Youth Girls

Jefferson Cup 2016 Championship Division Preview: U-17 Girls

With the 2016 Jefferson Cup quickly approaching, SoccerWire.com has started an article series previewing the top divisions for the showcase age groups. Continue reading for a look at the U-17 Girls Championship Division.

U.S. Soccer officially announces Girls Development Academy

U.S. Soccer has officially announced that it is launching a Girls' Development Academy Program in the fall of 2017.

ECNL PDP Midwest (North) schedule, rosters announced

Three Potomac-area clubs form Virginia Development Academy

Prince William Soccer, Inc., Virginia Soccer Association, and Chantilly Youth Association have formed Virginia Development Academy (“VDA”) with the intention of improving long-term player development for both boys and girls at all levels of the game.

Rosters announced for US Youth Soccer ODP Championships

The roster for the 16 teams are set for the 2016 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Championships, which will be played Feb. 26-28 at the Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix.

‘Own The Goal’ GK Showcase providing additional exposure at Jefferson Cup

Goalkeepers attending the 2016 Jefferson Cup will once again have the opportunity to train extensively in front of college coaches while refining their physical and mental skills as 'Own The Goal', a Richmond-based goalkeeper training company, continues its partnership with the event. Along with Goalkeeper Showcases for the older age groups, 'Own The Goal' will also host Goalkeeper Clinics for younger players and a Shot Stopping Showcase and Finishing Clinic for U16-U18 boys players.

U.S. Soccer-ECNL summit fruitless, with federation set to go it alone on girls Development Academy

Following a closed-door meeting between U.S. Soccer Federation officials and leaders of the Elite Clubs National League and sanctioning partner US Club Soccer in Houston last Friday, it seems the federation is determined to go forward with a new girls Development Academy without any significant outside collaboration.

Seven clubs added to Super Y League for 2016 season

The 2016 Super Y League field continues to take shape as seven additional clubs have announced their inclusion for this summer’s campaign. This group includes FC Boston Scorpions, Calvert-Elite SC, the Concorde Fire, Deltona Youth Soccer, Lake Norman Soccer Club, Smyrna SC and Sunrise United SC.