The Youngest Wonderkid Ever

There are wonderkids all over football / soccer in todays world, but what is the true definition? I’m asking because I want to know if it’s possible to be too young to be a wonderkid in the first place. Like for example, is 13 years old too young to even make it onto most of these lists. Da’vian Kimbrough has done what most of us dream of growing up, before growing up, he signed a professional contract at just 13.
I think that qualifies him as a wonderkid. He was the MVP at the world’s best U13 tournament so maybe that just qualifies Kimbrough as THE wonderkid. Regardless, it’s a crazy decision for Sacramento Republic to make to sign someone who is just entering high school, so this video is the story of how and why it happened.
Much Love,
The Zealand
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[@hungotuan4431]

My man is definitely on Dortmund’s list of potential targets 😂

[@FierceDog2008]

With our current recruitment, I don’t know

[@dorsenhustla]

Nah hes not a slightly above average Bundesliga player

[@h9edits200]

Nah our potential targets rn have to be tall, old and german...

[@lilbaz8732]

Has already played for one of the red bull teams.

[@d1nesh._223]

Kehl's list maybe Not Terzic's tho

[@nathanb286]

Reports in England believe that Todd Boehly has placed a £200M bid for him

[@Kasram10]

About wonderkids you can check out A.C. Milan's Camarda. He's playing with the primavera (U20) and scored 2 goals in his first game in the UEFA Youth League, he's 15 years old.

[@pierfrancescocosta6336]

Yes, please! To be fair, Italy's talent pool has become wider and wider again in the last few years (from the 1997-1998 class onwards), but Camarda genuinely looks like a one-in-a-million talent, for sure.

[@bimapriambada1098]

Hopefully he won't be the next hachim mastour and hasn't a discipline and professionalism like him.

[@ZealandonYT]

Something I didn't include in the video: When he makes his first professional appearance, he will very likely become the second-youngest professional footballer / soccer player of all time, only behind a kid whose own dad signed and played him at 12 years old.

[@DrZaius3141]

*cough* "whose"

[@Leonardohummel]

Mauricio Baldivieso in Bolivia (his dad also gave him the number 10 shirt that game lol)

[@ecstasycalculus]

Third youngest - Eric Godpower Marshall played in Liberia's fourth division at 10 years 11 months old.

[@MrCatters.]

​@ecstasycalculus is the liberian's 4th division even considered a professional league. Bcs this is about professional football players.

[@aryarya1]

@@ecstasycalculus mate the liberian 4th division is NOT a professional league 😭😭😭

[@e_eyster]

I think one thing that is a little underrated is that Sacramento is not a bad team by any means. They currently are in a fight to win the shield, have made the playoffs all but one year in their 10+ year existence, and made the US Open Cup finals last year. Their academy system is arguably better than some MLS academies as well, and have produced quite a few players that have become regulars in the USL-C and some MLS teams. They know how to recruit, train and develop youth. Not sure he is going to get any playing time this year unless the team is up by a couple of goals late and they give him 10' off the bench to cement his name in record books, but maybe next year, especially in pre-season friendlies, he might get some minutes. Would be interesting to see how opposing team veteran journeyman react to playing against someone the same age as their own kids.

[@Xgee4L]

Sorry but every part of american football is trash

[@Ton-tony714]

You forgot to mention he’s gonna play for the Mexico u-16 team most likely the Mexico national team he already said yes to them.

[@ChrisHockman]

Used to work at USL HQ and my god the talent that has hit that league. When I was working there Alfonso Davies was coming through. The unique contract structure with the academy contract that allows kids to keep college eligibility helps.

[@pierfrancescocosta6336]

Hasn't Davies come through the Whitecaps' youth system, though? But anyway, it's definitely become an interesting league to scout in, given the likes of Fidel Barajas, Joshua Wynder and Nathan Worth!

[@ChrisHockman]

@@pierfrancescocosta6336 Yes, but at the time Whitecaps 2 was playing in USL.

[@StabanGaming]

Nice

[@ecstasycalculus]

@@pierfrancescocosta6336 I think he played with a youth system in Edmonton prior to joining the Whitecaps academy

[@Doublefatcheese]

@@pierfrancescocosta6336 Whitecaps fc 2 played in the USL and he was the youngest player in USL history

[@robbiebalboa]

Sacramento went on an US Open run to the final only 2 years ago, beating MLS opponents. Very solid set ups in USL.

[@kevinbarnes218]

tbf republic is at least as good as some of the weaker mls sides

[@roelliesafari9988]

American football has the potential to be so exciting if only they'd have promotion and relegation between the MLS and USL

[@matthewschwanke3284]

​@@roelliesafari9988 That's the hope of the future USL. They want to consider adding it, where the MLS refuses to add any "small-market" teams.

[@lthecatt9667]

13 is really too young to say whether someone is truly talented or just a physical specimen. Would be nice for both the kid and the USMNT, but it does give shades of Freddy Adu, Bojan Krkic, Youssoufa Moukoko, or Alen Halilovic

[@paulleach3612]

Freddy Adu had the ability, his pathway was tainted though. Used as promotion for the sport in the USA rather than allowing him to simply focus on his football.

[@Eibarwoman]

And he could as easily become an Iker Muniain where he has a very long career, but his prime development was altered by injury to where he never turns out to be Lionel Messi. As in Iker is still active at Athletic Bilbao but he's going to 31 and barring any Aritz Aduriz kind of trajectory won't ever live up to the hype that reached the maximum some 14-15 years ago when he was knocking on the La Liga roster door. Edit: Iker Muniain could very easily end up in the most prolific La Liga appearance holders of all time and despite this fall well short of what was originally expected from him.

[@ratedpending]

I don't think it has those shades really cause it's not like he's being hyped to death

[@khoiduongminh5111]

I mean Moukoko is still only 19 ffs

[@pedroramirez0824]

Yup 13 is too young to even tell weather he’s just better than the comp because he’s not your average height or weight. Therefore he’s much stronger quicker than kids his age. gotta wait until he grows into his body at 15-16 then u can truly tell weather he’s gonna be a good first team player or just an average reserve

[@cesarvazquez8504]

He’s representing Mexico at youth levels.

[@connortheandroidsentbycybe7740]

9:29 "in the area he grew up" he says, as if he's not talking about a literal child still in the process of growing up

[@lungabiyela9081]

Probably shouldn't be creating such hype about a player so young. Just leave him alone and watch from a distance. At that age, pressure of being labelled a "wonderkid" could be detrimental to his development. I mean, the US already has the perfect example to learn from.

[@P3TER_Official23]

Without further a do, Freddy Adu

[@lungabiyela9081]

@@P3TER_Official23 Freddy Adu was the real deal. Had all the talent in the world, and just needed guidance. He should not have been playing senior football and appearing on magazine covers at 14. Had he been allowed to play among his age peers for a few more years, and shielded from the outside scrutiny, he could have gone on to reach his potential. Very sad story. Let's hope this kid isn't put under the same spotlight.

[@marioskapetanakis]

​@@P3TER_Official23😂

[@martinslvsten428]

I wish him the best and hope he makes it. The truth is though, that it's rather seldom it's the top talents at these ages that actually make it, whether the reason being the pressure, injuries, not being able to live the professional life with all the sacrifices that requires, which is especially hard for teens or other things. For each Messi of the u13-u17 that makes it there are several that don't. It's why i always say enjoy a player like Larmine Yamal now. It's one knee injury or ankle injury and he might never be the same again.

[@khoiduongminh5111]

Ansu Fati had a trajectory like Yamal is having now, then a tackle broke his leg and he was not the same

[@steviegfan6301]

I really like how the atmosphere around him is friendly and helpful.. I hope he has fun and hopefully later succeeds..

[@goncalocastronunes9816]

For the people saying he’s not 13 coz he is 5’10’’, i was 6’2’’ when I was 13 (188cm for Europeans) and I had facial hair (I shaved it however). The kid looks young, he is just phisically one step above his opposition and that is great for his own development since he will be training against a more mature opposition starting at a very early age. Hopefully he won’t be another minala/Freddy adu!

[@victorterheege5462]

But the whole reason he's miles ahead is his physical aspect. in 5 years there is no advantage physically and than we see what happens with most of these youngsters netting in these stats. Most European topclubs scout the smaller players that get the monster stats in youth rankings, for exactly that reason.

[@paulleach3612]

Yup, I was 5'11" at his age. (Though I halted at 6' the following year.) Couple that with a soul patch (it was the '90s...) and I usually passed for 18.

[@bipolarminddroppings]

I was 6'2 at 11 years old (literally haven't grown since, I started smoking and stopped growing, thankfully). Was playing Basketball at u16 level and football at u14's. I sucked at Football, but I was so tall I could score basically unopposed with headers from corners...

[@bungaIowbill]

​@@victorterheege5462 If he starts playing with the first team now, then in 0 years there is no advantage physically. Even if he developed early, he is physically disadvantaged compared to actual adults

[@Eibarwoman]

@@victorterheege5462 I think he has reached the level of being more akin to Freddy Adu for the MLS or Iker Muniain at Athletic Bilbao's main squad where he's playing with men a decade his senior now.

[@theregolfer9721]

Well done for ending this vid with such a healthy message, Z! Top dude

[@TiagoOliveira-pk1iq]

On a side note, I had a chance to see Josh Winder live at a pre-season tournament that my hometown club, Varzim, held. Super composed on the ball and was always the player Benfica looked at to get out of the press or even to find a long ball to the wings, he definitely looks the part

[@kiyu_u6009]

Thanks Zealand. This guy added to my shortlist for FM2025/2026

[@BoxinSquare_]

You gave a good advice at the end of the video Z, enjoy the game !!!! Also wouldn't be nice if FM had those officials U13 tournaments in game and try to sign a player for your academy from this tournaments?

[@Pikachu0071000CS]

Putting real kids in the game is a violation of some privacy laws - even the likes of Lamine Yamal and Ethan Nwaneri may have issues in FM24

[@Zsinj3]

I think op meant having the tournament as an event. Something that when the year's crop of new gens comes up they can compete in a youth only international tournament that all the clubs can scout

[@BoxinSquare_]

@@Zsinj3 yes something like this would be great even in local range , because now the new gens income is very simple, something like this would add depth to the game.

[@CasualPenguWho]

These vids are always good 👀

[@hashworld5492]

Hey Z,love the channel mate

[@Kagnar]

I love the comment you made at the end Z.

[@nathanhosker4728]

Z, as a Huddersfield fan, I wish Da'vian all the best with his career. I think it would be really cool to see him play for The Terriers either on loan or perm transfer in a few years time!

[@edo-san]

Update: Da'vian has been selected by Mexico to play for the U/Sub-16 squad. Despite being 13 year's old. He will make his first international debut soon.

[@juliorabello]

Zealand, check It out this girl: Giovanna Waskan. She is a Brazilian girl that played on male sub 13 at Botafogo, was called to a training period with the National female sub 20 when she was 11, and the former coach says she will be better than Marta.

[@iambicpentakill]

That name doesn't google. Do you have an article?

[@sluckpuppet593]

Love the ending. Can’t lose your love for the game.

[@lu881]

Hey, Zealand, South African subscriber here. Was distracted by this story that I didn't pay attention to what you were wearing. But ...is that a Cape Town City FC jersey you have on?

[@iMoca]

More of this please

[@GOgg13s]

Happy to see some coverage for the USL. Thanks Z. Our league is legit, and I wish more people would realize that.

[@DG-rb7bo]

Wouldn’t get a game in the 8th tier of English or Scottish football, sorry

[@GOgg13s]

@@DG-rb7bo lol. Tell me you have no clue without telling me.

[@maxgraf438]

My team also get a young american player... Drew Murray joined SC Freiburg from Okland Roots in Summer and will play from late October onwards in the third tier of germany and might be promoted to the bundesligasquad someday

[@augustonembungu6721]

I gotta respect Zealand for wearing a Cape Town City FC shirt❤

[@cesarlozano2529]

He plays and reminds me of Diego Avery when I seen DIEGO ABREU WITH MEXICO U-16 they have the same type of style and I like the way Diego abreu play as a center forward 9 post but has good feet movement and dribble to play outside the 18 BOX AND PUSH FORWARD FOLLOWING THE PLAY OR MAKING THE PLY AND THATS EXACTLY HOW I SEE THIS GREAT KID.

[@thebigdawg4996]

Love the cape town city shirt 🌟

[@razvangeorgescu1556]

Awesome video. Here is hoping Dortmund grabs him. Good luck 1 to him.

[@eugenenell2547]

Love the Cape Town kit

[@aaronnator]

The advice at the end was class Z. Hope he’s able to see that.

[@materpieceza3512]

Like the Cape Town City Jersey. Dope!

[@FUZI9mm]

FM fans will remember Cherno Samba

[@ahmedinho10a]

FACTS!!! 😂

[@mr.sushi2221]

All the luck to him

[@DEMONGANGTV]

Wouldn’t be surprised if the USL implements pro/rel and genuinely competes with the mls

[@ChrisHockman]

Hats off to finding USL Guidelines which they’ve made harder to find than they should.

[@boiky626]

that cape town city kit🔥

[@keatonlibengood7738]

USL getting love lets go !!

[@richardfinlayson1524]

He may be a completely different person in five or six years, who knows what will happen

[@cesarlozano2529]

I seen him play with Mexico u-15 he looked ok

[@danbanfield9764]

Welcome to Brighton

[@ValleyBoii4209]

This young man is G.O.A.T.E.D🐐 (he’s 13)

[@liamfletcher2155]

Look forward to when Huddersfield Town sign him then, considering Kevin Nagle owns both Sacramento and Huddersfield. Watch this space ;)

[@zZach___]

USL > MLS Orange County SC is partnered with Feyenoord and Rangers. Just recently had a player transfer to Feyenoord, and another went to Reims.

[@tshiamoramatsekane8811]

Zealand rocking that Cape Town City FC shirt ✊🏾✊🏾

[@ChrisHockman]

Mark Briggs story is fascinating too

[@neilproctor5163]

Go Sac! I lived there for a year on a student exchange programme! Awesome place! Go Sac!

[@AlienDenzil85]

The MLs made a mess of Freddy Adu's development 20 years ago. Hopefully this kid is able to focus on his development and does end up reaching his full potential in his own time and isn't rushed.

[@abhinavvadlamani7300]

Hopefully he joins huddersfield town one day as we have the same owners

[@slavadamer1128]

Hey Z, what camera are you using?

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

Damien sounds amazing! My concern is that I wouldn't want him to be exploited by a club or media or national federation who want to profit off hyping him as the youngest ever etc. while disregarding his long-term health, both physical and mental. USA Soccer must be salivating at the idea of him playing at a home World Cup. I guess he would be 16 then, which is not entirely unheard of. Damien playing against full grown adults is not the best idea at 13-16 in my opinion. Even if skill wise he is good enough, the injury potential not just from player contact, but also from overuse injuries is pretty high. We don't want him burnt out by the time he's 20. And what about the psychological and emotional aspects? How is he going to have friends on a team when the next youngest player is five years older? And how do grown men feel when a 13-year-old plays better than they do? How will they treat him? How will the opposition treat him? I have never seen this aspect of wonder kid athletes even acknowledged, let alone investigated. How many kids who have been labeled as "the next Messi" live up to their potential? I honestly do not know, but would be interested to find out. The sport I follow most closely is gymnastics, and every Romanian girl in the last 40+ years who has ever been labeled "the next Nadia" has not even come close often due to injuries. It tends to have negative effects on their mental health because of the weight of unrealistic expectations. After they retire, they have to live with the weight of everybody's unrealistic and unjustified disappointment in addition to the naturally awful feelings most retiring athletes experience. I'm very glad you're keeping an eye out for Damien. Thank you for the video and have a nice weekend! 😎

[@drumagus2258]

him play fa mexico.

[@Meloncat1259]

My brother went to a cup in Mallorca and had to play him when he was against Mexico national team and he’s in the u15 but he’s 14

[@TwoMorningPoops]

Just made his debut this past weekend

[@panagiotiskynigopoulos]

you should definitely make a video on greek league academies i play in one and only 150 to 180 kids make it to first team training and only 70 make it pro

[@gordonenenmoh7679]

Cape Town City FC? Nice!

[@ivanwest26]

Sac republic has the same owner as huddersfield town. Hopefully we can get him to transfer to us

[@DJMorley18]

Its absolutely impossible to predict players at such a young age. I played against both Copenhagen’s academy and Vitesse’s academy when I was a kid. We were an amateur English U16s team and we beat Copenhagen and drew with Vitesse…none of the players were particularly special at that age. You can start to get a bit excited when a player is excelling at 16 or so. He’s also a lot taller than most of his opponents, wait until they catch up…

[@Plumbersmack]

Late to this video. He had about 10 mins as a sub, looked a little nervous, but had some good passes, and nearly had an assist. Held his own.

[@e_eyster]

For more on the "skill level"... Sacramento has players who have played with (even if you ignore all MLS teams): Aberdeen, St. Patricks, Malaga, Deportivo Coruna, Valladolid, Celaya, Veracruz, Alianza Petrolera and Dundee. Not to mention youth team callups for Ireland, USA and Scotland along with first team callups (some very recent) for Bermuda and Guadeloupe

[@mikezey9742]

Update. He made is debut on Oct 1 as a sub

[@benjihtafc4133]

So happy Huddersfield was mentioned in this video 😂

[@JC_Edits_Official]

Imagine Lunchtime football with this guy

[@1tygoalie]

Playing up an age division as a youth is the pathway of a prodigy. Especially in North America. Gretzky, Lemieux, Crosby, McDavid are Hockey comparisons (They all played up 2 years as a kid). The physicality advantage he'd have in his own age group is gone. Pure skill difference with this guy. I hope he keeps his head.

[@Ko8la2233]

Then when they go to Europe they can’t perform the same.

[@geoffgayton6387]

@@Ko8la2233 Exactly what I'm thinking, if he's any good he'll need to prove it in one of the top European leagues at some stage, but for the next 4-5 years he should stay put in Sacramento.

[@Ko8la2233]

@@geoffgayton6387 I think they should put him in now because the age where most scouts are looking for players for academies are at 13-15 and players like Ronaldo, Messi, and Rashford went in academies at those age, if he stays in Sacramento he might end up like Freddy Adu. Messi was capable to do the same thing in Europe and South America, play players above his age and sense he was able to do this on European level I would easily see potential of him being one of the greats. As for this guy this is in America he’s doing this. If he comes to Europe he would be bang average and possible lower.

[@geoffgayton6387]

@@Ko8la2233 I know for a fact that Arsenal play mostly 17/18 year olds in U21 games all the time. Also just recently we had a 13 year old come on as a sub in an U18 game. But as for this particular kid he should definitely go to Europe to develop. Because no offence the US leagues don't come close to the top European leagues. So if he is truly that good that's what he should aim to do. I guess time will tell though

[@Ko8la2233]

@@geoffgayton6387 I’m in America playing on a school team, imagine if 3rd division Spanish teams were are opponents, we lost 8-1 already in my school and most of the players on my team plays like nutters so idk where I’m at.

[@Onebadterran]

I hope FM add him to the youth academy so he auto-generates at the age of 16 and we can see how he could progress

[@JustM1kePlays]

made his debut vs LA Lights now

[@MrJagger112]

The MLS is going to have to change it's format if it wants to "compete" with europe. It's a bit of a joke atm and rightfully so. This lower division seems more on track with things and is probably the better option for a player like this young guy 🙂.

[@olliebigp]

Tony Bloom is on the first flight to Sacramento as we speak

[@JacobStevens13]

Be cool to see him in the Premier League someday. Wouldnt necessarily bet on that happening because....Premier League.....but he'll probably end up at a pretty high level as an adult

[@JamieAubrey]

So this is the wonderkid of FM27

[@abano.alexis]

Great video. Love you Zealand, but when it comes to GOAT American players when it comes to impact in Europe, it's hard to dismiss Clint Dempsey.

[@Sj24171]

He is playing for Mexico at the moment

[@davidjankraayveld7784]

​@@Sj24171Clint Dempsey?? You got the wrong player. He doesn t player for Mexico. Played 141 games for USA and is 40 years now. Stopped playing professional football at 2018. Is seen as one of USA best players ever, togheter with the likes of London Donovon, DaMarcus Beasley, Tim Howard, Eddy Pope and Claudio Reyna.

[@Sj24171]

@@davidjankraayveld7784 no sir I am talking about davian 😂 he is playing for the youth national team. And yes I know clint is a legend for the USMNT 🇲🇽🙏

[@BenBalProductions]

Raphael Lea'i stopped playing for FK Velez, hes back to Solomon Island cause he got homesick! :(

[@ChiChiChutes]

Can I ask (from a European perspective), what is the point in a second or third division in a closed league format? In other countries you compete at lower levels to try and win promotion to play with the big teams, but what are they playing for in the second division? Is it literally just a shop window where you play well with the hope of getting a move?

[@valornash8463]

These teams have rabid fan bases. Sac had 2000 fans fly cross country 3000 miles to see them play in the Open Cup final in Orlando. I would love my club to be able to go up with promotion.. but I'll still support my club regardless of what division is possible.

[@ChiChiChutes]

@@valornash8463 Sorry the question wasn't meant to come across as mocking, I was just curious as the fixed leagues just seem strange to an outsider (and frustrating for those who follow non-MLS teams I'm sure). Do they at least have like an FA Cup style competition where every league gets to partake?

[@valornash8463]

@@ChiChiChutes No worries! It is frustrating; my team is Sacramento Republic, and we were supposed to be in MLS, but our investor backed out because he didn't want to pay the $500 million fee it costs to join MLS, plus the cost for the required new stadium. So we're stuck. We do have an FA Cup style tournament, it's the US Open Cup and it's the oldest running competition in the US for ANY sport. It's open for amateur teams all the way to MLS, same as the FA Cup. And, just last season, Sacramento actually made the final by knocking out 3 MLS teams (San Jose, Kansas City, and the LA Galaxy).

[@valornash8463]

As a die hard fan of Sacramento Republic, some context here: he will very likely not start for us for 2-3 years. This move is to ward off MLS teams from buying him out, which USL teams have no protection from.

[@user-fy8rz8ro5c]

Video idea: do a save where you have to buy every player that scores on you

[@lowencraft1404]

Petition the have this man manage a team in the next Sidemen Charity Match

[@edinsoncavani9]

13 years 13 minutes ago

[@__j_o_s__]

😂😅😂😅😂😅

[@sterlingnelson1429]

Sacramento couldn’t be a better spot for him to be an amazing club that will take good care of him

[@PoliglotGeografi]

I could ask my uncle to ask one of his friends that work in a football club to put me in their academy but I don't want to as of now and the club is in the third division of Indonesian football so maybe if they get to a safer place like the second division I might consider joining their academy (my uncle was an ex professional baller)

[@isthismylife]

Zealand why have you not made a video about j league 1;2 and 3 comming to FM24

[@pedrofontes7932]

Next Adu

[@pedrofontes7932]

Sorry zealand but this in Europe happens all the time in u13..I am from portugal, Fc Porto, Benfica or sporting have players in the u13 squad with more than 60 goals per season

[@aaronnator]

Good for you. This “case” however seems to be the first for Americans. I’m sure if it’s a first for your area you’d be proud.

[@pedrofontes7932]

I AM no judging...i just think This type of players haver to be protected in order to not become a Freddy Adu..se have a lot of cases on Portugal that the marketing just Kills the player...the perfect exemple is Fábio Paim, it was the best player on the Ronaldo Youth team but he just ended on prison. Would be the best player in the world if he keep away from the media

[@Ko8la2233]

@@pedrofontes7932they need to send him to Europe to see his real potential, I’m 14 and idk what do to get European football club attention.

[@jamescorder8906]

Repping the Cape Town City jersey :)

[@andreanecchi5930]

in the USA they said something for promotion/relegation? If I remember correctly they had to make a decision

[@memphisjaxx]

Two cautious words: Freddie Adu

[@OV3RLORD1751]

respect the cape town city drip

[@ketchupeggsandbeans]

Lets go sac republic, thats my local club

[@EsquiloVoadorOfficial]

I think he can be a fantastic player if he goes to Ajax, Benfica or PSV they are the best teams to start your career

[@mirceazambitchi1151]

A goal per game is nothing at that lvl. There are youth players in Europe scoring more than one goal per game.

[@AdamPersson]

​@@boobosaoNo, you don't spot the wonderkids from specifically how many goals they score. And from my experience, those who score 2-3 a game at like u15 level end up disappearing before they're 17 most of the time.

[@simono.899]

@@AdamPersson Donis Avdijaj

[@DanRud]

He's younger than me and while hes going pro I'm going back to FIFA 20 for fun 😂

[@hugoiwata]

Freddy Atwo

[@patriciaperkins42]

That's my Awesome lil cousin....he baaadas*! ⚽

[@harrypotterstories3291]

ah great another freddy adu

[@chrissao_502]

Ladies and gentlemen and MLS-snobs, THIS IS WHY USL EXISTING AND MLS NOT STEPPING ON THEIR TOES GOING INOT USL SIZED MARKETS IS IMPORTANT!!! MNP is cool and has already shown that itself to be good. However, a satellite club that is only a pro academy will never be as good as a proper first team for a kid to grow in to. This is why we need leagues like USL in cities with populations lesser than that of what MLS wants to touch. USMNT is missing so many possible players cause kids in so many cities only have youth football till U13, and then it's just high school, this is USL1 markets, or they have up to U19 academy but the academy might have a real backing so nobody pays attention.

[@flashytcw8609]

Would be so cool to see the US become a real force in world football, it would benefit the sport so much.

[@Sephiroth25TC]

Shades of Freddy Adu come haunting