Giving Girls Goals; Soweto’s Soccer Coaching Clinic
A recent soccer clinic in Soweto had former Liverpool F.C. player John Barnes coaching young girls to become the future stars of Africa.
More large youth clubs leave Girls DA
By Charles Boehm | Soccer Wire The turf war between U.S. Soccer’s Girls Development Academy and its incumbent competitor the Elite Clubs National League rumbles on. Multiple sources tell SoccerWire.com that three of the nation’s largest youth clubs are set to officially announce their departure from the Girls DA on Wednesday, in order to join […]
Girls don’t need U.S. Soccer Development Academy
By: Jeff DiVeronica | Democrat & Chronicle I didn’t like U.S. Soccer’s Development Academy program when it was launched locally for boys five years ago, and I like it even less now that teenage girls are being asked to make the same choice between playing for their school or joining the academy. But it’s happening in Section V […]
The Embarrassing Lack Of Diversity In U.S. Women’s Soccer
Why America’s soccer is so wealthy, suburban, and white. On Friday, the heroes of the U.S. Women’s National Team will get a parade in New York City to celebrate their amazing World Cup victory over Japan—a major milestone for women’s sports and for U.S. soccer in general. But as stars like Carli Lloyd, Abby Wambach, […]