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Kevin Crow nominated for U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame!

Kevin Crow nominated for U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame!

The National Soccer Hall of Fame released the names of the semifinalists on the Veteran and Builder ballots for the Class of 2025, which will be inducted May 3 in Frisco. The Player Ballot, which considers players who have been retired for at least three years but no more than 10 years, is in the…

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Kevin Crow nominated for U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame!
Eric Nilius joins Ballistic United staff!!

Eric Nilius joins Ballistic United staff!!

By Dennis Miller The first time Eric Nilius met with Ballistic United was back in 2018 when Nilius was in California from Colorado to get his “C” coaching license. Nilius met with Ballistic executive director Kevin Crow about possibly joining Ballistic in 2019, but Nilius decided to return to Colorado where he would be the…

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Eric Nilius joins Ballistic United staff!!
Austin Daniels – A man who made life better for those he knew

Austin Daniels – A man who made life better for those he knew

By Dennis Miller I didn’t know Austin Daniels very well, having only had the pleasure of talking over the phone with him a few times regarding Ballistic United or about an award Daniels had earned. But the one constant I can say about Daniels is that each time I spoke with him, he made me…

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Austin Daniels – A man who made life better for those he knew
Another successful BUSC Abroad trip in the books!

Another successful BUSC Abroad trip in the books!

By Dennis Miller When Ballistic United Soccer Club Executive Director Kevin Crow was 13 years old, he travelled to England as part of a local district all-star team. It was a great experience and provided some context for Crow as he looked at his possible playing career. “It really whet my appetite,” said Crow. “It…

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Another successful BUSC Abroad trip in the books!
BUSC welcomes Shawn Nicklaw to coach MLSNEXT U-19 team!

BUSC welcomes Shawn Nicklaw to coach MLSNEXT U-19 team!

The Ballistic United Soccer Club has always taken great pride in the coaching staff they’ve assembled. Another key to developing an elite group is to never stop searching for high quality coaches. Ballistic has done just that and is pleased to announce the hiring of Shawn Nicklaw, the Associate Head Coach at St, Mary’s College.…

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Kevin Crow nominated for U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame!
Eric Nilius joins Ballistic United staff!!
Austin Daniels – A man who made life better for those he knew
Another successful BUSC Abroad trip in the books!
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Founded over 50 years ago, Ballistic United Soccer Club has continued to be one of the top youth soccer organizations in the United States. The Club won its first California State Championship in 1972, and our under-12 championship team was hosted by California Governor Ronald Reagan. Since then, BUSC has won multiple state, regional and international tournament titles.

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Major League Soccer announced that 65 former U.S. Soccer Development Academy clubs will join the League’s existing club academies to create a partnership that will transform youth player development in the United States and Canada.

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