International Player - Prior to 12 Process

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Prior to 12 Process
Players who were born outside of the U.S. but entered the country to live prior to their 12th birthday simply need to provide proof in order to be cleared to register with U.S. Soccer. The document being used as proof should have the player’s name, a date that is prior to the player’s 12th birthday, and show that the player was taking part in day-to-day life in the United States.
Acceptable forms of proof documentation include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • School report cards
  • Doctor records
  • Immunization records
  • Certificate of Baptism
  • Previous registration history with an organization duly affiliated with Massachusetts Youth Soccer.
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Unacceptable forms of proof documentation include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Passport entry page
  • Class Photo from a school classroom picture that does not individually identify each student  by name
  • Letter from player/parents verifying the date they moved to the country. 

In order to be cleared via this method, the player should complete the following steps:
  • Complete the Prior to 12 Submission Form (.pdf) 
  • Obtain a copy of some form of official document that proves the player was living in the United States prior to their 12th birthday per examples listed above
  • Send a copy of both the P-12 Form and proof document to Mass Youth Soccer and U.S. Soccer Federation Player’s documentation is reviewed by U.S. Soccer and approval sent to Mass Youth.  Teams should communicate with Mass Youth Soccer to verify whether clearance has been granted.