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10 At-Home Drills to Drastically Improve Your Dribbling Skills
June 7, 2026
Play Club Soccer Staff
Most kids spend team practice waiting in lines for their turn to dribble. In a typical 90-minute session, a player might get three minutes of actual ball contact. That is why the real development happ
The Split: Why American and European Youth Soccer Systems Produce Different Players
June 6, 2026
Play Club Soccer Staff
In Europe, elite youth soccer is funded with the expectation of a return on investment. If a 12-year-old at AFC Ajax shows promise, the club covers the cost of training, medical staff, facilities, and
Club vs. High School Soccer: The Battle for a Teenager's Time
June 5, 2026
Play Club Soccer Staff
Every winter, thousands of elite teenage soccer players face a frustrating choice: represent their high school in front of their classmates, or sit in the stands to protect their club status. One opti
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June 5, 2026
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USYS Integration: The US Youth Soccer board endorses a landmark proposal to integrate operations into the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Play Club Soccer Weekly: June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026
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USYS and USSF Partnership: The US Youth Soccer Board officially endorsed a transition plan to integrate operations with the U.S. Soccer Federation, beginning on June 2, 2026.
Why US and European Youth Soccer Produce Different Players
June 2, 2026
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In the United States, independent youth clubs operate as businesses. They rely on player fees of $3,000 to over $10,000 annually to cover coaches' salaries, tournament entry fees, travel, and facility
Club Soccer vs. High School Soccer
June 1, 2026
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College soccer recruiting relies heavily on efficiency. College coaches operate with limited travel budgets and recruiting windows. These constraints prevent them from visiting individual high school