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Homegrown or Academy: The Question Is Whether Your Kid Is Playing

MLS NEXT youth soccer families weigh Homegrown against Academy every spring. The league's sporting GM says age, minutes, and coach decide.

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Before You Switch Clubs for Playing Time, Ask What Would Change

When a youth soccer player stops getting minutes, switching clubs feels like the fix. One MLS player's parents said the problem travels.

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Youth soccer costs real money. But most parents never ask whether what they're buying is actually right for their child's development.

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"Train in Barcelona" programs are everywhere. Some are genuinely developmental. Most are not. Parents should know the difference before they book.

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Playing time matters, but it should not be the only thing parents use to judge a club or a coach.

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A big name can impress parents quickly. That does not always mean it is the right place for a child to develop.