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Wednesday, July 1, 2026•Vol. 1•Your Daily Soccer Digest
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The Illusion of the Leaderboard: What Youth Soccer Club Rankings Really Tell Parents
July 1, 2026
Play Club Soccer Staff
Every spring, youth soccer sidelines fill with parents scrolling through a website that feels like a cross between the stock market and college admissions: the GotSoccer rankings leaderboard. You'll h
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June 30, 2026
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San Diego Showdown: Over 340 elite boys teams are competing at the ECNL National Playoffs in California.
The Offside Rule Finally Explained
June 29, 2026
Play Club Soccer Staff
Every Saturday morning, fields echo with the same frantic shout: "He's offside!" Usually, the player in question has just run past the last defender to latch onto a through ball, standing yards clear
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Picture a typical Saturday morning U9 soccer game: the ball rolls slowly toward the goalkeeper, who scoops it up. Instantly, parents on both sidelines scream at their kids to "run!" while the opposing
Beyond the Highlights: What Coaches Really Look For at Soccer Tryouts
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"My Kid Got Cut": How to Handle the Disappointment of Not Making the Team
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Championship Glory: Utah Celtic defeated St. Louis DA 5-0 to capture the Under-19 division championship.