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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Austin FC's Owen Wolff and Discount Tire Kick Off MLS All-Star Week by Giving Back to Local Club Team
Hometown Favorite Wolff, Retailer Discount Tire, and Bleacher Report Surprised North Austin Soccer Alliance With New Equipment AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate 2025 Major League Soccer MLS All-Star Week in Austin, Discount Tire — the Official Tire Retailer of MLS — teamed up with homegrown Austin FC midfield star, Owen Wolff, and Bleacher Report to surprise one lucky Austin-area youth soccer club. In a Friday morning visit to North Austin Soccer Alliance practices, Wolff and Discount Tire gifted new equipment, including balls, pop up goals, ball pumps, scrimmage pennies, goalie gloves, shin guards, and more, and spent time having fun doing juggling contests and shoot outs. See the highlight video for Wolff's day with North Austin Soccer Alliance players. "At Discount Tire, we're proud to support the next generation of soccer players and fans by fueling their passion for the game," said Tom Williams, chief experience officer at Discount Tire. "As trusted experts serving Austin neighborhoods for nearly 30 years, it was important to all of us at Discount Tire to give back to the community in a meaningful way as Austin hosts its first MLS All-Star Week. We're excited to champion the growth of fandom around MLS and support the lifeblood of American soccer: our youth." At the young age of 16, Wolff signed with Austin FC and became the club's first homegrown player on the pro roster. Discount Tire is the League's Official Tire Retailer, as well as Chicago Fire FC, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami CF, Nashville SC, Portland Timbers, and Seattle Sounders FC. The company's retail locations offer tires, wheels, and wiper blades in 20 markets home to current MLS club teams. Throughout 2025 MLS All-Star Week in Austin, Discount Tire is also activating around its partnership with the MLS through a fan-first activation in collaboration with Continental Tire. Highlights include: Distribution of Discount Tire-branded clear drawstring bags at Soccer Celebration Distribution of free air pressure check cards in collaboration with Continental Tire Once redeemed at the Discount Tire located at 2623 W Braker Lane, fans will get exclusive, free after-hours valet parking – just a six-minute walk to/from Q2 Stadium (while supplies last) For more information about Discount Tire and to find a location, visit For tickets to the game and more information about MLS All-Star Week, visit About Discount TireDiscount Tire is a leading independent retailer of tires, wheels, and windshield wipers. Founded in 1960 by Bruce T. Halle, the company serves customers at more than 1,200 stores in 39 states. The company does business as Discount Tire in most of the U.S. and as America's Tire in parts of California and Pennsylvania. Treadwell, Discount Tire's proprietary online tire recommendation tool, uses decades of data and individual driving habits to recommend the right tires for each driver's unique needs. Discount Tire is a primary sponsor of the No. 2 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Official Tire Retailer of Major League Soccer. For more information, visit Media Contact:Discount TireRachel Bakerpressemails@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Discount Tire
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Top youth talents to shine in Austin at 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Game
Top youth talents to shine in Austin at 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Game The next generation of soccer stars from across the U.S. and Canada will take center stage on Monday, July 21, as the fourth annual MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate kicks off at Parmer Field, home of Austin FC II. The match, featuring 44 of the top youth players in a classic East vs. West format, will begin at 7:30 p.m. CT and stream live on MLS' YouTube channel and Admission is free with registration. Advertisement Among the selected players are several rising talents already making waves at the professional level. Homegrown signings like Gustavo Caraballo (Orlando City SC), Robert Turdean (Chicago Fire FC), and Kaedren Spivey (San Jose Earthquakes) headline a list of players expected to follow in the footsteps of former All-Stars such as Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) and Benjamin Cremaschi (Inter Miami CF). Nearly 65% of past MLS NEXT All-Stars have gone on to sign pro contracts, showcasing the match's growing importance. 'This is a celebration of the elite talent and dedication within our MLS NEXT academies,' said Luis Robles, MLS NEXT Technical Director. 'These 44 players are among the most promising prospects in North America.' The East team will be led by Javier Carrillo (Orlando City SC), who guided his U17s to a Generation adidas Cup win earlier this year. The West team will be coached by Jason Shackell (Austin FC), fresh off a strong season with his U16 side. Advertisement The All-Star Week experience goes beyond the pitch, with players taking part in training sessions, community events, the All-Star Skills Challenge on July 22, and the MLS All-Star Game on July 23. Fans can register for free tickets and access more information here. 📍 WHEN: Monday, July 21 | 7:30 p.m. CT 📍 WHERE: Parmer Field, Austin, TX 📺 WATCH: MLS YouTube & 🎟️ ADMISSION: Free with registration © Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Wall Street Journal
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Wall Street Journal
A Desert Oasis for Youth Sports Was Built on a Financial Mirage
MESA, Ariz.—When David Belfort sought a new home for the youth soccer club he runs, he found the perfect spot in his backyard: a sprawling facility lavishly equipped for every sport imaginable. The venue, now called Arizona Athletic Grounds, is a $250 million monument to America's youth-sports frenzy. It spans 280 acres where General Motors once tested cars under the desert sun.
CTV News
30-06-2025
- CTV News
Parent arrested for allegedly threatening youth during soccer game
A York Regional Police patch is shown in Aurora, Ont. on Dec. 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey York Regional Police have arrested a parent for allegedly threatening a young player on the opposing team of a youth soccer game, forcing the match to conclude. The incident occurred on June 20, police claim, during a game in the Dufferin Street and Highway 407 area in Vaughan, Ont. Gianni Luciani, 53, has been charged with one count of uttering threats, according to a police news release. More to come.
Globe and Mail
27-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Kwesi Alleyne Urges Entrepreneurs to Embrace Self-Awareness Over Hustle Hype
Marketing leader and coach encourages business owners to slow down, reflect, and rethink failure as a growth tool. Kwesi Alleyne, co-founder of Herculeads Marketing Group and youth soccer coach, is calling on entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives alike to embrace a more honest, self-aware approach to growth. Based on insights shared in his recent interview 'Focus, Failure, and Forward Momentum,' Alleyne emphasises that reflection—not constant hustle—is the key to building something sustainable. 'People talk about grinding 24/7,' Alleyne says, 'but if you're not stopping to ask yourself what worked and what didn't, you're just repeating noise. My business started growing faster the minute I got serious about reviewing why we won and why we lost.' Alleyne's message comes at a time when burnout is at an all-time high. According to a 2024 Deloitte survey, 59% of workers reported feeling exhausted regularly, and 42% of entrepreneurs cite mental fatigue as their top challenge. Alleyne believes that's partially due to the glorification of relentless work, rather than smarter reflection. Failure Isn't the Enemy—Lack of Reflection Is In the interview, Alleyne shared how a failed campaign helped sharpen his agency's research process. 'We launched a niche lead-gen campaign without testing demand. It flopped. We refunded the client and owned it. That one mistake now drives how we qualify every new idea. We don't guess—we listen first.' This attitude is what Alleyne believes more leaders need to adopt: failure as fuel rather than shame. 'You don't grow from never messing up. You grow by asking why you did—and doing something about it,' he adds. A Call for Thoughtful Leadership As Director of Marketing at Herculeads, Alleyne leads national campaigns for home improvement clients. But his leadership lessons are often drawn from the soccer field, where he coaches high school and travel teams in Florida. 'I see it in my players too. When they lose, they either shut down or they level up. The difference? Who's willing to watch the tape.' He encourages leaders, regardless of industry, to 'review your own game tape weekly.' Alleyne recommends building a simple review habit: Ask: What did we expect? Look: What actually happened? Act: What will we do differently next time? Rethink Busy. Focus on Better. Alleyne also advocates for managing distraction—not just time. 'I schedule my distractions,' he said. 'Fifteen minutes to scroll guilt-free. That way I don't leak energy all day.' He's not alone. A 2025 McKinsey study found that workers who structure their breaks and deep work sessions report 28% higher productivity than those who don't. Take Action: Reflect First Kwesi Alleyne is not pushing another app, trend, or hustle strategy. He's asking people to pause. Think. Evaluate. Reset. 'This isn't about being perfect or doing more,' he says. 'It's about being real with where you are and honest about what needs fixing.' His challenge to others? 'Pick one thing that didn't go your way last week. Ask yourself why—and write down one thing you'll change because of it. Do that every week. Watch what happens.' To read more, visit the website here. About Kwesi Alleyne: Kwesi Alleyne is a marketing entrepreneur and youth soccer coach based in Hollywood, Florida. He is a founding partner of Herculeads Marketing Group, a lead-generation firm serving home improvement businesses nationwide. Off the field, he is passionate about mentoring athletes and helping young leaders build discipline, clarity, and confidence through sports and business. Media Contact: Kwesi Alleyne Director of Marketing, Herculeads kwesialleyne@ Media Contact Contact Person: Kwesi Alleyne Email: Send Email Country: United States Website:
