5 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
Police and the FBI are investigating allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse and misconduct within the Austin FC Academy.
Hazardous air quality and extreme heat have forced the suspension of all Thursday play at the Target USA Cup in Minnesota.
Norway is drawing global attention as a sporting superpower, driven by a youth sports culture that prioritizes fun over the professionalized "factory model."
The USMNT's World Cup exit has reignited a fierce debate over the 'pay-to-play' youth soccer model and its impact on American talent development.
Bipartisan congressional scrutiny is mounting over the influence of private equity on the commercialization and rising costs of American youth sports.