This Week’s Ideal 11: a roundup of news, & things to watch.

A group of boys in maroon uniforms stands together on a soccer field, ready for their game.

Each week we round up 11 interesting news bits from youth soccer to pro. Read our latest picks week ending 11/23/24

  1. The ECNL announces the launch of the “Red Isn’t Your Color™” campaign, a league-wide call to encourage and promote fair play and sportsmanship and to reduce the number of red cards issued in youth soccer related to foul and abusive language and behavior from players and spectators. Read the announcement and details here.
  2. DoorDash donates a total of $150,000 to six different MLS NEXT Elite Academies, bringing the program to $450,000 over the past three years. Read the announcement and details here.
  3. ECNL New Goalkeeping Showcase dates were announced earlier this year. Details here.
  4. ECNL has announced it’s list of Speakers for the 2025 Coaching Symposium. Read about the event and impressive roster here.
  5. The USYS National League December Quarterfinal event (Conf. Playoffs) is coming up. Read here for upcoming schedules and events; by age group.  
  6. – The NCFC Youth Girls College Showcase is coming up December 6-8, as many of the nation’s top teams will go head-to-head in Raleigh, NC.
  7. The rumor mill is all abuzz including; Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne potentially joining San Diego FC. Read up on this and other speculations here.
  8. WNBA star Caitlin Clark to invest in women’s soccer by joining bid for new NWSL team. Read all about it here.
  9. The Orlando Pride clinched the NWSL Shield with a 2-0 win over Washington Spirit, featuring a goal from Brazilian star Marta.  Read it here.
  10. Transfer rumors ramp up as we head into the January window. Read all the latest speculations here.
  11. Changes for Inter Miami FC with ‘Tata’s” departure. Read the latest news here.

Tune in next week for more!

 

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