Youth Boys - News

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  Should Sporting Kansas City’s 16-year-old prodigy Erik Palmer-Brown move to Europe?
  It is a question that polarizes US soccer fans’ opinions. Should Erik Palmer-Brown, a center back for Sporting Kansas City who at the age of 16 is the youngest player on a 2014 MLS roster, give in to the lure of joining one of Europe’s most prestigious clu...
• Terry Foley reveals big plans, calls out naysayers at FC Virginia Open House
  Northern Virginia ECNL club FC Virginia held an open house on Sunday night with room for 500. They didn't quite reach that number in the vast Hyatt meeting hall, but those who did attend certainly had a lot to take in about the club's ambitious plans and just a little clearing of the air.
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  Jefferson Cup 2014 to debut Goalkeeper Showcase for U-16s, U-17s, U-18s
  With nearly 1,000 teams from all over the continent competing across two weekends, the Jefferson Cup has long been known as one of the biggest and best showcase events on the U.S. youth soccer scene. Now the tournament is trying out a new feature to garner even more exposure for one of the most critical spots on the field: goalkeepers.
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  Home or Abroad? Tab Ramos on the dilemma facing young American professionals
  It isn’t a new trend for young Americans to seek professional playing opportunities outside of Major League Soccer. This past summer several young players decided to take their chances in Mexico’s Liga MX. For U.S. Under-20 national team head coach Tab...
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  Manhattan Kick Off Classic frozen out amidst snowy fields with more on the way
  Though it was announced earlier this week the Manhattan Kick Off Classic would go on with an abbreviated schedule, after receiving more bad news Thursday on playing conditions and an unfriendly weather forecast expected Sunday, the tournament has been completely cancelled for 2014.
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  Breaking down Red Bulls academy starlet Amando Moreno’s Mexico move
  By Matthew Levine, Special to SoccerWire.com Moving up through the ranks of the New York Red Bulls academy, Amando Moreno signed a Homegrown player contract with the club in 2012. He appeared to be set for a big future with his hometown club, but in a surprise...
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  Crossfire, Eastside, Timbers take home Washington state youth championships
  With boys’ high school soccer right around the corner in Washington, the state association championships for the under-15 through under-18 ages wrapped up on Sunday. Crossfire Premier won two titles, while Eastside FC and the Washington Timbers won one each.
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  Champions named in U15-U18 Boys Washington Youth Soccer State Championships
  Washington Youth Soccer state champions were determined this weekend in the Under-15 through Under-18 Boys age groups at Starfire Sports in Tukwila.
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  Ken Krieger leaving Prince William for McLean after decades of success
  Prince William Soccer, Inc. is bidding a fond farewell to longtime coach and Technical Director of Coaching Ken Krieger, as he departs the club to join McLean Youth Soccer after nearly three decades of successful leadership both on and off the field.
• Championship match-ups set in U15-U18 Boys Washington Youth Soccer State Championships
  The championship pairings are set in the Under-15 through Under-18 Boys Washington Youth Soccer State Championships after semifinal games were played today at Starfire Sports in Tukwila.