“My local chippy [fish and chip shop] has more people standing there than this!” was a typical response on Twitter to the first demonstration by Newcastle fans against the Saudi ownership of their club. Others were more supportive with one saying: “Fair play to you guys, can’t be popular position but I applaud you for […]
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The three pillars of refereeing
There are three pillars of officiating through which one could rise to the top. Physical, cognitive, and psychological. I would say that the last two are vital for all officials in all sports but are the areas that are most ignored for testing and development. For example, for a soccer official endurance, speed, agility and […]
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USMNT and the development of elite players, the last words
Why do players MNT choose not to play in their own national leagues? There are basically two answers to that question: Financial – better pay – and developmental – players believe another league will bring them a better developmental environment. For example, there were 34 players on the USMNT roster for the last six games […]
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USMNT and the development of elite players — Professional leagues (Part II)
In my December 2021 article, I had a 30,000 feet look at the professional leagues in the World and in our soccer landscape. What that article revealed is that in order to move on the MNT rankings and play at least a semifinal in 2026, we must rely on an expanded and enhanced professional league […]
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Attention: College camp directors
Have you set dates for your 2016 summer camps? Register for the Soccer America Camps & Academies directory, Soccer America’s popular e-letter. For more information … 1. Go to: https://www.socceramerica.com/camp/add/ 2. Click on “add a new organizer” and provide information. 3. Complete information on camp.4. Click on “add new session,” provide information, then click save.
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Soccer on the Air: Vamos Blue Hens!
Hens All-Access, Delaware’s multimedia arm, will broadcast Saturday’s men’s contest against nationally ranked Columbia in Spanish. Sign up(free eletter): College Soccer Reporter Follow on Twitter: @SoccerAmerica Friend on Facebook: SoccerAmerica
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Reader's Note: Watch for Special July 4th Edition
Soccer America will publish Soccer America Daily on Saturday as it previews Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final between the USA and Japan and reports on Friday’s USA-Guatemala men’s friendly inNashville, Tennessee.
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Three takeaways from USA-Sweden
The USA is still in pole position to advance as the winner of Group D, but a frustrating 0-0 tie with Sweden in Winnipeg Friday reiterated concerns that head coach Jill Ellis’ front-linecombinations are still a work-in-progress. Keeper Hope Solo wasn’t required to make a save as the Americans outshot Sweden, 12-3, but she needed a […]
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College soccer on the air
[2014 SCHEDULE] The Patriot League is in the spotlight on Wednesday when Colgate (11-1-2) faces Boston University in a battle of women’s powerhouses. Forlistings of college soccer matches on the air … Note: All times ET. Programming is always subject to change. Check your local listings.—————————- Soccer America on Twitter: Follow Soccer America College Soccer Reporter: Sign […]
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Fox Sports dress rehearsal begins Wednesday
[SOCCER ON THE AIR] The Concacaf Women’s Championship is the last major tournament before Fox Sports airs the 2015 Women’s World Cup, the first major tournamentunder its eight-year agreement with FIFA, so it is pulling out all the stops for the regional tournament that will serve as a dress rehearsal and begin Wednesday in Kansas […]