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U.S. Based Youth and College Players Earning International Call-Ups in June 2025
Round-up of U.S. based players getting called up.
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Around 200 NPL teams to compete in 2017 Jefferson Cup
The Jefferson Cup, one of the most well-known showcase events in the country, will feature around 200 teams representing the US Club Soccer National Premier Leagues at the 2017 event.

Sky Blue FC partners with youth club New York Surf SC
Sky Blue FC of the National Women’s Soccer League has has established a club partnership with New York Surf SC. As part of the relationship, it was also confirmed that NY Surf will host a preseason match between Sky Blue FC and St. John’s University at Belson Stadium on Saturday, March 25.

USWNT to play friendlies vs. Russia in Texas on April 6, April 9
The U.S. Women's National Team will take a swing through Texas to play Russia twice in April, opening the two-game set on Thursday, April 6, at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas (7:30 p.m. CT; FOX Sports 1). Three days later, the teams will meet on Sunday, April 9, at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston (1 p.m. CT; ESPN).

Miriam Hickey named Director of U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy
U.S. Soccer has announced the hiring of Miriam Hickey as the Director of the Girls' Development Academy. Hickey joins U.S. Soccer after working as a Women's Football Instructor for FIFA, a National Development Officer for the Netherlands Football Federation (KNVB), and most recently as the Girls' Director of Coaching at Troy Soccer Club in Michigan.

Dallas International Girls Cup, IberCup USA partner up for 2017 events
Two of the top international youth soccer tournaments in the United States - the Dallas International Girls Cup and the IberCup USA - will be played alongside each other for the first time this year, from April 12-16, 2017.

Quarterfinal, semifinal host locations named for CONCACAF Gold Cup
CONCACAF announced Tuesday four metropolitan areas in the United States as host locations for the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which will kick off July 7 at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey.

German side Eintracht Frankfurt added to Dallas Cup Super Group
The Dr Pepper Dallas Cup has announced that Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt will compete in the elite tournament’s 2017 Gordon Jago Super Group. The German club will replace Fluminense who was forced to withdraw due to financial restrictions.

PRO to continue referee scouting and mentoring at ECNL National Events
PRO will continue to provide a referee scouting network and mentoring program at each of the ECNL National Events throughout the year.