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July 16, 2026 · 5 min read
The most frequent question we, and I (as a youth coordinator), get is: What Age Group is my Child in? So input their birthday below to find out. This is for US Soccer’s new 2026-2027 guidelines. Exeter United Find Your Soccer Age Group Player birthday For more questions, be sure to reach out to your […]
The most frequent question we, and I (as a youth coordinator), get is: What Age Group is my Child in? So input their birthday below to find out. This is for US Soccer’s new 2026-2027 guidelines. Exeter United Find Your Soccer Age Group Player birthday For more questions, be sure to reach out to your […]
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Some soccer games survive because they are simple, fun, and secretly full of learning. Sharks and Minnows is one of those games. If you coach young players, especially ages 4 to 10, this game can become one of your go-to activities. It gets kids moving right away. It creates laughter. It builds comfort with the […]
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If you’ve ever watched an elite midfielder effortlessly receive the ball, beat pressure, and thread a perfect pass, you’ve probably wondered: Are great passers simply great dribblers? A new observational study involving 242 elite academy players (U14–U19) suggests the answer is yes—but only partially. While dribbling ability, passing skill, and agility are all related, the […]
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The biggest moment of yesterday’s FIFA World Cup final wasn’t the winning goal. It was the second yellow card shown to Argentina’s Enzo Fernández deep into regulation, reducing the defending champions to ten men just before extra time. Spain eventually capitalized, scoring in the 106th minute to claim a 1-0 victory and lift the World […]
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Don’t be like England You’ve probably seen it hundreds of times. You saw it again YESTERDAY! Your team scores with about 20 minutes remaining. The coach immediately starts yelling: “Everybody behind the ball!” The striker becomes another defender. The midfield drops 20 yards. Possession disappears. Every clearance is treated like a victory. It feels like […]
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As the global climate continues to evolve, understanding how these shifts can influence the game is critical for athletes, coaches, and sports scientists. Recent reports indicate that an El Niño event has officially commenced, signaling a potential for extreme weather disruptions. As characterized by the BBC, this phenomenon can lead to increased rainfall, flooding, and […]
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Summer soccer is one of the best parts of the year—but it’s also when the risk of heat-related illness is highest. Every season, players experience heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and, in rare cases, life-threatening exertional heat stroke. That’s why the U.S. Soccer Heat Guidelines exist. They’re designed to help coaches, referees, clubs, and parents make […]
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Every youth soccer club has experienced it. A great volunteer coach burns out after three seasons. A registrar steps down unexpectedly. The club president spends every evening answering emails. The director of coaching is constantly putting out fires instead of building better programs. Most clubs respond the same way: recruit harder, ask volunteers to do […]
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Edit: 7/8/26. Whoops. 😉 We’re now into the second round of group-stage matches, and while the World Cup is far from decided, betting markets are beginning to sharpen their predictions about who will be lifting the trophy next month. If you’re unfamiliar with betting odds, a team listed at +500 means a successful $100 bet […]
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With less than a week until kickoff, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is moving from anticipation to execution. Across North America, host cities are finalizing transportation plans, national teams are settling into training camps, and tournament organizers are preparing for what will be the largest World Cup in history. The Full 48-Team Field Is Set […]
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