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Dure: Travel soccer needs more soccer, less travel
The push for “elite” play has convinced many parents that driving hours from home nearly every weekend to play opponents in distant communities – or even across state lines – is a necessary part of youth soccer. But it's hard to understand why, writes Beau Dure.
The Dynamic Warm-up: Five easy steps to reducing injuries
We know we’re supposed to run our kids through a dynamic warm-up before practices and games. But with so many programs out there, and so many variations, how do we know which one to choose? Dr. Wendy LeBolt offers a simple, useful rundown you can put to good use right away.
Book Review: Out of Bounds, by Fred Bowen
Fred Bowen, Washington Post Kids Post Columnist, has written a delightful [Fiction] book on youth soccer, highlighting the exploits of 8th grader Nate Osborne and his teammates on the Strikers, a U14 travel team. Read what National Soccer Hall of Fame member Len Oliver has to say about it.
Poll: Who will win the overall ECNL Club Championship for 2015-16?
The ECNL Overall Club Championship is the most coveted award in the ECNL, as it recognizes consistent competitive excellence across every age group in the club. The 2014-15 season saw a new Champion emerge in the Michigan Hawks. Previous winners have been PDA (NJ) (2013, 2014), Slammers (CA) (2012), and Eclipse Select (IL) (2011). What club will win it all in 2015-16?
Changing times in the youth game: Should we celebrate or cry?
Tim Bradbury, the Director of Coaching Instruction for the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association provides his insight on the new U.S. Soccer mandates being implemented by US Youth Soccer.
LeBolt: September is “Youth Soccer Month” – and bad press is killing us!
When did the youth soccer community get so ornery? That’s what Dr. Wendy LeBolt is asking herself a full week into "Youth Soccer Month," as debate and recrimination swirls around the recent policy changes announced by the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Resentment, conspiracy theories simmer as youth soccer bodies push birth-year change
A sizeable chunk of American soccer leaders and opinion-makers have gathered in the nation's capital this week, thanks to the USMNT's friendly vs. Peru, and a decidedly wonky topic loomed large for many from the youth soccer community: the U.S. Soccer Federation's recently-announced changes to the organization of birth-year age groups.
Ten reasons Klinsmann should recall Landon Donovan for CONCACAF Cup vs. Mexico
Since LD's departure, the US attack has clearly lacked an assertive, incisive creator to step up in the clutch. And since Klinsmann's current ace in the hole, college kid Jordan Morris, probably won't be available, Landon can hop on the 110 and make it up from Manhattan Beach in no time for the most important game since the 2014 World Cup for Team USA. Here are our favorite "Mexicutioner" moments: Tell us your favorites or share other thoughts in the comments.
