The TopDrawerSoccer Show: focus on the future with Top Drawer Soccer

Taylor and Travis discuss the youngsters they're most excited to see (potentially/hopefully) get minutes with the US men's national team in their upcoming friendlies. They also talk about some of the biggest homegrown signings this MLS offseason, as well as the new changes to the USSF's scouting programs.

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Daryl and Travis run through listener-suggested innovations to improve the way college soccer and the MLS Superdraft is handled. From total free agency to Draft Allocation Money, from USL officially involved in the draft to an Open Cup for college soccer, we discuss every idea and feel out the pros and cons.

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Recorded live from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago, Daryl and Taylor are joined by Travis Clark to break down the MLS SuperDraft, SB Nation's Kim McCauley to discuss the NWSL Draft, and Frankie Amaya to explain what it's like being drafted #1.

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Keep up to date with the work Kim is doing by following her on Twitter. Her handle is @lgbtqfc

Daryl and Travis give you 10 things to keep an eye on in American soccer this year, from the U20 World Cup to which MLS team might really hashtag play the kids to which college players will go high in the MLS and NWSL drafts.

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Here's the promised highlight reel of VCU attacker and freshly minted Generation Adidas player Siad Haji: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdTK1JZngoI

With Taylor and Daryl out of town, Travis called up Bobby Warshaw to discuss the upcoming MLS Combine and MLS Draft. Bobby also gets into his own experiences as a player participating in the Combine and Draft, and a lingering beef with a certain TDSS Host.

They also break down what GMs and coaches will be looking for this year, and the changing significance of college soccer from season to season.

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Travis talks grassroots soccer with Chris Kessell, president of both West Side SC and Kanawha Valley Soccer League, and board member of the West Virginia Soccer Association.

Topics include how to build futsal courts in West Virginia and beyond, and how we can all work together to grow the game in the United States.

Here's Chris' letter explaining the timeline of his run for US Soccer Vice President: https://twitter.com/THEChrisKessell/status/1075242591917101056

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Taylor and Travis won't let the snow keep them down! Instead, they're discussing a variety of topics, including...

2:01 - Americans in the UEFA Youth League, with particular emphasis on Sergino Dest of Ajax and Chris Richards of Bayern Munich.

27:20 - The USA's performance at the 2018 Women's Nike Friendlies

42:15 - The men's and women's College Cup Finals, and a look ahead to the 2019 MLS Draft.

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Here's Konrad de la Fuente doing things for Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League: https://twitter.com/USMNTvideos/status/1072542828738347009

Daryl and Travis discuss new USMNT coach Greg Berhalter and highlights up-and-coming players that will thrive under Triple G's style of play.

At 27:18, they discuss the Nike U17 International Friendlies — how did the team look, what did we learn, and which players caught the eye?

At 49:01, Travis interviews Indiana Men's Soccer Head Coach Todd Yeagley about the upcoming College Cup in California.

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Taylor and Travis quickly discuss the USA's poor performance at the 2018 U17 Women's World Cup. They then move on to discussing what the near future holds for 6 of the key players from the US U20s, fresh off their title-winning campaign at the 2018 Concacaf U20 Championship.

To close out the show, Travis talks to Dave Nolan, head coach of the Georgetown women's soccer team.

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Travis talks to MLSSoccer.com national writer Sam Stejskal about Major League Soccer's approach to #PlayYourKids. Did enough players get enough minutes? Which players impressed? And what could MLS do differently?

This is a deep-dove conversation and we hope you enjoy.