Luis Robles VP and GM of MLS Next Joins The Show

On Today’s episode of The Cooligans, Christian and Alexis welcome VP and GM of MLS Next Luis Robles.

We break down Luis’ legendary career with NY Red Bulls, playing in the MLS Is Back tournament, and the future of youth development in US Soccer.

All this and more on this episode of The Cooligans.

00:00 – Red Bulls Legend Takes Over US Youth Soccer

05:16 – From Captain to MLS NEXT Boss

09:04 – What MLS NEXT Actually Does

19:59 – Free Academies & The End of Pay-to-Play

30:28 – Why Academies Fail – The Brentford Lesson

33:21 – COVID, CBA Fight & Why Robles Retired

48:35 – Hudson River Derby & Yankee Stadium Nightmare

01:02:28 – Why Developing Players in America Is So Hard

01:19:54 – Message to Parents – Let Kids Lead Their Journey

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