A Big Development in Women’s Soccer Research
U.S. Soccer and philanthropist Michele Kang have launched the Kang Women’s Institute, a new platform designed to accelerate progress in women’s soccer through research, innovation, and evidence-based best practices for female players at every level of the game. The institute is backed by a historic multi-year commitment from Kang and housed within U.S. Soccer’s Soccer […]
A New “youth-to-pro” giant in Florida
Latest Updates – And Why it Matters Sporting JAX Youth is poised to become one of the most significant youth-to-pro soccer projects in the country, and it reflects a powerful national shift toward clearer, locally rooted professional pathways for American players. By combining Florida Elite Soccer Academy’s roughly 12,000‑player base with Sporting JAX’s new USL […]
New USYS Game Format Project
Making Soccer Fun for Kids We are increasingly convinced that making the game for young players and getting them as many touches as possible is as important to improving the caliber of play in the U.S. to international levels as organizational and other changes at more advanced levels. So this is good news – US […]
November Youth Soccer Good News RoundUp
Several developments this month affect everyday U.S. youth soccer families, especially around safety, costs, and competition formats. Most of these changes touch rec, travel, and high school players rather than only elite academies. Safety, Rules, and Equipment NFHS Nation al Assocication of High School Associations has released 2025–26 soccer points of emphasis and rule changes, […]
Los Angeles Launches “Grow the Game of Soccer” Clinic Series Ahead of World Cup 2026
The excitement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ is already building in Los Angeles. Last week, the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee and the Play Equity Fund announced the launch of Grow the Game of Soccer — a free clinic series designed to use the momentum of the World Cup to inspire the […]
Upcoming January USYS ODP Interregional Events
Every year, the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) brings together some of the most talented youth players in the country for its prestigious Interregional events. The upcoming Boys and Girls Interregionals—held in early 2026 at top venues such as IMG Academy in Florida and the Mike Rose Soccer Complex in Memphis, Tennessee—promise competitive […]
MetLife Foundation’s Grant Boosts U.S. Soccer Foundation
Here’s What It Means for Parents and Young Players MetLife Foundation has announced a $1.7 million grant to the U.S. Soccer Foundation, targeted at fostering healthier futures for more than 220,000 young people and their families across six diverse communities in the U.S. This partnership isn’t just about financial support—it’s a catalyst for expanding access, […]