Youth Girls
Players to Watch: Jefferson Cup 2026 Girls Showcase Weekend
View and nominate Jefferson Cup attendees.
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SoccerWire Q&A: New York Red Bulls Academy Regional Manager Steve Jones
One club from MLS keen on outreach and working in their local community are the New York Red Bulls, whose coaching programs work in a large area that spreads far beyond their home stadium in Harrison, N.J. SoccerWire.com sat down with Steve Jones, a regional manager at the Red Bulls Academy, at last week's Urban Soccer Symposium in Washington, D.C.
Va. phenom passes on offer from Olympique Lyonnais, will attend U of Tennessee
A Northern Virginia youth soccer standout and current U.S. U-20 Women's National Teamer was recently recruited by one of the top women's professional clubs in Europe, in a potentially historic development for U.S. girls soccer.
Jefferson Cup youth soccer tournament to expand to three weekends in 2015
The Richmond Strikers have announced via press release that the Jefferson Cup, one of North America's top youth soccer tournaments, will expand to three weekends in 2015; splitting the girls weekend into two. The boys competition will remain as the first of what will now be three enormous weekends of soccer in March.
SoccerWire Q&A: Joy of the People founder Ted Kroeten
One of the more unique organizations represented at this year's edition in downtown Washington, D.C. is Joy of the People (JOTP), a group based in St. Paul, Minn. who advocate for soccer as a way to help children lead healthier lives and become more interested and retain that interest in the sport. SoccerWire's Chris Teale caught up with founder Ted Kroeten to learn more.
Urban Soccer Symposium: Dr. Ruby Payne urges closer ties between coaches, parents
Author and educator Dr. Ruby Payne impressed the attendees at the Urban Soccer Symposium in Washington, D.C., last week with remarks on the relationships between soccer coaches and parents, emphasizing that both should retain a strong bond, especially when parents and players come from a low-income background.
Maryland State Cup champions crowned for 2014
The 2014 Maryland State Cup champions have been crowned in the U12-U17 age groups, with the U18 and U19 finals yet to be played. Baltimore Celtic led the way with three winning teams, and one yet to play in the U18 competition.
Urban Soccer Symposium concludes with emphasis on life lessons from sport
The eighth Urban Soccer Symposium reached its end on Sunday, May 4 after a hectic three-day schedule with two speakers both stating how important soccer and sport as a whole can be in shaping youngsters and teaching them valuable lessons for everyday life.
Sources: Fairfax County (Va.) set to increase field fees nearly tenfold
Feeling the pressure from heavy facilities use and the rising long-term costs of synthetic-turf field maintenance, Fairfax County is set to dramatically increase its charges for teams and players who use publicly-managed sports fields in the county, sources tell SoccerWire.com.
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NCAA Women’s Soccer Commitment Announcements: March 2026
Women's college commitments from March 2026.
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