Category Archives: MYSL Blog

How the Game has Changed in the Past Four Decades ……..

    How the Game Has Changed in the Past Four Decades By Randy Vogt Having started playing youth soccer in the 1970s, then taking up the whistle in 1978, I have seen many changes on the youth soccer landscape: The Girls Mia, Julie, Kristine and Brandi and now Abby… Go To Full Post

Tim Howard: I”ll rest when I retire . . . . . .

    Tim Howard: ‘I’ll rest when I retire’ By Mike Woitalla Tim Howard played the last of his 37 English Premier League games on May 11 and had just a few days off before joining the U.S. team at its World Cup preparation camp. “I’ve been doing this for… Go To Full Post

Keeping a Lid on Costs

    Keeping the Lid on Costs Monday, April 28, 2014 Susan Boyd Recently, my oldest son announced he needed new cleats. As he put it: “Nothing special. Certainly, not top of the line. I just need cleats that don’t rip apart.” He said this right before he informed me… Go To Full Post

Why I Ref: A View from the Middle

    Why I Ref: A View from the Middle By Mike Woitalla By 9:30 last Saturday morning I had run more than three miles, earned $20, and had been in the middle of a bunch of kids thoroughly enjoying the beautiful game. I’ve reffed five games in two weeks,… Go To Full Post

Congratulations to Miriam Hickey

Congratulations to Miriam Hickey January 31, 2014  by Adolph Reichert  (Edit) Coach of the Year Award  Director of Coaching Miriam Hickey was awarded the 2013 Girls Youth North Region Coach of the Year by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Her accomplishments and commitment to the youth game have… Go To Full Post

Coordinated tryout process would help relieve Spring Stress

Coordinated tryout process would help relieve spring stress By Tyler Isaacson Soccer teams are finally able to get outside to begin their practices in preparation for the spring season. It’s a far cry from the indoor space many of us have been confined to for the past few months here… Go To Full Post