We've just had to sign a lot of waivers to do so, which I'm 100% OK with. I mentioned this before, but were at public school, public park and city property with exclusive lease. At least for now.
MLS youth league
- Thread starter Zvezdas
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Got a message the Diablo Valley Heritage Wolves (Norcal) was declined. Any others?
Hello Club Directors
First and foremost, thank you for your interest in the Elite Youth Development Platform. We appreciate the effort that you and your staff spent to prepare your application and the energy you brought to our discussions.
A quick update that as of 7 pm ET this evening, we have completed the expansion club interviews. The MLS Player Development Department will review all of the applications over the next few days. During our evaluation process, we may need to reach out to you for additional information. Our goal is to communicate final admissions decisions for the upcoming season by mid to late next week.
Thank you for your interest in the EYDP and we will be in touch very soon.
Player Development
Major League Soccer
www.MLSsoccer.com
First and foremost, thank you for your interest in the Elite Youth Development Platform. We appreciate the effort that you and your staff spent to prepare your application and the energy you brought to our discussions.
A quick update that as of 7 pm ET this evening, we have completed the expansion club interviews. The MLS Player Development Department will review all of the applications over the next few days. During our evaluation process, we may need to reach out to you for additional information. Our goal is to communicate final admissions decisions for the upcoming season by mid to late next week.
Thank you for your interest in the EYDP and we will be in touch very soon.
Player Development
Major League Soccer
www.MLSsoccer.com
RedDevilDad
GOLD
MNUFC parents told they should know more league details this week....
for what that's worth.
for what that's worth.
jpeter
PREMIER
Yikes and my son is friends with one of the players (negative so far)
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Sacramento, San Diego, and Orange County have also suspended games or practice in the meantime.
Galaxy suspend training as 11 from USL team test positive for coronavirus
The Galaxy have suspended training and increased COVID-19 testing after 11 members of its USL Championship affiliate tested positive for the virus.
Sacramento, San Diego, and Orange County have also suspended games or practice in the meantime.
VegasParent
SILVER ELITE
Just released
Major League Soccer adds 19 clubs to elite player development platform | MLSSoccer.com
MLS elite youth development platform expands to 113 clubs
www.mlssoccer.com
Seems to be focused on geography. Most center around areas where there are MLS teams and the local playing circuit could be beefed up. Northern California, Houston, DC area, New York/New Jersey/New England, Michigan (within reach of both Chicago and Columbus), Atlanta/Louisville/Florida.
As for quality, I think there is an "if we build it they will come" attitude. You already hear about this in Southern California with players from some of the former DA teams that went to Boys ECNL reportedly trying out for teams in the MLS league. They also mentioned reaching under-served communities, which makes it sound like one or more of these clubs specifically serve that purpose.
I agree
RedDevilDad
GOLD
No league-wide updates. LAFC is confirmed virtual for remainder of August.
There does not appear to be an official web site outside of some MLS site hosted blog posts about applications, etc.
At this point, I'm afraid that I wouldn't expect the LA MLS academies to be competing in 2020 at all.
Here’s a little news about a central office hire for the MLS youth league
jpeter
PREMIER
Let's hope for some competitions for the fall.
In the Southwest league maybe not start until 2021 unless guidance is changed soon but perhaps in other parts league will get going sooner?
The CA guidance will likely need to be updated or changed before the high profile MLS locals get back to in person group training. they really don't have much of an incentive to do distant training in person with masks.
Seeing how Sept is the earliest that MLS sides are even considering a return to training, competition is 8 weeks out+ if the the Ussf guidelines are followed the prospect of a fall season are dimming for those sides. Starting the league in the SW without the MLS sides is possible but doubtful.
The Galaxy has been very quiet with little to no info release and some have been grumbling that there interests with the youth market or this league in not great. Anybody's have a opinion on that? They were stung a bit with the outbreak with the 2 team and might be bit reluctant now to proceed until things settle down more.
Hopefully the Non-MLS participants can get together to have some sort of events if the league part doesn't starts until 2021.
If scrimmages or games are permitted for anyone in Southern California during the fall, I have no doubt that the MLS League teams not affiliated with MLS clubs will schedule things. They have basically all been up and running socially distanced practices for awhile and many are starting to finalize rosters.
Here is an article about Sheriff's FC and why it was invited to participate in the MLS League at U13 and U14. They are clearly trying to widen the net beyond the "powerhouse" programs as a way to improve scouting and access. Pretty smart. There are probably too many kingmaker clubs as it is.
How two Northern California clubs are looking to change the conversation on youth development | Charles Boehm | MLSSoccer.com
Two clubs changing the youth narrative
www.mlssoccer.com
Galaxy is not interested in the youth league, imo.
They have started school an age group earlier. this year but also have slashed the rosters across all age groups by at least 30 kids in total and have given out virtual soccer assignments. There is no rush for them to get back to training because they can retain all their players unlike non-MLS clubs plus the competition is not great , ECNL looks like a stronger league.
It is no secret that Galaxy has been struggling for a while financially and with no real MLS income, the kids are on the back burner.
They have started school an age group earlier. this year but also have slashed the rosters across all age groups by at least 30 kids in total and have given out virtual soccer assignments. There is no rush for them to get back to training because they can retain all their players unlike non-MLS clubs plus the competition is not great , ECNL looks like a stronger league.
It is no secret that Galaxy has been struggling for a while financially and with no real MLS income, the kids are on the back burner.
Galaxy has had very little success with developing homegrown players and I don't know how much effort they've put into it, but I believe it is significantly less (based upon what I've seen) than teams like RSL and Philly (and I assume FC Dallas) which have very successful youth programs. The academic schools associated with RSL, and particularly Philly, are much higher quality than the online education that LA Galaxy offers.
Emilio Castro
BRONZE
I wonder why parents/players specially from FCGS, RSC & Pats, are cramming out the try out lists from LAUFA & TFA
Look at the Glendale Complex and be ready for a big surprise.