Tag: US Soccer
An interview with ECNL Boys Commissioner, Jason Kutney
As the ECNL Boys gains strength, SoccerNation sat down with the league commissioner to learn more about the league and its future
The ECNL (Elite [...]
SoCal Teenagers Living the Dream
It was a near perfect afternoon for Lynwood native, Ulysses Llanez. Imagine growing up in Southern California with the dream of playing soccer at th [...]
2-0, ey? USA falls to Canada for the first time in decades
What are the problems, and how will they be fixed?
https://twitter.com/USMNT/status/1184279242676326400
Long term: Is "Pay to Play" the probl [...]
Key qualities of a great soccer player
A few months ago, I talked to Shawn Beyer about US Soccer Talent Identification Scouts. CLICK HERE to read about what scouts do at games.
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US Women’s Victory Tour: a Photo Album
On the heels of their fourth Women's World Cup championship, the USA Women's National team has embarked on a nation-wide Victory Tour. The first tour [...]
Women’s World Cup Final: Preview from the Expert
There may not be a better person in the world to preview the 2019 Women's World Cup Final.
From 2009 until late 2017, Mirelle van Rijbroek was [...]
After years of Development, LAFC is Ready for Its First DA Playoffs
Back in 2016, LAFC didn't have a stadium. Or a head coach. Or Carlos Vela. MLS had awarded a franchise to Los Angeles, but they wouldn't play the [...]
American Soccer: Using Our Strengths and Addressing Our Challenges (Part 1)
A conversation with the Director of Talent Identification for US Soccer, Mirelle van Rijbroek
The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup has kicked off i [...]
“Talent is Overrated.” A Comparison of Three of the World’s Top GU17 Strikers
At the time of this article's original publishing, the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup was less than 100 days away. The US Women's National Team (USWNT) [...]
Honduras vs. USA: Dempsey and Pulisic hold the keys in San Pedro Sula
The last time the United States Men's National Team played Honduras, there was angst in the air. With the U.S. losing their opening two CONCACAF Hexag [...]