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There is a formation in soccer that is not very common. This formation is the 5-3-2. This unique formation is especially popular in Mexico. Ricardo Lavolpe, ex- Mexican National team coach, implemented this formation during the 2006 World Cup. Other current coaches who have implemented this system are Miguel Herrera, Alberto de la Torre, and Ruben Omar Romano. Jesus Ramirez won the 2005 Under-17 World Cup with Mexico using this system.

The main component of this system are the five defenders. Three central defenders are situated in the back. Two wing defenders run up and down the whole width of the field on their respective sides. Critics of this system have argued that this formation takes away from the wing defenders and their ability to defend. They say that they will easily tire from their commitment to attack. Others say that this opens up the width of the field with their speed.

The midfield is formed with three players. There are two attacking midfielders with a holding mid. right behind them. Mexican playmaker Sinha is a great example of how to play in this midfield. He never strays to far from the inside and his laser point vision creates opportunities with the forwards.

The two forwards are essential combined with a quicker, creative player alongside a tall, strong goal scoring strike partner.

This formation for soccer is better suited for higher levels of play. The nuances that go with this system are sometimes hard to understand. Lavolpe, after the 2006 World Cup, went to coach Argentinean powerhouse Boca Juniors. At the time of his signing they were only a few points from obtaining the championship. They went on to lose that championship because the players protested this change in system. He came and change them from their usual positions. Even at a high level this system is complicated but can be fruitful given an adaptation period.

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The US Youth Soccer National Championships will be held at the Overland Park Soccer Complex July 20-25, 2010. The 60 best youth teams will be competing to win a National Championship.

The US Youth Soccer National Championships will consist of US Youth Soccer Regional Champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 Boys and Girls age groups as well as the US Youth Soccer National League qualifiers in the Under-15 through Under-17 Boys and Girls age groups to complete the field of 60 teams.

The U-19 boys will compete for the James P. McGuire Cup on national TV on Saturday the 24th. Fox Soccer Channel will televise the game. The U.S. Soccer Federation initiated the open youth championships in 1935 and the trophy was named after James P. McGuire in 1975. The McGuire cup is the oldest trophy in youth sport. The rest of the National Championship games will be played Satruday aftrenoon/evening or Sunday morning.

“We are honored to host the 2010 US Youth Soccer National Championships at the Overland Park Soccer Complex,” said Mayor Carl Gerlach. “Thanks to the dedicated effort of the Overland Park Convention & Visitors Bureau sales team and city staff members, we are able to host this showcase event that will have a great economic impact on the city, especially hotels and retail shops.”

“Hosting the US Youth Soccer National Championships will be a wonderful opportunity for young players in the area to see some of the best teams in the country,” said Alan Blinzler, president of the Kansas State Youth Soccer Association.  Kansas State Youth Soccer Association will serve as the local organizing committee for the event.

The United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), the governing body of adult soccer in the U.S. has partnered with US Youth Soccer and they will be holding the U23 National Cup Finals July 23-25 as well. This adds an additional 16 mens and womens teams using the Overland Park Soccer Complex that week.
With the game between Manchester United and the Kansas City Wizards on the 25th, Kansas City will have the best youth soccer players in the country and some of the best professional soccer players in the world here at the same time. With the World Cup wrapping up 9 days earlier, it will be an exciting summer of soccer.

Todd Roby, Director of Communications with US Youth Soccer talking about the National Championship in Overland Park…

One of the fields at the Overland Park Soccer Complex…