About this episode
US Soccer is making major changes to the youth soccer landscape, while a new generation of young players is getting ready for its own opportunity on the international stage. David Gass is joined by The Athletic’s Henry Bushnell to break down U.S. Soccer’s move to take control of U.S. Youth Soccer (USYS), then he sits down with U-20 World Cup-bound stars Emeri Adames of the Seattle Reign and the Chicago Stars Micayla Johnson to discuss their journeys, the tournament and what it means to represent the U.S.
0:00 Intro
1:17 The Subs Bench: Transfer Deadline Day
10:50 Henry Bushnell on US Soccer Taking Control of USYS
18:44 The Future of Club Soccer in the U.S.
26:16 The Process Behind U.S. Soccer’s Youth Changes
30:44 What Comes Next for U.S. Soccer?
33:44 U-20 Women’s World Cup Preview
35:29 Emeri Adames: Youngest Player to U-20 Leader
47:26 Micayla Johnson: From U-17 World Cup to the Pros
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