Boston Bolts are confirming the announcement made by US Soccer on, Wednesday, April 15
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, that the US Soccer Boys Development Academy has been terminated, effective immediately. The Girls DA was terminated as well.
This announcement from US Soccer was never formally communicated, nor discussed with our Academy club members, and the lack of communication from US Soccer is disappointing.
Rumors of such an announcement have been circulating through the soccer community in recent days, and in response to these rumors, the Northeast Region’s DA clubs have been working together on a unified solution, in anticipation of the recent USSF announcement.
Boston Bolts and our neighboring Northeast Region DA clubs have committed to continuing the highest level of youth soccer development, as a group, and in conjunction with DA clubs from around the nation.
We applaud the communication, effort, and willingness of the neighboring DA clubs to work together, prepare, and provide the best youth developmental environment for the future.
There are a number of solutions at hand, and once the best and final decision is confirmed, we will notify our Boston Bolts families ASAP.
These are unprecedented times, and this recent news does not help. We’re kindly asking for your trust and patience, to make the best decision possible for our club members and youth soccer as a whole.
These decisions should not be rushed or forced. Ultimately, Boston Bolts, in unison with our neighboring DA clubs will make the best decision possible after concluding due diligence on all options. Rest assured that there are a number of solutions at hand. The DA termination will in all likelihood change the soccer landscape in our country. Due to this untimely announcement there may be additional announcements of "New League" formations in the near future, which you may receive from national publications. Boston Bolts will make an official announcement ASAP to our families when we've confirmed the best decision for our club, players and families.
We thank you for your trust and understanding during these difficult times,
BOSTON BOLTS
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