Miami Lighthouse for the Blind

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind

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Miami Lighthouse for the Blind @Miamilighthouse

Jun 5

Last Night, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind President & CEO Virginia Jacko joined community leaders at the Griffin Catalyst VIP Dinner, hosted by @FWC26Miami, accompanied by @NSUFlorida Professor and Chair François Sainfort, PhD. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee supports our Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer program, which first launched in 2025 with funding from a @childrenstrust Innovation Grant. With the support of our community, we started with the first and only blind soccer curriculum for early learners ages 1 to 4, and kept growing! Today, we celebrate teaching the skills of blind soccer to over 100 children and young adults. 👏⚽ Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight!™ 💙 #MiamiLighthouse #BlindSoccer To learn more about FIFA's support of Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer by @USSParentHQ, visit ➜ ussoccerparent.com/fifa-foun… To learn more and to contribute to Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer, visit ➜ secure.miamilighthouse.org/S… #CommunityLeaders #MiamiLeaders #Inclusion #FIFAWorldCup

ALT Framed photo: Two adults smile for the camera, Francois Sainfort, Ph.D. and Virginia Jacko. At the bottom of the frame, is the FIFA World Cup Miami Logo and the text: FIFA Miami Host Committee Don Julio 06.04.2026

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Jun 8

This updated guide explains what the National 1 League is, how it grew out of the (NPL) and USYS National League, where it fits in the broader youth soccer landscape, and what families should know. Read more at the link: ussoccerparent.com/npl-youth…

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May 29

For decades, “getting to Nationals” in the US Youth Soccer (USYS) ecosystem has been a prestige marker for ambitious clubs and families. “Beyond 26,” is attempting to both simplify the competition structure and clarify its larger role. Check it out: ussoccerparent.com/usys-socc…

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May 28

More than 60 clubs will be moving up or entering the ECNL competition pyramid next season, as 14 new clubs are being promoted into the ECNL, and 46 new clubs are being promoted into the ECNL Regional League. Get the details at the link: ussoccerparent.com/ecnl-club…

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May 28

A group of youth sports parents has filed a federal class‑action lawsuit against Louisville‑based Team Travel Source (TTS), read more at the link. ussoccerparent.com/team-trav…

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May 28

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Miami Lighthouse for the Blind

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Miami Lighthouse for the Blind @Miamilighthouse

Apr 30

We thank U.S. Soccer Parent @USSParentHQ for writing this informative article about FIFA's support of Miami Lighthouse Blind Soccer! 🕶️⚽ 🗞️ Read more here ➜ ussoccerparent.com/fifa-foun… We thank @fifafoundation, @childrenstrust, @USABA, @FWC26Miami, @abrahamfoundation, and our entire community for supporting our blind soccer program. 🙏 Together, we prove it's possible to see without sight!™ 💙 #MiamiLighthouse #BlindSoccer @FIFAcom #CommunityLeaders #MiamiLeaders #Inclusivity

ALT Screenshot of an online article. Heading: U.S. Soccer Parent & Logo. Article title: FIFA Helps With Blind Soccer Images (3) A group of children practice blind soccer at a FIFA clinic, the FIFA Foundation logo, and the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind "Celebrating 95 Years" logo. Article excerpt text: "World Cup organizers in Miami this week announced a new grant from the FIFA Foundation’s World Football Remission Fund to expand blind soccer training at Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The $250,000 award will help grow a program that currently serves over 100 blind and visually impaired children and young adults, giving them regular access to a Paralympic sport designed specifically for athletes without sight. The investment is part of the build‑up to the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America and aims to ensure some of the tournament’s economic windfall is channeled into inclusive, community‑based sport."

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Apr 29

The next generation of champions compete here 🏆 The top U11-U12 Pre-ECNL Boys and Girls team from across the nation will meet in Provo, UT May 15-17 to battle for the Champions Cup title. #PreECNL #ChampionsCup

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Apr 28

Soccer IQ is A Needed New Focus in American Youth Soccer. We wrote about it. Check out the article: ussoccerparent.com/soccer-iq…

Soccer IQ: Building Youth Game Intelligence in the U.S.

Discover how U.S. youth soccer is elevating Soccer IQ with club models, cognitive training, and parent education to build smarter, more adaptable players.

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Apr 18

As of '26–27, the USYS National League is being phased into a new top team‑based competition called National 1 League. The new platform is part of a joint effort between US Youth Soccer & US Club Soccer to streamline the national competition landscape. ussoccerparent.com/usys-nati…

USYS National League & the New National 1 League

Learn how the USYS National League is shifting into the new National 1 League, and what that means for elite youth players, travel, and college‑track pathways.

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Apr 18

Beginning with the 2026–27 season, NPL competition is being integrated into the new National 1 League, operated in collaboration by US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer. read about it here: ussoccerparent.com/npl-youth…

NPL (National Premier Leagues) - US Soccer Parent

Editor’s note: This guide was updated in 2026 to reflect the launch of the National 1 League, which brings together the National Premier Leagues (NPL) and

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Apr 18

US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer have officially unveiled the new National 1 League — the shared top team‑based platform that will sit above local/state play and below ECNL’s club‑based structure. Read about it at the 🔗 ussoccerparent.com/national-…

National 1 League: New Top Youth Soccer Platform Announced

US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer unveil the National 1 League, naming all league operators and eight regional conferences for the new top youth team platform.

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Mar 25

Girls Who Play Sports Become Women Who Lead - read about it here: ussoccerparent.com/girls-who…

Girls Who Play Sports Become Women Who Lead

EY–espnW research shows 94% of C‑suite women played sports. Learn how girls’ soccer builds confidence, resilience, and leadership that lasts into their careers.

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Mar 25

Are Youth Soccer Organizations Deliberately Trying to Confuse Parents? Sometimes it feels that way. Read our latest article on NewComp and more. ussoccerparent.com/youth-soc…

Are Youth Soccer Leagues Confusing Parents?

NewComp aims to unify NPL and USYS National League, but vague rollout language leaves youth soccer parents more confused than informed.

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Mar 1

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Mar 1

We’re live on X! 👋 U.S. Soccer Parent exists to give moms and dads research‑based guidance, practical tools, and real talk about youth soccer in the U.S. Follow @USSParentHQ for: - Resources for Understanding the youth soccer system - Support for your player’s journey and more.