Lower Tier Soccer | Top Tier Coverage
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Last week we got the World Cup draw and for the most part we know who is in, who is out, and where they’ll be playing. Additionally, a few of the kit-makers have released their World Cup kits and KIT SZN’s Brett Mullenix is here rate what we have so far…
by Brett Mullenix
Read MoreStarting from scratch, a pair of twins went all in to create the Albuquerque Alliance FC, not just for a place to play, but also for a way to give to their community and bring the talented women of ABQ together to thrive. We reached out to the women in watermelon and turquoise and co-founder Leila Chapa took the time to tell us all about their endeavor.
by Josh Duder
Read More2026 is just around the corner and will welcome back the guidon-bearer for club soccer in the United States. After a hiatus, the New York Cosmos return via USL League One and owner Erik Stover brings tells us where they’re going, where they’re at and where the Cosmos have been.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreOutdoor to indoor; Mountains to Sea - Zac Hines, co-founder of Mountains to Sea FC, takes us on a journey through the terrain of building a self-sustaining grassroots club and some of the tougher choices along the way to ensure its stability.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreSpam FC are a good little team doing great big things in their corner of Minnesota. The amateur men’s team was founded in 2011, but the club has roots all the way back to 1998. Read on to hear about their community connections and how they connect through soccer.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreBased in Kansas City, Sunflower State FC has evolved from a cheesy Sunday League team to a real competitor in their local field. We wanted to catch up with the team and see how they’ve upped their game - co-founder and current president of the club, Joey Lipoff, was kind enough to share the story.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreSupporting soccer is totally for the birds! These athletic aviators are hoping to help you part ways with a little cash in exchange for some patches - 100% of the proceeds will be split into four nests and donated to charities decided by the four clubs.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreSlowly growing from the grassroots and up - TLH Reckoning is fortunate to have been founded by Dr Ashlee Fontes, someone well-known for her understanding of soccer as well as the business of sport. The club is partnering with local business, and working to invest in the community as much as the community can invest in them to put multiple pre-professional squads, as well as academy teams, on the pitch.
by Josh Duder
Read MoreBela Lugosi, immigrated to the United States and brought with him a love for continental soccer. He organized an Hungarian immigrant team in Southern California and was so involved in the sport that the cup match between the top teams in Southern and Northern California bore his name.
By Joshua Duder
Read MoreThis week we get to hear about a two-pronged organization bringing stabilization to the club soccer scene in Rochester, NY. The growth and intentionality of Flower City Union and 1872 is admirable and well worth your time in reading this week’s Who Are Ya!?
by Josh Duder
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