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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a parent, my perspective is, why would anyone want to put their kids through that, with such a tiny possibility of actually making a living as a professional?
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What is he putting his kid through?

He is becoming a responsible young adult, going to school, getting a true football education, learning to live in a different culture, the travel/life experiences that the kid is getting exposed to are amazing.

Just to get the facts straight, the parent didn't move overseas for his kids' soccer, he moved for work and just happened to have talented kids with one currently getting attention by a major club and now the youth US MNT.

Can't wait for the update on the daughter, she is probably the best footballer in the family.  [/quote]

LOL the move wasn't about soccer.  That's just his line to get around the FIFA rule on underage transfers.  I love the way he sells it, "We just happened to move for work.   When we got here my son was just a lowly amateur level player, but after 6 months of hard work and brilliant Dutch coaching, he's now blossomed to this whole other level.  I'm totally shocked, but I guess we'll have to stay longer than expected."

The kid was always that level.  He was playing a year up for DC United Academy's 03 team (as an 04) before they moved.  The move was always 100% about soccer.  Good for them for supporting their kid's dream.  I think the FIFA rule is BS anyway.

Not sure the daugher is the best player in the family, but she's definitely good.  All those kids are early developers though.[/quote]

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