ANNUAL DOC MEETING 2019JOY OF SOCCER FOR ALL

LEAGUE STORYThe Puget Sound Premier League, sanctioned by US Club Soccer, is the fastest growing league for competitive

soccer teams in Washington State. The PSPL was founded in 2007 with 12 teams and now has nearly 2,000 teams in 2019. In its 11th year, the league supports clubs that produce national champions and college standouts

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PSPL: OUR MISSION

• Be the best premier soccer league in the northwest

• Reshape competitive and economic models• Promote player development and coaching

education• Champion open competition and open markets

• Embrace diversity

• Put players first

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• FALL 2019 – SPRING 2020• WNPL DIVISIONS: PREM 1 & PREM 2

• 16 GAME SEASON

• WNPL TEAMS PLAY EACH OTHER• ONE-TIME REGISTRATION FOR FULL YEAR

• CLUBS MUST MEET WNPL STANDARDS

• STATEWIDE TRAVEL REQUIRED• TWO SEASONS (FALL & SPRING) BUT ONE SCHEDULE

• TEAMS REQUIRED TO PLAY STATE CUP

• 11U PHASE-IN FOR YEAR 2• BEST TEAMS PLAY MORE COMPETIVE GAMES DURING LEAGUE PLAY 6

WASHINGTON NPL: YEAR-ROUND LEAGUEFOR PREMIER TEAMS

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW

WASHINGTON NPL LEAGUE STANDARDS

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• The Washington NPL (WNPL) is the most competitive league in the PSPL

• The WNPL is composed of two divisions: Premier 1 & Premier 2

• Clubs must have at least six teams to qualify for participation in the WNPL

• Club DOC most hold a minimum United Soccer Coaches National Diploma or USSF C license.

• Club official must complete the United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching diploma

• WNPL Coaches (Prem 1& 2) must hold a minimum National Diploma, or USSF D License

WASHINGTON NPL LEAGUE STANDARDS

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• Without proper licensing, club DOC must provide a written plan for coaches and officials this level within the 2019-2020 season.

• Valid US Club Soccer ID card at All matches. WNPL Coaches and Club Staff must display their ID card on a lanyard.

• Clubs are required to submit a complete, player-centered curriculum or development plan to League Office by Aug. 14.

• Clubs must be willing to travel statewide.• Clubs must prioritize WNPL matches. Best fields &

referee scheduling.• All WNPL teams are required to play in WA Cup Championship.• Clubs agree to send their Prem 1 winners to NPL or ENPL

National tournaments and playoffs

PSPL WNPL CALENDAR YEARFALL - 10 games

Sept. 7,14,21,28 – LEAGUE DATES

Oct. 5,12,19,26 – LEAGUE DATES

Nov. 2,9 – LEAGUE DATES

Nov. 16,17 – League Make-Up Games

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WINTER & SPRING - 6 games

Feb. 8,22,29 – LEAGUE DATES

Mar. 7,14,21 – LEAGUE DATES

Mar 28-29 – LEAGUE MAKE-UP DATES

APR 4-5 -- LEAGUE MAKE-UP DATES

Apr 17-19 – Western Qualifier

Apr 17-19 – Eastern Qualifier

Apr 24-26 – WA CUP CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS

US CLUB SOCCER'S NATIONAL CLUB PLATFORM: THE NPL & ENPLPSPL TEAMS COMPETE AGAINST TOP NATIONAL CLUBS

• Primarily for Girls 13U – 19U

• A national competition platform to elevate and change competitive youth soccer

• Extend US Soccer developmental principles into more age groups and clubs

• Link competition with player development and identification platforms

• Offer meaningful weekly league competition that leads to NPL Finals

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• Huge opportunity for Boys 15U to 17U teams!

• WNPL winners advance to ENPL National Playoff & Showcase tournament

• ENPL national Tourney open to NPL and ECNL clubs

• WNPL winners and new boys' WA ECNL winners eligible for same national tournament

• Attracts top national clubs across country• Younger boys ages to be added

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CLUB BOUNDARIES VERSUSOPEN MARKETS

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• The PSPL believes in open markets.

• Clubs have no legal or contractual right to the territory they serve. Unwritten agreements.

• The league believes open markets create innovation, consumer choice and competition that is healthy for the sport.

• At the same time, many of our clubs have occupied traditional boundaries that competitors have respected.

• New clubs and existing clubs are entering markets that have long been guided by traditional boundaries based on unwritten agreements.

• The league is proposing a new set of rules to reiterate support for open markets while also proposing a transparent process for all clubs to follow if seeking to expand into an existing or a new market.

RULES of PLAYProposal

• New market registration application is required.• Application process opens June 1 and closes

Dec 1• Applicant must submit business plan for new

market that is reviewed by the league office• Clubs facing new challenger in their traditional

market are notified when application dates close Dec 1.

• Six-month waiting period required for new entrants into non-traditional markets

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RULES OF PLAYPROPOSAL

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• New entrant is required to meet with all affected clubs and explain business plan.

• If new entrant fails to meet face-to-face with his direct competitors, then proposal is automatically denied.

• If all requirements are met, then league approves new entrant into the market.

• Territory of clubs that leave the PSPL will be regarded as a new market. Clubs adjacent to the new area will need to apply to expand there.

• Application review fee will be required to apply.

PSPL COMPETITION COMMITTEEPurpose: Review and adjust rules and competition

standards for all levels of competition.

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• Scott Nelson (NorTac)• Alex Cunliffe (ISC)• Kevin Walshe (Celtic)• Mike Osborn (United

SC)• Shea Swoboda (EW

Surf)

• Luke Howells (MRFC)• Erik Oman (PSPL)• Vance Hanbidge (PSPL)• Chad Brown (WE)• Kaitlyn Jackson (HPFC)• Vernon Croft (PSPL)• Russ Davis (IEYSA)

EASTERN WA STEERING COMMITTEE

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Purpose: To create a platform to resolve issues unique to Eastern Washington.

Members: Stephanie Koerner (Tri-Cities FC), Chad Brown (WE), Marty Lackey (CWS), Rick Mullins (Sandpoint), Jay Vela (FC Spokane), Shea Swoboda (EW Surf), Mike Osborn (United SC), Russ Davis (IEYSA United).

Issues: Spring Classic/Copa league scheduling, Spring field availability, Forfeits and regionalizing travel.

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Puget Sound Premier League Standards :

• Must meet minimum US Club Soccer club standards of three teams to form a club.

• All teams in the PSPL must be a part of a Club (min. 3 teams)

• Application: $150 non-refundable fee must accompany application to be considered.

• Minimum Requirements:• Must have a Club Registrar• Must Have a Club President and/or Director of Coaching that holds a "D"

license, United Soccer Coaches “DOC” Diploma or equivalent (to place teams in the WNPL, a “C” license or equivalent is required)

• All coaches must be licensed• Referee assignor• List of fields for home games and training• Active website• List of contacts for each team and all club administrators• A written three-year operational plan for the club• If accepted, club is on one-year probationary period and conduct will be

reviewed before beginning of second year.• Key areas of review:

• Ethics violations, Misconduct infractions, Forfeits, Scheduling, Communication with other Clubs and the League

PSPL RULE MODIFICATIONS

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• Scheduling Rules 210/211•Tightened rescheduling rules•Weather related reschedules causing field availability issues

• Schedule Request form•Limited number of requests

• Forfeits•Fines and suspensions

• Fines•Maximum of $1000 per occurrence

• Referee "No Shows"•Rule 401- new language

LEAGUE DISCIPLINE – BY CLUB

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MISCONDUCT REPORTING• Expectation for WNPL Clubs

• All games must be listed on Ridgestar affiliated Referee Assoc.• Provides visibility into all Referee

assignments• Ensures misconduct reports flow to league in

timely manner (48 hours)• Expectation for All PSPL Clubs

• Club Referee Assignor(s) listed in PSPL Club Directory

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LEAGUE DISCIPLINE – BY LEVEL

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REGISTRATION TIMELINE

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SPORTS ENGINE

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ACADEMY DIRECTORS

VERNON CROFT

• Increased female staffing• Larger pool sizes, averaging 30 players per pool

• Greater amount of teams attending tournament events

ERIK OMAN MATTHEW OLSON SHAWN PERCELL

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• Academy Pools spanning 7 ages groups, both genders• Nearly 90 total college commitments• ScoutingZone for individual and team recruitment

SURF ACADEMY GROWTH

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• Intermountain Cup: 06B and 07G finalists for both• Surf Cup Semi-finalists: 03B and 02G• Lake Oswego: 05B Champions, 06B Puget Champions

07B Champions, 05G Finalists, 06G Finalists, 07G Champions x2

•SX Cup: 06B Eastern Champions, 05G Champions

•Real Colorado Cup: 02B, 04B, 02G, 05G Champions

SURF ACADEMY SUCCESS

SURF ACADEMY COMMITMENTS

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