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Ugly hazing allegations from Philadelphia stint raise questions for U.S. U-17s coach John Hackworth
The recent re-hiring of John Hackworth as head coach of the Under-17 U.S. Boys National Team raised eyebrows across the U.S. youth soccer community, given his two previous stints in charge of that squad. Now a sensational array of allegations in a long-running legal feud between the Philadelphia Union and their former head coach Peter Nowak – who Hackworth served as an assistant from 2010-12 – has cropped up to cast even more shade on the federation's pick for that pivotal age group.
Guest Commentary: U.S. Soccer will have to get girls Development Academy perfect in order to improve on ECNL
The news of U.S. Soccer creating a girls Development Academy elicits a sentiment of “finally” on one hand, and a sentiment of “oh no” on the other, writes guest columnist Skye Eddy Bruce. A viable and successful league of that sort is already in place via the ECNL, so if they're bound and determined to disrupt that, U.S. Soccer must be thorough and thoughtful in their planning to ensure an equally competitive environment.
Sources: Va. Tech product Patrick Nyarko returning to DMV to join D.C. United from Chicago Fire
Two straight years of meek MLS playoff exits have underlined D.C. United's dire need for speed, width and attacking aggression. So the Black-and-Red have lined up a Hokie.
Players That Impressed: December 21, 2015 – January 3, 2016
The following players were submitted by coaches or club technical personnel so they could be recognized for impressive performances in competitive soccer games during the weeks of Monday, December 21, 2015 through the end of Sunday, January 3, 2015.
POLL: Which youth soccer club’s boys program had the best year in 2015?
Today is the final day to cast your vote for the top youth soccer boys programs in the United States in 2015.
POLL: Which youth soccer club’s girls program had the best year in 2015?
Today is the final day to cast your vote for the top youth soccer girls programs in the United States in 2015!
Dure: 2015 was a great year for arguing about soccer
As 2015 winds to a close, Beau Dure looks back and asks the big question: Have we ever seen a better year for U.S. soccer … arguments?
Players That Impressed: December 14-20, 2015
The following players were submitted by coaches or club technical personnel so they could be recognized for impressive performances in competitive soccer games during the weeks of Monday, December 14 through the end of Sunday, December 20, 2015.
