Rules/Qualificiation/Policies
Eastern Regional League Rules: Click here
Qualifications
Teams accepted into the Eastern Regional League must meet the following criteria:
1.Registered with their US Youth Soccer State Association.
2.Be in good standing with their US Youth Soccer State Association.
3.Have a qualifying record based on prior year’s league performance.
Team Rosters
Teams selected to participate in the Eastern Regional League must show a minimum 9-player continuity from the 2015-2016 season. Due to the transition to the calendar year age groups the minimum 9-player continuity are players that were on a roster of any team within the applying team’s club.
Coaching Requirements
At least one coach on a team’s Eastern Regional League roster must hold at the minimum a US Soccer National “C” Coaching License or equivalent. All other coaches on the sidelines coaching in an ERL game must have at the minimum a US Soccer “E” Coaching License or equivalent earned prior to the 2016-17 season as determined by ERL (i.e. minimum NSCAA National Diploma)
Commitment To Play
The Eastern Regional League is a high level of play and requires an equal level of commitment. Teams must prioritize the league as its number one priority. Teams must also demonstrate a continued level of respect toward their opponent and officials and exercise good sportsmanship at all times. Teams failing to meet this obligation are subject to penalties as outlined in the league rules.
State Cup Requirements
Teams participating in the Boys and Girls 13U through 19U Elite Division are subject to their own State Associations’ National Championship State Cup Rules as well as all US Youth Soccer National Championship Series Rules.
Any team that participates in the Boys or Girls 13U through 19U Elite Division and that does NOT participate in their State Association's National Championship Series State Cup Competition CANNOT be the automatic wildcard, nor the alternate.
Tiebreakers for Subdivisions with Crossover Games
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