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Marketing ideas, industry analysis, and partner stories from Youth Soccer Marketing.

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US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer Announce Joint Competition Platform

The two largest youth soccer organizations in the country are merging their top leagues into one platform. 10,000 teams. 150,000 players. Eight conferences. And it doesn’t matter which org your

Mar 26, 2026
Partnership Spotlight

Manchester City Expands Youth Soccer Footprint in the United States

Full-time coaches relocating from Manchester. A branded club in Texas. An embedded partnership in Charlotte. This isn’t a summer camp play.

Mar 26, 2026
PostGame

Top 25 Youth Soccer Clubs on Instagram (March 2026)

Weston FC leads all independent clubs. Southern California dominates the top half. And the gap between competitive results and social following is wider than you think.

Mar 26, 2026
PostGame

Generation adidas Cup 2026 Brings 88 Teams From 14 Countries to IMG Academy

The biggest edition of the Gen adidas Cup kicks off Friday in Bradenton. An expanded girls division, first-time participants from FC Barcelona and Boca Juniors, and 20 matches streaming live.

Mar 24, 2026
Strategy

Fun Stuff versus Boring Stuff

Marketing operators in youth soccer programs face a challenge in balancing creative tasks with operational responsibilities. While engaging in creative work provides instant gratification, the essenti

Nov 15, 2025
Strategy

Do we need a a Marketing Director for our Youth Soccer program?

The post examines the role and significance of marketing in youth soccer. Initially questioning its importance, it emphasizes foundational aspects like coaching, operations, and customer service over

Nov 06, 2025
Resources

Following Up With Leads

If there’s been one consistent suggestion we provide at YSM to programs just looking to tighten up their marketing, it’s to add a simple lead generation form, and then put it in a simple p

Sep 30, 2025
Blog

Names, Names, Names: Youth Soccer Marketing Strategy

At every youth soccer club I worked with, Team of the Week was the simplest and most effective marketing we ever did. It wasn’t fancy, it wasn’t expensive but it built culture, recognition, and loyalt

Aug 27, 2025
Blog

Finding the Right Balance in Youth Sports Marketing

Earlier this year my 5-year-old son expressed an interest in martial arts. Like any parent, my first stop was Google, which as you can imagine, gave me a long list of options and a chance to review yo

Aug 24, 2025