The September 2016 edition of FUEL Soccer is now available. Check out the free issue of FUEL Soccer here and download the app for iOS, Android and Kindle.

2016 Kohl's Cup returns to Slidell October 15th and 16th.

ODP is searching for the best. This is the program that brings the best coaches and players together to maximize each player's potential.

Link to practice plans for all youth coaches.

Louisiana Soccer announces the creation of statewide programs designed to enhance the technical development of players and the knowledge and awareness of our coaches.

The LPDL kicks of in the fall of 2017. The elite league is designed to provide the committed player with pathways to soccer at its highest levels of competition.

Ed DeMulder was named the 2015 US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer Coach of the Year. He started the Essex, Vt., TOPSoccer program nine years ago with a handful of volunteers, about 20 players and 30 buddies. He travels to local high schools to promote TOPSoccer, speaks to players and explains the commitment of the program — which has led to having students on waiting lists hoping to become a buddy. The program now features 50 players and 90 buddies.

Every once in a while, however, a player’s attention may be drawn to his or her hyper parent yelling instructions or making a scene from the sideline. While parents’ actions may simply be the result of wanting the best for their child, their behavior can have a negative effect on their young athlete’s enjoyment of the game.

After receiving numerous worthy submissions, US Youth Soccer has narrowed the field down to five Goal of the Year and five Save of the Year official nominees. Voting now for your favorite Goal and Save of the Year. Voting will close Jan. 11 at 12 p.m. CT Winners for the 2015 Goal and Save of the Year will be announced at the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala in Baltimore Friday, Jan. 15, and live via Twitter (@USYouthSoccer). #USYSAwards