USA North

United States Soccer Federation (USSF)
The United States Soccer Federation (also referred to as the USSF or U.S. Soccer) is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional soccer, including the men’s, women’s, youth, futsal and Paralympic national teams. U.S. Soccer is also responsible for sanctioning referees and soccer tournaments for most soccer leagues in the United States.
For more information visit: www.ussoccer.com

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United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA or US Youth Soccer)
The United States Youth Soccer Association is the youth affiliate and largest member of U.S. Soccer, the governing body for soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer includes 55 state youth soccer associations, one per state except for California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, which each have two state associations.
Over 3,000,000 youth players between ages 5-19 are registered with US Youth Soccer. The US Youth Soccer membership is divided into four regions, each with a Director elected to the board. The regions are essentially East (Region I), Midwest (Region II), South (Region III) and West (Region IV). USA North is a member of the South (Region III). Each State Association has a Board of Directors, elected by delegates from their member leagues, clubs or teams.
For more information visit: www.usyouthsoccer.org

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US Club (U4-U18)
US Club Soccer is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop competitive club soccer in the United States. US Club has been a member of the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) since July 2001, US Club Soccer has grown to include member clubs and leagues in 50 states. US Club Soccer is a National Association member of the USSF. It is a parallel registration system equal to USYS under USSF.
USA North registers it players in the U4-U8 age group with US Club.
For more information visit: www.usclubsoccer.org

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Tennessee State Soccer Association (TSSA)
The TSSA is the National State Association member of United States Soccer Federation (USSF), United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA), and United States Amateur Soccer Association (USASA).
USA North is an Eastern District member of the TSSA and registers all its U9 and older players with this association. As a member of the TSSA, USA North is able to provide additional opportunities for our players to participate in state sanctioned tournaments, state run events, and compete with and against other competitive and recreational clubs registered with the state of Tennessee. Membership also enables players within our club the opportunity to tryout and compete for a place in the Olympic Development Program (ODP).
For more information visit: www.tnsoccer.org

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SMOKY MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER PROGRAM
Boys Spring Season and Girls Fall Season
For more information visit: www.smmss.net

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Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
FIFA is the governing body of all of soccer across the world having more members than the United Nations.
For more information visit: www.fifa.com

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Tennessee Olympic Development Program (ODP)
The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) is a State and Regional developmental soccer program established to identify players of the highest caliber on a continuing and consistent basis. Ultimately, this program feeds players to the U.S. National team. US Youth Soccer ODP is the first and original ODP program and the only elite player development program that can claim members of Major League Soccer as well as a majority of current and past national and youth team members, as alumni. In the State of Tennessee, ODP is run by TN State Soccer.
To participate, players must first be recommended by their Club coach for the program. Players must then try out to qualify for the program’s high-level training from carefully selected and licensed coaches through a series of trials at their local, State Association and then Regional levels. Those selected are exposed to the nation’s best coaches, trainers and facilities.
For players serious about continuing soccer beyond the high school level, this is a good resource.
For more information see... www.tnsoccer.org/odp_overview

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