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TCM Survey: Youth soccer players who don’t practice at home are more likely to quit
Results from The Coaching Manual's survey.
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Dure: Will U.S. Soccer find opportunity in Yedlin training compensation crisis?
The issue of training compensation for U.S. youth clubs that produce professional players has rocketed back into the soccer community's consciousness with this week's news of Crossfire Premier
USWNT: Young technician Morgan Brian carries hopes for a better Women’s World Cup future – and present
With the U.S. Women's National Team clinging to old ways and the rest of the women's soccer world advancing rapidly, it's easy to get gloomy about the future as the 2015 Women's World Cup unfolds. But it appears that one important beacon of hope will step back into the starting 11 in Friday night's quarterfinal showdown with China.
Dure: Can U.S. Women ditch “Whack it to Wambach” style?
The biggest question of the USWNT's Women's World Cup run may not be their lack of fluidity thus far, but their ability to adapt to new tactics and situations both now and in the future, says Beau Dure.
Dougherty: USWNT no longer the world’s best
Count me among the growing number of people who are concerned about the apparent regression in the tactics displayed by the U.S. Women’s National Team during the World Cup now underway. And the list is long.
LeBolt: Should we celebrate soccer players’ beauty, or stay focused on their skills?
Soccer is the beautiful game, and not just figuratively. Dr. Wendy LeBolt takes a look at some of the recent statements extolling the attractiveness of Women's World Cup participants and wonders if we're demeaning these players, or giving them a greater chance to shine.
You do you, Pia, and we’ll do US
LeBolt: Is the USWNT too old to win a Women’s World Cup?
“Old age and treachery,” it has been said, “will always beat youthful exuberance.” But is it enough to guide an aging USWNT to a Women's World Cup title on the hot, hard turf fields of Canada this summer? Dr. Wendy LeBolt investigates.
Dougherty: Women’s World Cup preview and predictions
Columnist Joe Dougherty previews and makes predictions the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
