Cavan Sullivan Officially Signed to Philadelphia Union at Age 14
Big and (not so) surprising news coming out of Philadelphia today. 14-year-old, Cavan Sullivan, has officially signed his first pro contract. The signing is…
When Should I Start Reaching Out to College Soccer Coaches?
Most soccer players should start sending introductory emails to college coaches the summer going into their junior year. If you think you are a…
ECNL Promotes New Commissioner Positions
ECNL recently announced two noteworthy promotions. The changes in positions show the commitment ECNL has to its league and associated events. ECNL will continue…
Anti-Diet For Youth Soccer Players
It’s really hard to get our kids to eat healthy. I’ve tried it for many years. I’ve seen many other parents struggle. Do you…
Don’t Ignore Your Acceleration and Deceleration
Soccer is a combo of long sprints and quick movements. At any point in the game, players need to have the endurance to run…
It’s Official: MLS NEXTÂ Pro Player Pathway Changes
I talked about the rumors of MLS Next adding U-16 and U-18 teams in November of 2023. Now it is official! As a parent…
Soccer Skills Aren’t Enough
As a player starts to enter into U-14, I’ve noticed that soccer becomes more than just pure skill. Tenacity, strength, balance, and other factors…
Roster Announced For U-17 WYNT April 2024 Camp
The U-17 U.S. Women’s National Team (WYNT) is set to prepare for the World Cup. The talented group of girls will be training in…
San Diego FC Building a Youth Residential Academy…More to Follow?
The newly formed MLS team, San Diego FC, is building a $150 million residential academy. The “Right to Dream” facility will host players grades…
8 New Clubs Will Join MLS NEXT For the 2024/2025 Season
Eight new clubs from across the U.S. will join MLS NEXT next year. Starting in the fall of 2024, these teams will compete among…