U.S. Soccer announced on Tuesday a committee that will evaluate and potentially overhaul the college soccer system.
The committee includes 18 members spanning stakeholders across the industry, from professional leagues and college soccer to the men’s and women’s games. They will recommend potential changes to college soccer – long viewed as an important but flawed development pipeline for the U.S. professional leagues – that could be implemented as early as next year.
“College soccer is integral to the fabric and future of our sport in this country,” U.S. Soccer CEO JT Batson said in a statement. “The individuals joining this group bring unique perspectives and expertise that will help us build a model where college soccer can thrive in a modern, connected system — all working collaboratively in service to soccer.”
News of the committee’s formation comes at a…
