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U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team drops hard-fought 2-1 game to Portugal on first day at 2013 Nike International Friendlies

The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team began the 2013 Nike International Friendlies with a heart rending 2-1 loss to Portugal, which scored its game-winning goal in second-half stoppage time.

U.S. U-20 Women’s National Team in Florida for final training camp before World Cup Qualifying

A number of local products and local college players have been called into the U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team training camp running from Dec. 14-21 in Sunrise, Fla. that will serve as the final preparation for the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship.

All-Star teams named from ODP Girls Thanksgiving Interregional

US Youth Soccer has announced the All-Star teams from US Youth Soccer ODP Girls Thanksgiving Interregional, which recently took place Nov. 24-29 at Spanish River Athletic Park in Boca Raton, Fla

Capital Fall Classic: ‘Mexicans don’t go to college, Coach’ – Triad Elite (N.C.) try to ‘break the cycle’

By winning the Capital Fall Classic U-17 Premier division last weekend, the Triad Elite Red ’96 boys team continued a strong run of form that saw them advance to a national final last summer, and booked themselves a spot in next March's prestigious Jefferson Cup. But the players’ off-field challenges magnify any on-field victory.

Bethesda-Olney’s Chase Gaspar talks to ussoccer.com for Opportunity Knocks series

Bethesda-Olney left back Chase Gasper (Alexandria, Va.) spoke with ussoccer.com for the Opportunity Knocks series during the U.S. U-18 Men’s National Team’s recent second-place showing at the 2013 Limoges Tournament in France.

The next chapter: Why freestyle phenom Indi Cowie shelved her NCAA career at UNC

With a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records, appearances in commercials around the world and even praise from Lionel Messi, it wouldn’t have been hyperbole to call Indi Cowie one of the most intriguing prospects in women’s college soccer history when she joined UNC last year. But instead, she’ll have to settle for the title of the most talented student assistant coach in the country.

USWNT: Television ratings may explain why broadcast deals trump FIFA dates in scheduling

The U.S. Women's National Team is ignoring FIFA dates to meet television obligations – and the TV ratings make it seem worth the hassle.

FIFA Executive Committee mandates water breaks, a la American youth soccer