Welcome to the Open Soccer Alliance, LLC.! This application contains information on how OSA operates and manages amateur soccer throughout the United States. This document outlines the intent of OSA and what our commitment is to our member clubs. It also outlines what OSA expects from our member clubs to ensure they operate in a profitable, professional and respectful manner.

Upon completion of reviewing this document, OSA would like to encourage your club to apply to become the newest member of our league!

WHY OPEN SOCCER ALLIANCE, LLC.:

Founded in 2023, Open Soccer Alliance (OSA) was founded as an organization to operate, manage and promote amateur soccer leagues that will play the sport of soccer throughout the United States. OSA is headquartered in Southern California, The primary intention of OSA is to adapt to international league style of play (open system) as played throughout the rest of the world.

• OSA will work with member clubs to promote a clearer pathway for players, coachesand front office staff.
• The league will serve as an entry point for clubs and investors.
• Will assist member clubs with financial/fiscal oversight and promote businesssuccess for all member clubs and partners.
• League will provide game day and non-game day operations assistance to hosthome matches per our league operations manual which coordinates with USASAand USSF standards.
• All regular season matches will be regional in nature. Member clubs should notneed to travel outside of their respective region unless they have earned theprivilege of participating in the playoffs.
• OSA will promote strategic brand engagement for partners across all Regions.
• Provide a pathway for OSA coaches to participate in the Coaching EducationProgram.
• The ultimate goal of OSA is to provide a well-managed and professionally operatednational league to foster the growth and development of the beautiful game in ourcountry!

OPEN SYSTEM PRINCIPLES OF OSA:

There are many options for amateur clubs to choose from when selecting a league to participate in. Unfortunately, not all leagues operate to the level that satisfies their members, and information can be difficult to obtain. OSA has a self-enforced mandate to always be transparent and fair to all member clubs through the good times and bad.

• Affordable league membership fees
• Reasonable annual dues
• Generous prize money $ for the top placing clubs in each division
• Regional play without the need for a club to take a single flight for a regular season match
• Advocate for crowd-funded ownership of member clubs
• All OSA member clubs (in good standing) will have a person appointed to the league Board of Governors
• League management will be required to always be transparent with all member clubs
• Disciplinary actions (on and off the field of play) will be determined by well-placed members specifically selected for their skillsets and experiences to respective committees

One of the primary intents of OSA is to operate high-level and organized amateur soccer opportunities for clubs throughout the country. To accomplish this, OSA member clubs will be asked to follow a fairly stringent set of guidelines, rules, and policies to ensure the desired level of professionalism the league founders have. Below are a few of those guidelines and expectations. These serve as a reminder that you are not applying to become a member of any ordinary league, and it will require you and your club to abide by our operating principles.

Member Club Minimum Standards

OSA will present a set of minimum standards for all member clubs to abide by. At the minimum, these standards will be found in our Operating Agreement and annually updated League Operations Manual. All clubs operating within OSA must meet and/or exceed the strictest of standards set forth by the league, USASA, and USSF.

Club Managed as a Business

• Each club will operate as a business by generating revenues including, but not limited to, ticket sales, merchandise sales, and acquisition of corporate sponsorship agreements.
• OSA league staff will work with each club to oversee and hold each club accountable for profit and loss reporting following each match and at the conclusion of the season.
• Clubs will be required to submit monthly and annual budgets to the league office as a part of being in “Good Standing” with the league office.

• Players will be registered to OSA through the United States Amateur Soccer Association (USASA) and ultimately with the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) should the need arise to register a foreign player, or a domestic player whose last club was located outside the United States.
• OSA intends for all member clubs to operate as professionally as possible, especially those who aspire to move up to the professional level.

Venue Specifications & Requirements

• Stadium/Venue must have an ingress and egress. (It cannot be a training field at a park)
• Field must be marked to meet the league minimum specifications (L & W)
• Must provide changing rooms for both teams and referee crew
• Club must follow all venue required security protocols and procedures
• Seating capacity for a minimum of 300 persons
• Public restrooms for all attendees’ use
• Access to press box for PA and music purposes
• Hardwired internet to stream home matches
• Adequate parking for teams, referees, and spectators

League Finances & Fees

Participation in OSA requires the following fees as outlined below:

• Membership Fee: $0.00
• Annual League & Administrative Fee: $12,500.00
• Player Registration Fee: First eleven (11) players will be registered with each club at no charge. Additional players beyond eleven (11) will cost $25 per player registered.
• Lamar Hunt United States Open Cup (if qualified): $TBD

Note: A non-refundable payment of $500.00 is due at the time of application submission. This fee will then be credited toward your $500.00 Administrative Fee.

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