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Summers to come: How U.S. Soccer could make their mark on the 2016 Olympics

The World Cup hasn't even arrived yet, and the U.S. Men's National Team coaching staff has already begun to prepare for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. SoccerWire's James Kilpatrick explores what this, as well as the new U-21 program, means for the long-term competitiveness of the USMNT.

Eight affiliate youth clubs is just the start for NYCFC, says Reyna

Wealthy new MLS club NYCFC confirmed this week that Yankee Stadium will serve as their senior team's home stadium. But the club also unveiled the first stages of a partnership with eight local youth clubs that could prove to be just as influential over the long term. SoccerWire.com spoke to NYCFC's Claudio Reyna about the news.

New York Red Bulls look to “bridge the gap” between youth, pro levels via USL PRO

It's widely seen as one of the biggest problems in North American pro soccer: How can teenage academy products be converted into everyday MLS starters more efficiently? With their prolific youth system, the New York Red Bulls have been particularly vexed by this issue and hope to address it with a new venture in 2015.

Remembering Shawn Kuykendall

Shawn Kuykendall, a beloved coach, trainer and former D.C. United, American University and Braddock Road Warhawks midfielder, lost his battle with thymic cancer last week, passing away at the age of 32. But the Washington, D.C.-area soccer luminary has left a rich legacy of friendship, faith and strength, as his spirit and bravery has been hailed by many at all levels of the game.

Breaking down Red Bulls academy starlet Amando Moreno’s Mexico move

Is NCAA soccer a better route for aspiring British talent?

In England, the route into pro soccer is very simple, but can be very cruel. The alternate career paths taken by Englishmen turned MLSers Dom Dwyer and Luke Mulholland suggest that North America offers surprising opportunities for players from supposedly superior soccer nations, writes James Kilpatrick.

Belgrade Badger: 2014 commit Nikola Atlija brings Red Star pedigree to U of Wisconsin

The path to NCAA Division I soccer can be a varied one, and that is especially true of Nikola Atlija, a 2014 commit to the University of Wisconsin who has trained with history-rich Serbian club Red Star Belgrade in addition to his standout efforts for FC Wisconsin Nationals in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.

New York Red Bulls announce exclusive partnership with New Jersey Youth Soccer Association