On episode 440, Dan is joined by the Director of Recruiting and soccer operations at the Barça Residency Academy Miha Kline, FC Barcelona's official soccer residency academy in the United States. They talk about Julián Araujo's journey from the residency academy to Catalonia, how the US residency academy came to be, the challenges of scouting and keeping top talent, and much more!
Running Order:
What were the early signs of Araujo's potential?
How was the academy founded?
What are the challenges in working with future professionals and those who won't make it?
How can young players learn more?
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