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

Taylor and Travis take a look at the latest US U17 roster, and ponder what the future holds... as well as what the upcoming Nike Friendlies are going to look like. In Part Two, we recap the goings on in both the women's and men's NCAA tournaments: upsets abound, Virginia teams aren't doing well, and Travis remains good at making predictions. In Part Three, we answer listener questions from the digital mailbag, including: does ODP still have some use, are USL teams a good way for American youth to earn their way to MLS minutes, and where does college soccer fit in the scope of the American Soccer Pyramid? Use discount code "podcast" for a Premier subscription at https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe/

Daryl and Travis look back at the youthful lineup the USMNT fielded against Portugal. Does it fill Travis with optimism? And what other youngsters could feature for the USMNT in the near future. In part two, we preview the NCAA Men's College Soccer Tournament by each picking three players to watch. In part three, we answer listener questions from the digital mailbag, including: does FC Dallas get credit for developing Weston McKennie, is the Bundesliga deliberately playing young Americans, and how can we get more MLS minutes for American teenagers. Used discount code "podcast" for a Premier subscription at https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe/ If you already subscribe, use your membership and read "MLS prospects in first round of tournament" --> http://bit.ly/2zJEXuX

Taylor and Travis take a look at the new US Men's National Team roster and ponder some of the selections (as well as some of the exclusions). Then they tackle the NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Tournament by taking a look at 6 teams they think are poised to do big things. In Part III (the first part went long, so Taylor decided it was Parts I and II) Travis reveals the new "Prospect of the Week." Plus, The Double Ts answer 3 listener questions: 1) What's the deal with Kyle Scott at Chelsea? 2) What is the major cause of the drop-off in numbers between children's soccer and teen/high school soccer in the states? 3) Should Americans who can't make it into Europe's Top 5 leagues stay in MLS or look to smaller European leagues for opportunities? Use discount code "podcast" for 20% off a Premier Membership at https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe/ Submit a question to Top Drawer Soccer Show mailbag: https://goo.gl/forms/83WCCSmL1QC0jS4K2

Daryl and Travis discuss England's U17 World Cup win, and the pros and cons of the youth soccer development system that made it possible. What can the US system adopt from what England is doing, what is the US system already doing that is similar, and what could it do better? In part two (start 35:35) Travis profiles the TDS Prospect of the Week and then answers three listener questions: 1. Should FC Dallas fire Oscar Pareja? 2. Could Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Jonathan Gonzalez play together? 3. Who's a realistic non-MLS choice to be next USMNT coach? LINKS! Use discount code "podcast" for 20% off a Premier Membership at https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe/ Premier League Castoffs, Starting Over at Age 11 (New York Times): http://nyti.ms/2gQySlR Jenna Nighswonger Profile: http://bit.ly/2hrtE0z Submit a question to Top Drawer Soccer Show mailbag: https://goo.gl/forms/83WCCSmL1QC0jS4K2

Taylor and Travis take a look back at the USA's run in the U17 World Cup, and ponder a future with actual centerbacks involved. Plus, with the close of the regular season, we take a look at the minutes given to Homegrown Players this season. Which teams are doing the best/worst? You'll have to listen to find out... but the short answer is "it's complicated." We also get back into the habit of assigning the Prospect of the Week AND answering your listener questions! If you enjoy this program, please share with a friend!

10 ideas to improve American youth soccer development

Taylor Rockwell and Travis Clark review the USA's 3-0 win over India and 1-0 win over Ghana in the U17 World Cup. They also look ahead to the final group stage game against Colombia, and review some of the highs and lows from the rest of the tournament. Use "podcast" for 20% off a Premier subscription at https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe/

Daryl and Travis preview all three US games at the U17 World Cup, taking a look at Group A opponents India, Ghana, and Colombia. —Players to watch in Group A: INDIA #18 Namit Deshpande, #21 Sunny Dhaliwal, #9 Aniket Jhadav GHANA #11 Mohammed Aminu, #10 Emmanuel Toku, #6 Eric Ayiah COLOMBIA #10  Brayan Gómez, #14 Yadir Meneses, #11 Juan Peñaloza —We also preview six other players to watch, elsewhere in the tournament: FRANCE #9 Amine Gouiri ENGLAND #11 Jadon Sancho GERMANY #9 Jann-Fiete Arp SPAIN #9 Abel Ruiz JAPAN#7 Takefusa Kubo IRAQ #7 Mohammed Dawood

Taylor Rockwell and Travis Clark spend a solid 45 minutes discussing the USA's roster for the upcoming U17 World Cup. We break down coach John Hackworth's most likely formation and preferred starting eleven, and spend some time answering your Twitter questions about the team, the players, and the possible outcomes! Use "podcast" for 20% off a Premier subscription at https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe/

US Soccer's Player Development Initiatives — are you behind the buildout line?

Taylor Rockwell and Travis Clark discuss the USA's possible roster for the 2017 U17 World Cup, Erik Palmer-Brown's looming move to Manchester City, and Weston McKennie's seemingly settled career at Schalke. Our Prospect of the Week... is a player that Taylor had never heard of until Travis said her name. It's an ongoing tradition! Three big questions today from The TopDrawerSoccer Show digital mailbag: 1) At our DA club it's readily acknowledged that, "The dream is playing for the USA, but the goal is college money." Given that most folks at the national level seem to agree that the college game/coaching isn't conducive to developing pros (especially elite, international-level ones), should US Soccer be more focused on working with the NCAA to make the collegiate experience more development friendly? 2) Which is a better indicator of Stanford's current level — the victories over Wisconsin and Georgetown, or the loss to Florida? 3) Why is it that the US has so few youth prospects in countries like France and Spain in comparison to England and Germany? Is it the language, the style of play, or something else? OFFER: 20 percent off a TopDrawerSoccer Premier subscription when you use discount code "podcast" at http://topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe [Theme music: "Acid Rain" by Atlantic Thrills]

Daryl Grove and Travis Clark each select an XI of future US Men's National Team players. If you're interested in the future of the USMNT, this is the show for you.

Taylor Rockwell and Travis Clark welcome you to the seventh episode of The TopDrawerSoccer Show, publishing every Wednesday at 6 a.m. Eastern. Up for discussion: Gianluca Busio became the second youngest player in MLS history this week. Is he more likely to be the next big thing or the next Freddy Adu? We also discuss the start of the start of the 11th season of the US Soccer Development Academy (as well as the inaugural campaign for girls clubs). As promised by Travis, here's a link to the USDA map: http://www.ussoccerda.com/imagedata/Girls_DA_Membership_Map_2017_18.jpg Our Prospect of the Week has been called the next next John Harkes... by Taylor Rockwell... in this episode. Three big questions today from The TopDrawerSoccer Show digital mailbag: For European teams/players is it better to go on loan or keep working through the academies? What is the major cause of the drop-off in numbers between children's soccer and teen/high school soccer in the states? Is teaching your kid to play full back the millennial equivalent of teaching them to throw left handed? OFFER: 20 percent off a TopDrawerSoccer Premier subscription when you use discount code "podcast" at http://topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe [Theme music: "Acid Rain" by Atlantic Thrills]

Daryl Grove and Will "Eugoogly" Parchman welcome you to the sixth episode of The TopDrawerSoccer Show, publishing every Wednesday at 6 a.m. Eastern. Up for discussion: The US Boys U15s lost to Mexico in the CONCACAF Championship final, but several players stood out. We take a look at midfielder Gio Reyna (yep, son of Claudio), forward Gianluca Busio, right back Joseph Scally and left back George Bello. See Reyna and Busio combine for a goal here: http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/the91stminute/2017/08/this-u15-golazo-is-gianluca-busios-breakout-moment/ Highlights of Scally and Bello here: http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/the91stminute/2017/08/highlight-video-u15-bnt-outside-backs-george-bello-joseph-scally-shine/ We also discuss American soccer's scouting problem. US Soccer has nine full-time and 100-150 part-time scouts. Neither is enough for a country this size. Our Prospect of the Week was born in Bath, sits on the bench in the Premier League, and is eligible for the US, England, Ireland, and maybe even Italy. Three big questions today from The TopDrawerSoccer Show digital mailbag: Is it possible to develop an "American" style of play? Are kids not in the Development Academy being overlooked? Do the Keibals' criticisms help or hurt American soccer development? (spoiler alert: we talk pro/rel) OFFER: 20 percent off a TopDrawerSoccer Premier subscription when you use discount code "podcast" at http://topdrawersoccer.com/subscribe [Theme music: "Acid Rain" by Atlantic Thrills]

Taylor Rockwell and Travis "No Known Middle Name" Clark welcome you to the fifth episode of The TopDrawerSoccer Show, publishing every Wednesday at 6 a.m. Eastern. Up for discussion: It's college soccer time! With more and more youngsters turning pro, what is the current "state of the union" of college soccer and what does the future hold? Which teams and players are poised for success in the coming season? How do dynasties get established? All that and more! We have but two Prospects of the Week on today's show! One each from the men's and women's sides of college soccer. Questions from the digital mailbag: What can we do to develop late bloomers, who might otherwise miss out on necessary opportunities? What is the one thing Travus would change about the college game if he could? What to expect from Penn State, Florida State, and UVA this season? And finally, as mentioned in the introduction, Will Parchman is leaving sports writing. Here are some of his parting thoughts: https://medium.com/@WillParchman/ive-been-asked-before-why-i-went-into-sports-journalism-in-the-first-place-4e026ba50b23 But don't despair! Will and Daryl will be back next week for Khaleesi's final show!