Keon Daniel is not at the Youth Sports Complex, in Wayne, PA, according to fans that are at the Philadelphia Union's open team practice. Despite seeing a player of Daniel's build with a dreadlocks style haircut, the midfielder is not at the camp today.

Fans tweeted that the 25-year-old was sighted at preseason training camp this morning, before retracting their observations.

While the Philadelphia Union have yet to confirm any part of their preseason schedule beyond a February 18 friendly against the Orlando City Lions, outside news sources have begun to reveal preseason dates.

The Union affiliated Youth Sports Complex (YSC) is the home of the beginning of the Union's 2012 MLS campaign.

ESPN has a radio show dedicated to youth sports called 'Hey Coach Tony', and all the shows are up on YouTube which is very cool. Word is the show will soon be simulcast on many cable systems. Podcasts would also be a great thing to have for those with iPods. It's an entertaining show that tends to focus on the extremes and controversial situations, but overall Tony covers a number of hot button issues that are worthwhile to debate.

The Philadelphia Union have a new minority ownership group, according to a report published yesterday. Union CEO and Managing Partner Nick Sakiewicz confirmed a report by Philly Soccer News that Eric, Richard and Steve Graham have invested in the team.

The brothers are lead by Youth Sports Complex President Richard, who is also the Managing Principal of Striker Partners, which is an affiliate company of the Graham Group.

Last week, Seattle-based Korrio and Wisconsin-based Axon Sports, teamed up to gather information about and raise awareness of concussions in youth soccer through a new joint initiative. Korrio CEO Steve Goldman was kind enough to take a few minutes to chat with us about the new initiative. Mr. Goldman has 25 years of experience in the technology industry, with a history of building emerging companies into market leaders.

From the Evansville Courier Press, October 23, 2011
When adults look back on those who were most influential on their lives growing up, it is not uncommon to hear a reference about a significant little league or high school sports memory.
Saying that, there is a strong sentiment that youth coaches of this era don't always offer the same level of support.

Are you an athlete, coach, teacher or school administrator at a middle or high school? If so, here's a great opportunity we heard about to apply for some state-of-the-art concussion software which can help combat concussions.

According to the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, up to 3.

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By FRANCO PANIZO

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Jozy Altidore's club career since heading over to Europe has not gone as well as he would have liked, and that might explain why Altidore was full of smiles when he announced the next phase in his career.

No Wisconsin team has ever won a title at the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships, which started in 1935.

Thanks the opportunistic Justine Hovden, the FC Milwaukee Under-18 girls team has an opportunity to end that streak.

Hovden scored twice in a 15-minute span, with both goals coming off rebounds, as the Nationals posted a 3-1 victory over Mockingbird Premier (Kent.

From the Evansville Courier Press, May 7, 2011

With a local Mother's Day youth soccer tournament going on in town this weekend, expect to not only see several young soccer players in action but also "little league parents."

A sports psychologist I once worked with described a little league parent less as someone who has children who engage in youth sports, and more as a parent who looks out on the field and sees their own head on their child's shoulders.

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Katie Brewer, Glendale Falcons (2010)

As the Spring season gets off to a slow start, I'd like to point to an increasingly important issue within sports. Two of the finest players produced in the State of Missouri have both seen their careers cut short due to concussions. Lori Chalupny first dealt with issues in 2006 and now, at the age of 26, is likely no longer able to play for the US Women's team.

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Zach Loyd (right) is the latest example of how claims of need for specialization at young age are wrongheaded.

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I recently read a Q&A on Zach Loyd, the FC Dallas defender who just made a successful U.