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21 and Counting: Cavan Sullivan Breaks the MLS Teenage Goal Contributions Record

The Union's 17-year-old passed Diego Fagúndez and Alphonso Davies at Soldier Field, then said he played "sort of terrible."

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Oct 15, 2026

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Four for Four: The Kids Close Out a Perfect USMNT Window

Justin Ellis scored the only goal against Canada as Pochettino's youth movement went unbeaten in its first window.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Oct 14, 2026

17 Years, 5 Days: Cavan Sullivan Becomes the Youngest Goalscorer in USMNT History

In front of 60,000-plus in Glendale, the Union teenager picked Mexico's pocket and rewrote the record book.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Oct 14, 2026

Chelsea Join the Queue for Union Teen Malik Jakupovic

Dortmund, Salzburg and Stuttgart are reportedly circling the 17-year-old striker, and Philadelphia wants eight figures.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Oct 14, 2026

World Cup Week: U.S. U-17 Women Open Against Samoa in Morocco

Ciara Crinion's 21 kick off on Oct. 19, led by 12-goal forward Maddie DiMaria and a historic Reyna family first.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Oct 14, 2026

Champs Survive: Red Bull II Win Play-In as MLS NEXT Pro Playoff Field Is Set

The defending champions needed an extra game, while San Jose won an eight-goal thriller on penalties. Quarterfinals start Friday.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Oct 14, 2026

99 Teenagers and Counting: MLS's Youth Takeover in Numbers

A record crop of teens has played in MLS this season. Here's who's leading the way before Decision Day on Nov. 7.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Oct 14, 2026

Road to Qatar: U.S. U-17s Wrap Final Camp in Spain, Unbeaten vs. Ireland and Netherlands

Alex Aldaz now has to cut to 21 for the FIFA U-17 World Cup, where the U.S. opens against Montenegro on Nov. 21.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Oct 14, 2026

Brazil Hand U.S. U-20s a Lesson in Spain

Gonzalo Segares' side controlled the first half at Pinatar Arena but fell 2-0 as the 2027 U-20 World Cup cycle begins.

YSC Staff / 2 min read / Oct 14, 2026

Toronto Lock Up Canadian Prospect Antone Bossenberry Romero Through 2029

The 18-year-old midfielder, once named one of the world's 60 best young players, becomes TFC's 39th academy graduate to sign with the first team.

YSC Staff / 2 min read / Oct 14, 2026

Adri Mehmeti & Julian Hall: Three Years Ago The Won MLS NEXT Cup; Now They Are With The USMNT

Red Bulls Academy to the USMNT: Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti

YSC Staff / 4 min read / Sep 24, 2026

Noahkai Banks Set to Cap-Tie to Germany, Ending Years of Speculation

The decision so many predicted is finally close to official.

YSC Staff / 4 min read / Sep 17, 2026

Pochettino Goes Young: The 12 U22 Names on USMNT's First Post-World Cup Roster

Mauricio Pochettino named his 26-man roster Thursday for the September–October window, the first camp since the U.S. crashed out of the World Cup in the round of 16 against Belgium.

YSC Staff / 4 min read / Sep 17, 2026

2026/27 MLS NEXT U15-U19 Rankings

MLS NEXT is back for 2026/27, and the first rankings snapshot is already shaking out storylines across every age group.

YSC Staff / 4 min read / Sep 8, 2026

Two Mexican-Americans Reportedly Heading To Chelsea

Vicente Garcia and Benji Flowers set to join Chelsea once they turn 18

YSC Staff / 4 min read / Aug 10, 2026

The Team Of The Year Has Been Selected

The votes are counted. The people have spoken. After thousands of votes cast across our platforms, Youth Soccer Central's inaugural Youth Ballers Team of the Season is officially set.

YSC Staff / 4 min read / Jun 8, 2026

Youth Team Of The Season Nominees Are Here

The votes are open. Youth Soccer Central has released the nominees for our inaugural Youth Ballers Team of the Season, and the list is loaded.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Jun 5, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in seven days. And while everyone else is focused on the stars, we're watching someone else.

YSC Staff / 4 min read / Jun 4, 2026

Lucas Herrington: The 18-Year-Old Australian Taking MLS by Storm — and Heading to the World Cup

Eight months ago Lucas Herrington was playing in Australia. Now he's packing his bags for a World Cup.

YSC Staff / 4 min read / Jun 3, 2026

MLS NEXT cup Champions have been crowned

Six age groups. Six champions. One week in Salt Lake City that nobody in American youth soccer is going to forget quickly.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Jun 2, 2026

Dayson Ocampo Is Taking Over MLS Next Cup

Dayson Ocampo currently has 7 goals in just three matches at cup.

YSC Staff / 4 min read / May 27, 2026

Real Salt Lake holds Off The Union In Marquee Matchup

Real Salt Lake takes down the Philadelphia Union 2-1 in a thriller.

YSC Staff / 2 min read / May 27, 2026

The Dreams Cup Is Back and Inter Miami Is Stepping It Up!

Memorial Day weekend in South Florida. Over 1,100 teams. One of the fastest-growing youth soccer tournaments in the country.

YSC Staff / 4 min read / May 13, 2026

U.S. U-15 Boys National Team Heads to Croatia With a Roster Worth Watching

The U.S. U-15 Boys National Team just dropped their May camp roster

YSC Staff / 4 min read / May 13, 2026

College Soccer Announces A New Change

College soccer in America has had the same problem for decades. Cram everything into four months in the fall, play two or three games a week, skip class, get injured, burn out

YSC Staff / 4 min read / May 13, 2026

MLS Next Cup 2026: The Players to Watch Across Every Age Group

Ten days. That's all that stands between these kids and the biggest youth soccer stage in the country.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / May 13, 2026

U.S. Soccer Just Opened a $50 Million National Training Center

U.S. Soccer Just Opened a $50 Million National Training Center — and Youth Players Are Already There American soccer has a new home, and it just opened its doors.

YSC Staff / 4 min read / May 9, 2026

Gilberto Mora: The 17-Year-Old Mexico Can't Afford to Lose

At 17, Mora has already done things in professional soccer that most players spend entire careers chasing.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / May 9, 2026

2026 MLS Next Cup: Youth Soccer Central's Pre-Tournament Rankings

The 2026 MLS Next Cup hasn't started yet, but the landscape is already taking shape

YSC Staff / 4 min read / May 9, 2026

Ones to Watch At MLS Next Flex

MLS NEXT Flex is one of the premier youth showcase events in the United States, bringing together top academy talent from across the country to compete in a highly competitive environment.

YSC Staff / 2 min read / Apr 15, 2026

Jude Terry Bags His First MLS Goal

MLS might’ve just found its next real breakout name — and it didn’t take long.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Apr 14, 2026

Noa Ojea Cobiella Earns First Professional Minutes

Noa Ojea Cobiella got his first real taste of senior football this weekend, coming off the bench for Anderlecht Futures against RWDM Brussels

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Apr 14, 2026

Julian Hall Is Lighting Up Major League Soccer

Julian Hall has been lighting up Major League Soccer this year bagging five goals in only six matches thus far.

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Apr 8, 2026

Cavan Sullivan Becomes Fourth Youngest Assister In MLS History

Cavan Sullivan notched his first ever assist in MLS this past weekend against Charlotte FC

YSC Staff / 4 min read / Apr 8, 2026

Cris Batiz Shines At Generation adidas Cup

Every year we see new stars shine at Generation adidas Cup, and the next big name in CONCACAF just made his mark.

YSC Staff / 2 min read / Apr 8, 2026

From UPSL to Spain: James Czapka’s Leap to Rayo Vallecano

For 19-year-old left back James Czapka, the journey began in the UPSL—far from the spotlight, but full of opportunity.

YSC Staff / 2 min read / Apr 8, 2026

Generation adidas Cup Champions Have Been Crowned

For the first time in years, two international teams lift the Generation adidas Cup trophy

YSC Staff / 3 min read / Apr 8, 2026

Youth Soccer Central Announces Partnership With Soccer Youth

Youth Soccer Central is joining the Soccer Youth media team to help elevate how youth soccer is covered across the country.

YSC Staff / 2 min read / Apr 7, 2026

Generation adidas Cup Players Check Out New F50s

At this year’s Generation Adidas Cup, some of the top youth talent in the country got an exclusive first look at the latest Adidas F50 cleats—and the reaction said it all.

Logan Mcguire / 4 min read / Apr 3, 2026

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