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Question for those with futbol knowledge as mine is very limited... My son just turned 15. He plays for a non-academy team that plays its games in MLS Next. This non academy team is new (<3 years old) but they have serious money backing them and they have international alliances (mostly in Spain and Mexico). My son is now starting to play with the u19 team, which is a very good team, and discussions are being had for him to start working out twice a week with the USL2 team... All of this sounds great, however, the local MLS academy team is also recruiting my son heavily. They say he would practice with u18s and get some game minutes + play games with his proper age group (u16) in the MLS Next league. My question to the group is, what do you think is the better pathway? USL2 and then possible international clubs? Or local MLS academy and their pro pathway?
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Texas Recruiting Notes 2025: Duck Around and Find Out
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to texifornia's topic in 🤫$9.95🤫
Interestingly, you almost never hear of a pro soccer player who "didnt pick up the game" of soccer until he was 15-16. That athletic trait does seem to flow that way very often. Maybe because the eye to foot trait has to be learned from an early age? And before you get all get pissed for "derailing" the thread, I'm doing my part to get us to a 1000. -
Texas Recruiting Notes 2025: Duck Around and Find Out
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to texifornia's topic in 🤫$9.95🤫
8 fricking days for me. I have a small generator and a window unit so that saved me, but the five of us (wife, MIL, myself and two teenage boys) and my two dogs in the master bedroom for eight days... I was seriously contemplating a drano cocktail. -
Texas Baseball 2025 - The Schwining tradition starts here...
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to petscii's topic in Baseball
Holy shit. That dude died? Man, he was a lunatic poster that perfectly embodied every stereotype of Aggy. Sux the he's dead but man, he was "off the charts" insane with his rants... -
2024 Transfer Thread - The Pedantic Circlejerk
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My dad almost killed me when I said I was going into the oilfield. He was a Drilling Fluids guy for 42 years. -
In and around Madrid, Spain...things to do?
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to Soccer Dudes Dad's topic in Food and Travel
Churros are proof that God exists and he loves us... -
In and around Madrid, Spain...things to do?
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to Soccer Dudes Dad's topic in Food and Travel
Pics 1, 2, and 3 are the cathedral of Segovia. Pics 4, 5, and 6 are the Castle Manzanares el Real. Pic 7 is Catherdral of Segovia. Pic 8 is Castle Manzanares. Pic 9 is a dish called Iberico Secreto at La Mi Venta restaurant in Madrid. Pics 10 and 11 are wide city views close to the Cathedral of Madrid. If you go to Segovia, it's definitely amazing but make sure to drive to Castle de Manzanares. Old castle, semi restored, beautiful museum and amazing views from the turrets... https://www.spain.info/en/places-of-interest/manzanares-el-real-castle/ The drive to La Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. Mountain views, probably still snow at the summit, and widlife... https://www.spain.info/en/nature/sierra-guadarrama-national-park/ Also, after leaving the park, and on the way to Segovia, visit the Royal Palace of La Granja of San Ildefonso. Its a beautiful palace and chapel with some amazingly landscaped grounds...and the small city has many shops and restaurants on cobblestone streets... https://www.spain.info/en/places-of-interest/royal-palace-granja-san-ildefonso/ Segovia speaks for itself. https://www.spain.info/en/destination/segovia/ This could be done in a day, but it would be a looong day. I suggest at least two-three days. All of this is within an hour and a half, by car, from Madrid. HAVE FUN and post pics of the trip... -
In and around Madrid, Spain...things to do?
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to Soccer Dudes Dad's topic in Food and Travel
Hahahaha. Not hardly. -
In and around Madrid, Spain...things to do?
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to Soccer Dudes Dad's topic in Food and Travel
It was really cool. Especially considering that, because I never played soccer (just American sports), he tends to completely disregard anything I might say about soccer that is any way tactical...😒 -
In and around Madrid, Spain...things to do?
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to Soccer Dudes Dad's topic in Food and Travel
Thanks. I mentioned to him at breakfast, to play close attention to the goalies line. I was flabbergasted that he actually listened to me and caught this one playing up too high... -
In and around Madrid, Spain...things to do?
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to Soccer Dudes Dad's topic in Food and Travel
Many thanks! -
In and around Madrid, Spain...things to do?
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to Soccer Dudes Dad's topic in Food and Travel
Update. Madrid and surrounding area was great. Didnt get to venture out as much as I wanted because of the non-stop soccer itinerary. But it was a blast. Got to see Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo and also Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid. And yes, I am a shameless dad and posted a video of my son (IDGAF)... Goal was first of four he scored vs Rayo Vallecano... c605f086c2d543499cd4843fc5bc668b.mp4 -
In and around Madrid, Spain...things to do?
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to Soccer Dudes Dad's topic in Food and Travel
Wow. looks like Toledo, El Escorial and Segovia are on the docket... -
In and around Madrid, Spain...things to do?
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to Soccer Dudes Dad's topic in Food and Travel
Definitely going to see this... thx! -
In and around Madrid, Spain...things to do?
Soccer Dudes Dad replied to Soccer Dudes Dad's topic in Food and Travel
LOL. He is talented but I'm not sure about all that. I just want college paid for. Anything above that is gravy... great ideas! Thx!!
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