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2011 MLS Expansion: Vancouver Whitecaps

The United Soccer League’s (USL) team, the Vancouver Whitecaps has been announced as one of the new Major League Soccer’s (MLS) expansion teams. The Whitecaps will join the MLS in the 2011 season, making them the 17th team in the league, as well as the 2nd Canadian team. Continue reading

2009 MLS Season Kickoff

The 2009 MLS Season kicks off Thursday, March 19th with the 2008 MLS Cup finalists the New York Red Bulls playing the new Seattle Sounders at the XBOX Pitch at Qwest Field in Seattle. The season opener will be at 9pm (EST) and will be televised live on ESPN2. Continue reading

The Gauntlet

The Gauntlet

The Gauntlet is a drill that can be setup and played in a few variations, but the concept is the same. Attackers must get through a series of defenders in different grids. The main focus of the drill is controlled dribbling and quick speed while maintaining awareness of defenders. Continue reading

2008 U.S. Youth Soccer Goal and Save of the Year

The U.S. Youth Soccer 2008 Goal of the Year was scored by Marcus Curaca, from the U-16 Arlington Venom in Virginia. Curaca is a sophomore at Yorktown High School. The 2008 Save of the Year was by Ryan Brose a 15-year-old from Macon, Georgia. Continue reading

QUICK FACT: Soccer is 2nd most environmentally unfriendly sport

“For many, soccer is a fantastic, beautiful sport. The game unites cultures, countries, and backgrounds in a common bond of athletic competition. It requires nothing but some friends, a ball, and an afternoon full of fresh air: Unless you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of people who play it professionally. Then, you’ll need buses, cars, and airplanes to transport you across continents.” According to TreeHugger, Soccer is rated as the 2nd most environmentally unfriendly sport in the world.

2009 Algarve Cup

The U.S. Women’s National Team has been working hard to get ready to defend their title as the Algarve Cup Champions at the 2009 Women’s Algarve Cup on March 4th – 11th in southern Portugal. The tournament has been held every year in the Algarve region of Portugal since 1994 and is one of the most prominent women’s soccer tournaments. Continue reading

What is the Peace Cup?

The Peace Cup is a men’s international club tournament organized by the Sunmoon Peace Football Foundation, which aspires to use the competition between clubs from several continents to promote world peace. The Foundation holds the Peace Cup and other various cup events in an effort to create world peace through the beautiful game of soccer. Continue reading