When I was 15 years old, my team played against the Seattle Sounders Academy.

I remember arriving at their training facility and immediately realizing this environment was different.

Multiple fields. Professional facilities. Players carrying themselves differently.

I expected to start because we ...

 1. How Do I Help My Child Get a Soccer Scholarship?

First, it starts with having a real plan. If your child’s goal is to play Division 1 soccer straight out of high school, they need to be playing in a top competitive environment—leagues like MLS Next give players a national platform to showcase t...