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At just 13 years old, Da'vian Kimbrough made history as the youngest professional athlete in US sports and the youngest to debut in a first-team match. Da'vian’s journey from local fields to national headlines is inspiring a new era in U.S. youth development. 💫 In our latest episode for our ‘Behind the Player’ series in partnership with CURREX, we had the exclusive opportunity to dive deep into his story, exploring the key moments and mindset that have propelled him to this incredible achievement along with his plans for the future. Check out the full video here ➡ https://lnkd.in/erUJkYT6

The new football season is here, and our Footy Access team is excited to bring you closer to the youth football community like never before. From key matches and standout performances to untold stories behind the scenes, we’ll be covering it all. At FA, we’re passionate about elevating the game on a global scale. Working alongside leagues, clubs, organizations, and players, we aim to showcase the incredible talent and hard work happening at every level of youth football. Follow us across all our platforms to stay updated on the latest in youth football. Here’s to another exciting season ahead!

14-year-old Cavan Sullivan has broken the record of the youngest debut in MLS History 😨 Sullivan, who is 14 years, 293 days old, broke the record of youngest player ever to feature for a MLS side, breaking the record previously held by Freddy Adu over a decade ago. He also becomes the youngest player to debut in North American professional sports (MLS, NBA, NHL, NFL, NWSL) A rising star in the making 💫

From the concrete jungle of NYC to the yellow wall of Borussia Dortmund 🗽💛 In partnership with CURREX, our Footy Access team followed Borussia Dortmund and United States national team star Jack Mize on his incredible journey from New York City to Germany 🇺🇸➡️🇩🇪 From growing up in the Big Apple to navigating the transition from America to Europe, we captured it all – including his boot shopping adventures and pick-up games in the city 🏙️ Catch the third episode our Behind the Player series here: https://lnkd.in/er5et28c

Excitement is in the air as the MLS NEXT Cup kicks off tomorrow, bringing together the top 32 teams per age group from U15 to U19 to compete for the coveted MLS NEXT Cup Championship 🏆 We’ll be bringing you in-depth coverage throughout the tournament, with live updates, highlights, top moments, and results across all our social channels. Plus, we're thrilled to partner with SOCCER.COM to capture and broadcast the stories and emotions of players and teams as they vie for success at the tournament. Don't miss a moment of the action – follow along as we showcase the best of the best all week long! 📲⚽

Last week, our team had the privilege of covering the prestigious Generation Adidas Cup. This tournament was a significant event for us as we collaborated closely with four MLS clubs and three international teams— Club Atlético River Plate, Valencia CF, and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC —along with our partnership with SOCCER.COM. We produced a wide range of content that resonated strongly across various platforms, achieving immense engagement: Over 9 million views More than 1 million likes Over 15,000 new followers We extend a massive thank you to our team for their exceptional work both on-site and remotely!

During our coverage of the Generation Adidas Cup, we had the opportunity to showcase the San Jose Earthquakes U-15 squad for our 'Inside the Academy' series, which Telemundo 48 Área de la Bahía aired live on TV to showcase the club. It was a pleasure to see Footy Access featured on Telemundo, and we appreciate San Jose Earthquakes Soccer for giving us the opportunity to highlight the great job the club has done in developing the game! Full video: https://lnkd.in/gc5eT-dq

Tomorrow the Generation Adidas Cup begins with a glimpse of tomorrow’s stars from all 29 MLS Academies as well as the 49 clubs flying into Florida from a record 15 different countries across the globe 🌎 We’ll be providing in depth coverage throughout the tournament for fans to follow along in our ‘Inside the Academy’ series along with live updates, highlights, all the top moments and results across our social channels, be sure to follow along as we showcase the best of the best all week long 📲

We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with the San Jose Earthquakes Soccer academy ahead of the Generation Adidas Cup! In this partnership, we will provide audiences around the world with an exclusive look into moments, interviews, highlights, and more from the San Jose Earthquakes’ run in the 2024 GA Cup with their U-15 squad. To stay updated on all the action and exclusive content, please stay tuned to the San Jose and Footy Access platforms! Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9HCMrs3

FIFA has officially announced that there will be an annual U-17 World Cup, switching from the previous biennial format. It has been confirmed for the next five editions, commencing in 2025. The tournament will also be expanded to include 48 different nations, ultimately providing more opportunities for youth players around the world 🌎 This format change is ultimately a result of the rapid growth of youth football worldwide and FIFA's commitment to developing youth football. This change will provide more players with opportunities and will aid in recruitment, including age groups that were previously at a disadvantage. The next edition of the U-17 World Cup will take place in Qatar in 2025 ✅