Official updates

Roster reconciled: 25 players with assigned numbers

The current 2032 Black/U13 roster was reconciled against the official uniform-store feed. Assigned numbers are current evidence, but Express asks every family to verify the number at checkout.

• 25 players on the current roster
• Numbers still require checkout review

New parent WhatsApp room is open

Renata Hopkins opened the 2026–27 parent-only room. Coaches will still communicate directly, many families are new this season, and a team get-together is planned once fall schedules settle.

• Parent-only room
• Coaches communicate directly
• Team social pending schedules

Equipment store open — initial window closes Aug 26

New players must order the Express youth helmet; returning players may reuse last season’s helmet if it still fits. Helmets arrive early October; gloves and arm pads early-to-mid December.

• Initial window closes Wed Aug 26
• Helmet design unchanged; glove/arm design updated

Uniform store open — initial deadline Sep 7

Search by player or team and verify the assigned number before checkout; no changes are accepted after the deadline. The package is the reversible, shooting shirt, and two shorts. Number corrections route through Missy McAndrews.

• Initial deadline Mon Sep 7
• Initial orders deliver early October; later orders take ~4 weeks

North Qualifier logistics: hotel block and schedule still pending

The organizer confirms March 20–21 at DE Turf with Saturday 8–5 and Sunday 8–3 field windows. The hotel block is listed as “coming soon” and the game schedule arrives closer to the event.

Registration confirmed — LeagueApps is the official surface

The roster spot is reserved in 2032/U13 Black. LeagueApps Play carries the official calendar, directions, announcements, team chat, and required RSVPs. Each household is asked to invite a second parent or guardian.

• RSVPs are required — “Maybe” beats no response
• Invite a second guardian per household

Formal 2032 Black invite and season packet

The packet sets the full season cadence: fall Sundays at King School from September 13, optional winter intensive at STM Field House, a two-practice World Series build in late winter, town-first spring, and the full summer block starting the week of June 1.

2026–27 coaching staff announced

Ric Beardsley leads the 2032 Black/U13 staff, with Chris Schreiber, Marc Saracino, and Carson Dyl returning.