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With the monopoly and pyramid scheme DC United is forming---more local players that aren't with one of the Clubs that are part of the current 'buddy system' are going to have to leave the DC area in order to get seen/fresh eyes at an MLS Academy.  What I didn't know (my kids are young) is that DC United could block any player from the area from going to play for a different MLS Academy.  I think that is bullshit.  Especially, when they are well-developed and DCU had absolutely zero to do with it.  I feel like the Academy system in the area is created a more CLOSED system.

Turned down by D.C. United academy, 15-year-old (Alexandria Soccer)  moves cross-country alone for another:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/soccer-insider/wp/2018/09/22/turned-down-by-d-c-united-academy-15-year-old-moves-cross-country-alone-for-another/[/quote]

Oh please.  DCU is creating neither a monopoly nor a "pyramid scheme". They will happily take any kid from any club or program if they think he'll make the team better. You need to be able to separate marketing from reality. If what is reported in he article is accurate, they just didn't rate this kid for whatever reason.  He's clearly good enough that others are willing to at least give him a chance. Hopefully it works out well for him.

The MLS homegrown rights are a separate issue. [/quote]

MLS Homegrown rights is a separate issue but a BS one.  Why should a club that has never had anything to do with my son's development have a say where he can go.  DCU could have even blocked the move if they didn't come into agreement.  Wonder if they would have if it was to a closer rival like Philadelphia or NY?[/quote]

+100

Not only that—but they won’t even bother to look at some players so f@ck them if a player finds another academy willing to sign them.  It’s like the douchebag travel clubs that won’t release a little kid’s player card.

DCU has never been in top 2/3 of standings either.  Notoriously dead last for some time.

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