9 Best Soccer Websites
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Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world and is very popular in many parts of the United States. There is plenty of online information for fans of the sports as well as training info for players, parents, and coaches. Below are 9 of the best soccer websites for news and training resources.
US Soccer
The U.S. soccer’s website, at www.ussoccer.com, covers all the information for the men’s and women’s national teams. You can find out more about each of the teams, including rosters, schedules, tickets, results, official gear, and all the latest news articles to keep you updated on the teams. There is also resources for beach and paralympic soccer, athlete development, rules for referees, and coaching education services.
Soccer America
Soccer America is a news outlet that has both a print magazine and a website at www.socceramerica.com. This site covers the sport in America in a comprehensive manner. You can find updated news, camps, academies, tournament information and more. You can also subscribe to their print magazine.
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS) has their official website at www.mlssoccer.com. The MLS is a professional soccer league that has teams in both the United States and Canada and was founded in 1993. The league currently has 20 teams. Their official site has all important information for the league, including news, stats, and player info. There is also a place to look for tickets if you are hoping to catch a match or buy your favorite team’s official gear.
US Youth Soccer
The U.S. Youth Soccer’s website, at www.usyouthsoccer.org, has plenty of resources for the development of the sport in the United States. It is stacked with information for administrators, coaches, players, parents, and referees. This includes info like rules, coaches education, players skills development and more. There are also weekly blogs that give tips for parents and coaches.
Got Soccer
GotSoccer has a digital magazine and website at gotsoccer.com. The provide news articles and current events information with rankings, club info, videos, tournaments, and more. They also have software designed for managing soccer leagues, teams, and tournaments. If you are an event organizer, you may want to look into this.
Soccer Shots
Self-proclaimed as “The Children’s Soccer Experience”, Soccer Shots has all kinds of resources for parents, coaches, and youth athletes at www.soccershots.org. They have a goal of developing character in youth players through the sport of soccer. They have a collection of relevant articles, such as tips for first-time youth sports parents and the proper development of youth athletes.
American Youth Soccer Organization
PlaySoccer, the AYSO’s website at www.ayso.org is full of helpful information for youth players, coaches, and parents. The information for youth athletes covers drills and skills of the sport as well how families can develop their skills together. There is also training courses for coaches, referees, and volunteers who want to get involved in the game. The AYSO was founded in California in 1964 with the goal of introducing youth athletes to the sport.
Soccer News
Soccer News, at www.soccernews.com, has all kinds of news for international soccer. This includes stats, current events, editorials, and live scores for all major leagues, which you can break down and examine by region. There is also a handy place to break down by league and team.There is also betting information, if you are into that kind of think and a place to find tickets.
Goal
For all current events in the sport, you can check out www.goal.com. This website takes a deep look at all news and current events in the store. It covers the United States, Mexico, and European leagues as well as the national teams for each of those countries. You can find standings, results, rumors, and more for all major leagues and players from across the globe.
Recap
These 9 best soccer websites are just the start, as there are plenty of more great resources out there for both fans and players of the sport. Whether you are a parent or coach hoping to teach a youth athlete the fundamentals of the game or a hardcore fan who wants to keep up with the sport in general, there is plenty of resources for you.
