Guest Columns
GUEST COLUMN: Parents, tryouts and growing up
I realize this is maybe a month late and wished I could keep track of all the teams, clubs and leagues and when they had tryout dates. Perhaps what I wish more is that both kids and parents believed once they had tried out and committed to one team, they felt the ethical need to stand by that decision.
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GUEST COLUMN: SoccerSam’s final thoughts on his soccer career
My greatest indoor soccer memories.
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GUEST COLUMN: SoccerSam: It’s been an incredible ride and thank you for letting me feel the kick!
Recently the Lancers brand celebrated 54 years.
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TRYING OUT A NEW COLUMN: Oy vey! Prof. Erwin Corrie explains everything you need to know about the game right here
And where was I? On yes, it is great to be able to write about the greatest sport in the world, the best and most beautiful sport in the world. I can’t wait to educate the masses of soccer — or should I say football — or perhaps it should be futbol — Hmmm, I guess I will have to decide later. But I just can’t ramble on — err, I mean talk about the subject.
Read MoreGUEST COLUMN: Giving all kids the chance they deserve
I wrote recently about professional trainers and the fact that more and more clubs are turning to those who pose as professional trainers to teach players of all ages
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GUEST COLUMN: A special tribute to a special man and goalkeeper coach
On February 26, I received a text at 1:51 p.m. ET: “Hey Dan, don’t know if you heard yet, Desi passed away.”
Read MoreGUEST COLUMN: ‘Professional trainers’: cure or curse?
There was a time when only travel teams ages 12 and up would employ a trainer. Those days are long gone and now clubs and teams use trainers from the age of five and up.
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GUEST COLUMN: Garber talks about MLS’ challenging times in letter to fans
On behalf of everyone at Major League Soccer and our clubs, I hope that despite the challenges we all continue to face in 2021, you and your families are having a happy, safe and healthy start to the year.
Read MoreGUEST COLUMN: It’s been an amazing 40-year run
Soccer fans, I’ve been doing this crazy soccer thing since 1980.
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GUEST COLUMN: 10 reasons why so many youth play in Eastern New York
Approximately 100,000 children and teenagers, from the East End of Long Island to the Canadian border, play soccer in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association.
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GUEST COLUMN: Some 4 decades later, Rochester Lancers’ owner SoccerSam’s ‘hobby’ is still going strong
Soccer fans, I’ve been doing this crazy soccer thing since 1980. Most of my friends have normal hobbies.
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GUEST COLUMN: A letter from NISA commissioner Prutch to league’s supporters, fans
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the supporters and fans of the National Independent Soccer Association for your unwavering support this past year and wish all of you health, safety, and happiness this holiday season!
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