Technique is vital in youth soccer. I watched a few matches in the US Soccer Development Academy Finals and one of the games that stood out was PDA v Cal Odyssey U15s.

In the match the team that wins – Cal – shows far more technique than the team that loses. The Cal goalkeeper saves a penalty and the Cal striker controls then swivels on a pass and scores in the corner.

Technique for both goalkeeper and striker is the winning difference.

Great to watch and great for the team.

Here it is: