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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I did some digging on the Juventus team at the sportsplex.  It's just a branding thing, the lead guy use to coach at potomac I think.   The only one I have found that is legit is Barca, say what you want, but the coaches are sent from Barca HQ or minimally certified by the TD, who is from Barca HQ.  All the other ones are just partnership brands.

"Hey TD, come visit our club for $$$$.  If you pay us XYZ, you can use our brand"  Villareal, Juventus, etc.[/quote]

Oh, I’m sure you did, Mr/Mrs Barca.  Gotta protect the shield on this board. [/quote]

I have no connection to Barca but the poster seems correct.  The Barca Academy at Evergreen is a legitimate extension of the Spanish club.  Villareal, Juventus, Olympiacos, Sporting Lisbon and Bordeaux seem to be licensing deal with name only.  There is a major difference between the two different structures.  Barca also has a boys DA in Arizona that is legitimately connected to Escola.  This isn't just some marketing fluff.  Problem for Barca at Evergreen is that they take anyone willing to pay so that takes away what Barca should stand for.  They have seen the money machine of youth soccer parents in this country and they want a piece.  [/quote]

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