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Gosselin: USSDA was more than a college showcase at FC Dallas' facility; the future of American soccer was on display

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D.C. United forward Chris Rolfe (18) steals the ball from FC Dallas defender/midfielder Kellyn Acosta during the first half of their game Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. (G.J. McCarthy/The Dallas Morning News)

FRISCO -- The future of American soccer was on display here last week.

Few knew -- but many, many cared.

U.S. Soccer Development Academy conducted the group stage of its playoffs for the under-16s and under-18s at the FC Dallas facility. There also was a series of showcase games for younger players and younger teams.