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MLS And Youth Development: What They Have Done And What's Still To Come

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Goalkeeper Bill Hamid #1 of USA in action during the friendly match against Venezuela. Hamid, one of D.C. United's homegrown players, is now the USMNT's backup goalkeeper. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Since implementing the Homegrown Player rule in 2008, MLS has signed 47 such players. They have started to develop better youth talent, but their job is nowhere near done.

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MLS And Youth Development, Part 2: Teams Seek More Bang For Buck

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Part 2 of SB Nation Soccer's examination of the MLS youth development system looks at where the league is heading.

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MLS And Youth Development, Part 1: 'We've Done A Great Job In A Short Time'

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Since implementing the Homegrown Player rule in 2008, MLS has signed 47 such players and appears to be becoming a legitimate producer of young soccer talent.

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