I started playing soccer when I was six years old. We had just moved into a new house. I was about to start at a new school. Everything felt unfamiliar, and this was the first time I had ever played a sport. My coach was Mr. Duwell. If I’m being honest, I don’t remember a whole lot about that first season. I remember pretzel rods and sodas after the games. I remember giggling in line during drills, picking grass, making jokes on the sideline instead of paying attention. I rem

If you are a youth soccer parent, chances are you've seen the posts. It started this fall with a wave of girls being celebrated for their invitation to the USYNT ID Talent Center in Cincinnati. Now, this week it has been hard to miss the U14 boys selected to attend the ID Talent Center taking place this week in Columbus. Those moments are exciting—and they should be. They represent recognition. They validate effort. They feel like a door opening. But here’s the truth that of

Futsal Championship, Winter Training, and a Snowstorm Pause This past week was a perfect snapshot of winter youth soccer life—part championship celebration, part logistics marathon, and part weather-induced pivot. US Futsal Regional Championships: Silver Division Champions Our week began on Monday in Akron at the US Futsal Regional Championships , where we competed in the Silver Division finals. After a long and competitive weekend, the team finished strong and came home as c