Vaughn represents Ohio on ODP National team at Dallas Cup
Ohio Olympic Development Program (ODP) player Shelby Vaughn (2005, North FC) was in Texas this week to participate in the prestigious Dallas Cup after receiving the call-up to the 2005 Girls ODP National team. Vaughn, who will play collegiality at Michigan State University, is one of 16 players from around the country selected to the […]
The all-natural way to battle the bugs this Spring season
Flowers are blooming and birds are chirping, both wonderful things that also mean the pesky mosquitos are in route to a field near you! Medella Naturals would love to help you keep them at bay while enjoying a game of soccer! Many families are looking for a chemical free option that is safe and effective […]
Toledo-based East Suburban Soccer League Joins OSA
MAINEVILLE, Ohio (February 10, 2023) – Ohio Soccer Association (OSA) is excited to announce the addition of the East Suburban Soccer League (ESSL), one of the largest grassroots leagues in the Toledo area, as a new member. ESSL holds a fall and spring season with member communities from: Eastwood Youth Soccer Association Genoa Area Rec […]
OSA Announces Partnership with Leading Communication App BAND
MAINEVILLE, Ohio (January 25, 2023) – Ohio Soccer Association (OSA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with BAND, the ultimate communication app for busy club/league leaders and coaches who want to easily manage their teams with just one app. The free app provides teams with the tools they need to communicate more effectively, including […]
OSA Welcomes Sally Gladwell to Board of Directors
MAINEVILLE, Ohio (January 10, 2023) – Ohio Soccer Association (OSA) is excited to welcome Sally Gladwell as the newest addition to its Board of Directors. Gladwell, who resides in the greater Toledo area, will fill the final Independent Director seat. “We are thrilled to have Sally join our Board,” said Gordon Henderson, OSA CEO. “She […]
2022 OSA Year in Review
Our mission is to support, grow, and inspire the game in every community. So how did we do this year? Let’s take a look. Interest in the Beautiful Game More kids are playing the game in Ohio in 2022 than in 2021. OSA recorded an increase of about 10,000 new players this year across all […]
OSA Staff Pick Their Dream 5-A-Side Teams
We asked a few OSA staff members to tell us their dream 5-a-side team. Here’s what they said: Jen Schuppe // State League Commissioner Tom Turner // Director of Membership Growth & Development Jessica Eberle // Member Services & ODP Program Manager Joe Gould // Digital Marketing Manager What do you think of their selections? […]
Buckeye Integrates OSDL Into the League, Plus Unveils a New Brand Identity
MAINEVILLE, Ohio (November 22, 2022) – Ohio Soccer Association announces today that the Ohio Soccer Developmental League (OSDL) will become a division of Buckeye Premier Youth Soccer League (Buckeye, BPYSL), effective Spring 2023. OSDL will keep the same playing format as in years prior, with the flexibility of head-to-head and Group Play weekends. “This really is […]
Three Reasons Not to Worry this Holiday Season
With the “H-word” Season ramping up, it may feel like the situations that inspire stress are merrily multiplying with no signs of slowing down until January crash lands on you. But turn that grimace upside down because in every chance to worry there’s an opportunity to sail through, stress-free with Calmposure. Let’s look at three […]
Member Spotlight: Newark Area Soccer Association helps grow the game in Dresden
In this Member Spotlight, we shift focus to a feel-good story happening in eastern Ohio. The Newark Area Soccer Association, or NASA, has been a long-standing member of their community and played an important role in the growth of the game in Newark and the surrounding areas. This includes Dresden, further to the east and […]
