Catholic Youth Soccer League (CYSL) has been monitoring the ever changing COVID-19 pandemic over the past couple of weeks while following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and local authorities. The directives set forth in response to the outbreak from the Nebraska and Iowa Governors and Omaha and Council Bluffs Mayor's Offices have been to limit public gatherings to less than 10 people.
Concurrently per US Youth Soccer, US Soccer and the Nebraska State Soccer Association recommendations, CYSL had postponed practices and games for the spring season due to the pandemic through April 30th, 2020 per the Directed Health Mandate.
We understand that these changes and uncertainties have caused disruptions to everyone's jobs, school schedules and lives. The health and wellness of our players, coaches, referees, parents and spectators are of utmost importance to us. As such, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the spring 2020 CYSL season. This decision was not made lightly, but we feel it's in the best interest of all parties.
Though structured games will not be played, CYSL continues to work with Nebraska State Soccer and member clubs on informal game play, tournaments and festivals that may be held during the summer to still allow players to partake in soccer activities. Please continue to watch the CYSL.NET website for additional updates.
Let's pray for strength and unity for our community, country and world as we deal with this situation. Thank you for understanding.
Jeremy List CYSL President