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Chasing the Game - Youth Soccer in America

Liron Unreich, Matt Tartaglia
Youth Soccer
MLS Next
Youth Development
American Youth Soccer
Player Development
Pay-To-Play
Luis Robles
Youth Soccer Development
World Cup 2026
Burnout In Youth Sports
Ben Olsen
DC United
Cultural Aspects Of Soccer
Major League Soccer
College Recruiting
U.S. National Soccer Team
Supplemental Training
Soccer In Spain
Olympics
Parenting

Chasing the Game: Youth Soccer in America is a weekly podcast for soccer parents, coaches, and players who want to understand how youth soccer development really works in the United States. Hosted by two dads, filmmaker Liron Unreich and investor Matt Tartaglia, the show covers everything from grassroots soccer to elite pathways like MLS NEXT and ECNL. Combining data, real experience, and expert i... more

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What does an academy director actually do at a professional club — and why do MLS academies sometimes lose games on purpose?

In this episode of Chasing the Game, we sit down with Sean McCafferty, Academy Director of the New York Red Bulls, to unpack... more

Episode 10 is our season recap: what we learned after nine weeks of interviews with people inside the U.S. youth soccer system. We went in thinking it was about leagues and badges. What did we come out with? Terms such as incentives, communication, m... more

Youth soccer focuses on development, but our systems still prioritize results.

In this episode of Chasing the Game – Youth Soccer in America, we sit down with Morten Grahn, former director of the NYCFC Soccer Academy, to discuss a harsh truth in Ame... more

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Morten Grahn
Former NYCFC Youth Academy director with extensive experience in youth soccer development across Europe and the U.S.
NYCFC
Episode: Youth Soccer Development: Winning, and the Staircase Analogy
Brando Babini
New York City soccer player and co-founder of Youth4Youth
Youth4Youth
Episode: U.S. Youth Soccer: The Next Generation Starts Here
Billy Pavlou
Australian soccer player and founder of Next Level USA
Next Level USA
Episode: U.S. Youth Soccer: The Next Generation Starts Here
Pat Ouckama
Football Academy Director with experience coaching youth players
Episode: Patrick Ouckama: Inside the Academy (Part 2) – Pressure, Pathways & Progress
Patrick Ouckama
Technical director at PA Classics, former academy director at DC United and college soccer coach.
PA Classics
Episode: Patrick Ouckama: Inside the Academy (Part 1) – Pathways & Culture
Luis Robles
Technical Director of MLS Next and former professional soccer player
MLS Next
Episode: Luis Robles on Building the Next Generation (Part 1)

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Liron Unreich
Co-host, filmmaker, and father navigating the complexities of youth soccer in America.
Matt Tartaglia
Co-host, investor, and father sharing insights on youth soccer development.

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#127
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Apple Podcasts
#202
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What Does an MLS Academy Director Actually Do? Inside Youth Soccer Development with Sean McCafferty (NY Red Bulls)
Q: Can you spot a moment where you go, okay, that player has it or that player, can a parent recognize it?
Normally it's a certain moment where you think that's different, and it's not only a younger player moment, right? When we see young players who are scanners, proper scanners, not just moving their head, but actually checking, because then they're able to solve the problem in different ways, so they know when it has to be one touch, they know when they can roll somebody, they know, they just because they've taken the pictures before.
Youth Soccer Development: Winning, and the Staircase Analogy
Q: How did you get into coaching? When did you realize you wanted to be a coach? And what specifically drew you to youth development?
Morten shares that he started playing soccer at four and began coaching at eighteen. He has always been passionate about the game and feels privileged to be part of player development.
Noah Gins: From Chaos to Structure in American Youth Soccer
Q: What is your long-term vision for Albion or US Soccer landscape in a way, 10 years from now?
The goal is for Albion to achieve national dominance in player development, potentially operating its own pro team that feeds into the MLS or international soccer.
Patrick Ouckama: Inside the Academy (Part 2) – Pressure, Pathways & Progress
Q: Best advice you have for parents just entering the uber competitive youth soccer world?
Understand that these are professional coaches who plan each session in detail, and it's a long-term investment in your child's development.

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Exploring the intricate landscape of youth soccer in the United States, this podcast provides invaluable insights for parents, coaches, and players involved in soccer development. The hosts, both fathers with personal ties to the sport, share firsthand experiences, expert testimonials, and practical advice centered around youth soccer's evolution, challenges and opportunities. Topics range widely from grassroots initiatives to elite pathways like MLS NEXT and ECNL, while also addressing issues like the costs associated with youth sports, the significance of player development, and the cultural nuances surrounding soccer in America. What stands out is the dedication to making sense of a complex system through relatable storytelling and actio... more

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