Kicking down doorways

Some youth soccer coaches want to use the sport as a way to help foreign-born and second-generation youth grow up to be successful. They find, however, that economics, culture and other immigration-related issues make the task a little bit harder.

Cricket is not just another day in the park

Washington Park is the planned site for Chicago's Olympic Stadium, a part of the city's 2016 Olympic bid. It's also a home for the Midwestern Cricket Conference and hundreds of local cricketers who play every weekend during the summer. H. Jose Bosch paid a visit to learn more about the game and its allure.

Style points: Youth soccer indulges in differing styles of play

Some coaches promote certain international soccer styles while others believe it’s nothing more than a marketing ploy.

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