Colin_swansea https://www.swanseacity.com/news/swans-sign-first-usa-youth-partnerAlthough there have been ties with North Shore for a couple of seasons, the tightening of the ties can only be good for both parties.
garetharogers The Swans are a little late to this party but good that we are finally involved. The interest in football is night and day compared to when I first came here. The kids and young adults know all about the Premier League thanks to the TV coverage over the last few years and with 6 times the population of the U.K., there are gems to unearth.
Gardo It seems to me that America is a bit of an untapped market. Surely,with the size of the population,there must be some talent out there by law of averages. Hopefully this venture will put us in the box seat.
Colin_swansea Spurs have a strong scouting presence in the US, their U23 keeper who played against the Swans last Friday, Brandon Austin looks a good prospect.
Colin_swansea Spurs have a strong scouting presence in the US, their U23 keeper on Friday, Brandon Austin looks a good prospect.As the link explained, we have
garetharogers Liverpool are into this big time. They have 7 academies in the US. My mate coaches for one here in Michigan: they just sent him to Melwood for a week to learn the "Liverpool Way". They are pretty serious about what they can find over here. It sells them a lot of shirts too.
Jacktar This is a good start and should be able to roll it out in other states in America.If this started in 2010 why haven't we heard of it before?