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Maryland SoccerPlex kicks in $30 million for local economy in 2014

A 2012 economic impact analysis of the Maryland SoccerPlex conducted by the Conference and Visitor's Bureau of Montgomery County, Md. concluded that the venue's 12 top youth sports tournaments bring in about $25 million annually for the local economy. In 2014, the SoccerPlex's total impact has spiked to more than $30 million.

New York Red Bulls announce renewal of partnership with Long Island Junior Soccer League

The New York Red Bulls announced on Wednesday that they will be continuing their successful player development partnership with Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) which provides exclusive access to Red Bulls training programs.

Falling through the cracks: Ramon Martin del Campo’s unconventional soccer odyssey

LA Galaxy-Cal Blues partnership reignites MLS academy territorial disputes

Last Thursday, the LA Galaxy announced its partnership with Galaxy Blues (formerly Cal Blues) of Placer County, California, reigniting a fierce debate about academy territorial rights.

Sporting Club and U.S. Soccer building National Training Center, Governor touts $1 billion impact

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback joined Sporting Club to announce the development of a U.S. Soccer National Training Center complex in Kansas City, Kan. The facility will house the National Training and Coaching Development Center, an elite athlete training and performance analytics campus and national youth soccer development programs.

Richmond Kickers’ Matthew Delicâte reaches 100 career goals

2014 World Cup and Everton contract both likely last for Tim Howard

Entering his third World Cup, Tim Howard continues to be a steady back-stop for the United States Men's National Team. He continues to put in man of the match performance for country and his club team, Everton. However, this World Cup and his recently inked 4-year Everton deal are likely his last as a pro.

USWNT: Ellis or Gustavsson? “In a perfect world we’d have both,” says Rampone

As the U.S. Women's National Team continue to inch closer to World Cup qualifying this fall, the U.S. Soccer Federation have yet to name a permanent head coach -- but federation president Sunil Gulati took to Twitter on Thursday to strongly suggest that the next boss will be named on Friday. SoccerWire spoke to USWNT veteran Christie Rampone about the situation.