Youth Soccer

Brazilian Players Celebrating For Japanese Golden Ball Winner Is Most Wholesome Thing You’ll See Today

Spain beat Japan 3-1 to claim the 2022 U-20 Women’s World Cup crown in front of 29,891 fans on Sunday night in Costa Rica. Spain was superb and a deserved winner led by Golden Boot winner Inma Gabarro, whose eight goals were double the next highest scorer. But arguably the most memorable moment of the night came after the match as awards were given out and Japan’s Maika Hamano was awarded the Golden Ball (Gabarro took silver).

Juan Román Riquelme's Nephew Scores From Deep Inside His Own Half Against River Plate

During a distinguished playing career with Boca Juniors that included five Primera División titles and three Copa Libertadores triumphs, Argentine legend Juan Román Riquelme made a habit of destroying rival River Plate.

He loved nothing more than snatching the souls of lost Millonarios. 

5 Things All Soccer Moms Need For This Youth Soccer Season

The kiddos are going back to school and that means you’re going to be back watching youth soccer on the sideline. Sure, you love watching your kid play, but deep down you’re secretly dreading drives to practice and early morning games.

Not to fear as The18 is here to give you five things that will make this season the best one ever. If you have all five of these items, then you’re in for one spectacular time watching children kick around a ball while you could have been home watching HGTV.

El Tri Femenil Queda Fuera Del Mundial Sub-20: No Pudo Con España Ni Con Los Postes

El camino a la gloria se cerró. La selección mexicana femenil sub-20, la única que sobrevivía de la Concacaf en el Mundial de Costa Rica, no pudo ante España – ni con los postes – y quedó fuera en los cuartos de final del torneo.

Yep, no hubo quinto partido para el Tri.

Las hispanas hicieron prevalecer el favoritismo que cargaban sobre sus hombros, pero no fue pan comido: México nunca bajó los brazos y la batalló hasta el pitazo final. 

Benjamín Agüero Dribbles The Ball And Reminds Us Who His Father And Grandfather Are

It's hard to say how things will turn out for Benjamín Agüero, considering he is just a 13-year-old kid. However, after seeing a couple of clips online, it is safe to say that the soccer DNA of his ancestors also runs through his blood and feet.

If you are wondering who his ancestors are, here is a gentle reminder: He is the son of Sergio Agüero and the grandson of Diego Maradona.

Yeah, talk to me about carrying weight over your shoulders.

¡Bye, Alemania! México Enfrentará A España En Los Cuartos De Final Del Mundial Femenil Sub-20

Contra todo pronóstico y los obstáculos vividos en el camino, la selección mexicana femenil sub-20 derrotó a Alemania y avanzó a los cuartos de final del Mundial que se juega en Costa Rica. ¿Su rival en la ronda de los ocho mejores? Nada más y nada menos que España.

Alexandra Pinell Scores Ridiculous Goal At U-20 Women's World Cup

Alexandra Pinell has set the internet ablaze with one of the most incredible and mind-boggling goals in recent memory. 

Costa Rica is hosting the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, and the home side played its first match against a talented Australian team. Setting up a free-kick from some 40 yards out, no one in the stadium expected Pinell to shoot. And yet, filled with adrenaline and confidence, the Costa Rica captain stood over the ball and knew exactly what was about to happen. 

Un Puntín En Cámara Lenta Rescata A México En Su Debut En El Mundial Sub-20

La selección sub-20 femenil de México desperdició la chance de iniciar el Mundial de Costa Rica con un triunfo y debió conformarse con un amargo empate 1-1 ante Nueva Zelandia.

El Tri fue ampliamente superior a sus rivales, pero falló una oportunidad tras otra frente al pórtico defendido por Murphy Lyn Hunt-Sheaf. ¿Cifras? México tuvo 22 remates buscando el arco y que solo uno haya entrado habla de la farra vivida en el estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.

How To Watch The U.S. And México In The Women's U-20 World Cup?

We all know you can't wait until the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but while you wait, you should know that it is not the only FIFA WC being played this year. In fact, this Wednesday, Aug. 10, we will be witnesses to a new big-stage tournament: the Women's U-20 World Cup.

Yep. New stars, new dreams and all that is happening inside the Concacaf neighborhood. Costa Rica hosts the event, while another three teams from the region – Canada, Mexico and United States – are among the 16 countries seeking the glory.

Next Ronaldinho? 12-Year-Old Brazilian Recreates 'Triple Sombrero' Before Scoring

It's almost been seven years to the day since Ronaldinho made his final professional appearance for Fluminense in the Brasileirão, meaning his "jogo bonito" spirit could've chosen a vessel for regeneration that's out there joyously working on their craft at this very moment.

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