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When Talent Gets Overlooked: The Uncomfortable Truth About Youth Soccer Politics in South Florida
banquillo Editorial Staff | August 2025

In an ideal world, youth soccer is a meritocracy, the most talented, hardest-working players rise through the ranks, and coaches select lineups based on skill, dedication, and potential.


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College ID Camps: Between the Spotlight and the Fine Print
banquillo Editorial Staff | August 2025

Every year, thousands of high school soccer players across the United States sign up for College ID Camps, drawn by glossy promotional videos, social media highlights, and the hope of catching a college coach’s eye.

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Villarreal–Barcelona Miami Match Stirs La Liga Controversy
banquillo Editorial Staff | August 2025

The football world is buzzing with a proposal that could see Villarreal and Barcelona take their December 20, 2025, La Liga fixture far from Spain’s shores and into the heart of South Florida, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.

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NCAA Soccer Rumored Shakeup: Incorporation with Pro Leagues on the Horizon?
banquillo Editorial Staff | August 2025

Big changes could be coming to NCAA soccer, and they might completely reshape the future of the college game in the United States.


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MLS NEXT Unveils Sweeping Changes for 2025–26 Season
banquillo Editorial Staff | August 2025

MLS NEXT, the top youth development platform in the United States, announced a series of major updates on August 19, 2025 that will reshape how elite youth soccer operates across the country.

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Who’s Really Doing the Favor in Youth Soccer?
banquillo Editorial Staff | September 2025

Youth soccer in the United States is filled with passion, dedication, and sacrifice. Families invest significant amounts of time, energy, and money to support their children’s dreams, often committing thousands of dollars each year to programs ranging from local leagues to elite academies. 

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UEFA puts the brakes on “Plan Miami”
banquillo Editorial Staff | September 2025

UEFA has temporarily blocked LaLiga’s attempt to stage the Villarreal vs Barcelona league match in Miami this December. The Spanish federation (RFEF) and LaLiga had pushed for the December 20th clash to be played at Hard Rock Stadium, marking the first official LaLiga fixture outside Spain.

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Miami FC Brings Big-League Vision to Homestead with $300M Stadium Project
banquillo Editorial Staff | September 2025

Miami FC is planting deep roots in South Florida with an ambitious plan that could reshape the region’s soccer landscape. On September 18, 2025, the club announced it will anchor a brand-new Sports Performance Hub (SPH) in Homestead, a $300 million, 80-acre development that blends professional facilities with community access.



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U.S. Soccer Aims to Reinvent the College Game
banquillo Editorial Staff | October 2025

The Federation and the NextGen College Soccer Committee release a White Paper outlining a new vision for the future of U.S. college soccer.

In a move that could reshape the landscape of American college soccer, the U.S. Soccer Federation and the NextGen College Soccer Committee have released a strategic document,  a White Paper, designed to modernize and strengthen the collegiate system as a critical part of player development in the United States.

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When “Elite” Isn’t Elite: The Hidden Cost of Overcrowded Training Sessions
banquillo Editorial Staff | October 2025

Across South Florida, dozens of clubs proudly promote themselves as elite or academy-level programs. They use words like pathway, development, and professional environment to attract ambitious families.


But what happens when those promises collide with reality, when “elite” training means thirty players crammed onto half a field with one coach, all fighting for a touch of the ball?

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