In this episode, we go into scouting and recruiting practices in American soccer, offering tips and insights from our 20 years of experience.

We start by addressing the recent news about USL’s ambitions for Division 1 status and the potential implementation of promotion and relegation. We emphasize the significance of understanding these developments at the youth level.

The conversation then shifts to the practical aspects of scouting and recruiting players, highlighting the importance of physical, technical, tactical, and psychological assessments. We also discuss the limitations and benefits of traditional tryouts and underscore how promotion-relegation could incentivize better scouting and player recruitment across the ecosystem.

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