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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

U.S. U-15 Girls’ National Team reports to National Training Center for final camp of 2013

The U.S. Under-15 Girls’ National Team will hold its fourth and final event of the year from Oct. 5-12 at the U.S. Soccer National Team Training Center in Carson, Calif., as U.S. Soccer Development Director Jill Ellis has called in 26 players.

U.S. U-14 Boys’ National Team to hold first training camp of 2013-14 cycle at U.S. Soccer NTC in Carson, Calif.

U.S. Under-14 Boys’ National Team head coach Tony Lepore has called up 48 players - including seven local players - for the first U.S. U-14 BNT training camp of the 2013-14 cycle that will run from Sept. 28 – Oct. 6 at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson, Calif.

U.S. roster named for under-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifying in Jamaica

U.S. Under-17 Women's National Team head coach B.J. Snow has named the roster - which includes one local player - for the 2013 CONCACAF U-17 Women's Championship to be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from Oct. 30-Nov. 9.