Grassroots and Coaching

Futsal added to the DFE Approved Activity List for GCSE, AS and A-Level PE

Futsal added to the DFE Approved Activity List for GCSE, AS and A-Level PE

11th September 2019 4163
The Department for Education added Futsal to an approved activity list for GCSE, AS and A-Level PE meaning students studying PE across the country will have the opportunity/ option to play and experience Futsal at schools from 2020.
Los Angeles Football Club building Futsal courts for the community

Los Angeles Football Club building Futsal courts for the community

8th September 2019 1400
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Chevron), announced the dedication of a new futsal court at Bakersfield Police Activities League plus they have built courts in Watts and at Menlo Ave Elementary School.
English youth player to represent Brazilian team at the World Futsal Championship

English youth player to represent Brazilian team at the World Futsal Championship

24th July 2019 2270
Young Braintree Futsal Club ace Marley Baker–Burton is set for the experience of a lifetime this week as he heads across the Atlantic to play for a Brazilian side at the World Futsal Championships.
Soccer Foundation wish to have four futsal courts at St. Paul schools, Parks and Rec sites

US Soccer Foundation wish to have four futsal courts at St. Paul schools, Parks and Rec sites

20th July 2019 2228
The U.S. Soccer Foundation has approached St. Paul Parks and Recreation about the possibility of converting underused outdoor spaces in the city into mini-courts for futsal, which is a variety of soccer played on hard surfaces.
Havana Neighborhood Futsal project

Havana Neighborhood Futsal project

20th July 2019 1498
The Mi barrio suena project takes futsal as a means to contribute towards the education of young people and the development of communities that many people consider “slums”.
Chris Morgan, former Irish League striker urges more kids to get involved in Futsal

Chris Morgan, former Irish League striker urges more kids to get involved in Futsal

9th July 2019 1478
Chris Morgan: "There are real benefits for young players.. we should be promoting Futsal more vigorously"
Can Futsal become the heart of the Small Sided Games approach?

Can Futsal become the heart of the Small Sided Games approach?

31st May 2019 2474
As it stands futsal plays no formal part of the Scottish FA’s player pathway yet it’s the only small sided games recognized by UEFA & FIFA.
Why Futsal is great for youth Soccer players

Former MLS star Sean Bowers – Why Futsal is great for youth Soccer players

20th May 2019 1868
Futsal Focus partner SoccerToday has provided this article for Futsal Focus followers to read about how Sean Bowers, former MLS defender and the former Captain of U.S. National Futsal Team believes futsal made his soccer game better and why.
Futsal A-Licence Coaching Course 2019 held at Suzuka City, Mie, Japan

Futsal A-Licence Coaching Course 2019 held at Suzuka City, Mie, Japan

15th May 2019 1514
The Futsal A-Licence course is being held for the third year, futsal coaches from various leagues, clubs, and national teams were seen participating in the course.
U.S. Youth Futsal’s Executive Director Jorge Marin speaks out on the future of the game

U.S. Youth Futsal’s Executive Director Jorge Marin speaks on the future of the game

1st May 2019 1507
Futsal Focus partner SoccerToday has provide this article for Futsal Focus followers to read and learn more about U.S. Youth Futsal’s new Executive Director Jorge Marin on the preparing for the growth of the sport and expanding U.S. Youth Futsal.