Player Development
Which Clubs Have The Most Current USMYNT Players? (2024-25)
List of clubs with the most USMYNT players.
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Which USSDA clubs have the most U.S. Youth National Team players?
With U.S. Soccer's expanded Youth National Team programming over the past couple of years, more players than ever are getting the chance to represent the United States at the international level. On the boys side, U.S. Youth National Team rosters have been composed primarily of players representing Development Academy clubs, with several Major League Soccer Academies producing more national talent than any others.
O’Sullivan: Can Players First fix American youth soccer?
'Changing the Game Project' founder and longtime coach John O'Sullivan conducted a Q&A with US Club Soccer CEO Kevin Payne on the organization's new 'Players First' initiative, which they are calling a "branded, holistic club soccer experience for parents and players." Read the full transcript along with O'Sullivan's take on the program.
Dure: “Development vs. winning” can be taken to extremes in youth soccer
“Development over winning” is a great philosophy. We’ve seen too many coaches who go to the other extreme, yelling themselves hoarse and refusing to let players figure out the game from different positions and perspectives. Like most philosophies, though, it can be taken to absurd lengths, writes Beau Dure.
Dure: No full-time travel before age 12? Momentum is growing
Should the whole concept of "travel soccer" be limited to kids at U-12 and older? It's what some smart development experts have long suggested, and Beau Dure makes a strong case for the idea on his latest SoccerWire column.
Hummer: Best way to keep soccer parents quiet while maximizing player development
What if young players could learn and develop without parents and coaches arguing a referee’s calls? U9-U10 players experienced that at this past weekend's CCL ScrimmageFest, and SoccerWire.com Executive Editor Chris Hummer explains why this referee-less environment is the most conducive to player development.
