Soccer by 3four3

What would it take to build a better future for American youth soccer? Alec Lemmon returns to the 3four3 Podcast to discuss the current state of American youth soccer, how the system became so fragmented, and what it would take to move the sport forward. The United States has an enormous soccer market, thousands of […]

College soccer could be undergoing one of its biggest structural changes in decades. The NCAA’s proposed move to a two-semester season has generated considerable debate, with supporters arguing that a longer calendar would improve the quality of competition, reduce fixture congestion, and create a better environment for players. But there’s a more fundamental question worth […]

This episode is for the players. What does it take to reach your potential as a soccer player? Why do some of the most talented young players never make it to the highest levels, while others with less natural ability go on to have successful careers? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. […]

Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or, USL is moving forward with promotion and relegation, and the structural problems facing American soccer remain largely unchanged. We open with Kane’s remarkable season and the debate over whether he deserves to be considered the best player in the world. His goal-scoring numbers are extraordinary, but numbers alone […]

Every parent wants what’s best for their child. But when it comes to youth soccer, good intentions don’t always lead to good decisions. In fact, some of the most common things parents do to help their kids may actually be working against them. In this episode, we discuss the dos and don’ts of youth soccer […]