Welcome BACK! CAYA Futsal starts this Saturday, Dec 6th

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break with friends and family, It was great to see the players back at training on Monday.

FUTSAL
This Saturday, Dec 6th is the first weekend of futsal games. Please note that we would like for players to wear normal CAYA training attire and indoor shoes/flats. Click HERE to view the schedule and rosters.

Wonder why we are doing futsal with our CAYA players? Click HERE to read a great article on why futsal is great for developing young players and specifically how it compares to indoor soccer in this country.

CAYA 2015 Futsal Rules/Format

• Games start on the clock at 10 past the hour
• 20 minute halves with 2 minute halftime 
• 5v5 (4v4 + goalkeepers)
• Futsal ball (heavier than regular ball)
• GK's can use hands inside 3-point arc
• No punting or throwing by GK's (ball can be distributed by rolling or putting at feet and passing)
• If GK has ball in hands opposing team must clear the 3-point arc
• All goal kicks will start from GK's hands (ball can be rolled or placed at GK's feet)
• All corner kicks are rewarded with a free kick from the half court line
• No sliding 
• Kick ins for any ball going over the sideline
• ALL kick-ins/restarts are Indirect
• Coaches will call fouls

Conflicts

If your player has a conflict with their futsal game and is unable to make it please let your regional director know so that they can ensure enough players will be in attendance for the game. Please include the name of your player, the futsal team they are on and the time of the game Thanks!

PLAY 4KAY 4V4 

A number of families have mentioned the conflict with futsal and the Play 4Kay 4v4 soccer tournament to be held at WRAL Soccer Center on Saturday, Jan 10th. Click HERE more info. Just to be clear, we would love for as many folks as possible to support and take part in the tournament and all we ask is that you let us know. Unfortunately, with indoor space at a premium during the winter months the futsal dates we have scheduled were not flexible. We hope you understand and feel free to do whichever. Thank you!

EPL Highlights

Lots of soccer action over the past week. Did you miss some of the action then click Premier League Midweek Highlight to enjoy!

MLS CUP FINAL

Finally, this Sunday, Dec 7th sees the grand finale of the MLS season as LA Galaxy and NE Revolution go head to head for in MLS Cup Final. The game will be played on Sunday, Dec 7th. Kickoff is set for 3pm ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. It will also be Landon Donovan's last ever professional game as he will retire at the end of this season. Can he bow out in style? You certainly wouldn't rule it out with his career.

Regards,

The CAYA Staff