Soccer has always been a popular sport worldwide, but in recent years, it has been gaining more and more traction in the United States. With the rise of Major League Soccer (MLS) and the success of the US Women’s National Team, soccer is quickly becoming one of the next big things in American sports. And at the forefront of this movement is the American Footballers Abroad (AFB) Soccer program.
AFB Soccer is an organization dedicated to providing American soccer players with opportunities to play and develop their skills overseas. With the goal of helping players reach their full potential and compete at the highest levels, AFB Soccer is making waves in the soccer community.
According to Caleb Porter, head coach of the Columbus Crew and former U.S. Men’s National Team assistant coach, “AFB Soccer is doing great work in helping American players get exposure and experience playing in top leagues around the world. This kind of international experience is crucial for the development of our players and the growth of soccer in the United States.”
One of the key figures behind AFB Soccer is former U.S. Men’s National Team player and MLS star, Alejandro Bedoya. Bedoya founded AFB Soccer with the vision of giving American players the opportunity to compete at the highest levels of the sport. He believes that exposure to different styles of play and competition is essential for the growth of American soccer.
Bedoya states, “AFB Soccer is all about giving American players the chance to challenge themselves and improve their skills. By playing in top leagues around the world, our players are able to learn from some of the best in the game and bring that knowledge back to the United States.”
With the success stories of players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, who have thrived in top European leagues, more and more young American players are looking to follow in their footsteps. And AFB Soccer is there to help them achieve their dreams.
As the popularity of soccer continues to rise in the United States, AFB Soccer is poised to be a major player in the development of American talent. With their focus on providing opportunities for players to compete at the highest levels, AFB Soccer is truly the next big thing in American sports.