to do their part by knowing the rules, reporting referee abuse, and embodying behaviors that represent the best of us.

STAY IN THE GAME! WATCH OUR POLICY VIDEO ABOVE TO MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE RULES

The Policy

Clear Rules & Consequences For A Winning Experience

U.S. Soccer is standing firm to protect referees and restore respect to the game. The updated policy includes stronger sanctions for any form of physical or non-physical abuse towards referees. We encourage every player and coach to learn what behaviors cross the line, so they can avoid penalties and help create a better culture for the future of soccer.

Download our Complete Policy for the U.S. Soccer Version, or Customizable Version for adding your team or tournament logo.

Download U.S. Soccer Version

Download Custom Version

Key Takeaways

Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience soccer without risking his or her well-being. We must protect those in service to the game.

Both Physical and Non-Physical Abuse Have No Place In Our Game.

Suspensions will be for a number of games or time-based (or sometimes both) depending on severity and circumstance.

Players, coaches and spectators are all encouraged to report abuse.

Download our Penalties Summary and One-Sheeter for more information.

Download U.S. Soccer Version

Download One Sheeter

Did You Know

It’s Time To Bring Awareness To This Systemic Problem

Referee abuse is an issue that’s on the rise. We need more productive dialogue about what is happening, and how we can prevent it. The bright future of soccer depends on creating a safer, more inclusive environment, where no one ever feels that his or her well-being is at risk.

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We All Have a Role To Play

The game belongs to all of us. To ensure that soccer remains a positive experience for everyone, we need your help to stop referee abuse. Here’s how you can make a difference:

Coaches

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Lead by example. Set the tone for good sportsmanship with your players.

Players

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Respect your referees, whether you agree with their calls or not.

Parents & Spectators

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Cheer for your team, not against the referee. Help create a positive environment.

Referees

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Know that your voice matters. Report abuse and keep the game safe.

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