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The 2026 World Cup Match Schedule Announcement is coming up!

What cities will host what matches? What will Philadelphia’s (the closest city to me) schedule be? On Sunday, 4 February 2024, at 3 pm ET, FIFA will announce the schedule, which will be revealed during a special live broadcast accessible to fans worldwide. This event will disclose the host city allocations for the 104 matches, […]

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Development

Elevating Soccer Coaching with Holistic Training

The world of soccer coaching is constantly evolving, driven by groundbreaking research that aims to enhance player performance. A recent study, titled Exploring a holistic training program on tactical behavior and psychological components of elite soccer players throughout competition season: a pilot study, published in the BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, offers a fresh […]

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Development

Optimizing Training in Youth Soccer: Insights from Elite U17 Players

The world of youth soccer is highly competitive, and the quest for optimal player development is more crucial than ever. The study The Ratio between Weekly Training and Match External Physical Loads in U17 Elite Youth Soccer Players: Implications for the Training Process [note, will download a pdf] offers groundbreaking insights. Understanding Player Demands The […]

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Development

Redefining Youth Soccer Coaching

I’m always trying to find a better way to coach. And I’m trying to stay on top of the research so I can see what the experiences of others can teach me. The article From a Learning Perspective, It’s a Better Way for Them to Learn highlights a study on the impact of an innovative […]

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Development

The Path to Soccer Stardom: Insights from the 2022 FIFA World Cup

The world of soccer is filled with young talents dreaming of World Cup glory. The recent study An early start at a professional soccer academy is no prerequisite for world cup soccer participation sheds new light on the age at which top players start their journey in professional academies. This blog aims to decode the […]

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Development

Success in Youth Soccer: Leveraging Organizational Structure and Practices for Optimal Development

The nurturing of young talent through academies is vital. The recent study, “A survey of organizational structure and operational practices of elite youth football academies and national federations from around the world: A performance and medical perspective,” provides an insightful look into the operational processes of medical and performance units within football academies. As a […]

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Analytics

Enhancing Soccer Performance Analysis with AI and Machine Learning

In the dynamic world of soccer, understanding the nuances of player performance is crucial. The article from Nature, Context is key: normalization as a novel approach to sport specific preprocessing of KPI’s for match analysis in soccer, offers groundbreaking insights into how AI and machine learning can revolutionize soccer coaching and player development. Unlocking the […]

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Development

Revolutionizing Soccer Coaching: A Closer Look at the U.S. Soccer’s Play-Practice-Play Model

Passion for soccer starts at the grassroots level, where the seeds of future talent are nurtured. Recognizing this, U.S. Soccer’s Coach Education Department has introduced a groundbreaking approach to coaching young players: the Play-Practice-Play (PPP) model. This innovative method is detailed in the article Introducing U.S. Soccer Coach Education’s Play-Practice-Play Coaching Model, a must-read for […]

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