Claudio Reyna Says Not To Expect Homegrown Players Before 2018

[ferrarinycfc]

New York City FC Sporting Director Claudio Reyna says not to expect Homegrown Players before 2018: "More about the long-term development than the short-term gain"

http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/...audio-reyna-says-not-expect-homegrown-players

 

[EganSoccerWords]

1 Academy team last year to 4 this year is not bad progress.

 

[SayWhat44]

this isn't a surprise you could see it when they only started with the one team. I'm glad they're doing it this way. Now I imagine that they could still sign a homegrown from the affiliates if they're good enough but they just won't be from the academy.

 

[Ulrich]

So the Reyna's talked at dinner and decided Giovanni wouldn't be ready for 4 years, which is also a nice insurance plan for dad?

In all seriousness, Reyna has seemingly nailed it this off season (so no insurance necessary) and no need to rush little Gio.

 

[Gotham Gator]

This is not surprising, but it may be the biggest thing handicapping the expansion teams. A strong development system that produces homegrown players is one of the few ways to circumvent the salary cap and roster rules and get an edge on the competition. It's probably the best way. It also takes time. There's no magic powder you can sprinkle on a 13-year-old to make them a fully grown professional. So, teams like ours are going to be a little behind for 5 years or so.

It's also a counter to the "built not bought" argument. Building takes time. Until then, we are going to use our financial resources to bring in the best talent we can at the DP spots.

Oh, and once our academies are producing, we are still going to be spending. Deal with it.

 

[Kjbert]

I think he has clearly laid out their plan here. They want to invest in the academy set up and that is where the youth will come from in the future. In the meantime, expect short term fixes. I like that.

 

[Kjbert]

This is not surprising, but it may be the biggest thing handicapping the expansion teams. A strong development system that produces homegrown players is one of the few ways to circumvent the salary cap and roster rules and get an edge on the competition. It's probably the best way. It also takes time. There's no magic powder you can sprinkle on a 13-year-old to make them a fully grown professional. So, teams like ours are going to be a little behind for 5 years or so.

It's also a counter to the "built not bought" argument. Building takes time. Until then, we are going to use our financial resources to bring in the best talent we can at the DP spots.

Oh, and once our academies are producing, we are still going to be spending. Deal with it.

I think both LAFC and Atlanta United will have academies before they start?

 

[SpicyRoll]

I like this strategy. Couple this with the FO strategy of bringing in talent that are <25 years of age is like the bridging the gap. I love the approach that the FO has taken this offseason: be patient and develop young talent. My hope is that the FO stays consistent with this vision in the next offseason as we move forward.

 

[JayH]

Can't wait to meet our version of Derek, Mo, Bernie, Andy, and Jorge.

 

[LionNYC]

I wonder what the recruiting kids/parents to live and play in NYC is like? Does NYCFC have connections to the top private schools in the city? Collegiate has or had one of the best soccer teams in the state for a number of years.

 

[Falastur]

I wonder what the recruiting kids/parents to live and play in NYC is like? Does NYCFC have connections to the top private schools in the city? Collegiate has or had one of the best soccer teams in the state for a number of years.

The same article says that we are only recruiting kids who already live in the NYC area. The academy had enquiries from further afield and they turned them all down.

 

[BxLio91]

If we have the facilities, is it within the rules if players move to NYc to be in our future academy?

 

[Ulrich]

If we have the facilities, is it within the rules if players move to NYc to be in our future academy?

Like a dormitory? Probably allowed as they'd be within our geographic sphere of control. Hell, all of the academies should have an option like this if they're serious about development. Of course with costs being 100% scholarship and free to the players.

 

[LionNYC]

Bumping this up. He lied.

J A M E S S A N D S

 

[sbrylski]

Bumping this up. He lied.

J A M E S S A N D S

He was referring to # G I O 2 0 1 8

 

[Kjbert]

Was this said before IMG shut its doors?

 

[JGarrettLieb]

Was this said before IMG shut its doors?

IMG closed down?

 

[Ulrich]

Was this said before IMG shut its doors?

Think you mean the U17 residency program at IMG

 

[Fake Jew]

IMG closed down?

Well it should be but I'm not in the mood to get into that now.

 

[Kjbert]

Think you mean the U17 residency program at IMG

This