News & Blog
To the senior class of 2026
The Future Is Bright: Celebrating the Northern Utah United ECNL-RL Senior Class of 2026 There is something emotional about watching senior players walk off the field for the final time in a Northern Utah United jersey. For years, these girls have represented more than...
ANNOUNCEMENT: VIVA Training Partnership
The question we’ve been asked the most finally has an answer…“Is there someone you recommend for personal training?”…Viva Performance Training. Train with Viva coaches in Cache Valley through structured, high-level private and small group sessions designed for real...
To the Fellow Soccer Mom
Finding the Value in the Hard GamesThis weekend, the Northern Utah United 13G Futures stepped into a match against Meta Sports FC 13G that looked difficult before the first whistle ever blew. The 13G pool had run into a rare predicament. There was a State Cup match...
The Future of American Youth Soccer: Navigating the New 2026 Pathway
If you’ve spent any time in the world of youth soccer, you’ve likely encountered the "Alphabet Soup" of American soccer: ECNL, USYS, NPL, RL, and UYSA. For years, this fragmented landscape has been disjointed and confusing for families trying to find the right level...
The Extra Hour: Where Goalkeepers Are Made
At Northern Utah United Soccer Club, development does not stop when practice ends. In fact, some of the most meaningful growth happens after the session is over. On a recent evening at goalkeeper training lead by NUU Goalkeeper Director, Andy Parker, a powerful moment...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Brad Ward Scholarship
Honoring the Legacy of a Leader, Coach, and Champion of Youth Development In January, Northern Utah United held the Northern Lights Gala, where we announced the creation of the Brad Ward Scholarship. This scholarship was established to honor Brad’s legacy and his...
Recap of the 2026 Northern Lights Gala
Northern Utah United Soccer Club Kicks Off the First Annual Northern Lights Gala with Unforgettable CelebrationThe Inaugural Northern Lights Gala, hosted by Northern Utah United Soccer Club, was nothing short of magical. From the moment guests arrived, it was clear...
NUU IN KANSAS CITY
07/08 NUU Girls Compete in Kansas City ECNL-RL Showcase – December 2025On Thursday, December 4, 2025, Coach Ginn and the NUU 07/08 ECNL-RL girls boarded a plane bound for Kansas City for an ECNL College Showcase weekend. With college coaches and recruiters lining the...
UNITED FOR OPPORTUNITY
How Northern Utah United and Avalanche open doors for local soccer prospectsIn the rolling valleys and vibrant communities of Northern Utah, a new chapter in youth soccer is unfolding — one that blends grassroots passion with elite opportunity. At the heart of this...