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New York City FC announce youth academy plans, starting with U-13/14 Development Academy team - mlssoccer.com: How can an expansion club construct a long-term

NYCFC Launches Academy Pathway Starting at Under-14 Level

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How can an expansion club construct a long-term pathway that aligns early youth development with senior game identity?

New York City FC announced the launch of its youth academy, entering the U.S. Soccer Development Academy with a U-13/14 team for the 2015-16 season. The structure connects to a local network of 11 youth affiliate clubs, regional talent centers, and younger age brackets (U-9 to U-11) via a Youth Development League. Sporting director Claudio Reyna emphasized giving prospects at least four years immersed in the club's defined style of play, supported by resources across the City Football network.

This source relates to United States development context and the MLS NEXT / MLS Academy system framework.

Read the original MLS NEXT source. For broader context, explore the development framework directory and the coach guidance.

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