U.S. Soccer has announced the home venues for the last four U.S. CONCACAF World Cup qualifying games. The June 11 game with Panama will be held in Seattle, Wash, and the game with Honduras is set a week later on June 18 in Sandy, Utah. Columbus Crew Stadium will host the Sept. 10 match against […]
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Critical Hexagonal Matches Coming Up For U.S. Men’s Team
Let’s be perfectly clear. The ultimate goal in the final round of regional qualifying for the 2014 World Cup – the Hexagonal – is to earn an automatic berth to the World Cup in Brazil. Finishing among the top three in the 10-game round robin earns that trip to Brazil. Yes, short-term goals include winning […]
N.C. Girls Prep Top Ten
NCHSAA Class AAAA 1. Hough, 2. Green Hope, 3. Lake Norman, 4. Millbrook, 5. Myers Park, 6. South Mecklenburg, 7. Povidence, 8. Sun Valley, 9. Leesville Road, 10. Grimsley. NCHSAA Class AAA 1. Cardinal Gibbons, 2. Marvin Ridge, 3. Chapel Hill, 4. St. Stephens, 5. West Rowan, 6. Jacksonville, 7. Wilson Hunt, 8. Weddington, 9. […]
Law 15: Dealing With The Throw In
The throw-in is unique as it’s the only opportunity for players other than the goalkeeper to legally use their hands. It is also the most common restart in soccer. A goal cannot be scored directly on a throw-in. A player cannot be offside on a throw-in. A throw-in is awarded when the whole of the […]
Expectations High In 2013 For Silverbacks
The Atlanta Silkverbacks did not make postseason play in 2012, but everyone in the organization believes a corner was turned. Down the stretch, the Silverbacks were the hottest team in the North American Soccer League. They closed out the season with only one loss in the final eight regular season games (3-1-4). Hope is that […]
What Makes A Bad Soccer Parent?
What Makes A Good Soccer Parent? Hundreds of college athletes were asked to think back: “What is your worst memory from playing youth and high school sports?” Their overwhelming response: “The ride home from games with my parents.” The informal survey lasted three decades, initiated by two former longtime coaches who over time became staunch […]
U.S. U-17 MNT Camp
U.S. Soccer technical advisors Brian Johnson and Carson Porter called in 24 players born in 1997 for a U.S. under-17 men’s national team camp beginning Saturday at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The ’97 group will be playing for spots on the team that compete at the 2013 Caspian Cup in May in […]
Gold Cup Games Coming To Southeast
The United States will again host the CONCACAF Gold Cup championships for 2013. Games will be played in 13 cities. The 12-team tournament is scheduled from July 7-28, 2013. On the list of venues is the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX, BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston […]
Coaching Courses
The NSCAA Coaching Academy offers a wide range of educational opportunities to enhance the knowledge of soccer coaches. A two-day Level 2 Diploma course will be held in Wilson, NC, April 5-6, and a Level 6 Diploma course is set for Ellisville, Miss., April 12-14. A Level 3 Coaching Diploma Course, a nine-hour course held […]
Women’s Pro Briefs
W-League Opens In May The Washington Spirit Reserves begin their campaign under the national spotlight by hosting the New York Magic in the 2013 season opener on Saturday, May 11th at the Maryland Soccerplex. Match time is slated for 4:00 PM. The Bay Area Breeze join the 25-team league in 2013, further strengthening the highly […]