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D.C. United signs 18-year-old midfielder Gavin Turner as Homegrown Player
He's the 21st Homegrown signing in club history.
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Soccer United Marketing President Kathy Carter departing MLS and SUM
Major League Soccer (MLS) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) announced today that SUM President, Kathy Carter, has decided to leave her position overseeing the commercial arm of MLS and multiple soccer properties.

Columbus Crew SC enters youth partnership with Sporting Columbus
Columbus Crew SC today announced that it has entered a formal affiliation relationship with Ohio based youth player development group Sporting Columbus who will serve as the Official Crew SC Player Development Partner beginning with tryouts for the 2018-2019 youth club season which will be held in May 2018.

Forty-four Development Academy alums selected in MLS SuperDraft
Of the 220 players eligible for selection in the 2018 MLS Super Draft, 44 of the 81 overall picks selected spent at least one season playing for a U.S. Soccer Development Academy club along their pathway to the professional level.

FC Dallas signs Jordan Cano as club’s 21st Homegrown Player
FC Dallas has signed defender Jordan Cano to a Homegrown contract, becoming the 21st Homegrown player and 23rd Academy product signed by the club.

FC Dallas signs Kris Reaves as club’s 20th Homegrown Player
FC Dallas has signed defender Kris Reaves to a Homegrown contract, becoming the 20th Homegrown player and 22nd Academy product signed by the club.

New York Red Bulls sign Ben Mines as club’s 7th Homegrown Player
The New York Red Bulls have signed midfielder Ben Mines to an MLS contract. The Ridgefield, Connecticut native joined the Red Bulls Academy as an Under-14 player, and is the seventh Homegrown signing on the current roster.

New York Red Bulls sign Kevin Politz as Homegrown Player
The New York Red Bulls have signed defender and Morganville, N.J. native Kevin Politz to a Homegrown Contract.

Major League Soccer awards expansion club to Nashville
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber announced on Wednesday that Nashville, Tennessee has been awarded an MLS expansion club.
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College coaches weary of recruiting at MLS academies as more young players go pro
College coaches are adjusting their recruiting strategies.
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