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EDP SOCCERSOCCER FIRST; FIRST IN SOCCER. WE HAVE BUILT A TEAM TO MAKE SURE WE DELIVER ON THIS PROMISE.

At EDP we strive to attain a level of performance above industry standards for league and tour-naments administration.EDP offers clubs strong competitive league brackets with minimal travel, developmentally appropriate opposition and an average goal differential of 2.0. The Intent is for each EDP league to provide a good game ev-ery week in order to maintain elite performance standards amongst players from 9U-23U.

WE PROVIDE THE BEST DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAY IN SUPPORT OF EACH PLAYERS’ JOURNEY.

We help youth soccer players reach their full potential on and off the field. We emphasize going to college by providing a full range of the highest quality soccer-related experiences and empowering each player to select the pathway best suited to their goals. As an organization we work closely with member clubs to develop a positive, fair, and competitive environment based on cooperation and communication. We continually strive to be an extraordinary place to work and develop as professionals.

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Over 85% of high school age soccer players will go to college. Consequently, EDP supports student-athletes with Pathway to College programming, including:

Showcase tournaments to which college coaches are invited. Educational seminars at these showcase tournaments for parents and players. Soccer Scout online software that matches student-athletes with appropriate colleges and provides corresponding financial aid information. A strategic partnership with United Soccer Coaches, the largest soccer coaches’ association in the world, to support college soccer. Organizational and video services provided by Scouting Zone, Next Level Video, and Hudl to assist student-athletes who do want to play in college connect with college coaches.

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In addition, the EDP Foundation, funded by EDP, provides college related experiences for student-athletes, including:

College nights at EDP affiliated clubs for parents and players. College combines that bring college coaches to watch players showcase their talents.Academic scholarships for which student ath-letes can apply. On campus games so student athletes can have first-hand college experiences.

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US YOUTH SOCCER CONFERENCES MANAGED BY EDPPREMIER I (12U - 19U)PREMIER II (13U - 19U)

US Youth Soccer Conferences managed by EDP will provide regional regular season league play, and regional show-case events, with teams capable of ad-vancing directly into the US Youth Soc-cer National League and the Regional Championships in the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series (NCS). Club v Club and Team v Team models will both be offered at this level.

EDP LEAGUE COMPETITION LEVELSEDP PREMIER I (11U)EDP PREMIER II (11U - 12U)

EDP Premier I and II are the top tiers of the EDP league structure offering top teams the chance to compete amongst each other in one of the toughest leagues in the region. Teams will be bracketed appropriately based on their competitive level with promotion and relegation between levels.

PREMIER III & IV (11U - 19U)

EDP Premier III and IV are the 2nd tiers of the EDP league structure. Teams will be bracketed appropriately based on their competitive profile with promotion and relegation within EDP Premier II and III, between EDP Premier III and IV, and between EDP Premier IV EDP Championship.

CHAMPIONSHIP (11U - 19U)

EDP Championship is the 3rd tier of the EDP league structure. Teams will be bracketed appropriately based on their competitive profile with promotion and relegation between EDP Premier IV and EDP Championship. This is designed for competitive teams looking to play more locally.

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EDP manages four US Youth Soccer Confer-ences in the East Region, which feed into the US Youth Soccer National League. The Confer-ences are bracketed based on competitive age and profile ensuring teams are relatively equal and, consequently, games are played with a fair, competitive spirit. EDP focuses on deliver-ing a good game every week and maintaining the high level of the Conferences.

EDP leagues, the US Youth Soccer Confer-ences managed by EDP, EDP tournaments, and EDP college showcases, are sanctioned by US Youth Soccer.

US YOUTH SOCCER CONFERENCES MANAGED BY EDP

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NORTH ATLANTIC EDP

MID ATLANTIC EDP

SOUTH ATLANTIC EDP

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EDP LEAGUE STRUCTURE

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FUTURESAll league play from 7U-10U will come under the EDP Futures program. Clubs have the option to participate in organized league play as well as developmentally appropriate Futures Festivals.

League: EDP Futures League brackets are created for small-sided play in line with U.S Soccer development initiatives. Teams are organized by geography and competitive level to give all teams the best platform for development with limited travel.

Festival: EDP Futures Festivals are a series of 4, 5v5, 20-minute games for 7U-10U. Futures Festivals are designed to solidify early skills development with limited coaching points from the sideline to encourage confidence, passion and creativity for the game from an early age.

FUTSALFutsal is FIFA’s official indoor soccer game designed to improve both fitness and ball control. EDP offers, in NJ, PA and MD, an eight week Futsal season from mid-December to the end of February.

INDOOREDP offers a wide variety of one-day indoor soccer tournaments so players can stay in shape through the winter months. EDP events include 3v3, 5v5 and 7v7 options. Indoor events are scheduled from December to February.

20U/23UHighly competitive league play with geographical alignments to reduce travel. EDP offers both men’s and women’s brackets and leagues run in June and July. Participating teams are eligible for 23U USASA National Championship and may qualify for Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

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EDP FOUNDATION

The goal of the EDP Foundation is to enable young soccer players to reach their full potential on and off the field. The emphasis is on encouraging student-athletes to pursue college or other educational opportunities by providing a full range of the highest quality soccer related experiences. The EDP foundation aims to empower each player by creating connections that help them to achieve their collegiate goals.

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(REP) RESPECT AND ETIQUETTE POLICY

REP is an effort to improve the game day experience. It encourages spectators, coaches, and club officials to provide positive reinforcement to players and referees. REP provides guidelines on how positivity and respectful behavior impacts young athletes.

This policy applies to all individuals attending and participating in EDP competitions, including referees, coaches, clubs, and spectators. This program was initially rolled out to EDP clubs in March of 2018, and will continue to be part of all EDP events and league seasons. In order for players to fully benefit from REP, EDP intends for all partners and participants to adopt this policy. The goal is for every official, club, team, and individual to support REP during each EDP competition.

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