Division III and NAIA Div-III and NAIA can provide a really good level of play and a great brand of soccer. There could be less travel than big Div-1 programs and give a different life balance while still playing at a very strong and committed program. The “off-season” may be less demanding depending on the […] The post Tips for College Recruiting in the Covid Era – Part III appeared first on SoccerNation ..read more

Looking for tips on recruiting for college soccer so you can stand out? Are you a club or high school player looking to play college soccer? Start emailing college coaches. This can be a difficult task, but don’t worry; in this blog post, we will give you eight best practices on how to email college […] The post How to Email College Soccer Coaches to get Recruited: 8 Best Practices appeared first on SoccerNation ..read more

Summer is here. The SoCal Sports Complex is more ready than ever to host families and teams all summer long. Located in Oceanside California, just minutes from some of San Diego’s most popular white sandy beaches, SoCal Sports Complex has quickly become one of the premier amateur athletic facilities for soccer, lacrosse and rugby on the West Coast.  […] The post Summer soccer is here. Oceanside is ready. appeared first on SoccerNation ..read more

FINALLY — Summer is coming, and beach soccer is coming back to SoCal! After two years without beach soccer fun, Oceanside is ready for the return of this summer tradition. Frank Zimmerman, SoCal soccer coaching legend, is ready to welcome families and teams back to the beach. Registration has begun for The Beach Soccer Championships. […] The post Beach Soccer is BACK! appeared first on SoccerNation ..read more

Thank you to our friend, Hector Trujillo, for this 1904 FC update. Hector Trujillo had the opportunity to speak with recently signed 1904 FC player Matt Hurlow. The 27-year-old native of Escondido, CA had a stellar career as an undergraduate playing for the Chico State University Wildcats before moving on to play for teams like […] The post 1904FC Update — meet Matt Hurlow appeared first on SoccerNation ..read more

Youth Soccer clubs excitedly planning to hit the field this summer Vaccination numbers rising, case numbers are falling, and mask mandates are dropping across the nation. That means outdoor youth soccer is BACK for the summer of 2021. Memorial Day weekend is the “unofficial start of summer.” The same weekend also is the unofficial kickoff […] The post Summertime Soccer is BACK appeared first on SoccerNation ..read more

Big News from the City by the Bay: A New USL Stadium is coming to San Fran & SF Glens SF Glens SC is celebrating their 60th anniversary. And they are giving a gift to the entire Bay Area: A brand new waterfront stadium on Treasure Island. The project is scheduled to be completed in […] The post San Francisco Glens SC Celebrate 60th Anniversary with Big Announcement appeared first on SoccerNation ..read more

After the recent escalation in the battle to get young athletes back on the fields, a San Diego County judge has ruled that high school and youth sports in San Diego can resume with some restrictions and conditions. Youth Sports Guidelines Based on COVID-19 Case Numbers On the same day as the San Diego County […] The post San Diego County: Game on! Other SoCal counties: not quite yet appeared first on SoccerNation ..read more

Surf Soccer Club hit with Cease & Desist order from San Diego County Health Officials Young athletes have been hitting the fields in 48 states. But not in California. California’s emergency COVID-19 health orders have kept young athletes from their sports for almost a year. Multiple scientific studies have shown that outdoor sports are safe. […] The post Temperature Rising in Debate over Youth Soccer in San Diego #LetThemPlay appeared first on SoccerNation ..read more