CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 20, 2009) – Consistent with US Club Soccer’s philosophy to obtain feedback from and listen to our members, the organization has decided that the $100 surcharge for the National Cup VIII application fee will now be implemented 30 days prior to each National Cup VIII Regional event.

In previous years, the surcharge was implemented in mid-April for all National Cup Regionals.

Recognizing teams’ formation plans and the fact that summer schedules are more uncertain this year than in the past, US Club Soccer opted to move to an event-specific surcharge.

This benefits teams planning to register for National Cup VIII, as the change allows more time to register at the original application fees of $795 for U-13 through U-18/19 teams and $595 for U-11 and U-12 teams.

For more information or to register for the 2009 National Cup VIII, please visit the National Cup VIII Web page by visiting www.usclubsoccer.org, mousing-over the Events tab and clicking on National Cup VIII.

CONTACTS:

LaGrangeville and Pittsgrove Regionals:
Mike Gould; mgould@usclubsoccer.org or (732) 564-4440

Burlington, Denver, Modesto and San Bernardino Regionals:
Gabe Rood; grood@usclubsoccer.org or (707) 571-1425

Jacksonville and Winston-Salem Regionals:
Kevin McGovern; kmcgovern@usclubsoccer.org or (843) 492-0280

Dallas and Indianapolis Regionals:
Chris Baer; cbaer@usclubsoccer.org or (614) 854-0779

About US Club Soccer:
US Club Soccer is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop competitive club soccer in the United States. A member of the United States Soccer Federation since July 2001, US Club Soccer has grown to include member clubs and leagues in 49 states. In addition to sanctioning and administering tournaments, leagues and other competitions as well as offering a range of programs for its members, US Club Soccer annually conducts the National Cup and the National Collegiate Showcase. US Club Soccer also directs its own player identification and development program – id2.

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