CAP Chat Live!
CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast.
We take a deeper dive in the soccer recruitment process.
Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer and has 10 years of college coaching experience. Co-host Tyler Tomlinson is the Women’s Head Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College and a Regional CAP Director for Rush Soccer.
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April 22, 2024
CAP Chat Live! US Youth Soccer (USYS) National League: Simon Collins
Josh & Tyler welcome Simon Collins, National League Commissioner. They discuss the different leagues and programs within US Youth Soccer (USYS). They cover topics such as the two main governing bodies (USYS and US Club), the Olympic Development Program (ODP), state cup competitions, the President’s Cup, and the National League. The National League offers both club-based and team-based formats, with the club-based format known as E64
TOPICS
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- US Youth Soccer (USYS) and US Club are the two main governing bodies in youth soccer in the United States.
- The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a talent identification program that allows players to be scouted by national teams.
- State cup competitions are a pathway to regional and national championships.
- The President’s Cup is a national championship that is a step below state cup competitions.
- The National League offers both club-based (E64) and team-based formats, providing opportunities for clubs and individual teams to compete at a high level.
- E64 and ECNL offer different experiences and opportunities for players, and it depends on individual preferences and goals.
- The E64 regional league aims to reduce travel costs and create more localized competition.
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