What does it take to go pro in soccer?

Here is how you can start your professional soccer journey: 5-9 years – Play in the local team that gives you access to good coaches to make great connections. 9-12 years – Join the USSDA team and aim to be the best in the region. 12-17 years – Join the high-performance success academics in the USA.

Can a 16 year old play in the MLS?

The player must be 24 years old (or younger than the age of 24) during the League Year (i.e., cannot turn twenty-five (25) during the League Year). Each club may only loan one player to another MLS club per season.

Do soccer players go to college?

Even though most professional soccer players have a college degree, it’s possible to become one with only a high school degree or GED. In fact, many professional soccer player jobs require experience in a role such as internship.

What is the best age to start playing soccer?

7-10 years old Usually, most kids start playing soccer at 7 (I started at 3). When you are just learning to play the sport, the least important at this moment is picking a position. At this age, it is most important for the kid to learn the fundamentals.

How old do soccer players have to be to change positions?

15 years marks a before and after in the life of a young soccer player. At this age, most players already know a position they enjoy the most and feel more comfortable at. Also, it is not recommendable to change positions too often. It is better to practice more and start getting used to playing in an specific place in the field.

Is youth soccer about winning or developing character?

Too often, youth soccer has become about the process of playing and the process of winning, instead of the process of developing children into young adults of character.

Should children be allowed to play soccer?

Most soccer playing children will only ever play at a recreational level. This needs to be okay. This needs to be celebrated. There must be a safe and inviting place for all children to play, regardless of their athletic potential or mentality. We know the benefits of participating in sports when it comes to our children.