Month: June 2025

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Why Stay to Play Isn’t as Bad for Youth Soccer as You Think It Is

This week, my son’s team competed in the ECNL Finals in Seattle....

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First 3 Steps for Successful College Recruitment

Let’s just say it: college recruitment is hard. Like, really, really hard. As...

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Book Review: Surviving Soccer by Karen Scholl

If you've ever stood on the sidelines in a hoodie with your...

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New IFAB Rule Changes Effective July 1: What Soccer Parents Need to Know

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has announced the latest Laws of...

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The End of Trapped Player Problems?

More Changes Coming to Youth Soccer Age Grouping Back in March, we...

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Supplemental Tryouts: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Find the Right Fit

Each year, as traditional tryouts wrap up, families across the Ohio start...