Are High Schools Part of the Solution to Pay-to-Play?
For most American families, the promise of youth sports is colliding with the reality of youth sports economics. Fees, travel,
June 3, 2026
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For most American families, the promise of youth sports is colliding with the reality of youth sports economics. Fees, travel,
In the last few weeks, the U.S. soccer world has been arguing about something that seems, on the surface, procedural:
AYSO Section 1 Alliance is forcing a rethink of what “rec” soccer can be—and offering a real alternative to parents
The World Cup is turning into a summer‑long block party across the U.S., with host cities rolling out fan zones,
For decades, “getting to Nationals” in the US Youth Soccer (USYS) ecosystem has been a prestige marker for ambitious clubs
New York Life has launched “The Assist,” a short-form docuseries that tells the stories behind three U.S. Men’s National Soccer
Additional partnerships launching in May 2026.