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IS THE TRAINING BETTER FOR PLAYER DEVELOPMENT IN EUROPE OR IS IT BETTER TO STAY WITH AN ELITE CLUB IN THE USA?
https://www.soccertoday.com/euro-dreamin-should-elite-youth-soccer-players-train-in-europe/
"It’s no secret that nowadays Europe is the best place for young players to increase their level and increase their chances of playing at a professional level.
This is obviously tied to that player being exposed to the adequate methodology before the age of 15-16, where said player now grasps the universal concepts and understands soccer as a language, as well as being exposed to countless hours of play time with the ball.
In order for any player to reach their full potential, they need a highly competitive level.
This is what the USA is currently lacking since the competitiveness at academy level (U.S. Soccer Development Academy commonly referred to as the DA) is below that of Europe.
There is also a regulatory brick wall.
FIFA states that players must play in their home country until the age of 18. There are some exceptions to the rule, such as players with an EU passport are allowed to play in any EU member country when they reach 16 years of age but the chances for a US player to go to Europe before 18 is very difficult. Few have the passport needed.
So if you had a Son or Daughter wanted to Seriously considering a move aboard for school & soccer because they feels their at the critical learning phase / group (16-18) like Pulisic mentioned, has done about all they can or wanted to within the US system and is looking for new challenges and experiences what would be your advise?
Considering that the player's family has the means and family overseas to support them, they just received there EU passport, played over there last couple of summers, has open invites to train at some clubs, academies, etc. Has agents contacts but their parents maybe not necessarily moving with them.
"Let’s keep in mind that the chances of anyone becoming a pro are slim and opting to chase that dream versus a scholarship and education is very risky"
If your player(s) understands this but they way they sees it they have a couple more years before college anyway so why not now? Can always attend university when they finish high school requirements and the schools checked out overseas are pretty good if not more expensive than currently HS.
So what's everybody opinions on this?
https://www.soccertoday.com/euro-dreamin-should-elite-youth-soccer-players-train-in-europe/
"It’s no secret that nowadays Europe is the best place for young players to increase their level and increase their chances of playing at a professional level.
This is obviously tied to that player being exposed to the adequate methodology before the age of 15-16, where said player now grasps the universal concepts and understands soccer as a language, as well as being exposed to countless hours of play time with the ball.
In order for any player to reach their full potential, they need a highly competitive level.
This is what the USA is currently lacking since the competitiveness at academy level (U.S. Soccer Development Academy commonly referred to as the DA) is below that of Europe.
There is also a regulatory brick wall.
FIFA states that players must play in their home country until the age of 18. There are some exceptions to the rule, such as players with an EU passport are allowed to play in any EU member country when they reach 16 years of age but the chances for a US player to go to Europe before 18 is very difficult. Few have the passport needed.
So if you had a Son or Daughter wanted to Seriously considering a move aboard for school & soccer because they feels their at the critical learning phase / group (16-18) like Pulisic mentioned, has done about all they can or wanted to within the US system and is looking for new challenges and experiences what would be your advise?
Considering that the player's family has the means and family overseas to support them, they just received there EU passport, played over there last couple of summers, has open invites to train at some clubs, academies, etc. Has agents contacts but their parents maybe not necessarily moving with them.
"Let’s keep in mind that the chances of anyone becoming a pro are slim and opting to chase that dream versus a scholarship and education is very risky"
If your player(s) understands this but they way they sees it they have a couple more years before college anyway so why not now? Can always attend university when they finish high school requirements and the schools checked out overseas are pretty good if not more expensive than currently HS.
So what's everybody opinions on this?