U14 and older select teams in any SYSA club or program can choose to play as part of the Seattle United club in 2010-11 if they decide as a team to do so. The background and process a team needs to make this migration are available here. To begin team registration,  click MEMBER LOGIN on this page.

The US Soccer Federation, the ruling body of soccer in the US, has declined to hear Emerald City FC's appeal of the ruling by a Washington Youth Soccer panel denying its grievance against SYSA. To view a copy of the ruling from USSF, click here.

A Washington Youth Soccer ruling on Friday, 1/15, denied a grievance filed by ECFC in November, 2009. The ruling re-affirms SYSA's authority to create and empower its new select/premier club, Seattle United. This decision by a blue ribbon Hearing Panel assembled by the State confirms Seattle United's plans to organize all SYSA select and premier teams in the U11 -14 age groups in May, 2010. 

For a description of this decision and the issues surrounding it, click here. For the complete ruling by the Hearing Panel, click here.

Volunteer:  Larry McCann, Beacon Hill
Administrator:  Larry Lowe, Lake City
Girls Rec Coach:  Doug Broadbent, Magnolia
Boys Rec Coach  Maurice Burum, Hillwood
Girls Competitive Coach;  Richard Reese, ECFC
Boys Competitive Coach  Tommy Jenkins, ECFC

Congratulations to all our winners!

A letter from Washington Youth Soccer President Doug Andreassen and Executive Director Terry Fisher recognizes the authority of SYSA to establish and supervise Seattle United as its advanced development program. For the full text of the letter, click here.

The 2009 City Tournament championship games came to a rousing conclusion on Saturday, 12/21. Sixteen games sorted out the 16 trophy winners in each age and gender. THANKS to all the volunteeres who helped make the day a success for the players. For a list of finalists, scores, information and comments by participants, click TOURNAMENTS/City Tourament in the left column of this page!.

Despite repeated efforts by SYSA and Seattle Parks, dog owners continually bring their pets to soccer and other playfields. A Seattle veterinarian and soocer parent wonders why she needs to convince people not to break the law. Read her letter about why dogs on playfields are dangerous.

Building on the compliance issues that all clubs, coaches and families will need to adhere to this year following the passage of House Bill 1824, Washington Youth Soccer has posted a complete collection of information on its web site at this link.   Everyone in SYSA is encouraged to read this important information and become educated about head injuries to children. SYSA will work with all clubs in the coming months to get the required forms and training to coaches, parents, and players.

SYSA is committed to safety. Coaches, parents, players -- please help us make our soccer fields safe places for our kids. Soccer goals should always be weighted and anchored, both when in use and especially when not in use. Never let children play or climb on goals. Follow this link for our SYSA policy on goal safety.

 SYSA PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Upcoming Events

February 28 -- SYSA 2010 Spring Soccer registration closes. Late fee of $100 after 2/21!

March 14 -- Spring Soccer Coaches Meeting, 5-6pm, Sand Point Education Center

 Thank You Volunteers!!

City Tournament Volunteers -- Thanks to all who helped make the City T Finals a great day for the kids!

To see previous monthly winners and other volunteer awards, click here. 

The Neil Callahan Fund

The Neil Callahan Fund honors the memory of SYSA's late president. To learn more about the fund, click here. 

Click here to donate to the Neil Callahan Fund.