Tag: club soccer
Pay-to-Play Critics Have No Defense For These Undeniable Truths
The pay-to-play model is the commonly accepted punching bag that is usually cited as the primary reason for what is wrong with U.S. Soccer....
Anonymous Mailbag No. 2: Twitter Wars and Youth Soccer Ethics
Welcome to the Urban Pitch Anonymous Mailbag, where we answer your unfiltered questions and replies to our stories or any particular issues and topics...
The Hidden, Ugly Side of Youth Soccer, Part 2: Nightmare Parents,...
The fast-paced world of club soccer isn’t just about shuttling kids to practices, cheering them on at games, and traveling to high profile tournaments...
The Ugly, Hidden Side of Youth Soccer, Part 1: Bad Coaching,...
The fast-paced world of club soccer isn’t just about shuttling kids to practices, cheering them on at games, and traveling to high profile tournaments...
Anonymous Mailbag: The Pay-to-Play Debate
We had a lot of comments come in from readers in regards to my most recent article Pay-to-Play is Good for Soccer and the...
Pay-to-Play is Good for Soccer and the Harshest Critics are Hypocrites
I'll begin by saying that I am not arguing that there aren't certain issues, unscrupulous practices, or problematic cracks within the pay-to-play model —...
The True Reason Why American Soccer is Lagging Behind and Why...
There is an ongoing debate as to why U.S. men's soccer isn’t competitive with the top football countries in the world. Of all the...
Why Street Football Is Crucial for Skill Development
As a soccer player, perfecting technique is vital in order to master control of the ball. But is there a right methodology to developing skill? Time...
