Valley United Soccer Club

Soccer’s world governing body is the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The delegates of the associations of France, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland signed the articles of foundation. In 1905, the English Football Association enrolled in FIFA along with Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

FIFA is comprised of each country’s national soccer associations and is responsible for promoting and organizing the game of soccer throughout the world. FIFA also determines the basic playing "Laws of the Game." Those Laws are available from the Federation in a special booklet. Today more than 150 million people throughout the world play soccer and in a given year up to one million referees officiate more than 20 million matches. FIFA governs all aspects of the game.

United States Soccer Federation (USSF) is the national governing body for all levels of soccer in the United States. It was formed in 1913 and affiliated with FIFA the following year. U.S. Soccer is also recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) as provided in the Amateur Sports Act of 1978. The Constitution, Rules, Policies and Procedures of the Federation have evolved over a period of time to govern the game of soccer and protect the interests of all participants, players, officials, administrators, clubs, leagues, national state associations and the Federation. Therefore, they must be accepted and observed by all members of the Federation until changed in accordance with the procedures provided therefore. USSF governs MYSA rules.

Minnesota Youth Soccer Association promotes the game of soccer for all youth players in Minnesota. We promote the importance of education, self-esteem, diversity and teamwork in a safe, fun environment, allowing players to develop to their fullest potential in soccer and life.

Each National State Association has the responsibility to provide and coordinate opportunities for every player in every part of its assigned territory to play soccer at the developmental, intermediate and advanced levels.