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Derek Willis

@derek_willis

Technical Director, @kyyouthsoccer

 Kentucky
kyyouthsoccer.net
Joined May 2009
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Write up on my trip to Scotland with @SportsbyWS sway.cloud.microsoft/jByXxL3… @EricMcA
Scotland Visit 2025

Scotland Visit 2025

I had the pleasure to journey to Scotland thru our travel partners, WorldStrides, and was able to visit Scottish Premier League clubs Dundee United, Heart of Midlothian, and Rangers FC along with a vi

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📅 SCHEDULE UPDATE | Homecoming Weekend Join us at Amend Field for two matches! ⚽ Fri., Oct. 16 vs. Maryville College @ 7:30 PM ⚽ Sun., Oct. 18 vs. Sewanee @ 1:30 PM 🎓 Sunday is Senior Day! Come join us as we celebrate our 3 seniors. #CentreSoccer #NCAASoccer
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A comeback 384 days in the making. We missed you, 7️⃣ 🤍
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⚽ #CentreSoccer is partnering with Scott Roussell and After We Play as part of pilot program, helping our athletes navigate the pressures and expectations of today’s game. Learn more: afterweplay.com #NCAASoccer #SportsPsychology
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🚨 SCHEDULE CHANGE 🚨 Due to the heat, today’s kickoff vs. Berea College has been moved to 6:00 PM. 📅 Friday, September 4 ⚽️ Centre vs. Berea ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Legacy Fields | Spalding University See you in Louisville. 🟡⚫️ #CentreSoccer #NCAASoccer #MatchDay
🤖 Made with AI
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U.S. Soccer
@ussoccerAug 29
Big news for youth soccer! @USYouthSoccer (USYS) State Associations voted YES to move forward with integrating USYS with U.S. Soccer. This begins a two year integration to invest more locally, make the game easier to navigate, and better support the coaches, refs, clubs, and leagues who power soccer in every community across the country. The goal is to create a more connected system where national resources and strategy are paired with strong local leadership. 📰 ussoc.cr/392295
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Henry Bushnell@HenryBushnellAug 28
U.S. Soccer is on the verge of taking over the U.S. Youth Soccer Association. A significant, historic step toward a re-wiring of America's youth soccer system — but it comes w/ many unknowns. News, details, explanations, etc. free to read @TheAthletic: nytimes.com/athletic/7545747…
U.S. Soccer nears takeover of U.S. Youth Soccer. This is what it means for the sport’s future (Gift...

U.S. Soccer nears takeover of U.S. Youth Soccer. This is what it means for the sport’s future (Gift...

U.S. Soccer makes a move that may reform America's youth soccer landscape

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Tonight at Amend Field ⚽️ Looking forward to working w/ our friends from Transylvania. A lot of these guys have played together & know each other well, should be a fun night of soccer! 🆚 Transylvania ⏰ 7:00 PM ET 📍 Amend Field 🏟️ Exhibition #CentreSoccer #NCAASoccer
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Big Purp is Red Hot ❤️‍🔥 Wins in five of the last six, including the last four in a row! 👀
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Just keep WWWWinning 😎 Four straight dubs for Big Purp! #LOUvSEA | @PNCBank
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Big thanks to @MSUEaglesCheer, @MSUEaglesCCTRK, and others for helping make Cannon’s move in as easy as possible!
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Oops, she did it again ✌️ #ORLvLOU | @FireballWhisky
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Audrey McKeen heads it in for Louisville for her first NWSL goal 💜
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Jeff Kassouf@JeffKassoufAug 7
EXCLUSIVE: #USWNT coach Emma Hayes tells @espn that the U-20 Women's World Cup is "the biggest platform for young players to play in," and she's "massively worried" the US is far behind other countries in recognizing its importance to player development. espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/4…
Hayes 'worried' about USWNT youth development

Hayes 'worried' about USWNT youth development

Emma Hayes urged US Soccer to prioritize the U.S. Under-20 Women's national team at this year's World Cup to help American youth players match the development of top European teams.

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Louisville City FC
@loucityfcAug 7
.@brandon_dayes and the #U19MNT are headed to the Concacaf U-20 Championship Final!
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@USYNTAug 7
ONE. MORE. We're heading to the @Concacaf U-20 Championship final! 👏 #U19MNT
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U.S. Soccer
@ussoccerAug 7
Every talent deserves the opportunity to be scouted. Applications are now open for the U.S. Soccer Talent Reporters Program, helping expand our Talent Identification network in communities across the country! Learn more and apply by August 20th: ussoc.cr/TRP
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Louisville City FC
@loucityfcJul 16
Ready to play for the USA 🇺🇸 @brandon_dayes has been called up to the U-19 national team for the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship! 🔗 tinyurl.com/3efsjber
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Louisville City FC
@loucityfcJul 5
JANSEN WILSON PERFECTION 🤩 @FireballWhisky | #LOUvHFD
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It was a #CentreSoccer @CentreAlumni Reunion this weekend in St. Louis and ODP! Quick Feet Haines, The Tower Willis, and Mr. Lexington Parker!
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FOX Sports
@FOXSportsJun 13
Gio Reyna's first-ever FIFA World Cup goal was a trivela to seal it for the @USMNT 🤯 It's the first four-goal outing for the US men's squad in a FIFA World Cup
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