By Midwest Select, on May 24th, 2011% The Summer 3 v 3 Soccer Academy League has been canceled due to the tornado devastation. However, when we can resume practices, kids who signed up for the program will be welcome to practice with us free of charge so that they can experience something that they enjoy during this difficult time. We wish to . . . → Read More: Summer 3 v 3 Soccer Canceled Due to Tornado
By CoachBruce, on May 23rd, 2011% We ask all visitors to our site to keep Joplin and its residents in their thoughts and prayers. Many people lost loved ones, friends, neighbors, or coworkers in the recent Joplin tornado.
We feel very fortunate that all of our players and coaches are physically safe, but several of our youth players had their homes . . . → Read More: Tornado Relief Fund for Midwest United Players
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Coach’s Corner–The Offside Rule Perhaps nothing causes more consternation than the offside rule in soccer. The confusion comes from the fact that a player must simultaneously meet four conditions before being ruled offside. Want to know more? Click here to view a short Flash tutorial on the offside rule. In a few minutes, you will almost be an expert! Also take time to view the tutorial on basic soccer rules and field markings. No “breaking the plane” of the goal line to score! Thanks to dynamic-thought.com for the tutorials.
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