Tampa Bay United Recognized as Players First Club

                               Sixteen more clubs join prestigious community of Players First licensing

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 10, 2019) – The Players First movement throughout the country continues, as 16 more clubs have been awarded Players First licenses, bringing the collective community to 75 approved clubs in 24 states.

Through a rigorous application process, these clubs have all proven their commitment to providing a holistic club soccer experience for parents and players, which emphasizes the development of each individual to his or her full potential, and helps parents make better choices about where their children should play.

This is youth soccer's "Good Housekeeping Seal" and these 16 new clubs – and 75 total – stand out locally and nationally as improving the club soccer experience for players and parents. In addition to its philosophy statement, Players First is built on a foundation of five pillars: Club Development, Coaching Development, Player Development, Parent Engagement & Education and Player Health & Safety... (to read the US Soccer Club's announcement in it's entirety, click here.)

"We are humbled to be added to the Players First initiative and a strong list of clubs from all over the country. We take this responsibility seriously and want to deliver to our membership. We will create long term sustainability by putting the interests of the players first, taking a holistic approach to coach and player development whilst collaborating with the parents and families in our club." says Anthony Latronica.

To read more about US Soccer Club and its Players First initiative, click here.