The Referee Working Group of U.S. Soccer's Youth Task Force has determined the need for U.S. Soccer to launch a campaign to combat referee abuse.

Most of the games I ref are under the U.S. Soccer umbrella, so official time is kept by the match referee.

As coaches, parents and teammates, we can go a long way to helping those in need by recognizing possible signs of anxiety or depression.

What type of a soccer game is it going to be? Here are questions and some simple clues to find out:

In rondos the player is constantly perceiving and making decisions with respect to his teammates, opponents, position of the ball, etc.

We all feel lousy whenever we're excluded from something, so imagine being kids languishing on the bench of their youth soccer teams.

When the perceived best player is held accountable for behavior, lack of effort, or lackluster effort, the entire squad is aware of the consequences.

With fall soccer seasons well underway in the USA it's important to note that upper extremity injuries happen more often than you probably think.

Mononucleosis is fairly common in teenagers and young adults. For athletes, the key issue with mononucleosis is the risk of a ruptured spleen

The attacking team's coach calmly asked me what I called. I said the goalkeeper had possession.

Understanding the cause of these two very different situations is critical to being a successful coach

The headline above applies to older kids' games as well as adult games as they have the understanding to know when they can take advantage of the ref.

There is convincing evidence that major factors contributing to non-contact ACL tear risk include improper mechanics when landing from a jump or when rapidly changing direction.

For juniors in high school, here are a few things to keep you on track and help you personalize your college recruiting efforts.

With the fall season kicking off, this is the perfect time to make sure you've got the first-aid kit in order -- and ...