Is Soccer in the Olympics?
If you are one of the many fans who got introduced to soccer due to the recently concluded World Cup, then you are probably…
How Long is a Professional Soccer Game?
A professional soccer game lasts 90 minutes plus any stoppage time. Every professional soccer game consists of: All in all, a match takes about…
How to Wash Shin Guards
Shin guards, also known as shin pads, are one of the few essential equipment that soccer players of all ages need. Shin guards help…
What is Girls Academy (GA)?
Girls Academy (GA) soccer is a program that provides young female soccer players with high-level training and competition. The GA soccer league is designed…
Demystifing Stoppage Time in Soccer
Stoppage time is additional time that is added to the end of each half to compensate for time lost due to substitutions, injuries, time-wasting,…
2023 MLS NEXT Showcase Schedule
Every year, MLS NEXT organizes showcases across the nation over a ten-month period. The official 2023 MLS NEXT Showcase schedule is released and we…
MLS NEXT Teams: Discover Every Team
Established in 2020, the roster of MLS NEXT teams continues to grow. For the 2023/2024 season, there are 677 MLS NEXT teams representing 143…
What is Bio Banding in Soccer?
Bio banding allows players to be positioned based on their personal maturity and biological age rather than only their chronological age. The thinking behind…
USYNT u15s Training Camp in Tampa, Florida
The U.S. Youth National Team u-15’s is headed down to Tampa, Florida to hold its first training camp of 2023. 23 talented players from…
What to Wear to a Soccer Game If You’re a Newbie
You may be planning on attending a MLS game or have the opportunity to watch a Premier League game in England. You’re so excited…