Youth soccer: We’re doing it wrong, Part 2
Scott Pugh describes how practice trumps talent — and the importance of fun when practicing — in the second part of his series on development in youth soccer.
Recent Posts
Youth Soccer
Daily news roundups
No new Valdes news, Union GK signing coming soon, Cruz on CBA, US falls to Chile, more
Valdes negotiations continue. Goalkeeper signing coming soon. Cruz says players united on CBA. US gives up lead twice in loss to Chile. More news.
USMNT
Match report: Chile 3-2 USA
The US Men’s National Team surrendered the lead twice in falling 3-2 to Chile in their first match of 2015.
A View from Afar / Commentary
Don’t panic, Union fans! (Or, panic.)
Don’t panic, Union fans. Not yet, at least. Here’s why.
US Soccer History
Looking back at the 1979 NASL players strike
MLS players have been vocal about their willingness to strike if a new CBA is not reached. What can be learned from the 1979 strike by NASL players?
Daily news roundups
Notes from camp, Mbolhi on to ACN quarterfinals, Academy callups for US U-18s, big trades, USA-Chile, more
Notes from Union training camp. Algeria tops Senegal, advances to Africa Cup of Nations knockout round. Academy’s Elney and Wilson get US U-18 callup. Tuesday’s trades. USA-Chile today. More.
Analysis
Training camp: the battle for places
Although the roster may be in flux, Peter Andrews examines the depth-chart battles to look for during training camp.
USMNT
Preview: Chile v USMNT
The first USMNT game of 2015 holds no shortage of interest, as Chile plays without its European stars and the US tries out a new-look formation.
Daily news roundups
Clock ticking on Valdes, Curtin pleased with camp so far, Philly roots, league and NTs news, more
Albright confirms negotiations with unnamed South American club that wants Carlos Valdes. Training camp notes. On Albright and Curtin’s Philly roots. MLS and national teams news. More.
Interview
PSP talks with Union draft pick Dzenan Catic
Dzenan Catic was the Union’s first pick (31st overall) in the 2015 SuperDraft. Jim Curtin was stunned to find such a talented goalscorer in the second round. PSP spoke with Catic about his scoring touch and how he dealt with defensive schemes meant to slow him down.
Comments