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News in Brief: Artificial Turf, MLS Parity, U.S. Men’s Player Development, and More
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: News in Brief: Artificial Turf, MLS Parity, U.S. Men’s Player Development, and MoreArtificial Turf Headed for Upgrade For years, the standard construction of artificial turf has included crumb rubber. This practice may be coming to an end, with several benefits. Superior methods can lead to a lower impact on athlete’s bodies as well as a superior playing surface. Anthony DiCicco at Medium writes about alternatives to crumb-rubber…
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Sean Bushey New Director of Boys’ Soccer at Shattuck-St. Mary’s
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Sean Bushey New Director of Boys’ Soccer at Shattuck-St. Mary’sThere are two boys’ development academies in Minnesota. A few months ago, one of them changed leadership. Shattuck-St. Mary’s Director of Boys’ Soccer Tim Carter left the school to direct Minnesota United’s development academy. He was replaced by Sean Bushey in November. Bushey previously coached at Whitworth University and is joining Shattuck-St. Mary’s after working as the…
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Details Emerge for Minnesota United Development Reserve Team; Academy to Launch in Fall
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Details Emerge for Minnesota United Development Reserve Team; Academy to Launch in FallFiftyFive.One has learned that Minnesota United will start their Development Academy (DA) program in fall of 2017 with the U-13 and U-14 age groups. A spokesperson with the team confirmed this report. It’s also believed that Rochester, Minn. will be the future home of their USL Division II reserve team. This would not occur until…