Governor Proclaims September
As Youth Soccer Month
Sandy, UT – 8/22/18 : Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert has proclaimed September as Youth Soccer Month. Utah Youth Soccer Association will be celebrating Youth Soccer Month with special events throughout the month and throughout the state. Utah State University, University of Utah, Utah Valley University, Brigham Young University, Westminster College, Utah State University Eastern, Southern Utah University, Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC and Real Monarchs will also be participating.
Youth Soccer Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the benefits of playing Youth Soccer in America. Utah is proud to support this effort and further the goals of Youth Soccer Month:
- Emphasize soccer as the number one youth participation sport in America and a leading contributor to the healthy lifestyle of millions of American families.
- Bringing kids and families of all ages and all abilities together for fun, friendship and fitness.
- Highlighting the various programs available to children interested in participating in soccer, including inner city, special needs, recreational and elite soccer programs.
A series of fun filled messages will be communicated throughout Youth Soccer Month to illustrate the essence of youth soccer. Each week during Youth Soccer Month a different message will be the focus of “Celebrating Soccer in America.” The four messages of Youth Soccer month are:
- Fun: Whether recreational or competitive in nature, involvement in soccer is easy, affordable and rewarding.
- Family: Playing soccer ties families together as schedules, vacations and family time are coordinated.
- Friendship: The relationships generated through playing soccer extend beyond the field.
- Fitness: The health and fitness (physical, psychological and social) benefits of playing soccer.
Utah Youth Soccer Association has joined forces with US Youth Soccer in supporting Youth Soccer Month. Spreading the benefits and impact soccer has had on millions of Americans is very important to both organizations. Please take a minute to spend time with your family and friends this September to experience and support this great sport that has impacted so many lives.
UYSA Schedule of Events to Celebrate Youth Soccer Month
August 24, 2018 Utah State University
; USU vs. UofU @ 4 pm
Logan, UT – Chuck and Gloria Bell Field
Admission: Free for UYSA players
September 7, 2018 University of Utah
  U of U vs. BYU @ 7pm
SLC, UT – Ute Field
  Admission: TBD
September 8, 2018 Utah Royals FC
URFC vs. Chicago Red Stars @ 1:30 pm
  Sandy, UT – Rio Tinto Stadium
  Admission: $10 | RSL.com/promo PROMO CODE: UYSA
September 14, 2018 Utah Valley University
UVU Men vs. Santa Barbara @ 7 pm
Orem, UT – Clyde Field
  Admission: $1 Youth Tickets | http://GoUVU.com/Tickets PROMO CODE: UYSA
September 15, 2018 Utah Valley University
; UVU Women vs. Oklahoma @ 7 pm
Orem, UT – Clyde Field
Admission: $1 Youth Tickets | http://GoUVU.com/Tickets PROMO CODE: UYSA
September 17, 2018 Brigham Young University
  BYU vs. Long Beach State @ 5:30 pm
Provo, UT – South Field
; Admission: $1 Youth Tickets
September 28, 2018 Westminster College
Westminster vs. Colorado Mesa @ 3 pm
Salt Lake City, UT – Dumke Field
Admission: Free for UYSA players
September 29, 2018 Utah State University Eastern
USU Eastern vs. Snow College @ 1 pm
  Price, UT – USU Eastern Soccer Field
  Admission: Free for UYSA players
September 29, 2018 Real Monarchs
; Real Monarchs vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks @ 7 pm
Herriman, UT – Zions Bank Real Academy Stadium
  Admission: Free for UYSA players | RealMonarchs.com/promo PROMO CODE: UYSA
October 5, 2018 Southern Utah University
  SUU vs. Sacramento State @ 4 pm
  Cedar City, UT – Thunderbird Soccer Field
Admission: Free for UYSA players
October 6, 2018 Real Salt Lake
; RSL vs. Portland Timbers @ 7:30 pm
  Sandy, UT – Rio Tinto Stadium
Admission: $20 | RSL.com/promo PROMO CODE: UYSA
Recognizing the impact and importance the sport of soccer plays in the day-to-day lives of America’s families, and US Youth Soccer, is vital to the future of the sport. The nation’s largest youth sport organization is leading Youth Soccer Month, Celebrating Soccer in America this September.
For more information on Youth Soccer Month visit www.YouthSoccerMonth.org.
Declaration from Governor Herbert:
