They grew up playing soccer together in Rose Hill. Now they’re state champions

From chasing a ball at Shorty Cox Park to lifting a state championship trophy, Rose Hill players just fulfilled a dream years ...
The Washington Post

Kids and Soccer: Having a Ball

The World Cup is over. Soccer's greatest spectacle featured Brazil's fifth championship, eight goals from the remarkable Ronaldo and a surprising performance by the U.S. team. But sports fans in the ...
The Grio

I’ve reached the ‘how does anybody afford youth sports?!’ level of parenting

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. One of my favorite things to do nowadays is watch two of my kids play ...
OPB

Street Soccer Portland aims to reduce barriers to playing soccer, especially for low-income youth

Street Soccer Portland is part of a national organization that aims to expand access to playing soccer by providing a free alternative to the pay-to-play model of club soccer. The local chapter ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Ames' new soccer field, 'The Friedrich Pitch,' is open. What you should know before playing:

Area soccer purists have a new place to hone their skills, year-round. The "Friedrich Pitch” mini-pitch is open for competition at Lloyd Kurtz Park in north Ames. The Ames Parks and Recreation ...
Staten Island Advance

Staten Island teen bridges soccer with charity to make a difference in Latin America

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.— During childhood trips to countries like Colombia and Costa Rica, Staten Island teen Matteo Varela witnessed a scene that stayed with him long after the vacations ended: groups of ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Families denied apartment leases after kids play soccer on grounds

An Atlanta soccer coach says a local apartment staff is kicking families out of their homes, because their kids are playing ball on the property. Coach Antonio Salinas told Channel 2 Action News ...
Sun Journal

Lewiston students learn soccer, and more, from local nonprofit

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. LEWISTON — Every weekday after school at Connors Elementary in Lewiston, you ...