Youth Boys

Michael DeShields named Gatorade Maryland Boys Player of the Year

In its 31th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, announced Michael DeShields of McDonoghSchool as its 2015-16 Gatorade Maryland Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Schedule announced for US Youth Soccer National League Las Vegas event

The schedule has been announced for the final two weekends of 2015-16 US Youth Soccer National League play in Las Vegas, where 15 division titles will be decided.

Seattle Sounders FC enters youth partnership with Spokane SC Shadow

Gatorade State Boys Soccer Players of the Year announced for fall season

The Gatorade State Boys Soccer Players of the Year have been announced for the fall 2015-16 season.

Jefferson Cup 2016 Championship Division Preview: U-16 Boys

With the 2016 Jefferson Cup quickly approaching, SoccerWire.com has started an article series previewing the top divisions for the showcase age groups. Continue reading for a look at the U-16 Boys Championship Division.

SoccerWire Q&A: Glenn Crooks talks girls DA – “This should be a very exciting time and it’s being met with skepticism”

Word of U.S. Soccer's new, soon-to-be-unveiled “girls Development Academy” project has set the nation's youth soccer landscape abuzz this winter, and some of the most influential reporting has come from Glenn Crooks. The New Jersey-based coach, columnist and satellite-radio host recently spoke to SoccerWire.com in an in-depth discussion centering on the rise of the “girls DA” and its potential reception.

Regional ODP teams set to compete in Costa Rica tournament

US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams from all four US Youth Soccer Regions have traveled to Costa Rica to compete in a round-robin style tournament against against Costa Rican club teams: Saprissa, Alajuela, Heredia an Cartago with games being played Feb. 12-17.

Boys roster, schedule released for id2 International Tour to Spain

Members of the 2016 id2 National Selection International Tour will travel to Spain, Feb. 20-March 2. A group of boys - 16 born in 2002 and two born in 2003 - from 18 different clubs around the country make up the id2 National Selection team that will play against top LaLiga academies, watch a professional game and train in some of Spain's best facilities.