The bottom of the soccer pyramid: An update
An update from one the lowest rungs of the American soccer pyramid, the U9 boys travel team C team
Articles written by: Chris Gibbons
Chris Gibbons is the captain of noted PSP feeder club West Philly FC, and the co-host of the All3Points podcast (@all3points). He writes columns and match analyses in addition to his editing duties, and his pieces are often full of Douglas Adams quotes or the kind of music that shows his nearly middle age.
Commentary / Local / Local Leagues / Youth Soccer
Union match reports
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Match Report
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Player ratings / Union
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Analysis / Tactics Talk / USMNT
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Match Report
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Commentary
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Commentary / Union
The direction is to rise
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