Luis Gil
Article by Pedro Gomes.This morning began like any other for me. I started the ol' desktop, fired up the web browser and
began to troll my usual soccer news sources with a cup of Joe in hand.
The first story that caught my eye was one out of England, which doesn't typically do it for me but
this one had "U.
Philadelphia Union's development system took a giant leap forward Saturday night.
Saturday night's appearances by midfielders Zach Pfeffer and Morgan Langley marked the first
time a true local product has played in a regular season game for the Union.
Until now, Philly-area players haven't been represented at PPL Park in a game that mattered.
By Eric Beard, writing from New York City
The last time Mexico won the U17 World Cup was in 2005. A mere 6 years ago. Yesterday, they did
it on their home turf, Estadio Azteca, in front of 105,000 supporting El Tri. Yes, that means
Mexico have won two out of the last four U17 World Cups.
Briana Scurry & Tony Meola: Two of the best goalkeepers in U.S. history interview each
other.
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As a kid I wanted to do anything but play in goal. But I was the tallest kid on the team, and
the kid's dad who coached the team thought that made the most sense. I don't remember ever
encountering a goalkeeping coach, just being forced into the big clown gloves.
By Tom Flatt, writing from Chelmsford, England.
The role of Sporting Director is one which has attracted increasing levels of attention in
recent years. There's been enough written about it to bore even the most strident follower of
backroom-staff-related stories (you know who you are).
The Youth Soccer Insider section of Soccer America received the following submission recently Is
Your Rec Program Getting Enough Attention? by Tyler Isaacson
It's a worthwhile read regardless of what side of the story you are coming from. For our local
club programs, it raises some basic elements of running a recreational program that are
critical.
The Premier League overhaul of youth development is a needed response to the UEFA Financial Fair
Play imposition and new EPL rule that all clubs must have a minimum of eight home grown squad
members and has the full backing of me and all of my power over English football.
These new rules, which come into effect in the next couple of years, force clubs to invest heavily
in developing youth talent.
