Top Youth Tournament Adds Built‑In College Recruiting Platform
Florida’s top youth soccer event is adding a new twist aimed squarely at college recruiting. The Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) has announced that the 2026 Florida State Cup will feature an embedded College ID Showcase during group play, with more than 35 college programs expected to scout players in meaningful, competitive matches. The initiative […]
Chobani Puts $5 Million Into Grassroots Soccer as It Expands High-Profile Partnership With U.S. Soccer
Chobani and U.S. Soccer have launched a nationwide “Feed the Dream” campaign aimed at nourishing young athletes, supporting local soccer programs, and rallying fans ahead of the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 this summer. The initiative builds on Chobani’s role as the Official Nutrition Partner of U.S. Soccer and is designed to pair World Cup […]
New White House Rules Could Reshape Path to College Soccer
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order he says will “save college sports,” reshaping how long athletes can compete, how often they can transfer, and how they can be paid, while using the threat of federal funding cuts to push schools and the NCAA to fall in line. The order nods to […]
Boys & Girls Clubs Announce Plan to Expand Low/No-Cost Youth Soccer On-Ramps
Boys & Girls Clubs of America is doubling down on its role as one of the most accessible on-ramps into youth soccer, announcing a nationwide push to expand low- or no‑cost programs just as the sport takes center stage ahead of major international matches in 11 U.S. host cities. The organization says the initiative is […]
YouTube to Bring 2026 FIFA World Cup Action Closer to Fans and Families
Parents and young soccer fans will have more ways than ever to experience the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup—thanks to a new partnership between FIFA and YouTube. The platform will become a preferred destination for official tournament content, giving media partners and creators new ways to connect fans with the world’s biggest sporting […]
Megan Rapinoe and Other Star Athletes Take On Money Mistakes
A new Athlete Council is taking aim at one of sports’ most persistent off‑field problems: even the world’s best-paid athletes often struggle to make their money last. While the council is designed for current and former pros, its core message about financial literacy lands squarely with the parents guiding today’s youth athletes. A powerhouse council […]
Girls Who Play Sports Become Women Who Lead
When parents drive their daughters to yet another training session or weekend tournament, it can feel like a big investment of time, money, and energy. But global research from EY and espnW shows that those years on the field are doing more than teaching kids how to pass and press — they’re building a leadership […]
New Youth Soccer Concussion Data has Good News for Players and Parents
Youth soccer’s landmark limits on heading appear to be paying off, with new data showing a significant drop in concussions treated in U.S. emergency rooms since the rules took effect in 2016. Researchers analyzing national emergency department data found a roughly 26% relative reduction in soccer‑related concussions as a share of all youth soccer injuries […]
US Club Soccer/USYS Joint Competition Platform Details Announced
US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer have finalized the first nationwide slate of league operators for their new joint competition platform, marking a major structural shift in the U.S. youth game beginning with the 2026–27 season. The new league, temporarily referred to as “NewComp,” will serve as the top team‑based competition for both US […]
White House “Saving College Sports” Roundtable
The White House’s “Saving College Sports” roundtable has pushed the debate over federal intervention in college athletics into a new phase, with ripple effects that could reach all the way down to youth and high school sports. What Happened at the White House President Trump hosted more than 50 conference commissioners, university leaders, former coaches, […]