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Soccer Education for the Serious

Solidarity Payments and Training Compensation

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So-called “solidarity & training compensation” FIFA statutes are an important stimulus for player development, and thus far blocked/ignored in American soccer. In 2015, there were some developments on that front: Yedlin’s youth club takes grievance vs. MLS, USSF over compensation to FIFA More U.S. youth clubs, including Dempsey’s, join compensation fight FIFA responds in U.S. youth […]

[Help a Coach] What to do when Opponent Uses a Sweeper?

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Billy Sutherland (@CovMenSoc) has a plan, but would really appreciate your feedback. Hello All, We have a playoff game this Saturday, October 24, against a team that I’ve scouted twice. They play an older style formation pretty well. They have a deep sweeper, about 10-15 yards behind everyone. Then 3 across the back line with […]