No, it wasn’t a thing of beauty. USMNT coach Bruce Arena fielded essentially a “B” lineup of players who had never before played together. All were playing to make the case for their selection on the next U.S. World Cup team. While several may achieve a roster spot, the reality is that none are likely to be […]
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USMNT Draws 1-1 With Panama In Nashville
The U.S. Men’s National Team used Dom Dwyer’s first-time effort in the 50th minute to earn a 1-1 draw with Panama in front of a Tennesse-state record crowd of 47,622 in its opening match of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup in Nashville. The USA moves on to its second Group B encounter where it will face Martinique […]
Is it Wise to Specialize?
By John O’Sullivan The greatest difference between our children’s sporting experience and our own is the rise of year round, sport specific organizations that ask – even require – season after season of participation in order to stay in the player development pipeline. The pressure to have your child specialize in a single sport at […]
Explosion Of Research On Concussions
By Dr. Don Kirkendall To say that our understanding of sport-related concussive injury continues to evolve is an understatement. The number of research articles has exploded. A mere 176 papers were published in 2000. In 2016, a total of 1310 papers on ‘concussion OR mild traumatic brain injury’ were published – a nearly 650% increase […]
Maryland Rush Seeks Coaches
COACHES WANTED Maryland Rush is seeking assistant coaches for our U15 Boys and U12 Girls teams. Must be at least 18 years old. Preference given to candidates with prior playing and/or coaching experience. Candidates must pass a criminal background check. Education, coaching licenses and playing history will be validated. Two personal character references must be provided […]
USMNT Earns A Point With Azteca Draw With Mexico
The U.S. Men’s National Team utilized a brilliant sixth-minute chip from Michael Bradley and a strong defensive performancebto earn a spiritedn1-1 draw againt Mexico at the monstrous Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Matchday 6 of CONCACAF’s Final Round of 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying. The tie is the USA’s third all-time at the stadium in […]
Press Scores USWNT Winner 1-0 Over Norway
The U.S. Women’s National Team earned a second consecutive 1-0 shutout win, this time against historic rival Norway, in front of 3,866 fans at Komplett Arena. Christen Press scored the lone goal in the 60th minute of the 50th match between the countries. The win was the second on a two-game trip to Scandinavia. The […]
Pulisic Strikes Again For Two To Down T&T
The U.S. Men’s National Team used two second-half goals in a span of 10 minutes from 18-year-old Christian Pulisic to earn a 2-0 World Cup Qualifying victory against Trinidad & Tobago in front of a sellout crowd of 19,188 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. With the victory, the U.S. is now 2-2-1 […]
Lavelle’s Goal Beats Sweden, 1-0
The U.S. Women’s National Team opened its two-game European tour with a 1-0 shutout against Sweden at Gamla Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden, as 22-year-old midfielder Rose Lavelle scored the lone goal of the match in the 56th minute. The game was the first of two international friendlies on their Scandinavian trip. The win was […]
Full Time Director of Coaching Job Opening
The Wilson Youth Soccer Association is a youth soccer club located in eastern North Carolina. As a home to approximately 325 players, the WYSA has established itself as a top notch small to medium sized club in North Carolina. Blessed with some of the best playing surfaces in the whole state, strong community support, and […]