Cal South Selected as One of 14 State Associations to Sign MOU with U.S. Soccer
Southern California is positioned at the forefront of developing the future U.S. Soccer State Arms.
Dear Cal South DOCs and Presidents,
We hope everyone is having a wonderful fall season!
We are excited to share an important update regarding the future of youth soccer in Southern California and across the country.
Following the historic US Youth Soccer (USYS) vote in August to move forward with integration into U.S. Soccer, significant progress has been made toward developing a new organizational structure designed to strengthen, support, and grow the game at every level.
We are proud to announce that the California State Soccer Association-South (Cal South) has been selected as one of 14 State Associations to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U.S. Soccer, positioning Southern California at the forefront of the development of the future U.S. Soccer State Arms.
This is an exciting opportunity for Southern California soccer. Cal South will have the ability to participate directly in the conversations, planning, and development of a future model that seeks to better align resources, improve services, strengthen collaboration, and create additional opportunities for players, coaches, referees, clubs, and communities throughout our state.
While there are still many details to work through, we believe it is important for Cal South to have a meaningful voice in helping shape this future structure. Our commitment throughout this process remains the same: to represent the best interests of our membership, support our clubs, and continue growing access and improving the game throughout Southern California.
Attached Resources
To provide additional information and transparency regarding this process, we have included three documents for your review:
1. Cal South and U.S. Soccer MOU Overview
A breakdown of the MOU signed by Cal South, including its purpose, key provisions, and what it means for our involvement in the transition process.
Includes Members Survey at the bottom2. Local Office Strategy Guide
An overview of the proposed local office structure, including how the future model could support operations, services, and resources at the state and local levels.
3. Member FAQ – Proposed U.S. Soccer Arms Model
Frequently asked questions intended to provide additional clarity on the proposed structure, anticipated changes, and potential implications for member organizations.
We encourage all DOCs and Presidents to take time to review these materials and share them with appropriate members of your leadership teams.
Looking Ahead / What's Next
We recognize that a transition of this magnitude naturally brings questions, opportunities, and some uncertainty. It is important to emphasize that this is a process, not an overnight change. There is still work to be done, and many elements of the future model will continue to be developed and refined.
Cal South is committed to keeping our membership informed, providing transparency as additional details become available, and ensuring Southern California clubs' perspectives and needs are represented throughout the process.
We are genuinely excited about what lies ahead. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of soccer, not only in California but nationally, and we believe our state can play a meaningful role in building a stronger, more connected soccer ecosystem.
Most importantly, our focus remains on you, our member clubs, and the players and families you serve every day.
Thank you for your continued leadership, partnership, and commitment to growing the game. We appreciate everything you do for soccer in Southern California and look forward to working together as we move into this exciting next chapter.
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, thoughts, or feedback.
