Youth Boys

Does artificial turf cause cancer? NBC News’ alarming report

Do the volatile organic compounds and heavy metals found in crumb rubber, the tiny black bits on artificial-turf fields, cause cancer? A startling new NBC News report says there's real reason for concern.

39th annual WAGS Tournament hosting more than 400 top teams, 180 college coaches

The 40th annual WAGS Tournament will play out over Columbus Day Weekend, with more than 400 top level girls soccer teams from all over the country ready to square off at complexes throughout Northern Virginia.

Loudoun Soccer College Showcase to feature top area youth teams next spring

The Loudoun Soccer College Showcase, presented by Steigerwald, Gordon, and Koch Wealth Advisors, returns in early March. The tournament offers elite youth soccer teams the opportunity to participate in a late-winter tournament preparing them for the 2015 Spring season. The event also gives players a chance to showcase their talents to over 50 college coaches.

Beach FC Columbus Day Tournament welcomes 300+ teams to Oceanfront for a good cause

One of the longest-running youth soccer events in Virginia continues its tradition this weekend, as the Beach FC Columbus Day Tournament is set to host more than 300 boys and girls representing every region of Virginia, as well as Maryland, North Carolina, West Virginia, New Jersey and Canada. The tournament is partnering with Susan G. Komen For The Cure to help with breast cancer awareness and fundraising.

Brian Johnson names 48-player U-14 Boys National Team roster for Oct. 11-19 camp

U.S. Under-14 Boys’ National Team head coach Brian Johnson announced a 48-player roster for an eight-day training camp from Oct. 11-19 at U.S. Soccer’s National Training Center in Carson, California.

Virginia State Cup weekend wrap: Upsets, Cinderellas galore among U-16, U-17 girls

Three girls age groups are down to the final four teams in the fall edition of the 2014 Virginia State Cup after a wild weekend of action all over the Commonwealth.

DC Stoddert youth league announces support of D.C. United stadium project

Potomac area Development Academy and ECNL weekend review: D.C. United teams sweep Bethesda-Olney

It was another busy weekend of action for the teams of D.C., Maryland and Virginia in the United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) and Elite Clubs National League (ECNL).