Episode 26: Another look into the future with Joey Anthone — the upcoming Development Academy season

Games kick off Sept. 1 in the U19 regular season of the U.S. Development Academy. Joey Anthone joins to detail his preseason top 10 and the key up-and-comers across the nation. We cover some big themes at the top and then dive in. Bext XIs, preseason “awards” and answers to listener questions ensue.

• 0:30 Introduction and Big Themes
• MLS academies losing players to Europe for free.
• The emerging class of elite academies who gather talent from other
  academies.
• Changes to the DA schedule to make games more competitive.
• Joey's Top Ten
• 32:20 FC Dallas
• 42:40 Columbus Crew
• 51:45 Seattle Sounders
• 1:06:05 LA Galaxy
• 1:14:30 New York Red Bulls
• 1:19:15 Sockers FC
• 1:31:05 Chicago Fire
• 1:36:30 Sporting KC
• 1:45:35 Atlanta United
• 1:48:56 Preseason Awards
• 2:00:20 Preseason Best XIs
• 2:05:00 Listener Questions

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