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With less than a month to go before the USSF presidential elections, there are questions bubbling about the two candidates for the position. Why is disgraced former president Carlos Cordeiro running after stepping down two years ago? Why is Cindy Parlow Cone any better a candidate given her own involvement in the sexist language in the USWNT lawsuit filing? It’s time for activism by the public to pressure change in the Federation.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIn an almost perfect setting in Mesa, AZ, the UPSL Final weekend was an amazing display of beautiful weather, perfect facilities, and great soccer. Foro 360 Pro wins the championship over Chicago Nations by a single Miles Byass goal, but the UPSL can also claim a win in its continued development as the largest amateur soccer league in the country.
by Dan Vaughn
Read More“Yes, honestly, as far as the name goes, we were originally going with "Fredericksburg Armory". We have a lot of military and history in the area, and it was to pay homage to that; however, eventually we decided to go a different route to incorporate all of Virginia, instead of just the immediate area.”
Read MoreToday the UPSL semifinals take place just outside of Phoenix, AZ. The final four of the largest amateur soccer league will clash today to determine who will play for the championship tomorrow. Ryan Stallings takes a look at the four teams set to play this weekend.
by Ryan Stallings
Read MoreFebruary 5th marks the first match in the Southwest Premier League Community Shield between Valley FC Raiders (Gilbert, AZ) and Las Vegas Quicksilvers. This event is a home and away series with proceeds and donations going to local charities chosen by each club’s representatives. This event marks the first of its kind in the Southwest Premier League and hopefully inspires more in the future.
By Steven Ramirez
Read MoreThis is our third year running MPLS City’s Annual Financial Recap. We do this because we believe it’s vital for clubs looking to mirror City’s highly successful model. We believe in MPLS City, we believe in their approach to running a soccer club, and, as they venture into USL2, we believe that they offer lessons for all of us to learn. This report is equal parts hilarious, educational, and inspiring. Oh, and don’t skip the footnotes! - Dan Vaughn
Read More“In the beginning we wanted to compete and play for fun. Due to our success, we have changed our goal which is now to provide exposure for the players on our team to earn opportunities at the next level. We recently had one of our players sign a professional contract with the Maryland Bobcats for this Spring season and another has a tryout with Loudon United.”
Read MoreAfter a tumultuous 48 hours, we appear to have some answers as to the ongoing, public battle between Laurence Girard’s New Amsterdam FC and NISA. During yesterday’s podcast appearance, the outspoken club owner made multiple claims about the situation that have since been countered by sources within the league.
By Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWhile the rest of California has a long history of women’s soccer, Academica SC just announced a new women’s side to play in the Central Valley portion of California, where I grew up.
by Lis Schendel
Read More“We are an independent Flatirons community focused non-profit organization based in Arvada, CO. We do have a strategic alliance and partnership with Rush Soccer. Rush Soccer has proven methods and philosophies that have produced many great soccer players over the years and more importantly some really great people and coaches.”
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