If you are a youth soccer parent, chances are you've seen the posts. It started this fall with a wave of girls being celebrated for their invitation to the USYNT ID Talent Center in Cincinnati. Now, this week it has been hard to miss the U14 boys selected to attend the ID Talent Center taking place this week in Columbus. Those moments are exciting—and they should be. They represent recognition. They validate effort. They feel like a door opening. But here’s the truth that of

Futsal Championship, Winter Training, and a Snowstorm Pause This past week was a perfect snapshot of winter youth soccer life—part championship celebration, part logistics marathon, and part weather-induced pivot. US Futsal Regional Championships: Silver Division Champions Our week began on Monday in Akron at the US Futsal Regional Championships , where we competed in the Silver Division finals. After a long and competitive weekend, the team finished strong and came home as c

10 of the best soccer movies and a few extra soccer mom recos. Back in November, I had my wisdom teeth pulled (ok it was just one) and found myself with unexpected downtime. I decided to use it productively by attempting to answer a deceptively simple question: What is the best soccer movie of all time? I started by asking the Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads community for recommendations—and you delivered. What followed was a deep dive into soccer films across generations, styles,