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| Membership with the United States Soccer Federation comes with many benefits. Some of these benefits are outlined below: |
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US Soccer provides the interface with IOC, USOC, FIFA, and CONCACAF |
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Each member may use the US Soccer appeal process |
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Mediation for disputes |
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Settlement of grievances between Organizational Members |
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Meeting and Event planning and logistics for Annual General Meeting, Board of Directors Meetings, committee meetings and all Special Meetings of the Federation. |
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Participation in formulating the bylaws and policies regarding governance of soccer in the United States |
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Links from US Soccer website to the websites of affiliates |
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US Soccer will review the governing documents of state associations and other Affiliated organizations to insure compliance |
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Update, publish and distribute bylaws and policies |
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US Soccer will provide a directory of members and their contact information |
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Collection and distribution of minutes of meetings |
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Official FIFA Licensing Program for all levels of coach |
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Education of coaches through development and presentation of materials
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Continuing education opportunities for coaches |
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Education through production and presentation of materials by US Soccer Referee Department |
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Licensing and insuring of US Soccer registered referees |
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Continuing education of referees |
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Training and licensing of instructors, assessors and assignors |
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Assignment and assessment for professional leagues and others by US Soccer
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Priority rights in game coverage goes to affiliated games
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Fair Play publication to all referees |
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Up to date website for referee information
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Approval of applications for international games |
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Approval process facilitated with foreign national associations for all international soccer games and events |
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E-mail participation in the US Soccer Communications Center, which provides updates on the status of US Soccer, national teams and the sport directly to your e-mail address |
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Notification of National Team games and television schedule |
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First right to purchase tickets for all US Soccer operated events – this gives you the chance to purchase tickets before the public sale. |
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Affiliation and playing opportunities open to all in compliance with the Ted Stevens Amateur Sports Act |
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Selection and funding of national teams and programs for boys and girls, beginning at age 14
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Training and development of players |
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Game and event operations |
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Approval of international travel |
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Approval of permission to host international teams |
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Professional player registration |
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Provide information to amateur members regarding pro status and international clearance status of players |
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Solicit and track international clearances |
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Provide waivers from international clearance rules for players age 14 – 16 |
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