MLS Kicks Youth Soccer Up a Notch with 2025 Generation adidas Cup
The biggest youth soccer tournament in MLS history is coming to Florida this April, featuring teams from around the world and the first-ever girls…
U16 2025 Generation Adidas Cup Tournament Bracket and Predictions
The 2025 Generation Adidas Cup U16 division brings together an impressive collection of global talent, with elite academies from three continents converging to showcase…
2025 Generation Adidas Cup: U18 Group Stage Preview & Predictions
The 2025 Generation Adidas Cup is set to showcase the brightest young talents in youth soccer, with a compelling mix of MLS academies and…
USL to Adopt Promotion-Relegation in Historic First for U.S. Soccer
American soccer is about to change forever as the United Soccer League (USL) becomes the first U.S. sports league to adopt promotion and relegation….
The Changing Landscape of Women’s Soccer: From College to Pro
Based on Wayne Coffey’s article in The New York Times Athletic from March 13, 2025 The landscape of women’s soccer in America is undergoing…
Will Recupero Joins Germany U15 National Team After Breakout Year in MLS NEXT
In a significant development for his young career, Will Recupero has been called-up to the Germany U15 National Team, marking a remarkable milestone in…
How MLS NEXT is Fueling the Future of U.S. Soccer
Young soccer talent in America now has a clearer path to professional careers than ever before, with MLS NEXT serving as the critical first…
MLS NEXT Tier 2 Divisions and Teams
MLS NEXT Tier 2 marks an important expansion of Major League Soccer’s youth development ecosystem. This new competitive tier bridges the gap between more…
Speed of Play is Everything
Let’s talk about the secret weapon that separates good players and teams from great ones: speed of play. I’m not writing about raw speed…
Birth Year vs School Year: The Debate Heats Up
Choosing between birth year and school year to drive youth soccer can feel very confusing. That’s what our youth soccer system does to us,…