Why We Chose a Private Soccer School For Our Son
When people hear that we transferred our son from public school to a private soccer academy for his junior year, the reactions are usually…
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13 Reasons Why You Suck This Soccer Season
Every player has rough patches, but if you’re consistently underperforming, it’s time for some honest self-reflection. Here are the most common reasons players struggle…
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Girls Academy Shifts to School-Year Based Age Groups Starting in 2026–2027
The Girls Academy announced a significant change to how youth soccer teams will be organized, moving from a calendar-year system to a seasonal-year format…
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Apolo Marinch Signs with Orange County SC Signs Promising 15-Year-Old Striker
Orange County SC has officially welcomed teenage sensation Apolo Marinch, securing the 15-year-old forward’s signature on his inaugural professional deal. The dual-national talent, born…
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MLS Academies Moving Up an Age Group a Good Thing?
MLS NEXT academies are now having their U15, U16, and U18 teams play against older non-MLS academy teams – is this a good move…
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Alyssa Thompson’s Record-Breaking Jump to Chelsea
From dominating boys in MLS NEXT to rewriting NWSL history books, Alyssa Thompson just convinced Chelsea to break their transfer record for a 20-year-old…
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Are Home Games an Advantage in Youth Soccer?
Youth club soccer players typically perform better at home games because they know their field, feel more energy without long car rides, and get…
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Why the Fear of Making Mistakes Is Holding Players Back
The biggest thing stopping young athletes from getting better isn’t lack of talent or training time – it’s being scared to mess up. This…
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How Soccer’s Creative #10 Player Has Changed
The classic #10 playmaker position has completely changed in modern soccer, with most teams now using these creative players as either second strikers or…
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MLS NEXT Announces New Homegrown & Academy Divisions
MLS NEXT just shook up youth soccer in a major way by creating two brand-new divisions that will give more than 42,000 young players…
