As one of Major League Soccer's premier academies, it's no surprise that the LA Galaxy have been utilizing the small-sided game in developing their young players. As these youth talents blossom their way up the academy ranks, we take a look at how they are transitioning from promising prospects to captivating stars with the help of futsal.
The likes of Pele, Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar all have more in common than being all-time greats. The four legends, as well as countless other pros and amateurs across the world, grew up playing futsal. The close confines of the small-sided pitch increase the pace of the game, forcing players to make snap decisions and rely on razor-sharp technical skills.