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CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 IMPACT ON SOCCER The US Surpasses 21 Million Coronavirus Cases California Passes Grim 2.5 Million Mark of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, New York Now Exceeds 1 Million Milestone with Illinois at 995K Latest Cancelation: Concacaf Cancels U20 and U17 Men’s National Team Competitions. Even the 2021 Grammy Awards Are Postponed Due To COVID.... Globally, there are 86+ million cases of COVID-19. We started covering the pandemic’s impact on soccer when there were 80,000 global cases. The news media frequently uses words like ‘confirmed cases’ but, in reality, these numbers represent people. #covid #soccer #SoccerToday https://www.soccertoday.com/coronavirus-covid-19-impact-on/

SOCCER PLAYERS: TOP 10 WAYS TO DETOX FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE Guide For Detoxing From The Holidays For Soccer Players & Coaches With Menu Recommendations Refresh your system and get ready for the pitch with a healthy detox created for soccer players by Amy Dirks, the former MLS Sporting Kansas City Nutritionist. A safe way to detox without missing meals for increased athletic performance.... https://www.soccertoday.com/soccer-players-top-10-ways-to-/

SoccerToday News: MOST READ in 2020 - Plus Guess Which Girls Soccer Team has 100K Followers on TikTok? - https://mailchi.mp/soccertoday.com/2021-12916022

SPORTING KANSAS CITY’S ALAN PULIDO FINALIST FOR 2020 MLS NEWCOMER Sporting KC Striker Alan Pulido Sets Goal and Earns Recognition https://www.soccertoday.com/sporting-kansas-citys-alan-pul/

FRONT ROW SEAT: GREED AND CORRUPTION IN A YOUTH SPORTS COMPANY Soccer Lover’s Book Review of Stephen Griffin’s New Book Released on November 1, 2020, and reminiscent of a tell-all book, Stephen Griffin’s Front Row Seat: Greed and Corruption in a Youth Sports Company is a page-turner, even if you don’t know how closely connected the story is with real life. Does anyone remember GPS? FC Bayern had an agreement with GPS for their youth soccer affiliate program in America. The ...parent company of GPS was Legacy Global Sports, and Griffin was the CEO. After having to take on the CEO role of Legacy Global Sports, a private equity-backed, global youth sports company that acquired the majority investment in GPS in 2016, Griffin reveals (although the book includes a fiction disclaimer and names have been changed to protect the innocent as well as the ongoing Department of Justice investigation) a tale of deceit that spans years. WRAPPED IN A WEB OF LIES, COVER-UPS, AND DEALING WITH INDIVIDUALS DRIVEN BY EGO AND GREED says Stephen Griffin https://www.soccertoday.com/front-row-seat-greed-and-corru/

THE TOP 10 GREAT THINGS ABOUT BEING A SOCCER COACH New York Youth Soccer’s List: Can You Name All 10? #soccer #youthsoccer https://www.soccertoday.com/the-top-10-great-things-about-/

MLS TIMBERS SIGN 18-YEAR-OLD GOALKEEPER HUNTER SULTE Goalkeeper Hunter Sulte becomes first MLS Homegrown player from Alaska The Portland Timbers today announced the signing of academy goalkeeper Hunter Sulte to a Homegrown Player contract. Sulte will be added to the Timbers roster for the 2021 MLS regular season. Sulte, who is just 18-years-old, joins the Timbers after having made eight appearances (8 starts) for Portland Timbers 2 during the 2020 USL Championship campaign, t...allying 31 saves. #soccer #mls #homegrown https://www.soccertoday.com/mls-timbers-sign-18-year-old-g/

SoccerToday: WHY THE WORD GRIND SHOULD NOT BE IN SPORT - https://mailchi.mp//driving-across-state-lines-for-youth-s

2020 MLS CUP PLAYOFF KICKS OFF SOON WILL IS BE AS GOOD AS MLS IS BACK? MLS’ Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs Schedule Even in these uncertain times of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the MLS marches on and has announced the schedule for the annual MLS CUP. What will the 2020 MLS Cup be like this year? MLS fans can watch the 2020 MLS Cup on Dec. 12 in primetime on FOX, UniMás, TSN, TVA Sports ABC, FS1, TSN, and TVA Sports to air Conference Final matches.... #soccer #MLS https://www.soccertoday.com/2020-mls-cup-playoff-kicks-off/

International Soccer Academy arranges another trial for a talented player from America in their Fall Session. Good luck to Bleon Sahilu.

SoccerToday: CALIFORNIA YOUTH SOCCER TEAMS TRAVEL TO ARIZONA TO PLAY GAMES - https://mailchi.mp//driving-across-state-lines-for-youth-s

TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF MLS AUSTIN FC’S NEW STADIUM DIANE SCAVUZZO NOVEMBER 11, 2020 The Future Looks Bright For Austin FC Austin FC’s new stadium is on track to impress soccer fans of all ages when the new Major League Soccer (MLS) club launches in 2021.... https://www.soccertoday.com/take-a-virtual-tour-of-mls-aus/

CALIFORNIA YOUTH SOCCER TEAMS TRAVEL TO ARIZONA TO PLAY GAMES In California, No Youth Soccer Games Since The Pandemic Started. IS THE STRATEGY WORKING? ... That is what soccer parents and youth soccer clubs in California are asking. With seemingly uncontrollable spikes in Coronavirus COVID-19 cases and record-breaking numbers of confirmed cases, is the halt of youth soccer matches since the beginning of the pandemic working at slowing the spread? California has been following stricter guidelines than many other states with ‘normal’ 11v11 competitive games against teams from other clubs a distant memory. According to limited research by ECNL, Surf Cup Sports, and other organizations, youth soccer is not a hotbed of contagion. #soccer #youthsoccer #soccertoday #covid https://www.soccertoday.com/california-youth-soccer-teams-/

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 IMPACTING SOCCER Record-Breaking Daily COVID-19 Cases Continue in the USA Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Exceeds 10.2 Million Over 51 Million Coronavirus Cases Worldwide with 1.27 Million Dead... As the number of COVID-19 cases escalates, California to Reach One Million Cases of Coronavirus imminently. Texas already surpassed this milestone. Youth and professional soccer games are canceled on every level ... but some areas of the country still are full swing ahead. #soccer #covid #soccerlife https://www.soccertoday.com/coronavirus-covid-19-impacting/

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WHY THE WORD GRIND SHOULD NOT BE IN SPORT Dan Abrahams On It’s Not About The GRIND We live in a sporting world where we use words like ‘grind’. Where we celebrate hard work. Where we insist that the tripartite of attitude, effort, and energy will lead to success.... THE GRIND WELL, I’D ARGUE THAT GRINDING CAN ACTUALLY MAKE PLAYERS WORSE! Want to get ahead and really help your soccer career reach the next level? Read the Dan Abrahams column on SoccerToday. Dan Abrahams is a global sport psychologist who helps professional soccer players, teams, coaches, and organizations on both sides of the Atlantic. Based in England, Dan Abrahams works with players in the English Premier League (EPL) as well as the Major League Soccer (MLS). Crystal Palace, QPR, Fulham, West Ham United, and Sporting Kansas City are just a few of the clubs with players who have benefited from Abrahams’ advice. Abrahams is also an author specializing in soccer. #soccertoday #mentalstrength #danabrahams https://www.soccertoday.com/why-the-word-grind-should-not-/

Sharing the Soccer Dream: NJ YOUTH SOCCER TEAMS UP WITH SKY BLUE FC FOR ODP EVENT Special Webinar for New Jersey ODP Players With Sky Blue Players: Bringing the dream to life a special opportunity for NJ Youth Soccer ODP players to meet Sky Blue professional soccer players in a webinar. #soccer #NJYS #SoccerToday... https://www.soccertoday.com/nj-youth-soccer-teams-up-with-/

UPDATE ON LUCA FAVA AMERICAN TEENAGE SOCCER PLAYER AT PRO GERMAN ACADEMY Checking in with Southern CA Player Signed Contract With Bundesliga 2 Pro Club VfL Bochum 1848. Luca Fava grew up playing soccer at Irvine Strikers, dreaming of training abroad, and becoming a professional soccer player. At the age of 16-years-old, Fava signed a contract with VfL Bochum 1848 and now lives in Germany training and playing the game he loves. "Like every player, there is a lot that is bein...g demanded from me and a lot that I still have to earn." #soccertoday #VfLBochum1848 #bundesliga2 https://www.soccertoday.com/update-on-luca-fava-16-year-ol/

BRYAN PRICE ON TEACHING THE MENTAL SIDE OF SOCCER: VISUALIZATION Help! I’m a Coach and Want to Teach the Mental Game Part III If you’re a soccer coach, chances are you religiously keep up with the latest drills and methods to improve the technical and tactical aspects of your team. ... You no doubt study the latest trends in strategy, formations, and styles of play to stay one step ahead of the competition on the pitch. But if you’re like most coaches, you probably don’t know where to turn for help on the mental game. Ask any coach if mental training is important and almost all will say ‘yes.’ Ask if they’re actually providing any mental training and the answer is almost always ‘no.’ # #soccer #coaching #soccertoday #mentalstrength https://www.soccertoday.com/bryan-price-on-teaching-the-me/

NJ YOUTH SOCCER OPENS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Life With COVID-19 Still Pushes Ahead and New Jersey Youth Soccer Helps Players Fund Their Goals. All college-bound seniors who have played in the New Jersey Youth Soccer Association system are encouraged to apply for one or more of the three annual scholarships that are available. #soccertoday #collegescholarships #NJYS ... https://www.soccertoday.com/nj-youth-soccer-opens-college-/ See more

SOCCER PLAYERS: WHAT YOU EAT CAN HELP YOU RECOVER FASTER Nutrition News For Soccer Players: Soccer, Injuries & Nutrition SoccerToday’s nutrition columnist Nancy Clark on practical tips for soccer players who want to win with good nutrition. The bottom line: Don’t underestimate the power of nutrition in preventing and healing injuries!... Soccer players get injured. Seems like it’s part of the deal. Be it a torn ACL, Achilles tendonitis, or a pulled muscle, the questions arise: What can I eat to recover faster? Would more vitamins be helpful? What about collagen supplements? What are the best nutritional updates and recommendations for players with injuries? Here are recommendations for Soccer Players: Pre-Injury Diet, Post-Injury Diet plus Nutrition News For Soccer Players: Recovering From Ruptured Tendons, Torn Ligaments, and Muscle Pulls This was a hot topic at this year’s virtual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which was attended by the nation’s largest group of nutrition professionals. #soccer #nutrtion #soccertoday https://www.soccertoday.com/soccer-players-what-you-eat-ca/

Never too soon for this info ... SOCCER PLAYERS: HOW TO EAT SMART OVER THE 2020 HOLIDAYS Amy Dirks on Strategies to Keep You On Track During the Holidays.... With Thanksgiving and the holidays coming soon, athletes will be presented with delicious foods and drinks, in excessive quantities. These are special times of the year but it’s important to stay on track and understand these are moments in time and not excuses to completely fall off the wagon. THE HOLIDAY DINNER TABLE IS TIME TO ENJOY YOURSELF BUT SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES CAN HELP YOU STAY IN CONTROL Gaining extra weight is not what most elite athletes want. #soccertoday #soccer #nutrition https://www.soccertoday.com/soccer-players-how-to-eat-smar/

HALLOWEEN IN NEW YORK -- even with COVID-19, kids still have fun on Halloween: On the field in their costumes! Thanks for keeping kids safe and having fun! Staten Island Youth Soccer Players Dress Up For Halloween New York Soccer News: A good time was had by all the peewee players... https://www.soccertoday.com/halloween-in-new-york/

ARIZONA SOCCER ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CP SOCCER Partnership To Deliver Soccer Opportunities for Arizona Youth Players Affected by Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, or Traumatic Brain Injury. The Arizona Soccer Association (ASA), the largest youth sports organization in Arizona is excited to announce a partnership with CP Soccer.... #soccer #youthsoccer #soccertoday https://www.soccertoday.com/arizona-soccer-announces-partn/

SOCCER REBOOTS ALL OVER EASTERN NEW YORK Playing Youth Soccer in the Empire State New York Soccer News: The best part is seeing the joy on the players’ faces... Last spring, New York once again became Ground Zero but this time for the coronavirus pandemic. But much hard work on the part of New Yorkers has reduced the positive test rates to decrease to approximately 1% for the past four months, allowing organized soccer to reboot in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) on July 6 with socially distant and small team practices. By the end of July, teams were allowed to play games plus tournaments of just local teams competing started up again in August. Kids are still playing youth soccer in New York. #soccer #covid #youthsoccer #soccertoday https://www.soccertoday.com/soccer-reboots-all-over-easter/

CALIFORNIA STORM LAUNCHES LADIES FIRST INITIATIVE WITH STREET SOCCER USA AND UC DAVIS HEALTH Groundbreaking Partnership To Further Women’s Soccer Led by Sacramento’s Women's Premier Soccer League https://www.soccertoday.com/california-storm-launches-ladi/

Update: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 IMPACTING SOCCER Record Breaking Daily Numbers of COVID-19 Cases in the USA Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Nears 10 Million and With Over 230K Dead -- World To Reach 49 Million Coronavirus Cases Soon with 1.2 Million + Dead MLS Postpones and Reschedules Matches Due to COVID-19... Cristiano Ronaldo Tested Positive for COVID-19 but is back weeks later, feeling healthy after battling the coronavirus #soccer #covid #soccertoday https://www.soccertoday.com/coronavirus-covid-19-impacting/

RECALLING WHEN EASTERN NEW YORK YOUTH SOCCER'S ODP WAS THE TOAST OF SCOTLAND by Randy Vogt 25 years ago, ODP won the Aberdeen Football Festival New York Soccer News: The team came from behind to win all their tournament games... The United States Youth Soccer (US Youth Soccer) Olympic Development Program (ODP) has a long history and it’s the highest level of play in each state association. The geographic area of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) is so large that ODP is divided into North and South teams. #ODP #USYouthSoccer #SoccerToday https://www.soccertoday.com/recalling-when-eastern-new-yor/

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