How U.S. Soccer is Planning to Revolutionize Youth Soccer

In another move to foster long-term development among players, the United States Soccer Federation (U.S. Soccer) recently announced two major changes to its youth soccer standards and coaching regulations. According to an Aug. 24 MLSSoccer.com article, U.S. soccer will change its birth-year registration calendars from its current August-May format to a January-December format. Additionally, the […]

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Female Athletes Aren’t Eating Enough, and Gendered Diet Myths are Partially to Blame

For any practicing athlete, proper nutrition is essential for peak athletic performance and proper recovery. In order to get adequate nutrition, athletes must consume a decent amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fat to stay healthy and at the top of their performance. For adequate protein, for example, athletes can consume legumes; and only two spoonfuls of hummus per […]

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