Youth Girls

Anthony DiCicco pens open letter to ECNL leaders as league plots course

The country's elite youth soccer scene has been quietly roiled by new developments and backroom intrigue over the past several months -- arguably even longer -- and another prominent name has spoken out.

US Club Soccer announces new Arizona NPL

NorCal NPL girls teams qualify for 2016 NPL Finals

US Club Soccer clarifies new player safety guidelines

US Club Soccer is clarifying the implementation guidelines for U.S. Soccer’s Recognize to Recover Player Safety Campaign, specifically as it relates to concussion initiatives and heading for youth players.

FC Barcelona announce U.S. expansion of “Escola” youth camp programs

The accomplished technicians who operate famous Spanish side FC Barcelona have looked to capitalize on the power of their club's brand by building a global network of “Escolas,” soccer training academies designed “to spread the Barça name and transmit FC Barcelona’s work philosophy and values to the rest of the world.” Though only one exists in the U.S. at present, the club have just announced plans for a major expansion in this country.

Twenty-six girls teams earn FC Europa Turf Cup division titles

Over 180 teams capped off the 2016 FC Europa Turf Cup with the Girls Weekend in Southeastern Pennsylvania, where 26 teams emerged as division champions across the 26 total U-9 through U-18 brackets.

Virginia NPL qualifies 12 teams for 2016 NPL Finals

In its second season in the National Premier Leagues (NPL), the Virginia NPL has qualified 12 teams for the 2016 NPL Finals.

Rosters, schedule announced for ECNL Southeast PDP event

The schedule and rosters have been announced for this weekend's ECNL Southeast PDP event, which will be held at the MESA Soccer Complex in Greer, South Carolina. The event will feature top players from ECNL member clubs throughout the Southeast region, including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida.