MLS Youth Academies Signal Changes in U.S. Player Development

This article was originally published on American Soccer News and is reprinted here by their permission. Please visit their website for the latest American soccer news. As Major League Soccer (MLS) expands from 14 to 18 franchises by 2011 and more beyond, the league is betting on youth academies to supply the growing need for talent.

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