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The New York State West Youth Soccer Association (NYSWYSA) is the parent organization for over two hundred affiliated clubs and leagues in Western New York State. NYSWYSA is affiliated with US Youth Soccer, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and the Federation de International Football Association (FIFA). NYSWYSA includes all New York State counties to the west and on Interstate Rt. 81. This area is broken up into districts, each of which is managed by separate commissioners. The districts are as follows: Binghamton Buffalo Rochester Southern Tier Syracuse Twin Tiers

The mission of Global Premier Soccer is to be a leader in the development and growth of soccer across North America and beyond. We will establish an identity of excellence as we pursue our pathway to success on and off the field, with our primary focus being the development of players and people. We will develop players who can compete at the highest level of soccer around the world. Global Premier Soccer (GPS) is one of the largest and most successful soccer clubs in North America and the Official North American partner of FC Bayern Munich. GPS offers careers in Sports Management and Soccer Coaching and offers the following services: Club Management (Back Office Support, Curriculum Development, Coaches) Over 45 Tournaments per year International Academies in Spain and UK College and Private School Athlete Placement Services

The WNY Flash joined Women's Professional Soccer as an expansion club in September of 2010, directly following the club's decisive W-League Championship as the Buffalo Flash in July of 2010. The Flash play all home games at the Sahlen's Stadium in Rochester NY, home to the Rochester Rhinos. The Flash train out of owner, Joe Sahlen's, indoor soccer facility, Sahlen Sports Park, in Elma, NY. The Flash colors are Red, Yellow, and Black, to match the Sahlen entities: Sahlen Packing Co., Sahlen Sports Park, and Team Sahlen racing team. The WNY Flash posted a 13-2-3 record (42 points) in their inaugural campaign, taking first place and the Regular season Championship. On August 27, 2011 the Western New York Flash defeated the Philadelphia Independence to capture the WPS Championship title in front of a record crowd of over 10,000 fans at Sahlen's Stadium. After the WPS suspended operations for?the 2012 season, the Flash joined the WPSL Elite League along with the Boston Breakers. The Flash posted an 11-2-3 record (36 points) season, capturing the WPSL-Elite League Championship 2012 title. In November, the WNY Flash were announced by US Soccer as one of 8 markets for the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and will begin play in April of 2013. For tickets or for more information, visit our website at www.wnyflash.com or call Sahlen's Stadium for tickets at 585-454-KICK. Don't forget to follow us on twitter and "like" us on facebook to stay up to date on all the latest news.