by Allison | Jul 31, 2025 | Association News, Coaches Community
Malek Ben-Musa Austin Sol FC Founder and Co-Owner – ‘Path to Pro’ Who or what inspired you to pursue coaching?As I was growing up and traveling back and forth from North Africa (Libya) and California where I was born, I noticed that smaller kids tended to want to be...
by Sarah | Jul 28, 2025 | Association News, High School, High School Awards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 28, 2025) – United Soccer Coaches announced on Monday the Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award recipients for high school programs competing in the Spring season. Today’s awards recognize a total of 46 teams across the country for...
by Sarah | Jul 17, 2025 | Association News, High School, High School Awards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 18, 2025) – United Soccer Coaches announced the 2024-25 High School Scholar All-Americans on Friday. A total of 107 student-athletes including 63 girls and 45 boys seniors were honored based on their cumulative achievement in the...
by Sarah | Jul 11, 2025 | Association News, High School Awards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 11, 2025) – United Soccer Coaches has announced its 2024-25 High School All-Americans for states that conducted their championship season during the winter or spring. A total of 31 girls players earned All-America honors, and three of those...
by Allison | Jul 3, 2025 | Coaches Community
Jessie James Washington Premier League Academy Sumner, WA Who or what inspired you to pursue coaching?When I finished playing in college, I was able to return to my Community College in Tacoma and begin coaching as an assistant. The head coach, Ken Fox, was a great...
by Allison | Jun 27, 2025 | Coaches Community
Chris CottenDirector of Parks and Recreation for the City of Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO Who or what inspired you to pursue coaching?In my time with coaching and supporting soccer, I have seen time and time again kids that have the talent to play at a high level...