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American Youth Soccer Media Survey

 Welcome to the American Youth Soccer Media Survey!  13 analysts were tasked with the following task: Rank the top 10 players in each age from ‘01-’09. Points would be awarded on a scale of 10-1. 10 points for 1st…

How about Messi coming to MLS?

Introduction: Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the best footballers of all time, has had an illustrious career with FC Barcelona. However, the football international changed into greatly surprised when Messi made a groundbreaking pass to Major League…

World Cup Format History

by Thomas Deschaine A new year and a new FIFA World Cup cycle are upon us with many questions remaining on what the second half of the FIFA window and World Cup Qualifying will look like along with…

Raising the Floor

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the USMNT had two game plans:  a ball-dominant possession-orientated game plan and an against-the-ball defensive game plan.  This was easiest to see in the games versus Wales and Iran.  As I pointed out…

Who are the young players to know in USL?

The United Soccer League Championship is the second highest level of soccer in the United States and it is quickly becoming a destination for young American talent to get professional minutes, in a mature league, against grown men. Major…