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Four clubs earn promotion from ECNL Boys Regional Leagues to national level
The clubs will be promoted for the 2024-25 season.
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SoccerWire Q&A: Joy of the People founder Ted Kroeten
One of the more unique organizations represented at this year's edition in downtown Washington, D.C. is Joy of the People (JOTP), a group based in St. Paul, Minn. who advocate for soccer as a way to help children lead healthier lives and become more interested and retain that interest in the sport. SoccerWire's Chris Teale caught up with founder Ted Kroeten to learn more.
Urban Soccer Symposium: Dr. Ruby Payne urges closer ties between coaches, parents
Author and educator Dr. Ruby Payne impressed the attendees at the Urban Soccer Symposium in Washington, D.C., last week with remarks on the relationships between soccer coaches and parents, emphasizing that both should retain a strong bond, especially when parents and players come from a low-income background.
Maryland State Cup champions crowned for 2014
The 2014 Maryland State Cup champions have been crowned in the U12-U17 age groups, with the U18 and U19 finals yet to be played. Baltimore Celtic led the way with three winning teams, and one yet to play in the U18 competition.
Urban Soccer Symposium concludes with emphasis on life lessons from sport
The eighth Urban Soccer Symposium reached its end on Sunday, May 4 after a hectic three-day schedule with two speakers both stating how important soccer and sport as a whole can be in shaping youngsters and teaching them valuable lessons for everyday life.
Sources: Fairfax County (Va.) set to increase field fees nearly tenfold
Feeling the pressure from heavy facilities use and the rising long-term costs of synthetic-turf field maintenance, Fairfax County is set to dramatically increase its charges for teams and players who use publicly-managed sports fields in the county, sources tell SoccerWire.com.
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.
Dallas Cup: River Plate edge U.S. U-20s as Latin America shines on final Sunday
The 35th Dr Pepper Dallas Cup concluded Sunday with River Plate besting the U.S. Under-20 National Team in the final of the Gordon Jago Super Group, a rematch of an opening day contest. Also decided were the champions of the U17, Super 17s, and U19 age groups.
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Players That Impressed: Jefferson Cup 2024 Boys Showcase
Top performances from the Jefferson Cup.
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