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Youth Development

Youth numbers on the rise in MLS as new players push forward

ASN's Brian Sciaretta writes about the solid youth numbers in MLS over the weekend as young players both got on the field and played well. He also looks at the new faces who have used the 2020 season to breakout into regular contributors for their clubs.

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Americans abroad analysis

McKennie, Reyna, Adams shine in blockbuster weekend in Europe

It was a rare time when the hope of a big opportunity was realized. As many of the top leagues in Europe opened and several top American players had big opportunities, they all seemed to deliver. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks it all down with a long column that tells you everything you need to know.

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Weekend preview

Anticipated weekend could see history in Europe, playoff chases domestically

How's this for history? This weekend could see a 17 year old American No. 10 start in Dortmund's opener, a U.S international play for Juventus, and the first American-born manager in the Bundesliga. Domestically, the big-number, youth push in MLS continues to be a very important development in American soccer and two of the most youth-oriented clubs are now among the league's best. ASN's Brian Sciaretta opens up his weekend notebook once again.

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USMNT analysis

A look at the USMNT player pool at the forward position

For many positions on the U.S. national team, a lot has changed since the last time Gregg Berhalter had the entire player pool at his disposal for a FIFA international date. The forward position is particularly interesting with new options emerging. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks down how he thinks the player pool stands and who has the best chance of emerging.

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ASN Exclusive

Hoping to restart the U-20 cycle soon, Hudson happy with the progress of players

The United States U-20 national team has not played since its January camp and its World Cup qualifying tournament was postponed. But over that time as the lockdown has ended and leagues have restarted, head coach Anthony Hudson has been working hard scouting and communicating with his players. ASN's Brian Sciaretta spoke at length with the coach about the status of his team.

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ASN Exclusive

After a promising start to 2020, Olympic hopeful Cappis now stuck in limbo

A year that began with a dream USMNT call-up to January camp has quickly turned into a nightmare for Hobro midfielder Christian Cappis who was deported from Denmark because of mistakes managing his work visa. Now the Katy, Texas native is stuck in the United States without any idea when he can return to the field and who he will play for next.

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Big Weekend

Americans thrive in Germany, youth is served is Philly, and more

It was a ridiculously eventful weekend for American soccer – both domestically and abroad. ASN’s Brian Sciaretta went through all of it and breaks down all the top stories

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Weekend preview

Americans involved in a huge slate of weekend games across the globe

Most American players across the globe - both domestically and abroad - will be in action this weekend as many clubs in Europe open their season. ASN's Brian Sciaretta previews, in detail, the weekend and the best games to watch.

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Player spotlight

A late-bloomer to the sport, Turner's holds bold ambitions for Revs, USMNT, & Europe

Matt Turner's rise as one of the top American goalkeepers has been a surprise to many people - including himself. But now the New Jersey native has bold ambitions that include a deep playoff run with the Revolution, moving to Europe at some point, and being part of the U.S. national team. ASN spoke with with Turner at length about his rise, his future, and connecting with his family's ancestry.

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