News Fall Recreational Soccer Season and Global Youth League Open September 19 Our Recreational Soccer Program and Global Youth League begin their fall season on Saturday, September 19! There is still space. Register now! (Powered by LeagueApps) However, please note, in addition to program changes, all participants and their families will be expected to adhere to important precautions in order to keep everyone safe. For instance: masks should be worn at all times except during active play; a maximum of two spectators for each participant will be allowed through the gates, and they should maintain appropriate distance from other spectators; each week, all families will be required to verify that they have not experienced symptoms of illness. Additional information will be provided to all registered participants and families.

News #Fields4NYCYouth: WE DID IT! New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a reversal of the recently-imposed “first-come-first-play” policy for the city’s athletic fields and facilities. The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation will begin issuing permits to youth organizations that had previously applied. We appreciate the commitment and passion of all of our families and young players who wrote letters to the Mayor, the NYC Parks Commissioner, and other city officials, and of every one of the 8,875 individuals who signed the #Fields4NYCYouth petition to support the return of youth sports in compliance with safety protocols. We all eagerly await the start of the season and a better fall for all of New York City’s children and youth! PRESS RELEASE

News Watch the SBU FIFA 2020 Summer Tourney Live on August 22nd Join South Bronx United and the SBU Supporters Club this Saturday, August 22nd, at twitch.tv/southbronxunited for the SBU Summer #FIFA20 Tourney Final Round! The Can't Miss Finals Event will be streamed live at 11:40 am (two matches: Xbox and PS4) with semifinals streamed at 10:00 am and 11:00 am. Matches will be featuring special guests and soccer comedians The Cooligans and Shep Messing, broadcaster at MSG and NY Red Bulls and Pele's NY Cosmos goalkeeper! An SBU student-athlete, alum, and supporters will all be competing against the Cooligans for the crown! Viewers taking part in the chat will have the chance to win a prize (SBU mask anyone?) during each match. Viewers will also be able to donate support during the event.

News #SBURestart: South Bronx United's Reopening and Safety Plan South Bronx United believes that athletics, mentoring, and academic support services are critical to the physical health, mental health, and overall development of New York City's young people. These benefits are no less critical during a pandemic when youth are more isolated than ever and facing a growing educational divide based on geography, race, and socioeconomic status. Without in-person opportunities, these programs and services cannot support youth to the full extent necessary. On August 15th, South Bronx United will begin #SBURestart, a phased reopening plan to resume competitive and community soccer programs and in-person educational and college prep programming. The plan is guided by five principles, the first of which is the health and safety of our community, including youth participants, families, staff, and volunteers. The other principles include participant choice and flexibility, strong programming and services, socio-emotional support and compassion, and the SBU Values (Show Commitment, Bring Integrity, Unite Our Community). SBU's Reopening and Safety Plan is available for public review.