Player/Coach Recruitment Cases

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Recruitment

Oct 14, 2021

Policy, Recruitment

Results: 1 Record found.

About

It is the goal of the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) to ensure a level field of competition between its affiliates by pursuing the fundamental principles and general procedures of sportsmanship, fairness, and community. This policy is not meant to restrict the development of the players. MSYSA encourages all members to work together and to actively promote players to higher levels of play that are appropriate for the players based upon their technical capabilities and social needs.

Recruitment Cases

Case #	Affiliate (Plaintiff)	Affiliate (Defendant)	Status	Decision
2024-002	Rockville Olney Soccer Academy Legends	Potomac Soccer Association	Pending
2024-001	Touch Kings Football Club	United Elite Soccer Club	Completed	Defendant was found to be in violation of the Recruitment Policy
2022-005	A3	Greater Severna Park	Completed	Defendant was found not to be in violation of the Recruitment Policy
2022-004	South River Youth Athletics	Maryland Rush	Completed	Defendant was found to be in violation of the Recruitment Policy
2022-003	FC Frederick	Liverpool FC International Academy MD	Completed	Defendant was found to be in violation of the Recruitment Policy
2022-002	Pasadena Soccer Club	Baltimore Celtic Soccer Club	Completed	Defendant was found not to be in violation of the Recruitment Policy
2022-001	Calvert Soccer Association	Patuxent Football Academy	Completed	Defendant was found to be in violation of the Recruitment Policy
2021-001	St. Mary's Soccer	Maryland Rush	Closed	Lack of response from all parties
2020-003	Benfica Soccer School DC	Paragon Futbol Academy	Completed	Defendant was found to be in violation of the Recruitment Policy. Judgement overturned on appeal.
2020-002	A3	Oni Premier Soccer Academy	Completed	Defendant was found not to be in violation of the Recruitment Policy
2020-001	Old Line Football Club	Pipeline Soccer Club	Completed	Defendant was found to be in violation of the Recruitment Policy

Fees

Payment in the amount of $350 must accompany recruitment policy violation complaints and are to be submitted electronically to [email protected].

Penalties for those found to be in violation of this policy, at a minimum, are as follows (in addition to repaying the $350 complaint submission fee):

First violation- $500
Second violation- $1,000
Third violation- $2,000
Fourth violation- $4,000

The MSYSA Recruitment Committee may also assign additional fines and or suspensions as deemed necessary (e.g., $500 per player).

If a different individual from an affiliate organization is found to have violated this policy, then the violation fine for that organization will start at $500.

Any penalties assessed as a result of an adverse (i.e., guilty) decision are in full force and effect from the date of notification of decision and remain in full force and effect on appeal unless expressly overturned on appeal.

Fines are to be paid within 30 days of notification of decision.