Good afternoon Soccer Moms and Dads,

Welcome to the January Newsletter—the first Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads monthly newsletter of the year. With snowstorms, cancellations, and cold temperatures settling in across Ohio and the region, winter has firmly taken hold. While outdoor soccer may be on pause, the excitement for Spring Soccer is already building.

This month’s content reflects both where we are now and where youth soccer is heading next.

Here’s what’s new on the blog:

Youth Soccer Leaders Are Rebuilding the Pathway Together

Youth soccer is entering an important period of alignment. This post breaks down recent national announcements and what they could mean for clubs, teams, and families navigating an increasingly complex landscape. It’s a must-read for parents trying to understand how today’s decisions may impact tomorrow’s opportunities.

Read the full post:

https://www.soccermomsanddads.com/post/youth-soccer-leaders-are-rebuilding-the-pathway-together

A Winter Youth Soccer Week: Futsal Championships, College Spring Soccer, and Snow Days

Winter soccer doesn’t pause—it adapts. This post recaps a packed week that included futsal championships, college spring season training, travel, and weather-related disruptions that many soccer families know all too well.

Read the full post:

https://www.soccermomsanddads.com/post/a-winter-youth-soccer-week-futsal-championships-college-spring-soccer-and-snow-days

Soccer Mom Recap: Divide, Conquer, and a Futsal Championship

From split schedules to championship moments, this recap captures what it truly looks like to manage multiple players, teams, and commitments during the heart of the winter season.

Read the full post:

https://www.soccermomsanddads.com/post/soccer-mom-recap-divide-conquer-and-a-futsal-championship

What Is the Best Soccer Movie of All Time?

Snow days and canceled sessions offer a rare chance to slow down. This post dives into some of the most talked-about soccer movies and series—and which ones resonate most with soccer families. Perfect for a winter night in.

Read the full post:

https://www.soccermomsanddads.com/post/what-is-the-best-soccer-movie-of-all-time

Thank You to Our OSMD Insiders

We want to take a moment to thank our OSMD Insiders—the clubs, programs, trainers, tournaments, facilities, and brands that support Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads and make this work possible. Their support allows us to provide free, accessible, and neutral youth soccer information to families across Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

When you see an Insider featured in our content, we encourage you to reach out and let them know you found them through Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads. That feedback matters and helps strengthen our content for you.

Coming This Week: Spring Recreational Guide

Our Spring Recreational Guide is launching later this week, and there is still time to be included. If you offer a recreational or foundational soccer program, submit your information here:

https://forms.gle/2C3SNm1Qs6H4kTNg6

Looking Ahead: Summer Camps & Training Opportunities

Next month, we will be spotlighting Summer Camps and Training Programs. If you have a camp or training opportunity you’d like to showcase to our audience; we reached 450,000 Ohio and Northern Kentucky soccer families in the last 28 days, be sure to submit your program here:

https://forms.gle/xmVPFVxTFkAGimBB7

Big News for 2025: Our Largest Tryout Guide Ever

New this year, we have partnered with local media outlets to expand the reach of our Soccer Tryout Guide to distribute to more than 1 million households across Ohio. This will be our largest and most impactful Tryout Guide to date, providing unprecedented visibility for participating programs.

Submit your program here: https://forms.gle/QiYEnrHVgYJYhRXx6

As we push through the coldest stretch of the year, many families are balancing indoor training, travel planning, spring tryout conversations, and unexpected snow days—all while counting down until fields thaw and schedules return outdoors.

Thank you for continuing to read, share, and support Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads. We’re excited for the year ahead and look forward to bringing you youth soccer content that is important to you each month.

Stay warm—and we’ll see you on the sidelines soon.

Jennifer Dunaway

Ohio Soccer Moms and Dads

www.soccermomsanddads.com