Showcase Tournament
Youth & DevelopmentA youth tournament specifically designed for players to be seen by college recruiters and scouts.
Related Terms in Youth & Development
Build-Out Line
A line painted on 7v7 development fields. When the goalkeeper has the ball, opponents must retreat behind this line to allow the team to learn how to play out from the back.
Kick and Run
A primitive style of play common in youth soccer where the strategy is simply to kick the ball far downfield and chase it.
Technical Director
The person in charge of the soccer curriculum and coaching development for an entire youth club.
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Latest Youth Soccer News and Articles
U.S. Soccer Federation and US Club Soccer Launch New Shared Services Partnership: What Parents Need to Know
January 14, 2026
Play Club Soccer Staff
The U.S. Soccer Federation has officially entered a new strategic relationship with US Club Soccer. This isn't just a press release; it is a move that could fundamentally change how the back-end of youth soccer operates.
The U.S. Girls Youth Soccer Pyramid: A Parent's Guide to League Tiers in 2025/2026
November 6, 2025
Play Club Soccer Staff
A parent's guide to understanding the tiered leagues in U.S. girls' youth soccer, from ECNL to recreational leagues.
Guide to the New MLS Next Divisions: MLS Next Homegrown and MLS Next Academy Divisions Explained
August 2, 2025
Play Club Soccer Staff
A clear breakdown of the different divisions within MLS NEXT, explaining the homegrown player rule and the academy structure.