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Juan Carlos Morales, the first American coach to work in Spain's División de Honor, breaks down the myths about European soccer development and reveals why the "free soccer in Europe" narrative isn't reality. We dive deep into the technical training differences between Spanish academies and American youth programs, exploring why Spain produces world-class players while the US struggles to develop technical talent. Plus, Juan Carlos makes the case for why promotion and relegation in American youth soccer would revolutionize competition and player development across the country.
By Jeff Suffolk5
2020 ratings
Juan Carlos Morales, the first American coach to work in Spain's División de Honor, breaks down the myths about European soccer development and reveals why the "free soccer in Europe" narrative isn't reality. We dive deep into the technical training differences between Spanish academies and American youth programs, exploring why Spain produces world-class players while the US struggles to develop technical talent. Plus, Juan Carlos makes the case for why promotion and relegation in American youth soccer would revolutionize competition and player development across the country.

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