When MLS decided it wanted to invest heavily in player development well over a decade ago, it was always going to be a process. First there were homegrown initiatives, then there were academies, then there were facilities, and the creation of leagues for youth and reserve teams. Flash forward to 2021, the investment is starting to bear fruit in the form of impressive talent.
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