THE LATEST FROM WYOMING SOCCER | | |
WYOMING SOCCER STATE GUEST PLAYER POOL
Each year Wyoming Soccer Association fields questions regarding the makeup of 15U+ Teams around the state. The answer is always very difficult, as we do not know what it will look like until the teams are formed - which makes it very difficult for clubs to know exactly how to form their older teams. It's the classic case of "Which Came First?"...
To help resolve this issue, we have created a registration link that will be managed by the state. It is a free registration for players aged 13U+ who are interested in guest playing opportunities at the 15U+ age level. Players at the 13U & 14U age must fill out a waiver if they desire to play on a team that is more than two years older than their true age.
Players must be registered with a WSA affiliated club, and all players will have to agree to abide by WSA's guest player policy, which states that if a player’s primary team is playing in a sanctioned game, tournament, or league matches during the same time as the team requesting them as a guest player, they are bound to represent their primary team/club. Players must also agree to abide by club guest playing policies and procedures for both their primary club and the club for which they plan to guest play.
The state will manage the pool of players registered and clubs and/or coaches may reach out to us via email at wssa@wyomingsoccer.com to express the need for guest players if your roster comes up short. We will send a message to the players in the pool making them aware of the opportunity. We will inform the home club if one of their players has expressed interest and ensure it is approved by the primary club/coach prior to facilitating contact between the club and the player.
We hope this helps to build more 15U+ teams around the state and create transparency between clubs and the state regarding guest play.
| | | | WYOMING SOCCER IS HOSTING A NATIONAL QUALIFIER! | |
Wyoming Soccer Association is so proud to host our very FIRST National Qualifying Event!
On October 11-12, the 5th Annual Wyoming Equality State Championships will be held in Gillette, WY at the Energy Capital Sports Complex! Teams who place 1st or 2nd place in their division WILL qualify for the 2026 U.S. Youth Soccer (USYS) West Region Presidents' Cup (June 2026 - Dates and Location TBD). Winners of the top division in their age group will qualify for the USYS National Championships in July 2026.
This event is exclusive to teams aged 16U - 19U.
This is our 5th Anniversary of this event and it will be our best one yet! We have some fun surprises planned, and we invite you to join us!
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WYOMING SOCCER NEXTGEN COACH PROGRAM
A Play It Forward USSF Innovate to Grow Grant Program
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As part of Wyoming Soccer Association’s Play It Forward Grant (an Innovate to Grow grant received by Wyoming Soccer Association in 2024 from the U.S. Soccer Federation), Wyoming Soccer has created a program to ignite a passion for coaching in our current youth and young adult coaches.
We are offering FREE incentives (all is funded by Wyoming Soccer Association) to coaching, such as educational resources through US Youth Soccer University‘s and Wyoming Soccer Association’s partners, etrainu & MOJO, a coach kit (inclusive of a jacket, duffel bag, t-shirt, clip board, notepad, pen, pin and coach badge) and additional incentives for achieving milestones of the program. U.S. Soccer says that “education is a journey” and Wyoming Soccer wants to start developing our coaches earlier, getting them on a structured path to education with no barriers to start their journey.
This program can also be utilized as an internship for college students.
If your club would like to start a NextGen Coach Program (either with junior aged coaches within your club and/or through a local college internship program), we can brand the program for your club and start the process TODAY.
Please reach out to Lisa Hulshizer at wssa@wyomingsoccer.com or call us at (307) 742-2306 for more information.
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WYOMING 307 SELECT
Our Wyoming 307 Select teams are gearing up for events this summer and our initial tryouts for the 2025/2026 season concluded in early June.
Our Wyoming 307 Select teams recently achieved HUGE SUCCESS in Denver at the Rapids Classic Tournament with nine of our teams participating in the finals (five of whom were in the top division of the largest event in CO) and four of those teams took the championship of their division! Our next event for our state teams is a unified training on October 18-19, 2025 in Casper. If your player missed tryouts and you are interested in being part of this exciting program, please reach out to us!
Wyoming Soccer Association is also actively seeking a state sponsor for our state programs. If you are aware of a business or organization who would like statewide exposure to families and young athletes, we would like to visit with them! Please contact our Sponsorship Committee Chair, Andrew Apfelberg, if you or anyone you know would be interested in this amazing opportunity.
To find out more about our Wyoming 307 Select program please check out the Wyoming 307 Select page on our website, and complete program information can be found in our Wyoming 307 Select Manual.
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WYOMING SOCCER PARTNERS WITH GLOBAL COMPANY
You go. You save. They give.
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Wyoming Soccer Association has partnered directly with Go & Give, a philanthropic global company that believes travel can be a transformative experience that not only enriches our lives, but also has the power to create positive change in the world. Go & Give has committed to giving back a portion of proceeds to non-profits, including Wyoming Soccer and our local clubs.
Book your next adventure with Go & Give and join us in our mission to create a better world through travel. Watch the below video to see exactly how it works!
| | You can access all club codes below so you can be sure your next trip benefits your local soccer club! You go. You save. They give!! | | |
BE PREPARED FOR THE ACT/SAT TESTS
We are here to help through the eKnowledge PowerPrep10
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Wyoming Soccer Association's partner, eKnowledge, has boosted their programming to assist our high school aged soccer players across the state in gaining some amazing ACT and SAT test prep for a deal almost too good to be true.
The PowerPrep10 Beta Program is a course that is intuitive, student-driven, comprehensive, multi-media, content rich and focused precisely on your student's needs with instant access to a LIVE teacher!
The value of this is $350, but as a member of Wyoming Soccer Association you can get in for as low as $19.99 and can receive EVERYTHING for only $49.99 - a $1500 value!
Registration deadline to register for the next available ACT Test of 2025 (October 18, 2025) is September 12, 2025.
The deadline to register for the next available SAT Test of 2025 (September 13, 2025) is September 2, 2025.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE POWERPREP 10... and ensure your student is ready!
| | | THE LATEST FROM US YOUTH SOCCER | | | USYS SELECTS THREE WYOMING PLAYERS TO WEST REGIONAL ODP ROSTERS | | These three players were selected from the Summer ID Camp held in Salt Lake City, UT this past July. Below you can see the ODP Pathway and from the Interregional event (which will be held in January 2026, players will be selected for the National ODP Team. We had three players selected to the National Level last year (Isa Vasco, Tommy Vasco and Ava Wallhead). | | | THE LATEST FROM US SOCCER | | |
WYOMING SOCCER APPLIES FOR 6TH USSF INNOVATE TO GROW GRANT
Growing the Beautiful Game in Wyoming!
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Wyoming Soccer Assocation has consistently applied for funding from US Soccer Federation to help grow the game in Wyoming.
From the Soccer for Success Program, to Club Mini-grants, to our NextGen Coach Program to creating resources for bi-lingual members, we are working hard to create access to and grow the game of soccer in Wyoming.
Our next project is a multi-state partnership and will focus on opportunities for adaptive athletes! We will find out more at the end of the year, and hope to launch in 2026! There is no better time to create more awareness around soccer than now in preparation for the 2026 World Cup - coming to the U.S.
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FIFA World Cup - Ticket Sales Start in September
For anyone interested in going to 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, you are encouraged to register your interest via the FIFA ticket portal (link below) and create a FIFA ID soon.
The international soccer organization will be releasing tickets in phases — those who have registered their interest will be alerted to next steps on September 10, 2025. That is the day the application period for the first ticket draw begins. The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19 at 11 stadiums throughout North America.
United States host cities include:
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Dallas
- Houston
- Kansas City
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- New York/New Jersey
- Philadelphia
- San Francisco
- Seattle
| | | OVERCOMING THE REFEREE SHORTAGE | | |
Wyoming Soccer is working hard to gain more referees, and the best way to do that is to host or attend a referee clinic. We invite you to take advantage of the opportunity to earn some extra money, familiarize yourself with the rules and see things from a new perspective!
Contact Roger Brown if you have questions.
Click the below button to find out about all our upcoming Wyoming Referee Clinics.
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If your club is interested in hosting a referee clinic, please click HERE.
If you are interested in becoming a referee in 2025, please click HERE.
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RECOGNIZING OUR OUTSTANDING REFEREES
We appreciate every referee in Wyoming, whether they are new and have only refereed a couple matches thus far, or whether they've been supporting Wyoming Soccer for decades!
This past July, Rachael Brown from Casper, traveled to Tampa, FL to officiate in the USYS National Presidents' Cup, and was part of the referee crew on the 19U Girls Final! It is exciting to see our referees on the national stage!
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USSF REFEREE ABUSE PREVENTION
As we prepare for our first sanctioned soccer tournament of the Fall 2025 season, please remember the USSF Referee Abuse Prevention Policy is in effect. Consequences for referee abuse are severe.
DO NOT ABUSE THE REFEREES!
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JULY - ADRIAN LEPE (DOUGLAS YOUTH SOCCER CLUB)
AUGUST - EMMA FOWLER (JACKSON HOLE YOUTH SOCCER)
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For the month of July, we are proud to recognize Adrian Lepe from the Douglas Youth Soccer Club as our July Player Spotlight! Adrian is a standout 12U player who primarily plays forward and midfield. He’s been passionate about soccer since the age of four, starting in recreational leagues and now competing in travel soccer for Douglas.
Adrian is not only dedicated to soccer—he also enjoys playing basketball and baseball, proving his love for sports and competition. When he’s not on the field or court, Adrian loves the outdoors, spending time camping and fishing with family and friends. His favorite food is pizza, and his favorite movie is the classic The Sandlot—a perfect fit for someone who loves both baseball and summertime adventures.
In addition to athletics, Adrian has shown leadership in school, where he served on the student committee and enjoyed being part of helping shape his school community. His ability to contribute both on and off the field speaks to his character, teamwork, and drive to succeed.
Adrian’s coach, Braiden Shatto, shared high praise for his commitment and attitude:
“Adrian is dedicated and determined to get better every day in practice. His work ethic is contagious and makes everyone around him want to get better. He is a wonderful teammate and encourages everyone to be their best. He is willing to do anything that is asked of him for the betterment of the team. I enjoy coaching him, and I cannot wait to see his improvement throughout the season.”
Adrian embodies the values of dedication, teamwork, and positivity that Douglas Youth Soccer Club strives to instill in all players. His passion for improvement, support of teammates, and love for the game make him a true role model for other young athletes.
Congratulations to Adrian on being our July Player Spotlight! We look forward to watching your continued growth on and off the field.
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For the month of August, we are shining the spotlight on Emma Fowler from Jackson Hole Youth Soccer.
Emma is a versatile and passionate 13U player whose love for the game shows in everything she does. While she can play many positions on the field, Emma is most often utilized as a center midfielder.
Emma’s soccer journey began at age five with Jackson Hole Youth Soccer. This year marks her first season with Wyoming 307 Select, and while she still loves her home team and coach, she is embracing the new experience with open arms. Emma wants to play as much soccer as she can, and she looks forward to one day pursuing the ODP pathway and even guest playing with other clubs.
Emma’s love of activity extends far beyond the soccer field. She is an impressive hiker, already summiting peaks in the Tetons, and has been skiing since she was three years old—nothing makes her happier than a powder day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort! This fall she will begin middle school, where she is excited to join the cooking club, Colt Strength and volleyball.
At home, Emma loves to cook for her family and spend time with Poppy, her golden retriever. She is also an avid reader, currently finishing the Hunger Games series.
Emma’s coach, Krista Dooley, has had the privilege of coaching her since the beginning of her soccer journey and shared this reflection:
“I have had the opportunity to coach Emma since she started playing soccer. She is a delight to coach as she is intrinsically driven and has really found a love for the game these past few seasons. She is a great leader on the team as she is the kind of player who shows up focused, gives her all and inspires those around her through her commitment to train. Emma always gives it her all and it's fun to have her on the team.”
Emma represents the very best of what soccer can teach: commitment, leadership, and a love for the game that spreads to everyone around her. Whether she is on the field, in the classroom, or on the trails, Emma brings focus and joy to everything she does.
Congratulations to Emma Fowler, our August Player Spotlight—we can’t wait to see all that she accomplishes in soccer and beyond!
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We are honored to recognize both Adrian and Emma as our spotlighted players for the months of July & August. Remember, the Player Spotlight can highlight achievement in any area, whether it's soccer, academics, community, or attitude. All spotlighted players will be recognized at our annual Awards Celebration in March 2026 and will be eligible to win our coveted 2026 Player of the Year Award! Please share your kids with us.
To nominate a player from your club for the Player Spotlight, please download the nomination form by clicking HERE. Once completed, please email to wssa@wyomingsoccer.com.
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CASPER SOCCER CLUB SELECTED FOR USYS GAME FORMAT PROJECT
US Youth Soccer has selected 20 clubs from across the country to participate in The Game Format Project for the 2025-2026 soccer season. Last year, 18 clubs were selected, and Jackson Hole Youth Soccer was a recipient.
The project aims to shape a more developmentally appropriate and engaging playing environment for 5U and 6U players.
What Each Club Will Receive:
- 3 sets of Game Format Project-Specific Goals and 3 sets of corner flags
- Access for 30 recreation coaches to USYS University, which includes:
- Welcome to Grassroots Coaching course
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Access to than 30 additional coach courses on USYS University.
- Educational support throughout the 25/26 seasonal year
Participating clubs can select the game format they like to implement based on researched-informed recommendations for field size, team size, length of games, restarts, etc. The smaller fields and fewer players lead to more touches on the ball, enhanced decision-making, increased scoring opportunities, and greater enjoyment.
The initiative is funded in part by the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Innovate to Grow grant.
US Youth Soccer is dedicated to learning from the organizations, parents, and coaches participating in the project, and will work with participants to collect survey data from coaches and parents.
We are proud to work with USYS to continue to provide opportunities for our members to evolve the game and provide quality player-centered approaches that enhance individuals’ development and enjoyment.
Only a small fraction of clubs receive the grant, and Wyoming Soccer is proud to have two clubs in our state participating in this exciting project for both grassroots coaches and young players!
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COACH EDUCATION
Formal, Informal, US Soccer, United Soccer Coaches...
If you are interested in having your club host ANY type of coach education/training, whether a formal licensing course (grassroots or higher) through US Soccer, a certification course through United Soccer Coaches, or simply an informal training to help your local coaches grow, please reach out to Dave Eldred at td@wyomingsoccer.com.
Dave would be happy to hear from you and help guide you regarding the best way to help your club's coach development initiatives - wherever you may be along the way.
We are also currently onboarding all of our soccer clubs with the MOJO app to be used by competitive and recreational coaches alike! Be on the lookout for more information coming from your club! If your club has not started yet, please let us know and we will help them get it going!
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WYOMING SOCCER FALL 2025 EVENTS
CASPER FALL CLASSIC - CASPER, WY
September 5-7, 2025
FREMONT TOYOTA SHOOTOUT - LANDER, WY
September 13-14, 2025
THE ROCK CHALLENGE - ROCK SPRINGS, WY
September 20-21, 2025
THE RAMPAGE RUMBLE - RIVERTON, WY
September 27-28, 2025
COMETTI ORTHODONTICS ENERGY CAPITAL CUP - GILLETTE, WY
October 10-12, 2025
EQUALITY STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - GILLETTE, WY
October 11-12, 2025
| | | CODE OF CONDUCT HIGHLIGHT | | | |
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Please remember all registrants must agree to the Wyoming Soccer Association's (WSA's) Code of Conduct.
Take pride in your appearance as member of Wyoming Soccer Association and your local club.
- Be clean and presentable for games.
- Boxer shorts and sports bras are not to be visible from under the uniform.
- Jerseys are to be tucked in at the beginning of each game.
- Shin guards are required.
- Socks are to be worn pulled up and over the shin guards.
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GET TO KNOW OUR GROWING LIST OF PARTNERS
DO YOU WANT TO BE OUR NEXT PARTNER? - PLEASE CLICK HERE!
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WYOMING SOCCER ASSOCIATION| www.wyomingsoccer.com
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