The German Bundesliga has become the destination of some of America’s best young talent. Here are 11 players who played club soccer in the USA before making the jump.
Club Profile: Gretna Elite Academy
Gretna Elite Academy is a youth soccer club based in Gretna, Nebraska, USA. The club was founded in 2013 with the mission of developing young soccer players and providing them with the tools necessary to reach their full potential both on and off the field.
Club Profile: Portland Timbers Academy
The Portland Timbers are a professional soccer club in Portland, Oregon that compete in Major League Soccer (MLS). They also have a youth academy, the Portland Timbers Academy, that aims to develop young soccer players in the Pacific Northwest region.
Club Profile: Utah Avalanche
Utah Avalanche is a youth soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, USA. The club was founded in 2001 with the aim of providing a competitive soccer environment for youth players in the Salt Lake City area.
Club Profile: Washington Premier
Washington Premier Football Club (WPFC) is a youth soccer club based in Puyallup, Washington. The club was established in 1991 with the goal of providing a high-quality soccer program to the South Sound community.
Club Profile: Spokane Sounders
Spokane Sounders is a youth soccer club based in Spokane, Washington. Founded in 2000, the club is committed to providing a positive and challenging soccer experience for players of all levels and ages.
Club Profile: Snohomish United
Snohomish United is a youth soccer club based in Snohomish, Washington, United States. The club was established in 1966 and has since grown to become one of the largest youth soccer organizations in the state of Washington.
Club Profile: Seattle United
Seattle United is a youth soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club was founded in 2009 with the merger of several local clubs, including Emerald City FC, Shoreline FC, and Lake City SC.
Club Profile: Pacific Northwest Soccer
Pacific Northwest Soccer Club is a youth soccer club based in Tukwila, Washington. The club was established with the goal of providing quality soccer programs for youth players in the area.
Club Profile: Crossfire Premier
Crossfire Premier is a youth soccer club based in Kirkland, Washington, in the United States. The club was founded in 1976 and has since become one of the premier youth soccer organizations in the Pacific Northwest region. Crossfire Premier has a strong reputation for developing top-level talent and has seen