Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads

10/20/2026

Hey Dayton! Come on out tonight, kids have free admission!

GAMEDAY: Wright State men's soccer hosts Ohio Northern tonight at 7 p.m. ET at Alumni Field at Rinzler Student Sports Complex.

The Raiders (5-6-2) have won two straight, including Saturday's 2-1 win over Cleveland State, and Djafar Albadawi was named Horizon League Offensive Player of the Week.

Rising Raiders offers free admission to students in 12th grade and younger, so bring the whole family.

Tickets: https://wsuraiders.com/news/2026/7/9/2026-fall-sports-tickets-now-on-sale
Live stats: https://wsuraiders.com/sidearmstats/msoc/summary

10/20/2026

The car ride home after a tough game can go one of two ways. A post-game review they didn't ask for, or a quiet moment that reminds them why they love playing.

If the back seat goes silent after a match, you're not alone. Most players say the drive home is when sideline pressure lands hardest, and it's one of the biggest reasons kids quietly fall out of the game.

Here's a simple switch: before anything else, ask "What was the most fun part of today?" Let them lead the conversation. Confidence grows when home feels like a safe place, win or lose.

At Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads, we help parents across the state support their players with practical, judgment-free guidance, from matchday habits to season-long decisions.

Start here: https://soccermomsanddads.com

What does your post-game routine look like on the drive home?

10/20/2026

There is an appetite for women’s soccer in Ohio and Columbus is a Soccer City!

10/19/2026

Game Day: Keep us updated on scores. Who is going to come out on top? Pick Central or Groveport? Will Marysville pull off the upset?

10/19/2026

Fall soccer weekends can fill up fast. Between playoff plans, tournament dates, travel, and registration deadlines, it helps to have your options in one place.

You’re ready to make the most of the season. We’re here to help you plan. Browse the OSMD Ohio Tournament Directory to find tournaments around the state and start organizing your fall weekends.

Start here: https://soccermomsanddads.com/tournaments-in-ohio/

Which Ohio tournament or playoff weekend is your family looking forward to?

10/18/2026

Sunday matchday is about more than the score. Our kids are watching how we respond when a referee makes a tough call, how we treat the other team, and how we speak about their coach.

Your example can help them learn respect, resilience, and grace, on the field and beyond it. A calm sideline gives young players room to focus, compete, and enjoy the game. Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads is here with practical guidance to help you make every matchday a positive one.

What’s one sideline habit you hope your child carries with them? Share it below.

Start here: https://soccermomsanddads.com/sideline-etiquette/

10/17/2026

Our Supplemental Tryout Guide is Live!

Don’t see your program? DM us to learn how to promote your program with Ohio Soccer Mom and Dads.

https://soccermomsanddads.com/tryouts/ -guide

10/17/2026

A tough loss can sting long after the final whistle. Your player doesn’t need a perfect speech. They need to know one game doesn’t define them.

Listen first. Let them share how they feel, then help them notice one thing they learned and one small step they can work on next. Remind them that progress takes time, and the joy of playing matters more than the scoreboard.

You’re in your player’s corner through the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between. Start here: https://soccermomsanddads.com

How do you talk with your player after a hard loss? Share what’s worked for your family.

10/16/2026

Every practice, game and team moment helps young athletes grow beyond the scoreboard. On Oct. 16, National Sports Day, we’re celebrating Ohio soccer families: the players building confidence, the parents cheering from the sideline, and the communities creating opportunities to participate, develop, compete and lead with sportsmanship.

Soccer gives kids more than a sport. It gives them friendships, resilience, responsibility and memories that last well beyond the final whistle. Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads is here to help families find the resources, connections and community that make the journey meaningful.

Start here: https://soccermomsanddads.com

What has youth soccer taught your player that goes beyond the game?