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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know, OP. My son doesn't play MLS Next but the few friends he has who do are pretty damn good. [/quote]

I use to think this way till “our” went to Spain. OMG we got destroyed by what would be considered the 3rd and 4th teams. They pretty damn good but there are many levels up the top leagues in the US youth travel. [/quote]

I am the OP. The person who posted about Spain is correct. Our boys look "pretty damn good" based on our standards and the skill level we have here. But it is all relative. Once we get out to the real world of soccer our boys have no chance and while they may look "damn pretty good" here, overseas they are mediocre players.

Most parents who influence the system (and thereby ruining it) just want their kid to play college and that is all. So they hinder or close the door of opportunity of a talented soccer player (with perhaps no financial means to pay club soccer) and hence he is not seen by coaches and/or scouts.

Plus, many club directors are mostly made up of former college players who have not seen what or how a professional team on an international level club is run or plays.

Please refrain from making silly comments about my post and thanks to those who have replied with a cool head and good info. My post is meant to help us produce better soccer players who can make us look good.[/quote]

Yup
Everyone stop and Google the Technical Director and Head Coach of your DC's so-called elite club or team.
Look at their soccer resume of experience and certifications.
How can we compete with the knowledge and experience running and teaching at elite youth organizations overseas?

There are U9 and U10 kids in Belgium for example getting coached by former international professionals who came through top academy systems themselves, played for big clubs and now have UEFA level licenses that takes years to achieve.

Granted, there are a few very good youth coaches here and there in the USA, but the system and culture doesn't support them.
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It's a joke and yes my kid is big and fast.[/quote]

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