![golz_tv's tweet photo. Former USMNT defender Steve Cherundolo is now back in Germany after stepping down from LAFC coaching job.
He spent 15 years playing in Germany and six more years as a youth coach. He explains why the youth system there is much better than in the U.S. 🗣️
“A lot of players can get lost down the wrong path [in the U.S.] that maybe isn’t right for them,” Cherundolo told Cobi Jones for LA Galaxy YouTube channel.
“If we can simplify the path like it is in Europe. All of the youth leagues are filtered upward towards the Bundesliga, the first division. All of the youth national teams act as scouts for all of the clubs.”
“So the Federation and clubs are working together. There is a filter system that no talent is gone unseen.”
“I fear that in this moment in the U.S., there’s a lot of good players that aren’t being seen for many reasons.”
“Most of the scouting going on is from U.S. Soccer. Huge country, you need a lot of manpower to cover the U.S. Not realistic.”
“And then you have MLS. But MLS clubs are only responsible for their own region. So it doesn’t make sense for us to go scout in Texas.”
“That’s where other countries get it right. They have regional and international scouts. There’s just a number of scouts out there where every single player is identified.”
“Remember the old Olympic development programs? You start with your district, state, regional, then national. I felt there were a lot more players being identified and seen in that system than there are currently.”
“Long story short, I think the path is much clearer in Europe than it is here. You can get lost in this mess of youth development programs.”
“A lot of clubs, a lot of leagues within clubs or clubs form their own leagues to keep players within the clubs.”
“Our system right now is not conducive to developing talent. It’s keeping talent in a closed league. We need to change that.”](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-MTSUhWIAAxlea.jpg)
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Wherever he lands, he will be ready to make an impact!
Wherever Grayson goes, he will make an impact!
I’m blessed to receive my 3rd offer from @caryl_vogel23 and @andrewelkins36 at Itawamba Community College @ICC_Soccer
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Blessed to receive my second soccer offer from Coach Blake and Coach Paschal at East Central Community College
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Love watching @graysona08 ‘s journey! Incredible young man with all the high character qualities and talent needed to play at the next level!
After talking with Drew Gallant and Coach Joe, I am excited to receive my first official offer from @PRCCSoccer #rollriverroll
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Soccer Tryouts next week!!
‼️ Update
Due to recent inclement winter weather and its impact on travel and field conditions, the state soccer playoff schedule has been revised.
https://t.co/sbwQ8gYHOx
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 - 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲
🗓️ - Feb. 19
⏰ - G-5:30 // B- 7:30
🏟️ - Tupelo High School
📣Players will receive a Remind Group Invite later this week with details/information for the game.
Former USMNT defender Steve Cherundolo is now back in Germany after stepping down from LAFC coaching job.
He spent 15 years playing in Germany and six more years as a youth coach. He explains why the youth system there is much better than in the U.S. 🗣️
“A lot of players can get lost down the wrong path [in the U.S.] that maybe isn’t right for them,” Cherundolo told Cobi Jones for LA Galaxy YouTube channel.
“If we can simplify the path like it is in Europe. All of the youth leagues are filtered upward towards the Bundesliga, the first division. All of the youth national teams act as scouts for all of the clubs.”
“So the Federation and clubs are working together. There is a filter system that no talent is gone unseen.”
“I fear that in this moment in the U.S., there’s a lot of good players that aren’t being seen for many reasons.”
“Most of the scouting going on is from U.S. Soccer. Huge country, you need a lot of manpower to cover the U.S. Not realistic.”
“And then you have MLS. But MLS clubs are only responsible for their own region. So it doesn’t make sense for us to go scout in Texas.”
“That’s where other countries get it right. They have regional and international scouts. There’s just a number of scouts out there where every single player is identified.”
“Remember the old Olympic development programs? You start with your district, state, regional, then national. I felt there were a lot more players being identified and seen in that system than there are currently.”
“Long story short, I think the path is much clearer in Europe than it is here. You can get lost in this mess of youth development programs.”
“A lot of clubs, a lot of leagues within clubs or clubs form their own leagues to keep players within the clubs.”
“Our system right now is not conducive to developing talent. It’s keeping talent in a closed league. We need to change that.”
![golz_tv's tweet photo. Former USMNT defender Steve Cherundolo is now back in Germany after stepping down from LAFC coaching job.
He spent 15 years playing in Germany and six more years as a youth coach. He explains why the youth system there is much better than in the U.S. 🗣️
“A lot of players can get lost down the wrong path [in the U.S.] that maybe isn’t right for them,” Cherundolo told Cobi Jones for LA Galaxy YouTube channel.
“If we can simplify the path like it is in Europe. All of the youth leagues are filtered upward towards the Bundesliga, the first division. All of the youth national teams act as scouts for all of the clubs.”
“So the Federation and clubs are working together. There is a filter system that no talent is gone unseen.”
“I fear that in this moment in the U.S., there’s a lot of good players that aren’t being seen for many reasons.”
“Most of the scouting going on is from U.S. Soccer. Huge country, you need a lot of manpower to cover the U.S. Not realistic.”
“And then you have MLS. But MLS clubs are only responsible for their own region. So it doesn’t make sense for us to go scout in Texas.”
“That’s where other countries get it right. They have regional and international scouts. There’s just a number of scouts out there where every single player is identified.”
“Remember the old Olympic development programs? You start with your district, state, regional, then national. I felt there were a lot more players being identified and seen in that system than there are currently.”
“Long story short, I think the path is much clearer in Europe than it is here. You can get lost in this mess of youth development programs.”
“A lot of clubs, a lot of leagues within clubs or clubs form their own leagues to keep players within the clubs.”
“Our system right now is not conducive to developing talent. It’s keeping talent in a closed league. We need to change that.”](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G-MTSUiW0AAH9Sx.jpg)
Tom Brady on feeling the PAIN of LOSSES:
absolutely loved how Brady shared his experience here 🔥
“I always felt like you should sit with that pain. The flight home should be painful. It should be disappointing. You shouldn’t try to escape it. You shouldn’t make excuses for it. You need to feel it… and then you need to have some actionable items to GO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
I think naturally the human nature part about all of us is to say ‘oh it’s just one game or one season’ and make excuses. And then when you live in those excuses, you don’t live in the solutions. And those solutions are to get back to work, let’s care more, have more discipline & better practice habits.”
⚽️ Soccer Jamboree!🐶
🆚 @IAHSSOCCER & @RipleySoccer
🏟 Saltillo HS
⏰ 12:30 & 2:10
🌡️72°
🎟️ $8 (cash only)
#ComeOnYouDogs #COYD #NADogs2theTop
Set 5: New Albany 15, Newton Co. 5. Bulldogs win their first state title in volleyball. #djpreps
NEW ALBANY BULLDOGS...ALL-SPORTS AWARD FOR CLASS 4A! Congratulations to our Bulldog student athletes, coaching staffs, and fans!
Identity is not your title.
If who you are is defined only by being a coach, CEO, president, or athlete—what happens when that title changes?
When the whistle blows for the last time, when the office door closes, or when the season of life shifts—the first question you’ll face is: Now what?
Your true identity isn’t in a position. It’s deeper than that. It’s who you are at the core and why you exist.
I believe God put us on this earth for a purpose greater than any title: to serve others. Titles fade. Positions change. But purpose—anchored in service, character, and faith—lasts forever.
Don’t get lost in what you do. Get grounded in who you are.
⚽️⭐️
The 2⃣0⃣2⃣5⃣ Randy West All-Star Soccer Games will be played TODAY!
⏰ Girls- 6 PM; Boys- 7:30 PM
🎟️ https://t.co/5qi3IjQ2Xk
📍Brandon High School's Bulldog Stadium
📒 https://t.co/2IHrF0cQyY
Good luck, All-Stars & Coaches! 🥳
Who you hang with matters.
Science proves it. 🎥
“Invest in the five people you spend the most time with.”
Powerful.
Bookmark this and share with others.
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How did the Mamba Mentality form?
Kobe Bryant played a 25-game basketball season without scoring one point.
“I was terrible, awful...from there I just went to work.”
No excuses. No quitting. Just relentless effort.
The Mamba Mindset 🐍
https://t.co/14RKMyVDl9
After never winning a North half title, New Albany has now done it in back-to-back years. One of their biggest pieces is now getting his due. Meet Daily Journal Boys Soccer Player of the Year Grayson Alexander. https://t.co/T4nZM3JqrG
✍️ by @jsmurphymedia #djpreps
Congrats to our guys!!!
Excellent representatives of @NAHSFutbol !
Proud of Grayson, Caleb, and Collin!
Say hello to the 2025 Daily Journal All-Area Boys Soccer Team. https://t.co/3AGCVzE0Sh #djpreps
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