ODP News

Several US Youth Soccer Alumni Named to Hermann Trophy Watch Lists Ahead of Season

Every year, the calendar flipping to August means one thing for soccer fans around the country: The start of a new collegiate soccer season. This year’s iteration promises to be one of the best in recent memory following two historic NCAA College Cup championships last season, with the Syracuse men winning their first title in program history and the UCLA women storming back from a two-goal deficit to win in overtime. ...Read More

Nigerian Super Falcons' Success Ties to US Youth Soccer

Following a 3-2 win over co-host country Australia, the Nigerian women’s national football team — with multiple US Youth Soccer ties — sits atop Group B at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with one group play game remaining. ...Read More

All 23 Members of the U.S. Women’s National Team World Cup Roster Are USYS Alumnae

The US Youth Soccer (USYS) alumni connections are strong down under with 23 former USYS players competing for the United States in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The total of 23 represents the entire U.S. squad. ...Read More

ODP’s Girls National Select Teams Excel at Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup

During the second weekend of the Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase, the Olympic Development Program’s (ODP) Girls National Select Teams faced several talented opponents in their quests to be crowned champions. ...Read More

ODP Boys National Select Teams Shine at Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup

In a long-anticipated return to tournament competition, the Olympic Development Program (ODP) Boys National Select Teams battled some of the best teams in the country at Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup this past week. ...Read More

2023 NWSL Draft Full of US Youth Soccer Alumnae

With the upcoming season just months away, the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Draft took place Thursday evening during the United Soccer Coaches Convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.​ ...Read More