Youth Boys

Development Academy finals week kicks off

Development Academy announces 2011-12 End of Year Awards

The U.S. Soccer Development Academy announced its 2011-12 End of Year Awards as the Academy prepares for Academy Finals Week in Houston.

Trophies raised at the 2012 U.S. Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup

Champions were crowned and trophies raised at the 2012 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup. Drama, disappointment and delight were all on displayat the Cherry Island Soccer Complex in Sacramento, Calif. Region IV led the way with five champions on the day. Region III claimed two titles and Region I claimed one.

U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team head coach Tab Ramos names 18 Player roster for Northern Ireland Milk Cup

U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team head coach Tab Ramos has named an 18-player roster for the team’s upcoming trip to the Northern Ireland Milk Cup for three games against international opposition on July 21-26.

Concussion conundrum: referees’ role in preventing head injuries

Responding to reader feedback on last week's stellar look at concussions in youth soccer, TSW guest columnist Dr. Wendy Lebolt talks with veteran referees to analyze the role refs play in preventing and preparing for head injuries.

2012 U.S. Youth Soccer U-19 Boys National Championship’s James P. McGuire Cup to be broadcast live on Fox Soccer

Field situation forces Maryland to forfeit hosting rights to Region I championships

It’s been rumored in area soccer circles for a week or two, and The Soccer Wire can now confirm the bad news: Maryland will no longer be hosting the 2013 and 2014 U.S. Youth Soccer Region I National Championships.

Longtime NCSL prez Ray Greenberg steps down to focus on MSYSA duties

After more than two decades of service to the organization, including an eight-year stint as president, Ray Greenberg has stepped away from the National Capital Soccer League in order to focus his energies on his new position as the head of the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association.