The Maine Sting will play in the Northeast U20 division of the YPSL for 2010. “We came to this decision when looking at the conference alignments, travel and competition”  states  Head Coach Jukka Masalin. Masalin was recently named Associate Head Coach for Syracuse University and will serve as Technical Director for the Sting in 2010

This move more closely aligns with the team’s mission to develop players from within the state of Maine. The summer league is a place for local players to stay fit and develop. “We want players to go into their fall seasons having had a great experience. The competition level will be very close to what we’ve seen before without the intense travel.”

As the NPSL continues to develop the New England area conference ,The Sting will be poised to join the new conference alignment.

Masalin as Technical Director, will  not only guide and direct the new U20’s coach, but will also be providing clinics to our local coaches. This will insure we continue  to provide a quality program that promotes fitness, strength, agility and smart play among our players.