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Players to Watch: Jefferson Cup 2026 Girls Showcase Weekend
View and nominate Jefferson Cup attendees.
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NJCSA hires Anthony Tuesta and Gabriel Michelle in youth development roles
New Jersey Cedar Stars Academy (NJCSA) has announced the hiring of Anthony Tuesta and Gabriel Michelle as youth coaches. Tuesta and Michelle will oversee and be responsible for the U8 - U12 Northeast Pre-Academy (NEPAL) and Elite travel league teams, as well as the Junior Development Academy (JDA) for ages 5-7.
Baltimore Celtic SC, FC Frederick teams excel in Maryland State Cup Finals
The Maryland State Cup U-12 through U-17 finals took place on Sunday at the Maryland SoccerPlex. Three Baltimore Celtic SC teams - U-13 Darby, U-14 Dynasty and U-16 Baltimore Celtic SC - captured titles on the boys side, outscoring opponents by a combined scoreline of 8-0. Five FC Frederick teams advanced to the finals, with the U-13 and U-15 girls winning championships.
Potomac area ECNL review: Maryland United U-16s revive playoff hopes with two wins in Ohio
While some Potomac area ECNL players took part in the Mid-Atlantic Player Development Program event in Richmond, Va., Maryland United traveled to Ohio as a club and several other local U-14 sides competed in divisional match-ups. Top performances on the weekend included the Maryland United U-16s who went a perfect 2-0-0 with wins against Ohio Premier and Internationals SC, and the Maryland United U-15s who earned two draws against the same clubs.
Maryland United FC adds high profile coaches to ECNL and boys coaching staff
Maryland United FC has added former D.C. United Academy coach Jon Norem to the boys coaching staff and Ohio Elite coach David Stockum to the ECNL staff. Stockum will oversee the club's U-16 and U-17 ECNL teams, while Norem will work on the boys side of the club.
Bethesda SC hires Shannon Higgins-Cirovski as Girls Director of Coaching
Bethesda Soccer Club President Greg Dillon announced Thursday, April 30, 2015, the hiring of Shannon Higgins-Cirovski as Bethesda Soccer Club’s Director of Coaching for our Girls Program. Cirovski is a former US Soccer National Team standout, George Washington University and University of Maryland women’s head coach as well as the US U18 National team girl’s head coach. Higgins-Cirovski will begin her duties in leading the program this May.
Dure: Brainstorming a coaching curriculum for parent coaches
Parent coaches often receive absolutely no guidance in dealing with challenging players in "house" or recreational youth leagues. So Beau Dure has offered up a semi-serious suggested curriculum for these brave volunteers.
Schedule and rosters announced for ECNL Mid-Atlantic PDP
The rosters and schedule for the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Player Development Program event to be held in Richmond, VA on May 2-3, 2015, have been announced. The event will be held at West Creek Soccer Complex, with some of the best players from the following ECNL clubs in the Mid-Atlantic Conference: Bethesda SC, CASL, FC Virginia, McLean YS, NC Fusion, and Richmond United.
Virginia Youth Soccer Association begins installation of two turf fields at new training center
The Virginia Youth Soccer Association announced today that they have begun installation of two artificial turf fields at the Virginia Soccer Training Center this week that will help lead youth soccer in terms of innovative technology and safety.
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Players That Impressed: Girls Academy 2026 Champions Cup Finals
Top performances from The GA Champions Cup.
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