Dan Woog

Westport

Writer at Westport News

Blogger about all things Westport; LGBT activist; soccer coach; social critic; interesting human

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After a nomadic pro career, Matt Fondy tackles youth soccer pay-to-play with Oakland Genesis

3 weeks ago | socceramerica.com | Dan Woog

Dear Reader,Enjoy this free read of Youth Soccer content. For less than 20¢ a day you’ll receive full access to Soccer America’s daily newsletters, with analysis and insights keeping you informed about American soccer. You’ll also support our award-winning staff and continue our publication’s 55-year legacy. Become a Soccer America Pro member today for more Youth Soccer content and wide variety of more US Soccer News. Warmly,Soccer America WANT TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE?
After a nomadic pro career, Matt Fondy tackles youth soccer pay-to-play with Oakland Genesis

3 weeks ago | socceramerica.com | Dan Woog

Matt Fondy with the Chicago Fire takes on Tottenham Hotspur defenders in a 2014 friendly. Fondy also played for MLS's Chivas USA and USL clubs Louisville City and North Carolina FC, and the NASL's Jacksonville Armada. (Bill Barrett/ISIPhotos) Matt Fondy’s soccer career took him around the country: Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Chicago, Louisville, Jacksonville, Raleigh, then finally the Oakland Roots.
After a nomadic pro career, Matt Fondy tackles youth soccer pay-to-play with Oakland Genesis

3 weeks ago | socceramerica.com | Dan Woog

Matt Fondy with the Chicago Fire takes on Tottenham Hotspur defenders in a 2014 friendly. Fondy also played for MLS's Chivas USA and USL clubs Louisville City and North Carolina FC, and the NASL's Jacksonville Armada. (Bill Barrett/ISIPhotos) Matt Fondy’s soccer career took him around the country: Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Chicago, Louisville, Jacksonville, Raleigh, then finally the Oakland Roots.
Ed Camara's shops outfitted Houston soccer for four decades. Now, he’s handed off the torch.

1 month ago | socceramerica.com | Dan Woog

Launched in 1984 by Ed Camara, Soccer 4 All spread to seven Houston area locations. In 2010-2017 its Rice Village shop was managed by Jen Cooper, Houston's renowned soccer journalist, broadcaster, promoter and soccer historian. In January, Soccer 4 All was sold to Soccer Post. More than 40 years ago, Ed Camara was coaching his stepson’s U-12 soccer team in Houston. A father donated money for uniforms.
Soccer in Schools breaks down barriers to play: ‘Every kid needs P.E. And every P.E. teacher needs soccer’

1 month ago | socceramerica.com | Dan Woog

Dear Reader,Enjoy this free read of Youth Soccer content. For less than 20¢ a day you’ll receive full access to Soccer America’s daily newsletters, with analysis and insights keeping you informed about American soccer. You’ll also support our award-winning staff and continue our publication’s 55-year legacy. Become a Soccer America Pro member today for more Youth Soccer content and wide variety of more US Soccer News. Warmly,Soccer America WANT TO SHARE THIS ARTICLE?
Dave Johnson on broadcasting D.C. United games for 30 seasons

2 months ago | socceramerica.com | Dan Woog

No one today was alive when the American and National Leagues merged in 1903, to form Major League Baseball. A few very senior citizens are older than the National Hockey League (founded in 1917) and National Football League (1920). The National Basketball Association traces its roots to 1946, but there was little hoopla around its first game. Major League Soccer is only 29 years old and has just entered its 30th season.
Staples Grad Arrested At Pro-Palestine Protest

2 months ago | 06880danwoog.com | Dan Woog

A Staples High School graduate was among 9 people arrested, after more than 200 protestors took over Barnard College’s main library on Wednesday. Gabrielle Wimer was part of the pro-Palestinian group. According to the New York Times, they demanded “the reversal of the expulsions of two Barnard students who were punished for interrupting a ‘History of Modern Israel’ class on Jan. 21 and distributing fliers, including one that showed a jackboot squashing a Jewish star.
Jon Gailmor: Grabbing Vitals, Honoring Heroes

2 months ago | 06880danwoog.com | Dan Woog

My reason for being is music,And to reach a few hearts if I can …For 6 decades, Jon Gailmor has created music. Along the way, he has reached countless hearts. After graduating from Staples High School he wrote, sang and toured writing, with 1966 classmate Rob Carlson. The duo’s album, “Peaceable Kingdom,” was beautiful — yet poorly promoted by Polydor. Disenchanted with the music business, Gailmor left Westport for Vermont.
Small businesses and families deserve relief from burdensome retail delivery fees

Feb 14, 2025 | dailycamera.com | Gary Garrison |Dan Woog

By Dan Woog Colorado families and small businesses are being nickel-and-dimed at every turn. Whether it is rising property taxes, increasing regulatory costs or new government fees, the cost of living and doing business in our state continues to climb. One of the most egregious examples of this is the retail delivery fee, a hidden tax that adds up for both businesses and consumers.
Soccer in Schools breaks down barriers to play: 'Every kid needs P.E. And every P.E. teacher needs soccer'

Feb 3, 2025 | socceramerica.com | Dan Woog

U.S. Soccer Foundation ambassador, former U.S. World Cup player Maurice Edu, leads students and teachers in a cheer. According to one estimate, the yearly equipment budget for a physical education teacher is $500. That does not buy a lot of soccer balls. (Or anything else.)And whether or not a teacher is familiar with the game, they may not feel comfortable creating lesson plans to teach it.

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Articles

After a nomadic pro career, Matt Fondy tackles youth soccer pay-to-play with Oakland Genesis

After a nomadic pro career, Matt Fondy tackles youth soccer pay-to-play with Oakland Genesis

After a nomadic pro career, Matt Fondy tackles youth soccer pay-to-play with Oakland Genesis

Ed Camara's shops outfitted Houston soccer for four decades. Now, he’s handed off the torch.

Soccer in Schools breaks down barriers to play: ‘Every kid needs P.E. And every P.E. teacher needs soccer’

Dave Johnson on broadcasting D.C. United games for 30 seasons

Staples Grad Arrested At Pro-Palestine Protest

Jon Gailmor: Grabbing Vitals, Honoring Heroes

Small businesses and families deserve relief from burdensome retail delivery fees

Soccer in Schools breaks down barriers to play: 'Every kid needs P.E. And every P.E. teacher needs soccer'

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