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Aug 6, 2026
Our U16 Boys Take Silver at the Dulari Cup – What a Weekend!
Our U16 team reached the Dulari Cup final in Surrey, BC. Kids soccer registrations are now open in Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam and Port Moody.
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Jul 29, 2026
Fall Soccer Registration Is Open at SEFA Soccer Academy
Fall soccer registration is open at SEFA Soccer Academy, with programs and free tryouts for all ages and levels.
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May 18, 2026
Should Kids Take a Full Break from Soccer During Summer — or Keep Training?
Why both a full summer break and summer overtraining hurt young players, and how a balanced approach works best.
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Apr 26, 2026
Vancouver Whitecaps Crisis: What It Really Means for Your Kid's Soccer Future in BC
What the Vancouver Whitecaps' financial crisis could mean for youth soccer development pathways in British Columbia.
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Mar 15, 2026
Spring Soccer Registrations are Open!
SEFA wraps up its Fall-Winter season and opens Spring registrations for kids and youth aged 4 to 15.
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Feb 2, 2026
Age Division Changes in U.S. Youth Soccer
A guide to US Soccer's age-division changes, their rationale, effects, and ripple effects on Canadian youth soccer.
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Jan 21, 2026
Registration Opens for Sefa Soccer Academy's Spring Break Soccer Camps
Registration opens for SEFA's Spring Break soccer camps in Burnaby for kids aged 5 to 11.
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Jan 17, 2026
The Hidden Game-Changer: Why Set Pieces Are Revolutionizing Youth Soccer Development in Burnaby and Beyond
Why set pieces are becoming a key part of youth soccer development in Burnaby and across Metro Vancouver.
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Jan 9, 2026
The Retreat Line In Youth Soccer: Nurturing Young Talents for Tomorrow's Beautiful Game
An exploration of the retreat line in youth soccer, its benefits and drawbacks, and its use across Metro Vancouver.
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Jan 6, 2026
Understanding the New Offside Rule
How new offside developments—semi-automated technology and the proposed Wenger Law—could reshape youth soccer.
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Dec 11, 2025
SEFA 015 Ginga Set to Compete in the ASL Elite U11 Tournament!
SEFA's 015 Ginga team is set to compete in the ASL Elite U11 Tournament at Burnaby Lake West Turf Fields.
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Dec 5, 2025
FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Results
Results and analysis of the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw, including the USMNT and Canada's groups and the tournament's expanded 48-team format.
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Oct 30, 2025
World Cup 2026 Ticket Sales
SEFA shares the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket-sale details and ties the excitement to its kids soccer programs across Metro Vancouver.
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Oct 14, 2025
Rising Kicks: Youth Soccer Registration Trends in Canada and Beyond
A look at rebounding youth soccer registration trends across Canada and Metro Vancouver, and how the boom is fueling kids' development programs.
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Oct 9, 2025
Jasmine Mander's Dronegate Story: Lessons for Soccer Players
Jasmine Mander's account of the Canada Soccer drone scandal and the lessons it offers young players about ethics and accountability.
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Oct 8, 2025
SEFA Soccer Academy: Thriving in the ASL Season While Keeping Kids Soccer Passion Alive Through Outdoor and Indoor Programs in Burnaby, New Westminster, and Coquitlam
SEFA competes in the ASL season while keeping kids' soccer going year-round through indoor and outdoor programs across Burnaby, New Westminster, and Coquitlam.
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Aug 25, 2025
Sefa Soccer Academy Fall Soccer Registrations Now Open
Sefa's Fall season registrations are open, with programs for all ages and ASL competition beginning in September.
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Aug 13, 2025
Join SEFA Soccer Academy's Skill Center: Register Now!
SEFA's Skill Center is open for registration, offering year-round technical training for ages 5-15 across Metro Vancouver.
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Jul 29, 2025
Thomas Müller Joins Whitecaps: Inspiring Soccer Dreams in Vancouver
Thomas Müller's move to the Vancouver Whitecaps and how his career story inspires young players across the region.
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Jul 28, 2025
Keeping Kids Safe on the Field: Injury Prevention in Youth Soccer
Essential injury prevention tips for young soccer players, with practical advice for parents, coaches, and players.
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Jul 9, 2025
Organized vs. Unorganized Soccer in Youth Soccer Development
A deep look at the strengths and flaws of structured club soccer versus free street play, and why blending both builds the best players.
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Jul 7, 2025
Build-Up Play from the Goalkeeper: A Cornerstone of Youth Soccer Development
Why teaching goalkeepers to build up play from the back is now a core pillar of modern youth soccer development.
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Jul 1, 2025
What to Pack for Soccer Summer Camp: Complete Gear Checklist for Kids
A parent's stress-free guide to packing the right gear, clothing, health items and snacks for soccer summer camp.
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Jun 27, 2025
SEFA Soccer Academy Summer Programs 2025: What Parents Need to Know
A complete parent guide to SEFA's year-round summer soccer programs, covering eligibility, schedules, logistics and registration.
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