Start of MLS Next 2024 Season: “Kicking Off the MLS Next Season: What Young Players Can Learn”

In this week's edition of "The Boot Room," we're celebrating the start of the MLS Next season. It's a perfect opportunity for young players to learn from the pros. Reminder key scouting events like MLS Next Flex are just a few months away. Be sure to get your GoldCleats Profile update with your latest data, highlights, and other footy content that showcases your devotion to the beautiful game.

Watching and Learning:
Encourage players to watch MLS matches with a keen eye. Focus on player positioning, decision-making in key moments, and how professional players handle pressure.

Key Observations:

• Tactical Awareness: Note how players position themselves and make tactical decisions during the game.
• Technical Skills: Observe the technical prowess in passing, shooting, and dribbling displayed by professional players.

Discussion and Analysis:
Post-match discussions can be incredibly valuable. Coaches and parents can engage young players in analyzing key moments of the games, and discussing what they would do in similar situations.

Applying Lessons to Training:
Identify skills and tactics observed in the matches and incorporate them into training sessions. This can include practicing a specific dribbling move seen in a game or working on passing patterns that mimic team plays from the matches.

Conclusion:
The MLS Next season is more than entertainment; it's a learning tool. By observing and discussing professional matches, young players can enhance their understanding of the game and apply these lessons to their own development.