Spring arrives in the upper Mid-West

Ahh, spring in Wisconsin. That fickle, teasing friend has finally made a permanent appearance (we hope) and kids and adults are hanging up their indoor shoes and hitting the local fields in numbers. Some of the highlights to track this spring as we head towards the World Cup.

High-school girls

Check out Eric Anderson's site, Wisconsin Soccer Central, for all the latest on the girls' prep game including scores, standings, and updates.

Madison Area Youth Soccer Association

Maysa is the umbrella organization for area youth soccer. Find league schedules, tournament info, and links to area clubs.

Madison Soccer Association

The adult mens league is making a significant change this year, shifting it's play-offs from late June to mid-October. The spring kicks off April 25th and their website has schedules, results, and standings.

Co-ed play

Check Keva Sports and Breakaway Sports for on-going indoor and outdoor co-ed leagues. Keva also runs O-30 and O-40 outdoor mens leagues.

For the love of the game - Get out and play!

One of the great places to get a pick-up game in the spring is U-Bay fields just north of the hospital. Grab your gear and head out late afternoon/early evening most weeknights and you'll find anywhere from 2 v 2 to 15 v 15.

"One Goal"

A series of shorts about the US Men's team, the fan support, and the "Road to South Africa". Check out their You Tube channel here for the perfect way to get pumped up June and the World Cup.