Group Winners — and a Timely Reminder The United States men’s national team has won Group D of the 2026 World Cup. Two wins, one loss, through to the knockout rounds on home soil. A 4-1 demolition of Paraguay, a composed 2-0 win over Australia without their...
Every youth football team has one. The standout player. The one who, for whatever reason, seems miles ahead of the rest. Often, it’s physical — they’re bigger, faster, stronger. But sometimes it’s coordination, confidence, or simply the benefit of more hours spent...
For many young players in the United States, signing for an MLS academy feels like a dream come true. The professional environment, elite facilities, and clear pathway to the pros make it seem like the perfect next step. But beneath the excitement lies a structural...
Taylor’s Journey Continues Following her third year at the University of Connecticut (UConn), NCE Alumni Taylor Jenkins recently announced her commitment out of the NCAA Transfer Portal to continue her collegiate career at the University of Southern California — a...
A Standout Career, Then a New Challenge Before her knee injury ever entered the picture, Layne St. George had already put together an outstanding playing career — Clemson College Cup run, 52 NCAA appearances, U17 U.S. youth national team experience, and a Washington...
