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CHOP Researchers Comprehensively Assess the Safety of Using Your Head in Youth Soccer

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Repeatedly heading a soccer ball has been previously associated with negative long-term brain health for professional players. However, in a new study from researchers at the Minds Matter Concussion Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), a small number of repeated soccer headers equivalent to a throw-in did not cause immediate neurophysiological deficits for teens, suggesting that limited soccer heading exposure in youth sports may not result in irreversible harm if players are properly trained.

Key Points: 
  • The findings, which represent the most comprehensive real-time study of soccer headers in adolescent athletes, were published in the Journal of Biomechanical Engineering .
  • For some professional athletes, repeated head loading in sports – using your head as part of the game – is associated with negative long-term brain health even when there are no initial clinical symptoms.
  • Despite the awareness of long-term consequences, short-term neurophysiological issues after repeated head impacts like soccer heading are poorly understood in youth athletes.
  • The study did not assess the safety of regular soccer headers over the course of a season or scholastic career.

MLS launches MLS GO to increase participation and access in communities across North America

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer (MLS) and RCX Sports today announced the launch of MLS GO, a recreational soccer program designed to increase participation and access for boys and girls outside of the existing soccer ecosystem. Powered by MLS, MLS GO engages with existing community organizations and local recreation programs to provide boys and girls, ages 4 to 14 with a fun, affordable, local soccer experience.

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  • Powered by MLS, MLS GO engages with existing community organizations and local recreation programs to provide boys and girls, ages 4 to 14 with a fun, affordable, local soccer experience.
  • The program will debut this fall in 18 markets: 12 MLS, three MLS NEXT, and three additional cities that will be introduced to the MLS ecosystem for the first time.
  • "MLS GO will provide an opportunity for children across the country to play soccer and create a direct connection between our MLS clubs and future soccer fans," said Kyle Albrecht, MLS Senior Director of Properties.
  • "MLS GO will expand the communal reach MLS clubs have within their market and introduce new markets to the MLS ecosystem in a fun and affordable space for children."

TeamSnap Continues Expansion of Youth Soccer Footprint & Impact Through Key Partnerships

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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CHICAGO, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamSnap, the leading provider of sports management software and online community for everything youth sports, announced a partnership with Minnesota Youth Soccer Association (MYSA), which is on a mission to unite the Minnesota soccer community while growing the game and fostering a lifelong passion for the sport.

Key Points: 
  • Under the partnership, TeamSnap and MYSA will be collaborating to provide value to the 20,000+ registered members and over 75 associated clubs.
  • TeamSnap will provide MYSA member clubs not currently using its Clubs & Leagues solution with a discount in their first year of subscription.
  • "For more than 50 years, Minnesota Youth Soccer Association has been dedicated to helping member clubs provide a safe and meaningful soccer experience for Minnesota youth," said Joe Dettlaff, Chief Member Services Officer at MYSA.
  • TeamSnap Impact also recently expanded its impact reach for youth soccer players in underserved communities in Maryland, through partnership and providing financial support.

Global Athletic Footwear Market Report 2023: Sector is Expected to Reach $179.19 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 5.04% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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The market can be divided into tennis shoes, soccer shoes, basketball shoes, cricket shoes, and others.

Key Points: 
  • The market can be divided into tennis shoes, soccer shoes, basketball shoes, cricket shoes, and others.
  • Soccer shoes were the market leader in 2022, accounting for more than 58% of all sales.
  • There are several major events and shows around the world that showcase the most recent trends, products, and technologies in the athletic footwear market.
  • The event is a platform for exhibitors to showcase their latest products and innovations in the athletic footwear market.

USSC's Partnership with Cal Sports Camps Expands to Over 20 Sports

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Building off its highly successful partnership with US Sports Camps, the largest provider of sports camps in the nation, Cal Sports Camps has expanded this year's UC Berkeley camp lineup to include diving, rowing, football, and women's soccer. This brings the number of sports offerings to more than 20, and the total number of week-long sessions to over 100. The frequently sold-out summer camp experience combines Cal's training facilities and expert coaching in a fun environment where boys and girls from elementary through high school can make new friends and create lasting memories.

Key Points: 
  • BERKELEY, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Building off its highly successful partnership with US Sports Camps, the largest provider of sports camps in the nation, Cal Sports Camps has expanded this year's UC Berkeley camp lineup to include diving, rowing, football, and women's soccer.
  • This brings the number of sports offerings to more than 20, and the total number of week-long sessions to over 100.
  • "The new football camps at UC Berkeley are exciting and unique," explains Jacob Kingdon, US Sports Camps' football director.
  • Interested players, parents, and coaches can visit the Cal Sports Camps website to learn more about the wide range of camps and to sign up.

Sports Research Appoints Former Nike and Apple Veteran, Robbie Labelle, as VP of Marketing

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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LaBelle brings more than two decades of global brand marketing experience from the world’s leading sports and technology brands.

Key Points: 
  • LaBelle brings more than two decades of global brand marketing experience from the world’s leading sports and technology brands.
  • He will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, overseeing the company’s brand and product marketing, creative, e-commerce, and communications strategies.
  • "As we move into a new era of growth, we are re-introducing Sports Research to an increasingly discerning, passionate, and engaged community.
  • Before that, LaBelle served as Head of Global Brand Marketing at Apple’s Beats by Dr. Dre brand, overseeing global brand marketing across the entire brand’s product portfolio for seven years.

General Sports Worldwide Signs L'Jarius Sneed to Player Management and Representation Deal

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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DETROIT, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- General Sports Worldwide (GSW), a full-service sports marketing and management firm, today announced the addition of NFL and Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champion cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to their athlete representation and management portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- General Sports Worldwide (GSW), a full-service sports marketing and management firm, today announced the addition of NFL and Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champion cornerback L'Jarius Sneed to their athlete representation and management portfolio.
  • Sneed started his collegiate career at Louisiana Tech by playing cornerback before moving to free safety during his senior season.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome L'Jarius to the General Sports family," said Michael Huyghue, Managing Director of General Sports Worldwide.
  • "I'm excited to work with Michael Huyghue, Brodie Waters and the entire team at General Sports Worldwide as I approach the next stage of my career," Sneed said.

Trace Launches PlayerFocus, an Affordable Video Highlights Service for Youth Soccer

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Trace, the only company that automatically delivers individual player highlights, today announced PlayerFocus, an industry-first AI powered video highlights service.

Key Points: 
  • Trace, the only company that automatically delivers individual player highlights, today announced PlayerFocus, an industry-first AI powered video highlights service.
  • Perfect for busy parents and coaches, PlayerFocus’ short form and personalized video highlights meets consumers where they are, delivering the content they want to watch.
  • Additionally, Trace offers a subscription plan for teams and clubs looking to unlock player highlights for every player.
  • There’s really nothing else to it.”
    The new PlayerFocus service lays the ground for extending Trace’s capabilities beyond soccer, as it moves forward on its vision to capture video highlights of all our best memories effortlessly.

Star Mountain Capital Hires Former Intech Investment Management Managing Director, Leanne Schmitt, as Managing Director

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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“Leanne is joining our team in response to the increasing demand by institutional and retail investors to target defensive, high yielding and asymmetric upside returns,” said Brett Hickey , Star Mountain Capital Founder & CEO.

Key Points: 
  • “Leanne is joining our team in response to the increasing demand by institutional and retail investors to target defensive, high yielding and asymmetric upside returns,” said Brett Hickey , Star Mountain Capital Founder & CEO.
  • Mrs. Schmitt was most recently a Managing Director at Intech Investment Management, a global quantitative equity firm which spun out from the Janus Henderson Group ($400+ billion AUM) in 2022.
  • She began at Intech in 2003 as a Senior Quantitative Portfolio Analyst / Trader focusing on portfolio management.
  • She was also a member and coordinator of the Women of Intech committee which coordinates philanthropic efforts for female employees at Intech.

Villarreal Houston Soccer Academy Announces Boys & Girls Tryouts & Summer Camps

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Villarreal Houston Soccer Academy, a soccer club dedicated to providing age-appropriate training for young players, has announced the tryout dates for the upcoming season, details of their 2023 summer camp, and an opportunity for two players to spend a week in Spain.

Key Points: 
  • Atascocita, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - April 20, 2023) - The Villarreal Houston Soccer Academy has announced several important dates for the upcoming youth soccer season, a continuation of their summer camp program, and an expansion of their immersive soccer experience, which allows two players to spend a week in Spain, with the Villarreal CF Academy.
  • More information about upcoming soccer tryouts, registration, and the Villarreal summer camp program can be found at https://www.villarrealhouston.com
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    Tryouts for the Villarreal Houston Soccer Club have been announced for May 22nd - May 24th at the Fall Creek Sports Complex, in NE Houston, where both boys and girls born on or between 2009 - 2018 will be welcome.
  • While all parents are required to register their children in advance of the tryouts, a simple registration form is available on the Villarreal Houston Soccer Academy website.
  • More information about the upcoming soccer tryouts, summer camp, and immersive program, as well as registration forms, can be found at https://www.villarrealhouston.com