Proposed Changes for College Soccer
http://thesoccerobserver.com/2014/0...-full-year-schedule-to-bolster-its-relevance/ I came across the above article while reading mlssoccer.com. I think this is a great idea as it will give college...
View ArticleIs MLS producing better talent?
Is the MLS producing better talent in the last 3-4 years than they had from 2004-2009? Do we see any better results from this talent?
View ArticleUS Academy Club u15s vs La Liga MX Club u15s
0-7-1 in u15 tournament according to Kleiban Seems we should be more competitive? Toronto lost a game 10-1. Is our Academy training that inferior in the US?
View ArticleMLS 2014 "24 under 24"
http://www.mlssoccer.com/24under24/2014 1DeAndre YedlinSeattle Sounders 2Erick "Cubo" TorresChivas USA 3Fabian CastilloFC Dallas... MLS 2014 "24 under 24"
View ArticleGrowing up at Fulham
An outstanding youth development article from Strauss: http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2014/11/12/fulham-academy-usmnt-usa-emerson-hyndman-fulhamerica A few references here back to FC Dallas.
View ArticleNYCFC Academy League
NYCFC announced that they will be creating an entire academy league with their 11 youth affiliate teams. This seems like it has the potential to be huge for them and will help distinguish themselves...
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Youth training compensation thread
Could this transform youth soccer? Is it time for youth transfer fees in the US?
View ArticleWhere is Johnny Exantus now?
There was lots of gnashing of teeth about NYRB not being able to sign him up awhile back. Some thought he wasn't that far behind Jozy Altidore in 2006. Is he still with their youth club? Is he still...
View ArticleIs College soccer dead, I think not.
There has been much talk recently against college soccer and its structure. But i reiterate that is the least expensive and most efficient pipeline for developing talent. The money spent on GA and...
View ArticleMauricio Cienfuegos at LA academy
http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2011/0...enfuegos-named-technical-coach-galaxy-academy The LA Galaxy announced today that Mauricio Cienfuegos has been hired as a technical coach for the LA Galaxy Academy....
View ArticleEach MLS Team's Academy Age Groups
There's always chatter about what MLS teams can do to improve their academies, and taking players in at a younger age is a big topic. Is there a list of each team's academy age groups? I believe RBNY...
View ArticleMLS Youth Player Highlights
Basicly a thread to catch all youth, and young mls player, highlight/scouting videos Kyle Larin by ScoutNation: Scoutnation is a huge highlight video/scouting channel they have made videos of 3 mls...
View ArticleJunior Flores signs "overseas"
So much for MLS getting him. http://www2.insidenova.com/sports/2...ns-four-year-contract-pro-soccer--ar-1730811/
View ArticleShould MLS Teams Have Academies In Other Countries
It's a common place for big teams to have academies all over the world for example in the US Solar Chelsea, and PSG Chicago just off of the top of my head. So should mls teams place academies in other...
View ArticleHow do MLS academies get kids in who can't pay?
I was talking with someone about it and he thinks MLS academies hold themselves back by not offering more avenues for kids who come from poorer backgrounds to get into their academies. 1. Is this true?...
View ArticleReally good interview with Garth Lagerwey regarding youth development
Its Sounders focused, but I really liked Garth's perspective on how to treat these academy kids. I think it gives a good general glimpse into an MLS academy....
View ArticleA peek: FC Dallas / Dallas Mavericks
A really great article that gives a great peek into how FC Dallas Academy works and how Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks want that for the NBA....
View ArticleThe LA Galaxy development academy gets called out
Something to remember next time the Galaxy pretend their academy has been anything other than an expensive tire fire.Oh, and the key people responsible all still have their jobs....
View ArticleHome-Grown Players
(sorry if this has already be mentioned/asked/answered) Regarding the Home grown players, as it stands each team is allowed to sign two academy players per season, that dont coutn towards the cap. If...
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