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𝗪𝗖𝟮𝟲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼 - 𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀!

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July 10, 2026 at 7:11 PM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
Japan U12s. Amazing what is possible for a nation when it works TOGETHER for youth soccer.

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December 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
frankmsounders.bsky.social
#OTD 1975 – Tacoma Strikers win WA's first USYSA U16 boys West Regional at Steilacoom, Wash., blasting Valley Eagles of Van Nuys, Calif., 7-3, on 2 goals each from John Graves and Mark Peterson.
June 7, 2026 at 6:50 PM
frankmsounders.bsky.social
#OTD 1987 – Jennifer Tubbs nicks winner with 8 minutes to go, and South Snohomish County Zodiax advance to USYSA U16 girls' final with 1-0 victory over Southeast Cincinnati Cardinals at Fife High School.
July 23, 2026 at 6:49 PM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
This scale of investing in FREE play is THE GAMECHANGER.

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January 29, 2026 at 7:29 PM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
The last thing Youth Soccer/Sports & Activities needs is Private Equity exploiting kids & families too.

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February 7, 2026 at 9:13 PM
frankmsounders.bsky.social
#OTD 1983 – Goalpost of Federal Way wins USYSA boys' U16 crown by defeating St. Louis Scott-Gallagher 3-1 at Rochester, NY, for WA's 1st national youth championship. Jason Russ (19'), Jim Weber (42') and Robb Sakamoto (50') score to go up by 3-nil. Goalpost finishes year 41-3-1.
August 21, 2026 at 6:51 PM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
Talent Accumulation Is Killing American Soccer

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January 16, 2026 at 7:27 PM
glenncrooks.bsky.social
ECNL CEO Christian Lavers joins me on @siriusxmfc.bsky.social

The focus is US Soccer's recent merger w/ USYSA & impact on ECNL, US Club & the landscape.

The nuggets in this convo are insightful & thought-provoking.

10p ET Ch. 188

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September 15, 2026 at 11:11 AM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 '𝗳𝘂𝗻' 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿?

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Can the World Cup bring back the 'fun' in American youth soccer?
How a youth soccer report on New York, North Jersey casts the summer tournament as a vehicle for change in the ultracompetitive kids sports culture.
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April 25, 2026 at 5:52 PM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
What are youth sports really for?

www.fastcompany.com/91592537/wha...

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August 27, 2026 at 9:11 PM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
Agree - Disagree?
What can make it much more affordable for kids & families?

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October 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
𝗨.𝗦. 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗦 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮

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August 29, 2026 at 9:37 PM
frankmsounders.bsky.social
#OTD 2010 – Karl Grosch is part of 3rd class of inductees to U.S. Youth Soccer Association Hall of Fame. Grosch wrote initial USYSA constitution, bylaws and rules and regulation in 1974 with fellow Hall of Fame member Don Greer and Robert Nessler.
February 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
A really stark play gap in the USA

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August 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM
frankmsounders.bsky.social
#OTD 2013 – Eastside FC produces WA's first USYSA championship in 15 years, winning girls' U14 title, 2-1 over Pennsylvania's YMS Xplosion at Overland Park, Kan. Joanna Harber & Ellie Bryant score for Eastside 98 Red. It's Harber's 4th goal of the finals, earning her Golden Ball.
July 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
virtualsoccer.bsky.social
Marine Corps Vet with a disabled wife needs a new staff soccer job. Please share this. youtu.be/hpbEmG40mJ0 #nwsl #mls #usl #ussoccer #usysa
Marine Corps Vet with a disabled wife needs a new pro soccer job
YouTube video by Perpetual Stew TV
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August 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
virtualsoccer.bsky.social
I need help from the soccer community. Badly. I'm sorry for having to clutter your feed. youtu.be/ZQOPUBR6U8Y #mls #nwsl #usl #usysa #usmnt #uswnt #ussf #youthsoccer #soccer #usmc #usa #help
Marine Veteran with Disabled Wife Needs Help Saving Their Home
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August 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
frankmsounders.bsky.social
#OTD 2012 – West Seattle Soccer Club’s Jean Robinson is named 2011 USYSA National Boys Recreational Coach of the Year. Robinson coaches U19 Sambas (12-0-0) whose diverse roster features several players from Somalia & Ethiopia. She funds many players’ needs out of her own pocket.
February 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
frankmsounders.bsky.social
#OTD 1983 – Goalpost of Federal Way wins USYSA boys' U16 national crown by defeating St. Louis Scott-Gallagher 3-1 at Rochester, N.Y. It's WA's 1st national youth championship. Jason Russ (19'), Jim Weber (42') & Robb Sakamoto (50') score to go up by 3-nil. Goalpost, goes 41-3-1.
August 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
glenncrooks.bsky.social
Two conversations that focus on accessibility for soccer athletes.

NJ Youth Soccer CEO Evan Dabby reflects on the merger of US Soccer & USYSA while Brando Babini shares his methods of discovery with Youth 4 Youth.

Tuesday at 7pm ET on SiriusXM FC Channel 188 the SiriusXM app.

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August 31, 2026 at 11:20 PM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀

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The U.S. Still Doesn’t Build Complete Players
Why the U.S. Men’s World Cup loss once again exposes the structural flaws facing the U.S. soccer development system
thecompleteplayerhub.substack.com
July 8, 2026 at 6:51 PM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
MLS NEXT Pro to shift competition calendar in 2027

www.mlsnextpro.com/news/mls-nex...

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MLS NEXT Pro to shift competition calendar in 2027 | MLSNEXTPro.com
Transitional Sprint Season to be Followed by First Summer-to-Spring Season
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August 27, 2026 at 9:29 PM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
Great job to ESPN showing us how far we went, and the urgent need to give youth sports back to the ... youth. 👏

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9-year-old announces retirement from sports | ESPN
YouTube video by ESPN
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August 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM
mikefirpo.bsky.social
𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁

slate.com/culture/2026...

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There’s a Reason American Kids Aren’t Better at Soccer. I Saw It for Myself All Too Well.
Youth soccer in America reflects some of our worst national systems.
slate.com
July 21, 2026 at 7:35 PM