Youth Boys

Jeff Cup Q&A: Niagara coach Eric Barnes talks recruiting, high school vs. DA and more

The Jefferson Cup draws hundreds of NCAA coaches from across the country, attracted by the event's massive size and high density of talent in showcase brackets. SoccerWire.com spent a few minutes chatting with one, Eric Barnes of Niagara University, about these and other topics during 2014 Jeff Cup showcase action on a chilly night at the River City Sportsplex.

Jefferson Cup: Spring weather arrives just in time to rescue Boys Weekend

It was a truly bipolar switch, one that encapsulated everything a Mid-Atlantic spring has to offer: From rainy, raw and near-freezing cold on Friday to bright sunshine and mild temperatures approaching 60 degrees on Saturday morning. And was long overdue for the Boys Weekend of the Jefferson Cup, which had scrambled, then soldiered on after first snow, then rain had threatened to keep the event from happening as scheduled.

Jeff Cup Q&A: Oklahoma FC 99’s Stephen Phillips on Sooner State soccer, overcoming tragedy and loud uniforms

Escaping a harsh winter and a relatively limited local scene back home, Under-15 boys side Oklahoma FC 99 have traveled halfway across the country to test themselves against some of the nation's best at the Jefferson Cup this weekend. Led by Welsh-born coach Stephen Phillips, they've given quite a good account of themselves, claiming the top spot in their bracket with two 2-0 victories that earned them a place in the cup final match of the U-15 Championship division on Sunday morning. SoccerWire.com chatted with Phillips about his team's journey to a Jeff Cup trophy match, and the obstacles they've conquered to reach this point.

Jefferson Cup draws nation’s youth elite to open spring with rugged competition

Defying rain, snow, sleet and in some ways even the dark of night, the Richmond Strikers are set to welcome hundreds of North America's top youth teams to central Virginia over the next two weekends for the Jefferson Cup.

Loudoun Soccer innovates with online education

Loudoun Soccer and CoachFX Live have announced a three-year partnership to provide a wide range of online coach and player education resources to Loudoun Soccer’s approximately 9,000 players and 800 coaches.

Jefferson Cup 2014 to debut Goalkeeper Showcase for U-16s, U-17s, U-18s

With nearly 1,000 teams from all over the continent competing across two weekends, the Jefferson Cup has long been known as one of the biggest and best showcase events on the U.S. youth soccer scene. Now the tournament is trying out a new feature to garner even more exposure for one of the most critical spots on the field: goalkeepers.

Breaking down Red Bulls academy starlet Amando Moreno’s Mexico move

Champions named in U15-U18 Boys Washington Youth Soccer State Championships

Washington Youth Soccer state champions were determined this weekend in the Under-15 through Under-18 Boys age groups at Starfire Sports in Tukwila.