Hudson United Soccer Club

We were happy to have Coach Nathan (2016 Boys White) and Coach Emma (2017 Girls White/2017 Boys Silver) representing Hudson United in the OHTSL Coaches Leadership Council for the 2025/26 season.

We are proud to acknowledge the coaches from the OHTSL who successfully completed the 1st ever, 2025–2026 OHTSL Coach Leadership Council, demonstrating a 10-month commitment to their growth as leaders.

In early May, the coaches gathered for a final workshop and dinner, where they shared presentations highlighting key takeaways, inspiring moments, and ways they have already begun applying their learning in their coaching environments.

The evening also included the presentation of certificates, recognizing the dedication, effort, and growth each coach demonstrated throughout the journey.

Congratulations to all of the coaches, as well as the communities that supported them along the way. Great work!

The council, let by OHTSL Director of Coaching Marcie Schwartz, was created to expand coaching leadership skills, including team management and player development competencies.
Applications are now open for the 2nd / 2026-2027 OHTSL Coach Leadership Council and can be found on the OHTSL website, www.ohtsl.com .

Congratulations to the following who completed the Council:

Brian Wright - Independence
Sage Patterson - Brecksville
Jeremy Sussell - Revere
Nathan Prinz - Hudson
Gabriel Younkers - Revere
Monica Ochoa - North Royalton
Vince Falconer - Twinsburg
Emma Kennell - Hudson
Katie McCann - Rocky River

Wishing all of our Hudson United Travel Teams participating in MIST (Medina Invitational Soccer Tournament) the best of luck this weekend.

Thanks for hosting us Medina Soccer Association ⚽️⚽️

Huge congratulations to Cameron Murdough from the 2011/2012 Girls Team who recently completed the OHTSL Players Leadership Council. What an incredible accomplishment ⚽️

Our Junior Academy (U7/U8) hosted their last festival of the season yesterday. Lots of fun and excitement playing soccer with surrounding communities. Thanks for joining us Streetsboro United Soccer Club, Solon United Soccer Club, Akron Metro FC, Green Soccer Association and Stow Soccer Club ⚽️

Hudson Memorial Day Parade 2026.

Wishing all our Hudson United Travel teams participating in the WIST (Westlake Invitational Soccer Tournament) the best of luck this weekend.

Thanks for hosting us Westlake Soccer Association ⚽️⚽️

CONGRATULATIONS to former Hudson United players, Christian Renna and Zackary Barker! Christian and Zack are two of this year’s recipients of the Ohio Travel Soccer League annual scholarships.

The OHTSL offers annual scholarships to former players from communities currently participating in the league. Each year, between 6 and 10 $1000 scholarships are awarded. High school seniors graduating in 2026 and enrolling full-time in a U.S. college, university, or two-year technical school are eligible to apply.

Congratulations to this year's recipients!🎓⚽

Reminder: This Sunday (May 17) is Soper Silent Sunday for our Travel Teams.

SOPER SILENT SUNDAY DETAILS

Date: 05/17/2025

Soper Silent Sunday has been a regular event within the league for the past 20 years and was developed by retired OHTSL President Al Soper and Carl Pavolich, a longtime NOGSL board member.
The concept is that youth players need to develop communication skills within the game of soccer. The opportunities for players to dictate the match, has unfortunately, become drowned out by parents and coaches who do a lot of the talking for them.

Soper Silent Sunday does not allow for parents to yell anything during the game other than to applaud a good play, goal or save. It also minimizes the coaches' role to only be able to call out for substitutions and have conversations with players on the bench. The only exception to this rule is at the U9 age, where coaches are still encouraged to coach, as players are still learning and developing within the game. However we as a league, encourage even U9 coaches to keep coaching to a minimum on this day, if possible.

On this Sunday, May 17th, Soper Silent Sunday will be mandated. Referees cannot choose to not to honor Silent Sunday, nor can coaches or parents. Coaches are responsible to remind parents of the requirements ofthis weekend and the value to the players. Any parent or coach not adhering to Silent Sunday will first be warned and then asked to leave the facility. Referees will receive an email reminder, as well as all coaches and reps.

Keep points to remember:

1) Only U-9 coaches may continue to give instruction and talk to players on the field during the game.

2) All coaches, with the exception of U9, must refrain from coaching during the match, with the exception of calling out substitutions, and conversations to players on the bench.

3) Parents (including U9) should refrainfrom any communication other than to applaud and be supportive of the play on the field, when the play is dead (i.e. substitution, ball goes out, goal is scored, etc.)

4) Please remember the goal of Soper Silent Sunday is to give the players a voice, so please do your best to support this opportunity to develop a specific area of the game which must be encouraged for successful play to occur, as players continue to grow.

Thank you for supporting us in this event. Please refer to the OHTSL website homepage, www.ohtsl.com for additonal information.

NEW TRAVEL UNIFORMS!! Be sure to stop by the Barlow Pavilion and check out the new Travel/JA uniforms during tryouts this week.

What a great day for soccer ⚽️

We're looking forward to seeing new and returning players this week at Travel and JA tryouts. Here's a few important reminders!

***Please arrive early and on your first night be sure to stop by the pavillion to check in and pick up bibs (Don't forget to use the restroom before going out to the field).