This Friday’s soccer game between BYU and Michigan State on Friday, Sept. 19 will feature a special appearance by members of the Utah Youth Soccer Association Board of Directors and State Staff who will be honored at halftime. The game will kick off at 7:00 p.m at South Field. All children under the age of 18 will be able to get into the game for $1.

Founded more than thirty years ago, the Utah Youth Soccer Association is the state's largest soccer organization. It serves as the governing body for youth soccer in Utah on behalf of the United States Soccer Federation. The Utah Youth Soccer Association is recognized by the U.S. Soccer Federation and the U.S. Olympic Committee as the governing body for youth soccer in our state. The Utah Youth Soccer Association is the only organization in Utah that offers playing opportunities to youth players of all ages, playing abilities, and levels of commitment. The Utah Youth Soccer Association has a 30-year tradition of serving Utah's youth soccer players by forming partnerships with local clubs and organizations, as well as counties, cities, towns, and school districts.

Fans attending the Michigan State game at South Field are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy live music from the football tailgate band Funkalicious and pre-game trivia contests with prizes. Two pairs of tickets to the BYU-Wyoming football game will be given away at halftime. BYUSA and Cougar United will provide free hotdogs to all students with ID.

Fans can join the official BYU Women’s Soccer Texting group by texting the word “WSOC” to 83043. Members of the group will get updates about game times and special promotions.