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Win Free Tournament Entries — Our Biggest 2026 Announcement Yet
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Colin Gorini
October 28, 2025
Good morning,
My goal with every email is simple: to share my passion for youth soccer and the community that makes it thrive.
I hope you enjoy it, and I’d love to hear your feedback.
Coach’s Corner: 2v2 Inside-Out Drill
A fast-paced 2v2 game that forces players to play through the outside before attacking. Perfect for developing patience, width, and creative combination play in the final third.
Setup:
Create a 20–30 yard long by 20-yard wide grid.
Split team into two
Place one neutral “winger” outside the box on each side
How It Works:
Play begins with one team in possession.
The ball must go out to a winger before it can be played back in for a scoring attempt.
Wingers have a two-touch limit
Play continues until a goal or out-of-bounds shot.
Switch possession after each rep.
Coaching Tips:
Enforce two touches for wingers.
Keep score to boost competition.
Award bonus points for volley finishes off crosses.
Parent’s Corner: The Power of Playing Outside the Lines
Some of the world’s best players didn’t grow up in elite academies — they grew up playing street soccer. Legends like Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, and Marta all credit pickup games and futsal for shaping their creativity and control. Unstructured play builds imagination, decision-making, and confidence that structured drills can’t always teach.
Encourage your player to grab a ball, head to the backyard or local park, and just play. It’s one of the best ways to fall in love with the game — and stay in love with it.
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Team Spotlight: Greenelight Premier - U11 Girls
Greenelight Premier, coached by Dayon Greene of Greenelight Performance in Maryland, impressed at the 2025 4v4 Loudoun Legends Shootout — outscoring opponents 16–2. More importantly, they played with joy and great team spirit throughout the event. |
Team Spotlight: South Fayette Iron Lions - U13 Boys
The South Fayette Iron Lions lived up to their name at the 2025 7v7 Colonial Classic, rolling through group play before winning 7–0 and 5–0 in the U13 Boys Championship Bracket. An outstanding showing — congratulations, Iron Lions! |
⚽ Win Free Tournament Entries for 2026!
We’re announcing our full 2026 event lineup this Black Friday — and giving one team the chance to play five tournaments for free next year!
As part of our mission to create more affordable soccer opportunities, this giveaway is open to coaches and parents who subscribe to our newsletter. Details drop soon — make sure your team doesn’t miss out.
Community Spotlight: P3R
P3R is the powerhouse behind some of Pittsburgh’s most iconic sporting events, including the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. As a nonprofit, their mission is simple but powerful — to inspire everyone to MOVE.
Through programs like Kids of STEEL, RUN Varsity, and the Run for a Reason Charity Program, P3R creates opportunities for youth, families, and entire communities to get active together. Their work with major partners like the Steelers, Penguins, and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center shows what’s possible when sport and community unite.
Join Us in Growing the Game
If you know a coach, parent, player, or fan who would enjoy this, please forward it along and invite them to subscribe.
And if you ever want to share feedback, reply to this email — I read every response.
Here’s to Building American Soccer Together.
Warmly,
Colin Gorini
Founder, UnitedGoals USA
[email protected]
unitedgoalsusa.com
