Youth Boys

Region I league structures, other big changes coming according to new Pres.

The new director of U.S. Youth Soccer Region I Natalie Schwoeble has wasted little time in helping bring forward some sweeping changes to the structure of the leagues, which the leadership hopes will be of benefit to the clubs involved.

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.

More than 250 teams compete in 2014 August Cup at Maryland SoccerPlex

The 2014 August Cup was held over the weekend at the Maryland SoccerPlex, as The Damascus Soccer Club of Alliance SC and Maryland Rush Montgomery – the charter members of the Maryland Soccer Foundation – hosted the annual preseason event.

SoccerWire Q&A: Cal South’s departing CEO John Weinerth

Referees from Eastern New York selected to officiate top youth games

2014 is proving to be a very good year for the referee program serving the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) and Eastern New York State Adult Soccer Association.

Field of 160 teams announced for 2014-15 US Youth Soccer National League

US Youth Soccer has announced the 160 teams that have earned their place in the 2014-15 US Youth Soccer National League season.

SoccerWire Q&A: US Youth Soccer’s John Sutter on his organization’s need to evolve

After enjoying a near-monopoly on the nation's enormous youth soccer industry for decades, US Youth Soccer has experienced waves of disruptive change since the turn of the century. USYS president John Sutter was kind enough to chat briefly about the state of his organization with SoccerWire.com during last week's US Youth Soccer National Championships.

Maryland SoccerPlex grounds crew’s passion, expertise on display at US Youth Soccer National Championships

The Maryland SoccerPlex grounds crew went all out for the 2014 US Youth Soccer National Championships, and their efforts paid off.