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Charles Boehm featured on ‘CBS This Morning’ talking Hope Solo

SoccerWire.com Senior Editor Charles Boehm appeared on the nationally televised morning news and talk show "CBS This Morning" on Thursday morning to speak on Hope Solo's recent 30 day suspension from U.S Soccer.

Five ways to develop soccer players during a blowout without disrespecting opponents

How the business of youth soccer changed the player-coach relationship

Longtime youth coach Joe Dougherty discusses how the business side of youth soccer has made the parent-coach and player-coach relationships less personal and more political.

LeBolt: Five simple tests to identify increased risk of ACL tear

A conversation with a rising young player at the NSCAA Convention reminded Dr. Wendy LeBolt just how widespread youth soccer's plague of ACL injuries has become. So she's provided an important series of tests that can help players and parents catch the warning signs before a catastrophic knee injury occurs.

Adult obsession with winning is killing youth sports in America

Sadly, millions of kids are playing sports in an environment not designed to make them better in the long term. They are caught up in an adult obsession to solely measure youth sports results in wins and losses, and it is killing youth sports in our country

Manchester United’s Tony Strudwick shares youth development philosophy

Manchester United head of athletic development Tony Strudwick holds the challenge of keeping one of the English Premier League's top clubs in peak physical condition, from the first team on down to the youngest youth age groups.

Michelle Akers Q&A: Full transcript of the USWNT legend’s chat with SoccerWire.com

Last week SoccerWire's Sarah Gehrke struck up an email conversation with U.S. Women's National Team legend Michelle Akers about her attempts to contribute to the current USWNT program, and her general outlook on the team. In order to provide a deeper perspective for readers, we have posted the full conversation here.

NSCAA Convention 2015: Learning, networking, fun – who’d wanna miss out?

Are you headed to the 2015 NSCAA Convention in Philadelphia this week? Either way, SoccerWire's Dr. Wendy LeBolt has some important advice -- and perspective -- on the value of the education and networking on offer at "Soccer's Biggest Party."