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How To Build Your Child’s Confidence with Recreational Soccer

Is your child shy, lacking self-confidence, or struggling to break out of their shell? Recreational soccer might be the perfect solution. Beyond just learning how to kick a ball, soccer…

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How to Be More Than a Soccer Parent – Support, Motivate, and Inspire

Being a soccer parent can carry significant responsibility in your child's life, but it can also be incredibly rewarding and exciting when approached correctly. As a parent, you have the…

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7 Big Mistakes Every Soccer Parent Should Avoid

As a soccer parent, you may have grand visions of your child becoming the next Messi or Ronaldo, or at the very least, playing to the best of their abilities.…

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5 Exciting 1 v 1 Soccer Drills for Youth Players to Improve Skills

If you’ve ever watched young soccer players light up the moment a coach says “1 v 1,” you’ve seen firsthand how exciting and competitive this part of training can be.…

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7 Best Soccer Camps for Girls in 2025 – Top Picks for Young Players

If you're a parent of a soccer-loving girl, you probably know the struggle: Most soccer camps have traditionally been geared toward boys. However, I have good news: the tide is…

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How to Train Your Weak Foot in Soccer – Key Drills and Exercises

If you’ve ever played soccer, you know the frustration of receiving the ball on your weak foot. That split-second hesitation, the awkward touch, or the missed shot- it can make…

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24 Youth Soccer Clubs Promoted to ECNL for 2025–2026

The Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) continues to set the standard for youth soccer development in the United States. For the 2025-2026 season, 24 new clubs will earn promotion to…

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How to Stay Academically Eligible To Play College Soccer?

Do you dream of playing college soccer? That’s awesome! But here’s the reality check: your grades matter just as much as your footwork. You could be the next Messi on the…

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Which Is Harder – Playing Soccer or Tennis?

You’ve either asked this question or argued about it at some point: “Which is harder - tennis or soccer?” It usually starts casually, maybe after watching a five-hour Grand Slam…

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Can You Push in Soccer? Rules on Using Arms & Shoulders Explained

You’ve just started playing soccer, or maybe your kid has, and someone on the field yelled “No pushing!” right before the whistle blew. You’re wondering: Wait, is pushing illegal in…

Why College Coaches Ghost Players In the Recruiting Process (And How to Fix It)

20 Famous Soccer Players Who Suffered ACL Injuries

How to Create the Perfect Soccer Highlight Video for Scouts & Coaches

How Big Moves Are Shaping Major League Soccer (MLS)Today

How to Turn Around Your Fall Soccer Season: 10 Winning Strategies for Players

Best Goalkeeper’s Glove (2026): Top Picks for Comfort, Support & Performance?

Best Soccer Cleats for Flat Feet (2026): Top Picks for Comfort, Support & Performance

Europa League 2025/26 Wage Bill: The Richest and Lowest-Spending Clubs

Liverpool Wages Revealed: Every Player’s Salary in the 2025/26 Season

Barcelona Wages Revealed: Every Player’s Salary in the 2025/26 Season