Youth Girls

US Youth Soccer releases statement in response to controversial Louisville Courier-Journal article

Creating the safest playing environment for youth players and their families is of paramount concern for everyone associated with US Youth Soccer – which is why we have already enacted many safety guidelines, including concussion protocols and return to play guidelines (2011).

Report: US Youth Soccer directs state associations not to speak to media about concussions

US Youth Soccer has asked officials at its 55 state affiliates not to talk to the media about concussions in youth soccer, according to a stunning report published by the Louisville Courier-Journal late Thursday evening.

Embassy Cup: Bethesda SC, Maryland SoccerPlex expanding tournament network overseas

Bethesda Soccer Club and the Maryland SoccerPlex are launching a dual-level tournament which will include a Premier level bracket for international teams from all over the world and some of the United States’ top teams, along with a Qualifier bracket for the Bethesda Cup in November.

FC Milan becomes part of the new Commonwealth Futbol Club in Fredericksburg, Va.

FC Milan will be re-branding and becoming part of the new Commonwealth Futbol Club. All of the current players and teams associated with FC Milan will convert in the Fall of 2015. CFC will be holding open tryouts starting in May for all age groups, boys and girls, U-9 through U-18. Teams will play in WAGS, NCSL, ODSL and other club-centric leagues. CFC will also provide a significant tournament allowance for each team as part of the new program.

ECNL announces relationship with Safety Tag player monitoring system

U.S. U-17 WNT starting camp May 9 at Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif.

The U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team, under head coach B.J. Snow, will hold a training camp from May 9-16, at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Snow has called up 28 players for the event, with six born in 2000 and the rest in 1999, as the squad continues its long-term preparation for qualifying for the 2016 U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association to launch ENY Xpressway League in fall 2015

The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association has introduced the ENY Xpressway League (ENYXL), which will kick off in fall 2015. The new league will start small with small-sided games in the Under-10 to Under-12 age groups for both boys and girls travel teams.

Tri-State area ECNL review: May 2-3, 2015

Tri-State area ECNL clubs World Class FC, PDA, FSA FC, Connecticut FC, Albertson SC, East Meadow SC and World Class FC faced off this weekend in local competition. Meanwhile, Match Fit Academy and PDA battled Pennsylvania sides Continental FC DELCO and FC Bucks in addition to local matches. As expected, there was shakeup throughout the ECNL Northeast Conference in several age groups.