In a recent article over at Hudson River Blue, I wrote about if MLS teams still rely on older players. As part of that research, I looked into different age categories and playing time. One category that stood out was the 19-22 age range because of the variety of players who all had very interesting, unique backgrounds. Frequently in U.S. Soccer circles people discuss this age group because it is so critical for youth development. Usually, in this time period, players are put on a track to what type of professional they will be. I decided to examine which type players in this age group are playing at the MLS level and made some interesting discoveries.
Young Americans who attend college struggling for playing time
