Youth Girls

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.

Dallas Cup: River Plate edge U.S. U-20s as Latin America shines on final Sunday

The 35th Dr Pepper Dallas Cup concluded Sunday with River Plate besting the U.S. Under-20 National Team in the final of the Gordon Jago Super Group, a rematch of an opening day contest. Also decided were the champions of the U17, Super 17s, and U19 age groups.

U.S. U-20 men advance to meet River Plate in Dallas Cup Super Group final

Dallas Cup: Champions earn title triumphs in U-13 through U-16 groups

McLean Youth Soccer (Va.) to join Club Champions League, replacing PWSI

McLean Youth Soccer (MYS) is the newest member of the Club Champions League (CCL), the league announced last week. MYS is replacing Prince William Soccer, Inc., (PWSI), whose Prince William Courage teams are leaving the CCL following this spring season.