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New Hampshire Soccer Association Appoints New State Youth Referee Administrator
The New Hampshire Soccer Association (NHSA) announced the appointment of Cullen Madden as the new State Youth Referee Administrator (SYRA). Cullen brings a distinguished record of officiating at the highest levels of youth, adult, and collegiate soccer. His extensive experience, combined with a strong background in referee instruction, development, and administration, positions him as a pivotal leader in advancing the program. His commitment to improving officiating standards and mentoring young referees will undoubtedly contribute to the continued growth of the referee community in New Hampshire.
Cullen steps into this position following the outstanding tenure of Frank Scarito, whose impact on the referee program in New Hampshire—and beyond—cannot be overstated. With over 20 years of service to the NH Referee Program, Frank has been instrumental in developing, mentoring, and guiding referees at all levels, from grassroots officials taking the field for the first time to those reaching national and professional ranks. His dedication, leadership, and unwavering support have shaped the careers of countless referees, and his contributions will leave a lasting legacy in the state and across the country. The NHSA and the entire referee community extend their deepest gratitude to Frank for his years of exceptional service.
As Cullen takes on this new role, he looks forward to building on the strong foundation laid by Frank and continuing to enhance referee education, recruitment, and retention efforts. His focus will be on fostering a supportive environment for young referees to thrive and ensuring that New Hampshire remains a leader in referee development.
Please join us in expressing our deepest appreciation to Frank Scarito for his remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication over the past two decades. His legacy will continue to inspire and guide referees in New Hampshire for years to come. We also welcome Cullen Madden as the new SYRA and look forward to seeing the program continue to thrive under his leadership.
US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, AYSO Statement on Forthcoming U.S. Soccer Decision Regarding Age Group Formation by School Year vs. Calendar Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, AYSO Statement on Forthcoming U.S. Soccer Decision Regarding Age Group Formation – School Year vs. Calendar Year.
FRISCO, Texas (October 23, 2024) – Today, US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO released the following statement.
In 2017, U.S. Soccer decided to change the age eligibility for team rosters from August 1- July 31 to January 1-December 31. Since that time, we have been reviewing the impact on our sport, specifically for players of all ages and competitive levels, and comparing the practical results to the communicated goals and outcomes.
Over the past few months, U.S. Soccer, at the urgence of its Technical Development Committee, has engaged in a review of that decision. We support these efforts and appreciate their approach to engage organizational members, leagues and clubs in collecting feedback. Additionally, US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO have solicited and shared additional feedback with one another in an effort to make the most informed and appropriate decision for our sport.
First and foremost, US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO have been in constant communication on the topic. US Youth Soccer and US Club Soccer’s leadership teams have met in person multiple times, most recently in September at the US Youth Soccer Grassroots Symposium in Salt Lake City. Additionally, we welcome the involvement of other U.S. Soccer organizational members.
We believe that any decisions should be made as a collective and our intention is to do so.
As chair and vice chair of the U.S. Soccer Technical Development Committee and Youth Representatives on the Board of Directors, Mike Cullina (US Club Soccer CEO) and Louis Mateus (US Youth Soccer Board of Directors member) are directly involved in the conversation and recommendation to U.S. Soccer’s Board of Directors. Likewise, as chair of the Youth Council and the Youth Representative on the Board of Directors, Tina Rincon (US Youth Soccer Board of Directors chair) is actively engaged.
The next U.S. Soccer Board of Directors meeting is November 22, 2024. We expect this topic to be on the agenda for that meeting and, consequently, a formal and public decision made by the end of the calendar year.
As always, thank you for your passion for the sport and commitment to our athletes.
Skip Gilbert-US Youth Soccer CEO
Mike Cullina- US Club Soccer CEO
Doug Ryan- AYSO National President
USYS – About US Youth Soccer US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and one million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, coach and referee offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment at every level of the game. About US Club Soccer a National Association member of the U.S. Soccer Federation,
US Club Soccer fosters the growth and development of soccer clubs in order to create the best possible development environment for players of all ages. Anchored by Players First and its pillars of Club Development, Coaching Development, Player Development, Referee Development, Parent Engagement & Education and Player Health & Safety, US Club Soccer oLers registration, league- and cup-based competition platforms, player identification and a variety of other programming, resources and services. US Club Soccer is sponsored by Nike, DICK’S Sporting Goods and Gatorade.
AYSO American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) is a national nonprofit organization committed to delivering quality youth soccer programs in a fun, family-friendly environment. AYSO is rooted in Six Philosophies: Everyone Plays®, Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Positive
10.23.24 – USYS, US Club, AYSO Statement (1)
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Granite State Youth Soccer Foundation GSYSF
Announcement
Granite State Youth Soccer Foundation (GSYSF) has asked NHSL & NNESL to reach out to its member clubs to provide information about GSYSF.
Granite State Youth Soccer Foundation (GSYSF) was created to provide supportive financial aid to youth soccer players and community soccer programs across New Hampshire.
For more information regarding Granite State Youth Soccer Foundation (GSYSF) can be found here: https://www.gssfnh.org/
Granite State Youth Soccer Foundation (GSYSF) is looking forward to helping the NH soccer community.
Granite State Youth Soccer Foundation was created from the organization formally known as GSYSL
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Granite State Youth Soccer Foundation 57 Old Bridge Street, Pelham, NH 03076
Summer Camp Series – Register Today!
New Hampshire Soccer Association is excited to announce that we will be offering summer camp opportunities. For the summer of 2021, we have teamed up with Elite UK to run camps at our state fields in Pembroke, NH. Registrations are now open.
CLICK HERE TO BRING YOU TO REGISTRATION PAGE
Details:
Week #1: June 21st-25th
Week #2: July 26th-30th
Sign up for BOTH Weeks and received a discount (full day)
Ages/Times:
TOTS program: Ages 6 and 8 – 9:00am-10:30am
Half Day Program: Ages 9 to 16 – 9:00am-12:00pm
Full Day Program: Ages 9 to 16 – 9:00am-3:00pm
An 8:30am early drop off is offered. No late pickups.
Cost:
TOTS: $90
Half Day: $150
Full Day: $195 ($370 for both weeks)
Location: NHSA State Fields – 326 Buck Street, Pembroke, NH 03275
EXCLUSIVE OFFER to our members: Upon registering your child(ren), there is a spot on the registration form where you can enter the club/program you play for. For clubs who have a minimum of 10 players registered for the camp, they will be entered into a drawing to win a 4-pack of New England Revolution tickets, to be used within your club or organization for fundraising opportunities.
Players DO NOT need to be affiliated with a club to attend these camps.
International Premier Futsal League affiliates with NHSA & USASA
International Premier Futsal League (IPFL) becomes affiliated with the New Hampshire Soccer Association.
“We are really excited to announce this affiliation,” said Jared Barbosa, the CEO of International Soccer Club (ISC). “Over the past few months, we have been able to have great conversations with NHSA board members, they are really fostering ideas around providing the appropriate platforms that are conducive to overall long-term player development. With the development of the IPFL, we see it as an additional platform to allow amateur level players to showcase their skills and increase opportunities for additional recruitment and exposure with the intention of leading to higher levels of play. Within our league, we are seeking to create the most competitive environment possible. It is important to us that we have players/teams that are in it for the same reasons, to compete and develop. We are very excited to get this going and have big plans for the future. “
NHSA President, Rusty Wightman said “The New Hampshire Soccer Association is pleased to announce our support to the International Premier Futsal League. This new league will provide opportunities for adults to play in an affiliated competitive environment, offering futsal teams the ability to showcase their skills and talents in NH. Players will register under the NHSA and become members of the United States Adult Soccer Association. We are excited to see the game grow in the Granite State! “
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For more information, please contact Jared Barbosa [jmbarbosa310@gmail.com].
SheBelieves Hero
The fourth annual SheBelieves HeroTM contest will choose a young person between the ages of 13-17 who embodies the SheBelieves spirit. A SheBelieves Hero™ is a leader in their community, a confident and passionate individual who empowers others around them and works to make a difference.
The contest will run from Jan. 16-Feb. 17, with the Hero and guardian winning a trip to the WNT’s SheBelieves Cup match in Harrison, N.J. on March 8, 2020. Additional contest and submission information can be found here.
The 2020 SheBelieves Hero™ will win a trip for two (2) to the WNT’s SheBelieves Cup match in Harrison, NJ, on March 8 when the USA takes on Spain. As part of this once in a lifetime experience, the winner will be invited to USWNT training, honored on-field during match day, receive U.S. Soccer gear, and more.
USYS KICKS OFF FIRST DEVELOPMENT ACTIVATION WITH NWSLPA
FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 15, 2019) — US Youth Soccer (USYS) is excited to kick-off the first Official Player and Personal Development activation of the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) relationship.
Dr. Pete Zopfi, Chairman USYS Board, and Andrew R Hiatt, Interim-CEO of USYS, welcomed NWSLPA members Katherine Reynolds and Rachel Hill to the team as they begin their off-season professional business experience at the USYS National Office in Frisco, TX. Katherine and Rachel will be fully integrated members of the USYS team and will get first-hand experiences in both Marketing and Operations as they learn new skills, develop capabilities and interact with a range of staff, personnel and young players throughout their experience on-site and live at USYS Fall/Winter events.
Katherine Reynolds currently plays with the Portland Thorns and won a NWSL Championship with them in 2017. Rachel Hill currently plays with the Orlando Pride and previously played with Perth Glory (Australia) in 2017/2018 and 2018/2019. Both women have a range of professional and business experience and will be able to leverage their USYS opportunity to develop their network, learn new skills and serve as the benchmark for future development activation across the USYS system of 55 State Associations.
The USYS NWSLPA partnership is aimed at developing programs focused on growing the game of soccer and increasing awareness of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and its players while cultivating the personal development of participating NWSL players. Through this first-of-its-kind relationship between a youth and professional soccer organization we will create opportunities to further connect professional female soccer players via networking opportunities, USYS events, clinics, camps, and speaking engagements. Participating players from the NWSLPA will continue serving as positive role models within their communities as they encourage younger players.
Please join us in welcoming to the US Youth Soccer team, Katherine and Rachel!
US YOUTH SOCCER ANNOUNCES REGIONAL WINNERS OF ANNUAL AWARDS
FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 11, 2019) — US Youth Soccer is excited to announce the regional winners of its annual awards.
The regional awards include: Boys and Girls Competitive Coaches of the Year, Boys and Girls Recreation Coaches of the Year, Young Referees of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Administrator of the Year and TOPSoccer Buddyand Coach of the Year.
The national winners will be announced on November 18 and then recognized at the 2020 US Youth Soccer Awards Gala, held Jan. 18 as part of the US Youth Soccer Workshop at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Baltimore.
In addition, the Dr. Thomas Fleck Awardwill be announced with the national award winners on Jan.18, and the 2019 US Youth Soccer Hall of Fame Class will be inducted at the Gala.
The 2019 Goal and Save of the Year awards will be announced live at the Awards Gala.
| Award | Regional Recipients | Hometown |
| Female Young Referee of the Year | Reese Vandell – East Maya Ryder – Midwest Hannah Smid – South Kassidy Mashiyama – West | Powhatan, Va. Xenia, Ohio Madison, Ala. Millani, Hawaii |
| Male Young Referee of the Year | Andrew Kennedy – East Justus Heers – Midwest Jace Mathis – South Elan Furman – West | Webster, N.Y. Plymouth, Mich. Midlothian, Texas Anthem, Ariz. |
| Volunteer of the Year | John Mingus – East Matt Crowl – Midwest Bryan McDermott – South Sherri Mackay – West | Arlington, Va. Altoona, Iowa Fayetteville, Ga. Tracy, Calif. |
| Administrator of the Year | Tom Antonelli – East Chris Hovde – Midwest Neil McNab Jr. – South Erin Misaki – West | Hockessin, Del. Cincinnati, Ohio Dacula, Ga. San Diego, Calif. |
| TOPSoccer Buddy of the Year | Jessica Lee – East Liberty Messer – Midwest Iain Garza – South Scott Stevison – West | West Hempstead, N.Y. Mason, Ohio Ft. Worth, Texas Vanocuver, Wash. |
| TOPSoccer Coach of the Year | Phillip Cook – East Stefan Bjes – Midwest David Robinson – South Christina Hughes – West | Forestville, N.Y. Oswego, Ill. Bradenton, Fla. Phoenix, Ariz. |
| Girls Recreation Coach of the Year | Jonathan Gangi – East Fred Nelson – Midwest Matthew Emmons – South Bryan Smith – West | Holden, Mass. Omaha, Neb. Sachse, Texas Snohomish, Wash. |
| Boys Recreation Coach of the Year | Epiphany Vera – East Kyle Kreuser – Midwest Greg McKee – South Matthew Cramer – West | Harvard, Mass. Hastings, Minn. Melbourne, Fla. Farmington, N.M. |
| Girls Competitive Coach of the Year | Tristan Wierbonski – East Giuliano Oliviero – Midwest Jeremy Beckett – South Simon Rothman – West | Morgantown, W.Va. Wauwatosa, Wisc. Wake Forest, N.C. Albuquerque, N.M. |
| Boys Competitive Coach of the Year | Alex Fatovic – East Daniel Trosper – Midwest Nicholas Chetta III – South Brian Orr – West | New York, N.Y. Brighton, Mich. Covington, La. Powell, Wyo. |
For more information about the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala and award winners, go to https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/awards-gala/.
LHIFA Finishes Their Season with Skill and Passion – 2019 Championship
NASHUA, NH – The Latin Hispanic International Futbol Association (Lhifa Sc) held their league championships. It was an amazing display of skill and passion. With over 300 spectators cheering on their friends and family, it provided an unbelievable atmosphere (runners on the Mines Fall trails even stopped to see what was going on)!
Congratulations to El Chalate on being crowned League Champions in a 2-0 victory over Nashua FC.
Special appearances from US Adult Soccer President, and NH Native, John P. Motta and NHSA Vice President of Adult Soccer, Luis Costa.
We also want to congratulate the 4 NH Referees appointed to the match on a job well done:
Referee: Cullen Madden
Asst. Referee: Eddie Currier
Asst. Referee: Vincent Rutigliano
4th Official: Doug Campbell
