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August 7, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 19 Group Discussion Highlights

This week’s lesson showed our players that every great team is made stronger by positive friendships! Together we discussed: During training, players practiced supporting the ball carrier by creating space, calling for the ball, and giving their teammate another option. ___ The Play Smart, Live Strong initiative by the Northern Mariana Islands Football Association empowers […]

August 7, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 19: Support Each Other

This week, our Play Smart, Live Strong players learned that soccer is a team game, and so is life! Before training, we talked about the importance of positive friendships and how supporting one another helps everyone succeed. Just as the player with the ball relies on teammates to create space and offer passing options, our […]

August 3, 2026

LPK Cup 2026

Congratulations to our NMI Women’s Team for their win against Tuloy FC in the LPK Cup 2026! The final score was 9-0. Our next game is against XO United FC on Wednesday, August 4 at 8:15 PM Saipan time. Biba NMI!

August 1, 2026

The NMI Women’s Team are in Cambodia for the LPK Cup 2026

Before making their way Phnom Penh, our team made a stop at Tuloy Foundation for some light training. Once they arrived in Cambodia, they took the time to rest before heading to the field to prepare and train for their first match against Tuloy FC!

July 30, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 18 Group Discussion Highlights

This week’s lesson reminded our players that progress begins with believing you can improve. Together, we discussed: During training, players practiced transitioning quickly from defense to attack, winning the ball, looking forward, finding space, and creating opportunities together. A growth mindset means never letting one mistake define you. Instead, we learn from it and make […]

July 30, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 18: Go Forward!

This week, our players learned that every challenge is an opportunity to grow. Before training, we talked about having a growth mindset, believing that our skills, confidence, and character can all improve through practice, effort, and healthy choices. Mistakes aren’t the end of the story, they’re opportunities to learn and come back stronger! On the […]

July 30, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 17 Group Discussion Highlights

This week’s lesson reminded our players that resilience is one of the most important qualities both in soccer and in life! Together with our friends from Shonan Bellmare Football Club, players discussed: On the field, everyone practiced transitioning quickly from attack to defense, communicating under pressure, and supporting one another through every drill and scrimmage. […]

July 30, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 17: Win It Back!

This week’s Play Smart, Live Strong lesson was made even more special as we welcomed the U15 players and coaches from Shonan Bellmare Football Club in Japan to our summer camp! Our visiting players joined our campers, participating in the life skills lesson, training activities, and scrimmage matches. It was a wonderful opportunity for our […]

July 20, 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 16 Group Discussion Highlights

Confidence was the focus of this week’s Play Smart, Live Strong lesson! Players discussed how confidence helps them: During training, players practiced shooting with confidence by focusing on proper technique, committing to every strike, and staying positive after every attempt. ___ The Play Smart, Live Strong initiative by the Northern Mariana Islands Football Association empowers […]

NMIFA News

Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 19 Group Discussion Highlights

Play Smart, Live Strong | After School Program | Lesson 19: Support Each Other

LPK Cup 2026

The NMI Women’s Team are in Cambodia for the LPK Cup 2026

Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 18 Group Discussion Highlights

Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 18: Go Forward!

Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 17 Group Discussion Highlights

Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 17: Win It Back!

Play Smart, Live Strong | Summer Camp | Lesson 16 Group Discussion Highlights