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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a coach with experience at a higher  level of youth soccer both Europe and the U.S., I can tell you that the MLS NEXT "Quality of Play" system misses the mark on player development.
The biggest issue is that "quality" is entirely subjective. Instead of over-analyzing tactical patterns through a screen, we should be prioritizing individual creativity—which is ultimately the coach’s responsibility to foster. If we want better players, we should be evaluating the coaches themselves during training and matches to see if they are actually teaching and allowing kids to take risks. Rewarding teams that lose simply because they checked certain tactical boxes feels completely disconnected from the competitive nature of the sport.

We also need to fix how we handle the foundational years. In many top European countries, U8–U11 leagues use a "twin game" format: 5v5 on small pitches with no offsides, flying substitutions, dribble ins and multiple balls ready to use. This setup ensures every child gets maximum touches and constant success in 4x20 minute intervals. In the U.S., young players spend half the game standing around waiting for referees or formal substitutions. If we want to develop world-class talent, we need to stop over-engineering the standings and start maximizing time on the ball during the ages it matters most.

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A sane response.[/quote]

Not so sane considering majority of Taka analysis is on Individual plays, not team tactics [/quote]

Lay of the gin. [/quote]

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