The big news out of these meetings is that money usually earmarked for the Innovate to Grow Fund will go to member groups impacted by the Corona Virus Crisis. These dollars are now destined for the US Soccer's Covid-19 Relief Fund, so away with the grants being done in the fall of 2020 and now the money will go to member groups other than pro leagues from $7,500- $15,000. What may the monies be used for? Instructor fees, support the carrying out of coach & ref courses, Covid related procurment and prevention supplies along with office operating expenses. Not allowed are salaries, benefits even for temp. or part time workers, travel expenses, events, tournies or public gatherings.
The 2021 AGM will be fully virtual. Registration opens Dec. 14.
Topics out of the Board sessions:
-USMNT & WNT GM's spoke on the senior team camps in Nov, keying on Covid.
-The 2021 CCL spot will go to the 2020 US Open Cup winner as it was not held in 2020.
-The 2022 budget was passed, it will be presented at the '21 National Council Meeting and voted on.
The next BOD meet is to be during the USSSF AGM, 2/26/21.