Travis Clark

1 week ago | backheeled.com | Travis Clark |Joseph Lowery

Youth development in Major League Soccer remains very much a work in progress. While significant strides have been made, the overall talent pool of U.S.-eligible players is worth acknowledging right off the bat. Across the age groups, COVID's impact left its mark on the overall quality of the 2006 and 2007 age groups. Things pick up in terms of quality across the board for players born in 2008.

1 week ago | topdrawersoccer.com | Travis Clark

Check out some of the latest submitted, reported and announced decisions in this week’s Recruiting Roundup, presented by SoccerMasters. Please send any commitments to [email protected]. GIRLSNCAA DIVISION IClass of 2025F Elani-Hazel Randall (West Florida Flames/Durant) committed to Miami (FL). D Maleigh Dawson (NCFC Elite) committed to UNC Asheville. F Sia Bharadwaj (FC Bay Area Surf) committed to Sacramento State.

2 weeks ago | topdrawersoccer.com | Byron Davis |Travis Clark

Tournaments are kicking into high gear this April. Over the weekend, the ECNL Girls National Event in Phoenix took place. This coming week, the Generation adidas Cup, and the boys and girls Dallas Cup competitions begin. Check out some of the goal-scoring and nominated standouts from the weekend action.

2 weeks ago | topdrawersoccer.com | Travis Clark

Last week saw the release of the spring update to the 2027 Boys Club Soccer Player Rankings, presented by IMG Academy. The current sophomore class, prominently born in 2009, features intriguing talent both inside and outside professional soccer academies. Get to know five players from the 2027 player rankings.

2 weeks ago | topdrawersoccer.com | Travis Clark

Check out some of the latest submitted, reported and announced decisions in this week’s Recruiting Roundup, presented by SoccerMasters. Please send any commitments to [email protected]. GIRLSNCAA DIVISION IClass of 2025GK Kendall Mix (Florida Kraze/Krush) committed to Western Kentucky(w). F Noelle Simmons (FC Prime) committed to Miami (FL). F Eden Lander (Colorado Rapids Youth) committed to Hampton University(w). F Matea Bradfield (Indy Eleven) committed to Western Kentucky(w).