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Ten Philadelphia Union Academy players sign NLI’s

US Club Soccer announces details of first-ever “La Liga Formation Methodology” coaching ed course

US Club Soccer has announced details for its first-ever “La Liga Formation Methodology” coaching education course, another milestone in the rollout of its intriguing developmental partnership with Spain's famed top-flight league.

Youth Soccer Top 25 Twitter Rankings for February 2016

See which of the top 25 most-followed youth soccer organizations had the strongest months on Twitter in January 2016.

More than 150 NPL teams accepted to 2016 Jefferson Cup

More than 150 teams have been accepted to the 2016 Jefferson Cup. Entering the second year of its partnership with the National Premier Leagues (NPL), the Jefferson Cup provides NPL players the opportunity to compete in a prominent national tournament with exposure to top college coaches and scouts.

National Signing Day: Top college prospects announce their choices on Wednesday

Colleges across the country can start to accelerate their plans for the future of their men’s and women’s soccer programs on Wednesday, February 3 when the top prospects from high schools all over the United States sign National Letters of Intent to play college soccer.

Development Academy adds 56 clubs to U-12 boys division

Beginning with the 2016-17 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Season, 56 youth clubs from across the country will join 78 existing Academy member clubs at the U-12 level to create a total of 134 clubs that will develop players in key markets throughout the United States.

Super Y League begins new initiative for U-17/18 age group

In an effort to enhance the development of the top tier of the Super Y League’s players, the league is initiating an allowance of six U19 roster spots for the U17/18 age group heading into the 2016 season.

Report: U.S. Soccer’s new girls Development Academy to bar high-school soccer participation

The U.S. Soccer Federation's new girls Development Academy initiative will adopt the same policy barring players from taking part in high-school soccer as the boys version, according to a new report by New Jersey-based soccer journalist and youth coach Glenn Crooks.