Guest Columns
GUEST 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.
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GUEST 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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GUEST COLUMN: ENYYSA urges NYC to reverse field decision
Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association and our member leagues decry the decision of New York City Department of Parks and Recreation not to grant field permits for organized soccer activities for the kickoff of our fall season in September.
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GUEST COLUMN: Spirit coach Burke thanks fans for their support
Here is a letter from Washington Spirit head coach Richie Burke to the fans of the National Women’s Soccer League. The Spirit was eliminated by Sky Blue FC in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup semifinals.
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GUEST COLUMN: New Jersey native Billy Gazonas writes must-read book to inspire youth players
A New Jersey native has written a book that every youth soccer player – like those who participate in EDP leagues – must read.
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GUEST COLUMN: FIFA president’s message to the organization’s member associations
Firstly, I hope that you, as well as your families and friends are safe, well and healthy. Even if we are distant, we remain one team, and united we support those who have been suffering during this difficult time.
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GUEST COLUMN: SoccerSam: Lower-division soccer must find a way to help players survive and thrive
This is our really, really OFF … offseason!
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