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SoccerWire Q&A: U.S. U-18 National Team coach Omid Namazi (Part 1 of 2)

The newly-created U-18 Men's National Team is being led by well-traveled veteran coach Omid Namazi; he recently took part in an in-depth conversation about player development -- and more -- with SoccerWire.com's Tim Froh. This is the first of a two-part Q&A.

New York Red Bulls announce restructuring of youth development system

The New York Red Bulls have announced changes to the club's youth development system. As part of the restructuring, Red Bulls Academy Director Bob Montgomery will transition into a new role as Director of Coaching Education and Youth Partnerships. The organization will also implement several initiatives designed to further enhance the development of young players in the Red Bulls' system.

Seven clubs added to Super Y League for 2016 season

The 2016 Super Y League field continues to take shape as seven additional clubs have announced their inclusion for this summer’s campaign. This group includes FC Boston Scorpions, Calvert-Elite SC, the Concorde Fire, Deltona Youth Soccer, Lake Norman Soccer Club, Smyrna SC and Sunrise United SC.

Orlando City SC hires David Longwell as Academy Director

U.S. U-23 WNT set to travel to Croatia for Istria Cup

The U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Team will travel to Croatia for its first overseas trip of the year to play three matches in the eight-team Istria Cup, which runs from March 2-7.

U.S. U-20 WNT heads to Spain for La Manga Tournament

The U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team will continue its preparations for the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup by traveling to La Manga, Spain for the 2016 Under-23 La Manga Tournament that runs from March 2-6.

U.S. U-15 GNT kicks off 2016 with training camp in Carson, Calif.

The U.S. Under-15 Girls’ National Team will kick off its 2016 programming with a camp at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson, California that will run from Feb. 27 through March 5.

Youth tournaments adjust to U.S. Soccer birth year mandates

With the new U.S. Soccer birth year age group mandates coming into effect for virtually every youth travel soccer player across the country at the start of the 2016-2017 season, club and league directors, coaches, team managers and administrators throughout the country are now tasked with shuffling and in some cases restructuring entire rosters to accommodate the changes. Interwoven into the convoluted process is the entire youth soccer tournament industry, which will need to adjust quickly to the changes along with the clubs and leagues themselves.