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NWSL sets new record with 56 total players competing in 2024 Paris Olympics
The NWSL boasts nearly a quarter of the Olympic player pool.
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Pipeline repair: Why Chris Durkin picked D.C. United over Europe
Looks can be deceiving in soccer. Chris Durkin's baby face matches his tender age of 16, but his 6-foot frame, calm demeanor and cultured passing range give the impression of a much older talent. And though he's only been a full professional for a few weeks now, D.C. United's newest Homegrown has already blown up a few other shallow impressions, too.
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Six NWSL clubs enter U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has announced that six clubs will be among the first 25 admitted to the U.S. Soccer Girls' Development Academy, including the Boston Breakers, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns FC, Seattle Reign FC, Sky Blue FC and Washington Spirit.
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Atlanta United up the ante with Andrew Carleton Homegrown signing
On Thursday Atlanta United FC marked another milestone on their impressive ramp-up from expansion concept to instant contenders, announcing the signing of U.S. youth national team prodigy Andrew Carleton, age 15, to a Homegrown player contract. SoccerWire's Charles Boehm investigates what's happening down in Georgia.
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Portland Timbers add Boise Nationals SC as youth partner club
The Portland Timbers have announced the addition of the Boise Nationals Soccer Club (BNSC) as part of the “adidas Timbers Alliance,” a strategic partnership with elite local youth clubs in the Timbers’ development territory, designed to build unique working relationships and development opportunities to help channel the top youth players towards the Timbers’ development programs and the Timbers Academy.
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Certified Referee Breaks Down the new IFAB Laws of the Game
Analysis of the new Laws of the Game for 2020-2021.
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