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New York Red Bulls look to “bridge the gap” between youth, pro levels via USL PRO

It's widely seen as one of the biggest problems in North American pro soccer: How can teenage academy products be converted into everyday MLS starters more efficiently? With their prolific youth system, the New York Red Bulls have been particularly vexed by this issue and hope to address it with a new venture in 2015.

Remembering Shawn Kuykendall

Shawn Kuykendall, a beloved coach, trainer and former D.C. United, American University and Braddock Road Warhawks midfielder, lost his battle with thymic cancer last week, passing away at the age of 32. But the Washington, D.C.-area soccer luminary has left a rich legacy of friendship, faith and strength, as his spirit and bravery has been hailed by many at all levels of the game.

Breaking down Red Bulls academy starlet Amando Moreno’s Mexico move

Is NCAA soccer a better route for aspiring British talent?

In England, the route into pro soccer is very simple, but can be very cruel. The alternate career paths taken by Englishmen turned MLSers Dom Dwyer and Luke Mulholland suggest that North America offers surprising opportunities for players from supposedly superior soccer nations, writes James Kilpatrick.

Belgrade Badger: 2014 commit Nikola Atlija brings Red Star pedigree to U of Wisconsin

The path to NCAA Division I soccer can be a varied one, and that is especially true of Nikola Atlija, a 2014 commit to the University of Wisconsin who has trained with history-rich Serbian club Red Star Belgrade in addition to his standout efforts for FC Wisconsin Nationals in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.

New York Red Bulls announce exclusive partnership with New Jersey Youth Soccer Association

Abby Wambach speaks in detail on USWNT, NWSL, wedding

Star U.S. Women's National Team and Western New York Flash striker Abby Wambach has spoken to the media for the first time since her wedding to longtime partner and club teammate Sarah Huffman in Hawai'i on Oct. 5.

FIFA Executive Committee mandates water breaks, a la American youth soccer