Youth Girls

Florida youth coach goes from Discovery Cup to CONCACAF Women’s Championship in one-week span

It has been a busy October for Florida Kraze Krush Executive Director Hue Menzies, who has spent a large chunk of the month in the D.C. area coaching his club teams at the Discovery Cup and as an assistant with the Jamaican Women’s National Team.

Loudoun Soccer coach Mark Ryan awarded Virginia Youth Soccer Association 2014 Boys Competitive Coach of the Year

Loudoun Soccer coach Mark Ryan has been awarded the Virginia Youth Soccer Association 2014 Boys Competitive Coach of the Year as well as the US Youth Soccer Region I 2014 Boys Competitive Coach of the Year.

Barbara Rodriguez passes the torch as Beth Scafuri becomes State Cup Chairperso​n

The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) has announced that Beth Scafuri has become the new State Cup Chairperson.

Virginia State Cup wrap: Championship field now set for Finals Weekend in Spotsylvania

The Under-15 Girls, U-15 Boys and U-16 Boys field for the semifinals of the 2014 Virginia State Cup's fall edition is now set after last weekend’s action. SoccerWire's Roger Gonzalez brings you a recap of the action.

WAGS Tournament concludes weekend of competition, high-level college recruiting

The 2014 WAGS Tournament concluded on Columbus Day, capping a weekend of elite competition and one of the country’s most coveted college showcase events. More than 400 teams competed in the event, including 46 state champions, four regional champs and one national champion.

Former CDC toxicologist unsurprised by alleged link between artificial turf, cancer

Should the youth soccer community really be concerned about last week's NBC News report on the potential cancer risks of artificial-turf fields? SoccerWire.com asked a veteran public health toxicologist, and his answer might surprise you.

Eighth annual Discovery Cup sees teams from six states, 21 clubs capture championships

Does artificial turf cause cancer? NBC News’ alarming report

Do the volatile organic compounds and heavy metals found in crumb rubber, the tiny black bits on artificial-turf fields, cause cancer? A startling new NBC News report says there's real reason for concern.