There are several MLS clubs that believe in the ‘develop within’ strategy and are dedicating more playtime to homegrown talent and it has proven to be very successful. Jordan Morris was an integral part of the Seattle Sounders’ MLS Cup win in 2019 and the 2018 Supporters’ Shield Winners were led by Tyler Adams at the New York Red Bulls. These young standout players are products of the organization coming through their academy system and working their way to the first team… and eventually off to Europe.
2020 has been the year of unprecedented events and one of those unprecedented events was the emergence and impact of Homegrown players in Philadelphia.