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via FC Barcelona [dot] com: FC Barcelona announced the opening of its first official school in New Delhi In the press conference to present the school in New Delhi, the FCBEscola Director, Xevi Marcé, explained: “This is one of the most ambitious projects for FCBEscola worldwide. We hope to train 10,000 young footballers in the next three ...

via The White House [dot] gov: Before a soccer clinic with the MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy, First Lady Michelle Obama talks to kids about the importance of being active as a part of staying healthy. Galaxy players AJ DeLaGarza, Todd Dunivant, Landon Donovan, David Beckham, Sean Franklin and Mike Magee participated in a Let's Move event. Definitely ...

via dcunited on youtube: MISSION: To introduce the sport of soccer to youth in inner-city and underprivileged communities of the greater Washington, D.C. area. United Soccer Club (USC) partners with urban families, schools, recreation centers and community-based organizations in order to invest in the athletic, emotional and social welfare of the ...

via espn on youtube: 2012 REGION I NORTHEAST LEAGUE US YOUTH SOCCER U15 Boys Hauppauge "Brazil" vs. Dix Hills "Heat". U15 Youth soccer travel teams on Long Island, NY. The goal scorer's name is Nkosi Burgess (Heat). Burgess backheel flicks the ball to himself off the free kick and then backward overhead volleys the ball for the goal. The game was ...

via FIFAtv ON youtube: The game grows from the grassroots, and it starts with children falling in love with the game all around the world. Share the joy and excitement of football with them. On FIFA's website, they list their five basic tenants in "the Philosophy of Grassroots" as follows: 1. Football is for everyone... 2. ... and it can be ...

Registration now open for Sueño MLS 2012 On March 25, the MLS officially opened registration for the 6th annual Sueño MLS competition. Sueño MLS, presented by Allstate, is a search for the best undiscovered youth soccer talent that gives players the chance to compete for the soccer honor of a lifetime. This year, local players from the host ...

via LAGalaxy on youtube: "Galaxy Academy U-12 head coach Ted Eck discusses the tryouts and goals for player development (more...)

The Chance search will test the character and hunger of thousands of young players around the world. In New Zealand, chief scout Danny Hay and All White Shane Smeltz looked for the players with the composure to perform under pressure and the bravery to excel. *Shane Edward Smeltz (born 29 September 1981 in Göppingen, West Germany) is a New Zealand ...