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 with a...
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...
The Real Problem With Youth Football in America Youth football in America isn’t broken because of bad intentions — it’s broken because it was never truly built. There’s no unified structure, no national strategy, and no shared vision guiding how players should...
From NCE to the Ivy League: William Lulka’s Journey to Dartmouth College Soccer The NCE Soccer College Pathway Program has guided hundreds of athletes from ambition to achievement — and for William Lulka, it was the turning point that helped transform his dream of...
