Seacoast United Soccer Club has entered 8 teams into the 2008 Super Y League New England Division and 2 teams into the Super 20 New England Division. The 2008 season will mark the seventh straight year that the club has entered in the league, and the developmental benefits for SUSC players has consistently grown. The Super Y league continues to give SUSC players the opportunity to play in a well-organized and competitive league through the spring and summer months that hopefully culminates in teams’ playing in the National Finals in November.
Last season SUSC sent 6 teams to the national finals held in Tampa, FL. Under the direction of John Price, SUSC Y League Coordinator, SUSC has once again been recognized as one of the top clubs in the nation.
For the 2006 season SUSC was ranked in the ‘starting 11’ of all the clubs in the nation, moving up from last years 6th position to the 1st position this year. Information and criteria that produces the Super Y League starting 11, and an indication on what an incredible achievement this honor is bestowed on SUSC can be found by clicking here.
The Super Y league has also made great advances in its ODP (Olympic Development Program). SUSC Director of Club Operations, Matt Sprague recently attended one of the ODP weekends in Coco Beach Florida. The organization, facilities and competition players faced was excellent, and SUSC is happy that over 25 SUSC players attended one of the four ODP events in January.
Currently, the 2008 Super Y League schedule is being finalized. Games will begin in May 2008 and end in August 2008. Teams can expect to play anywhere from 12 to 16 games, with half of the games being at home at the new Epping Outdoor Complex. SUSC has also made a bid to host the Super 20 National Finals, and if successful this will mark the third year this event will be held at SUSC.
Player selection for Y League teams is based on the current teams squad of players that were selected for USYS competition (regional league(s) and state cup). However, in many cases coaches have chosen to add to their squad by using players from other SUSC teams, or indeed players form outside of the club. It is purely to the coaches’ discretion if they add any players to their squad. Any players that have aspirations to play Super Y for SUSC should contact the coach of the team and arrange to come to a training session. Please be advised that any selection to the team is based on playing ability, and whether or not the player is a suitable fit for the competition expected in the league. Player tuition for the 2008 season is $475 for U-14, 15, 16, 17 and $375 for U-20.
