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Originally Posted by dmash
Kids are recruited when they're like 6 in Europe, and practically put through top tier training. They get the best coaching possible from the get go. In the states, you might get some interest when you're 15, and even then, you're probably more interested in getting a full ride to play in college.
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That's the thing. There is no structured system to identify, develop and train young talents in soccer in the US until you're like 15-16 and will be heading to college. The way the MLS is structured (and all major sports leagues), with no relegation etc. makes it impossible to have inferior leagues to play in and develop on your way up (as young talents do).