Quote of the Week:
Hard work will always overcome natural talent when natural talent does not work hard enough.
Sir Alex ferguson
Let’s address the elephant in the room shall we? 2026 is going to be an insane year of soccer. At all levels. From top end youth events to the FIFA World Cup. It will be a year to remember. There’s just something about a World Cup year that you can’t compete with.
Happening in March:
Spring Madness Kickoff – Temecula, CA
St. Patrick’s Day Soccer Tournament – Charlottesville, VA
Vegas Cup Spring Classic – Las Vegas, NV
St. Patrick’s Cup – Morris Plains, NJ
Copa Surf (Youngers) – Weymouth, MA
Amanda Post Memorial – Ellicott City, MD
World Cup Ticketing Tips:
- Deadline for the random selection draw ticketing phase to the general public for World Cup tickets is January 13, 2026. Go to fifa.com/tickets to get started.
- Chase Sapphire Cardholders will get access to a limited batch of World Cup 2026 tickets running February 10-24, 2026. More details about this can probably be found under Ultimate Rewards > Experience.
Planning your 2026 soccer schedule around PTO:
Jan 1-4 (4 days) | 1 day PTO
Jan 16-19 (4 days) | 1 day PTO
Feb 13-16 (4 days) | 1 day PTO
May 22-25 (4 days) | 1 day PTO
June 18-21 (4 days) | 1 day PTO
July 2-5 (4 days) | 1 day PTO
Sep 4-7 (4 days) | 1 day PTO
Nov 11-15 (5 days) | 2 days PTO
Nov 25-29 (5 days) | 1 day PTO
Dec 23-27 (5 days) | 1 day PTO
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Training Boost: Finishing
Nothing leaves a bigger impression than the ability to score goals. Finishing is about mastering the many ways to strike the ball—driven shots, volleys, half-volleys, chips, bends, headers, and more. Top scorers can even find the net with their chest, heel, toe, or thigh when the moment demands it. What coaches value most is a player who combines composure with controlled aggression, making quick, confident decisions at exactly the right time. The best finishers share a relentless, fearless mindset—they attack every chance, aren’t afraid to miss, and always believe the next opportunity will end in a goal.
More in March (bonus):
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