Among the MLS Next initiatives is “Pro Player Pathway” extension to create more “meaningful competition” for its MLS clubs and elite academies. Scholarships: Every club must offer at least one full scholarship – covering the entire cost of participation – for the 2025-26 season. Playing Time: U-13 games will shift to three 25-minute periods, with […]
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Concacaf U-15 Boys Championship: Mexican-Americans lead El Tri to rout over USA
Californian Juan Carlos Martínez Jr. of the LA Galaxy scored twice and finished the tournament with five goals and the Best Player Award.
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Concacaf U-15 Boys Championship: USA beats Canada for semifinal berth
The USA reached the Concacaf U-15 Boys Championship semifinals with a 2-1 win over Canada. Nashville SC’s William Stribling headed in a cross from captain Robert Turdean (Chicago Fire) in the 6th minute and Olatimoni Gbalajob (Philadelphia Union) struck from close-range a delivery from Niccolo Vafiades (NYCFC) in the 18th minute. SemifinalsSaturday, Aug. 9USA-PanamaCosta Rica-Mexico
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Soccer America Archives (Aug. 21, 1995)
One of the staples of Soccer America’s summer coverage in its magazine days was its round-up on the youth national championships. In 1995, Phil Stephens introduced us to Cynthia Marie Parlow.
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LA Galaxy boys lead U.S. U-15s to win over Saudi Arabia
The USA began its title defense of the 2025 Concacaf Boys’ Under-15 Championship with a 2-0 win over guest team Saudi Arabia.
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Michael Bradley on coaching RBNY II, today’s player pathway vs. his own, and connecting with Jürgen Klopp
Michael Bradley featured in some of the most significant games in U.S. national team history.
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US Youth Soccer national champions crowned
Standout teams at the 2025 US Youth Soccer National Championships included Utah Celtic and Columbus United Lions.
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Zavier Gozo at age 18: True Utah homegrown shines for Real Salt Lake after scaling U.S. youth national team ladder
Zavier Gozo played youth ball for Comba FC and La Roca FC but was also part of the RSL discovery program by age 11.
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San Diego FC adds teens Soma and Vazquez
San Diego FC has acquired midfielder Pedro Soma from Spain’s UE Cornellà and winger David Vazquez on loan from the Philadelphia Union.
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Youth: MLS Next 2024-25 MVPs
Orlando City’s Justin Ellis scored 18 goals in U-19 play and also had five goals and three assists for Orlando City B in 10 MLS Next Pro games.