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U.S. Soccer announces U-12 Development Academy expansion; will it matter?

The U.S. Soccer Federation, in a Monday press release heralding an "unprecedented commitment to development of world-class players and coaches," announced the addition of an Under-12 age group to its Development Academy program. But will the addition of another, younger, age group solve some of the challenges facing youth development in the U.S.?

NSCAA names 100 players as 2014 Fall High School All-Americans

The National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced the 2014 NSCAA Fall High School All-America Teams, as well as the 2014 Fall High School Players of the Year.

Lauren Holiday voted U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year

Midfielder Lauren Holiday has been voted the 2014 U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year, with the announcement taking place during Saturday's Final Draw for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. This is Holiday's second AOTY award as she was previously honored as U.S. Soccer's Young Female Athlete of the Year in 2007.

U.S. Women’s National Team to face Australia, Sweden, Nigeria in Group D at 2015 World Cup

The U.S. Women's National Team will face Australia, Nigeria and Sweden in Group D at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, taking place from June 6-July 5 in Canada. The Final Draw took place today at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.

Micah “Shewit” Worton overcomes tragic childhood to star for Nashville FC U-13s

Most every youth soccer fan is guilty of it. Players, coaches, parents and fans alike at one time or another have taken a game or a result too seriously when compared to more important things in life like family, friends and health. But the beautiful game has a way of inspiring that emotional attachment. And that love of the sport helped Micah “Shewit” Worton overcome a terrifying incident that nearly took his young life, leaving more thankful now than ever to be able to lace up his boots and take the pitch.

USWNT Lost & Found: Lori Chalupny returns, five years later

Morgan Brian named U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year

Virginia women’s soccer senior midfielder Morgan Brian (St. Simons Island, Ga.) was named the 2014 U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year, the organization announced Thursday

U.S U-17 men defeat England, Australia at Nike Friendlies, face Brazil for top spot

After opening the tournament with wins over England and Australia, the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team will close out the 2014 Nike International Friendlies against Brazil on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. ET at the Premier Sports Campus