From ECNL to Europe: Tyson Hagaman’s Journey and the Role of Talent Identification in U.S. Soccer
His journey from the ECNL to Germany’s Landesliga is not just a story of personal ambition, but also of strategic talent identification in U.S. Soccer
His journey from the ECNL to Germany’s Landesliga is not just a story of personal ambition, but also of strategic talent identification in U.S. Soccer
“Germany has one of the best soccer systems in the world,” Sargis says. “Playing in the Bundesliga has been my dream since I was a kid.”
“We played against a Bundesliga team, Rot Weiss Erfurt, and almost won. That showed me how close I am to that level.”
Brothers Gianluca and Alberto Valle share their journey from Ecuador to Germany at Soccer City boarding school.
For Karl Holle, his German football journey began with a desire to explore a new style of play and grow in one of Europe’s most respected soccer cultures.
Jaxon joined the Soccer City Boarding School program in Germany with one clear goal: to gain European experience and play at the highest level possible…
During the Youth Summer IFX Germany camp in Bayern, Lamb quickly impressed IFX and partner coaches, showing good potential and leading to the opportunity to sign with IFX partner Academy and club Soccer City / 1. FC Eichsfeld of the U17 Regionalliga Nordost.
“During my time with IFX, I learned the importance of doing the little things right.”
“As I started scoring goals, there has been a sense of excitement that I can contribute to the team’s success.”
Jeremiah benefited from the massive opportunity of training and competing for a real German soccer team playing Regional U17 championship against multiple Youth Bundesliga clubs
Native California Bay Area standout striker, Colin Davis, of San Ramon, and formerly a Ballistic United MLS Next Academy player last season, recently signed for Würzburg’s top club Würzburger Kickers after a successful Fall campaign with 1. FC Eichsfeld U19s.
American Midfielder Mont signs for traditional German club FC Rot-Weiss Erfurt after tryouts with different pro clubs in Germany and Spain