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06/08/2026
If your feed has been full of N1, NPL, ECNL, GA, MLS NEXT… and you’re thinking ‘how am I supposed to keep all of this straight?’ 🤯, you’re not the only one.
We pulled our league explainers into one place so you can step back and see the landscape in plain language, one piece at a time.
Read more at the 🔗 below 👇 in comments.
06/07/2026
As NPL and the USYS National League are folded into the new National 1 League platform, many families are still sorting out what this actually means for next season.
We’ve put together an updated parent guide that looks at how this shift connects to what used to be NPL, and how it may affect travel, costs, and player pathways for your family.
Read about it at the 🔗 below 👇 in comments.
06/06/2026
Tryouts are done and summer plans are in full swing ⚽️
Camps, extra training, weekend tournaments…our kids’ bodies are working overtime while they’re still growing. That’s why we’re talking about assisted stretching and recovery.
👉 New Guest Blog: “5 Ways Assisted Stretching Keeps Your Young Athlete Healthy All Season Long.” 🔗 below 👇 in comments.
06/05/2026
Signing with a new club for next season?
Before you click “accept” or sign that agreement, it’s important to understand what happens if it doesn’t work out. In most leagues you’re not totally stuck for the year—but your options depend on how player cards, transfers, and league rules work.
Our new guide lays out everything you need to know. Check the link 🔗 below 👇 in comments.
06/05/2026
Calling Girl Sports Supporters!!
This AYSO Alliance Club - The LA Waves, has been invited to represent the California State Soccer Association -South (Cal South) to play in the US Youth Soccer (USYS) Nationals on July 14-23, 2025, in Smyrna, TN.
Read about their journey: https://bit.ly/43O3Tyj
Let's help them out!
Check comments for the link and learn more!
06/04/2026
The World Cup is turning into a summer‑long block party for US soccer families.
Host cities from Seattle to Houston, LA, New York/New Jersey, the Bay Area, and Philadelphia are rolling out youth‑friendly fan zones, floating pitches, and small‑sided tournaments that give kids their own “World Cup moment.”
We’ve rounded up how cities are creating kids‑first experiences. Check it out at the link 🔗 below 👇 in comments.
06/03/2026
Congress is finally asking whether Wall Street belongs in youth sports—and NFHS is arguing that school-based sports might be the answer to runaway costs. For most soccer families, that could completely reshape the pathway.
We took a look at this issue. Read more at the 🔗 below 👇 in comments and give us your thoughts.
06/02/2026
Take a pause. Reset. Put the focus back on the kids.
06/01/2026
“What is ODP and How Does It Fit in Player Pathways?”
ODP used to be the national‑team ID route; now it’s one selective option in a much more crowded landscape, especially alongside MLS/ECNL/GA.
Read more at the 🔗 below 👇 in comments.
What Is ODP? How It Fits in Youth Soccer Pathways Learn what ODP is, how it fits into youth soccer pathways, and when it makes sense for player development, exposure, and college recruiting.
05/31/2026
USMNT roster cuts aren’t just “procedures” — they’re human moments that can shape a player’s life.
In our new piece, we look at how Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT handled World Cup roster decisions, and why how you deliver bad news is a real test of leadership, not a PR detail.
Read this latest blog - what do you think? 🔗 below 👇 in comments.