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Security report for usl-youth.com

USL Youth · Other · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Email security, Security headers and 2 other checks.

Security score

63/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

USL Youth operates as the official youth soccer division under the United Soccer League umbrella, providing news, information, and resources related to youth soccer leagues and clubs. The website serves as a central hub for youth soccer enthusiasts, players, and affiliated organizations, positioning itself as a key player in the youth sports segment within the USL ecosystem. The business model focuses on league promotion, community engagement, and providing up-to-date content for its audience. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with modern technologies such as React and integrates SEO and analytics tools to enhance digital presence and user engagement. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and accessibility, with a professional design and clear navigation structure.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

  2. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

  4. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
42
Security headers
45
Email security
60
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
63

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

USL Youth benefits from its association with the larger USL network, leveraging brand recognition and partnerships with multiple soccer leagues and clubs. The website links to several official league sites, indicating a strong partnership ecosystem. The target audience includes youth players, parents, coaches, and soccer fans, with content tailored to inform and engage this community. The business model is primarily informational and promotional, supporting league growth and community building. Growth indicators include active social media presence and integration with official USL properties. The site lacks direct e-commerce or monetization features but supports the broader USL brand strategy.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS with a strong SSL configuration and includes a cookie consent mechanism compliant with GDPR standards. Security best practices such as cookie management and use of reputable third-party services are observed. However, the absence of advanced security headers and lack of published security policies or incident response information indicate room for improvement. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analysis. The missing WHOIS data for the domain registration is a concern for domain legitimacy and trustworthiness, suggesting the need for verification or domain registration updates.

Recommendations

  1. Implement comprehensive security headers including Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a security policy and incident response plan on the website to improve transparency and preparedness.
  3. Add a security.txt file to facilitate responsible vulnerability disclosure and improve security communication.
  4. Enhance contact information availability, including official emails and phone numbers, to improve business credibility and user trust.
  5. Verify and update domain WHOIS registration details to ensure domain legitimacy and reduce suspicion.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
USL Youth
Description
Find news and information on the official website for USL Youth.
Key services
Youth soccer league information, News and updates on youth soccer, Links to affiliated leagues and clubs
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO, React, Font Awesome, Google Tag Manager, Osano Cookie Consent, SportsEngine theme and plugins
Frameworks
React
Platforms
WordPress
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent banner with granular controls
  • No exposed sensitive data found

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager), Parsely
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Google DoubleClick
Tracking pixels
Parsely, ShareThis
Marketing tools
ShareThis
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on youth soccer and related leagues.
  3. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly found on the homepage.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and compliant.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and SEO best practices.
  6. WHOIS data is missing, which is a concern for domain legitimacy.
  7. No security.txt or explicit security policies found.
  8. Social media presence is strong with official USL accounts linked.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a WordPress CMS platform using a SportsEngine theme, enhanced with React components and Font Awesome icons. It integrates Google Tag Manager for analytics and Osano for cookie consent management, reflecting a modern and compliant technical infrastructure. Performance is moderate with good mobile responsiveness and SEO optimization via Yoast SEO plugin. The site uses multiple external resources and CDNs for fonts, icons, and widgets. Technical risks include potential dependency on third-party scripts and the lack of some security headers. Overall, the infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly experience but could benefit from security hardening and domain registration validation.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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