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Soccer is played by more than 250 million people worldwide, making it the most popular sport on the planet. It’s simple rules, and engaging gameplay are a natural draw for spectators of all ages. It’s also known as “The Beautiful Game,” a name popularized by one of the sport’s greatest players, Pele.

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Young Players Can Learn From Watching World Cup
July 9, 2018
When I started with youth soccer, I think there was an air of it being “elitist,” for lack of a better word. I think it’s come a long way to be more inclusive, which is more in line with the rest of the world. TVs and phones across the Valley have been tuned to World […]
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Five Teachable Moments from the 2018 World Cup in Russia
July 4, 2018
Knockout stage drama provides parents with positive examples of sportsmanship to show their kids.
What Mothers Are For
July 3, 2018
And that’s when I began to believe that I could make this move work out. I thought, You can do this, Victor. Just believe in yourself, enjoy it and the rest will follow. My mother likes to tell the story about the day I was born, because she says she knew from that moment that […]
Summer Soccer Guide
July 2, 2018
Attending camps of different sports can also be a fun way to cross train and learn a new sport or skill while you’re staying in shape. At a recent United Soccer Coaches seminar in Kansas City, a panel of experts was gathered to discuss tips on what players could do mentally, physically and technically to prepare […]
These Top Defenders Make All the Difference
July 2, 2018
Learn more about the often difficult youth backgrounds of three of the World Cup's elite defenders
Must-See World Cup ‘Orchestrators’
June 27, 2018
Learn about the youth backgrounds of some of the most talented playmakers to ever step on the pitch
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Romelu Lukaku Refuses to Flop, Showcases Sportsmanship
June 27, 2018
Parents should use Belgium star's act as an example of what to do
Top Young World Cup Players to Watch
June 25, 2018
Potential future legends can make a name for themselves now
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Rodriguez Was ‘Footballer From the Day He Was Born’
June 25, 2018
Introverted as a child, Columbia's James Rodriguez's zest for soccer was unmistakable
Heading the Soccer Ball May Be Bad for Young Brains
June 24, 2018
According to studies of experienced adult soccer players, heading can generate impact forces almost equivalent to those of a helmet-to-helmet football tackle. The question of whether young children should use their heads on the soccer field has been a contentious one in recent years. In 2015, U.S. Youth Soccer, the organization that oversees most of […]
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