This was a really really neat documentary..really shows how hard the dream is and how relenting and how fucking hard you have to work to be the best

World-class filmmaking...I absolutely congratulate whoever the hell made this wonderful documentary...The camerawork ...the expert & creative edit (imagine how much footage he had to slog through!)...This film was an amazing long-term commitment...Whoever directed and/or edited this is a true artist...I LOVE how they never gave in to BS fake glamorization of NYC...especially cruddy Brooklyn...This film deserves an Oscar...This is a great documentary that doesn’t overplay it...Terrific! Thanks

pro or not I just wanna play

Highly recommend this film for all Effective dreamchaser's

lol this team now has an MLS academy league team andI play for their team's u14 academy, and their no longer called the Brooklyn knights, their called Met Oval (Metropolitan Oval) I never knew a documentary was filmed at the field I practice at every day XD.

I’ve played against jose Batista here in Houston couple months ago. Talented dude. Now bangs a Houston Dash player

Connections that's how you make it pro it's all about who you know in this world in anything

I like how the coaches try to act hard by saying "fuck" "Fucking"

This was such a beautiful documentary on how hard you have to train

This documentary really pictured most of what I passed through while playing soccer at a point I gave it up and started playing the saxophone to earn a living it took another coach time to discover what I could do on the field and he made me part of his team he encouraged me to the point that I had to start training myself to get back to my normal level of playing.

04:30 -- As soon as I saw him wearing the Three Lions, I took an instant liking to him.

The guy that got hurt cussed the shit out of everything 😂😂😂

Insulting the players and humiliating them will never make a player progress.

Everyone here is taking a shit at the American youth system while here in India I'm think wow such good facilities. It's just sad.

This movie was deep, I was in tears 😭

23:56 I feel you my G

None of the players seem to be having fun...

14:42 The swedish coach put it right on the money, in my opinion. The youth system and how players are produced by teams is one of the biggest drawbacks for teams in terms of creating players that will be in the first team or sold to make a profit. I'm not from the US, I'm british and played in the UK for a while not for an academy but i understood the system i left the UK before I was 10 moved to China and then later moved to America at the age of 13. when i first came here i didn't understand the connection between pro and college or even high school, of course they have the draft and that but the a majority of the players playing in US academies will go on to play college first then later you might have a Jordan Morris who'll make it big time and become the next big thing in the States. A lot of the American talent that I have seen play from the U17 national team since they went and lived at the same school as i did (Christian Pulisic, Haji Wright, basically the up and coming players) have chosen the leave the US at the first chance they get to continue their development in the European Leagues. Tell me if Pulisic were to have stayed in the US and went to College, would he have been the type of player he is now or would he just have been another college player trying to make it in the MLS. Although college is go for education and getting a free education (if youre an athlete) it hinders the development of American players

I have watched this full thing 5 or more times now. I Love it

I’ve watched this whole thing 3 times this is good for players to see what it’s really like

Great documentary and my respect to all the players that are part of this beautiful sport and dedication best of luck to all of you . U guys will make the change in the U.S teach our youth what is this amazing sport

That was a depressing documentary

God these coaches really look terrible in this. No wonder we can't develop decent players. The fact that the team starts off good and gets consistently worse speaks volumes about the leadership. It's not until the team completely falls apart that the Manager finally realizes that his negative attitude isn't working and starts to support the team and emphasis the positives rather than swearing at them and calling them pussies.

Really inspiring video! Can relate so much to it too 👏

But can you do it on a cold rainy night in stoke

This video is so inspirational!

Man, to all you saying that US football is about physicality and Europe is all about technique, those playing at the highest level in Europe play with a level of physicality and fitness that means they would walk all over these guys, even if it wasn't for the superior levels of technique. Yeah for sure this coach was teaching football from a bygone generation (plus he had a big-man complex which he needed to drop), but to suggest that you don't need to be fit and strong to play in Europe is madness. But anyway, it's good to see the progress the US is making in general. The college system over there is great in the sense of it makes sure (at least in theory) that players get an education while they play, but the truth is, if you have the talent you can be playing professional football in Europe, South America etc. by 16 and more than likely you will have to forego your education if you are going to be pro. It's sad because the US has it right in this regard, but I can't see football changing it's system anytime soon.

Inspirational, well filmed!

great video. thanks for sharing

Best video i have seen in a while love to play for a coach like that!!

Wait.... so you're telling that I can still try and make the MLS by simply going an open try-out each year of a team in the PDL?!?!?!?

U.S SOCCER ROBS YOU EUROPE PAYS YOU👌🏾

Dimitrov wow even in 3 years I can not get enough of this guy

great doc

Quality Content

56:05.. Hopefully I see myself playing somewhere.. whether it’s.. division II in Europe, Asia.. or division I.. but hopefully in three years I see myself playing somewhere.. and.. waking up and just having to kick a ball ⚽️

Crazy seeing this in 2021 and all differences in football

The reason they were struggling was because the coaches were swearing at them and humiliating them. Be positive and have a laugh....it works

I wanna see the coach play.

The coach has some credentials, and now is the coach of Seton Hall University. I'm sure he learned a lot after watching the documentary and has progressed along with many of the players in their lives.

The skill level is so much higher in Europe and south america compared to the US! These guys train every day so hard and still have troubles understanding the offside line on defense, playing without the ball, first touch etc just looking at these guys trying to bend a cross it’s laughable honestly and skills like these take so much time to develop by experience and it’s clear that these guys don’t have that in them! The best thing this swedish coach could have done for them is to invite them to train with a team in the first or second division in sweden so they can feel the difference in technique first and foremost so they get that into their head because they work to much on their physique forgetting that football is a skilled based sport!

“If your not around people who love the same things you do is hard to develop and maintain focus” (So True)

Nice video

I believe every coach should develop a great mentality with so much positivity because they are the ones that have to inspire their team on the field so they can make the players feel inspired. They also have to be cautious with their words as well! If the players receive the message the wrong way then things won't go so well. Moral of the story appreciate every game you play it's either you win or learn!

Great video it's good to see that side of the world ... There's good and bad in everything only top players knows what to focus on

About to go through this process! Hoping for success and for a pro contract in the future!

lol we not going to get scored on first 😂😂

I really want to join the academy but mostly I want to go to the USA to further my career as a footballer. Currently, I'm from South Africa and it really hard to get promoted here since lots of guys are into it. My goal is to play on MLS. So what I'm looking forward to is to get a sponsor to fly me into the USA.

Many of these players they look pretty decent however like one the guys said that the older you get the harder it is to become professional. P.S. Coach does not look that good.

Great video. I'm really gonna push my self to be a pro. I promise you'll here the name ben deeming in the professional game one day.

How can the assistant manager expect to have respect when he is wearing sunglasses in the changing rooms?? Grow up, man.

that coach is clueless. Has absolutely no idea about tactics

Let's Make America Love soccer.

This is without a doubt the worst coaching I have ever seen. I feel for the guys on the team, some parts I seriously had to look away because it was so bad. Really, really poor coaching

I found this video, and instantly realized the voice of the coach at the beginning. He was my college soccer coach for LIU Southampton lol

This is really fucken good

Imagine Sir Alex ferguson listening to this manager yap..*Cringe*

Wish I got into soccer earlier in life. I would definitely pursue this but as a child in American I only know football or basketball. I’m 25 now, a bit to late but I will be sure to introduce this sport to my child

I'm feeling so inspired right now because Allie Long and her fiancé are in this

Im so lucky to have an english coach, he knows so much more about thr game and has molded me as a better player, but still making it pro here is so hard, theres no demand in soccer here i hate it

it seems to me like these guys just started working to pursue their dream and that they thought their talent would get them far enough during their youth days

the keeper is awful

PLEASE post episode 2

The World Name for the World Game, is FOOTBALL ... Fact.

13:52 I would agree with that, Soccer rarely gets mentioned on SportsCenter. Even the English Premier League, who has a large U.S. following gets rarely mentioned on ESPN. I will say however, FS1, FS2, and NBCSN do really good jobs of covering the game. The same with a sport such as Ice Hockey, The last World Cup of Hockey in 2016 had only one game broadcast on ESPN, with the rest being broadcast in the U.S. on NHL Network, which is a channel that costs extra through some cable companies.

Once the feeling hits you it never leaves. Then you realise what the rest of the world is mad about.

Zach gosse looks like sylvester stallone lmao

Hello, my name is Elvécio Junior and I am a soccer player here in Brazil, I was wondering if the university offers scholarships for athletes?

How much do they pay to be apart of the team and for transportation for away game?

He’s correct about Soccer being No.1 sport in many many countries in every continent yet In England - the place which boasts about its Football Pedigree of 150 years , half the clubs in the 3rd 4th & 5th tier Leagues ( National and Professional) are struggling to survive financially and attendances are lower than 30 years ago. It makes no sense . AFC Bournemouth need good players ! 👍

How can I join with this team we can I try pls someone if u know

The coach has no clue about positioning, technical aspects, how to receive a ball and isn't a good therapist, either. The problem is that he yells and shouts too much trying to motivate the players. It's about hard work for sure, but some players are almost giving it up at the beginning of the season.

What is the update on these guys? Pro contracts etc

These ppl decide to go pro with 25 wtf is this🤣 im 22 and i know im atleast 9 years too late for that decision😂😂

36:36 guy is devoting his entire soul to not beating the shiet outta coach hahahha

Is there scouts in Albuquerque

55:02.. the music is compelling.

I will die before i see an American manager becoming successful in FOOTBALL.

This is fucking amazing good luck to all my American brothers 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

deadass these coaches is wailin

The coach is very entertaining, like a Swedish gumba from Brooklyn.

These players trying so hard to make it to the next level. Good for them. Must be fun. Not sure if the coaches are in it for the same reason.

There should be a follow up with the guys to see where they are.

I wanna try too how can I make it Please if u know help me

Any of them make it?

What about the NPSL?

this style of coaching can work but can also backfire u need a going pro for coaches lmao

I'm feeling inspired. IS there a contact email? I'm a 21 year old college athlete in California

35:09 “You guys have no fucking bawls to play saccah”

It's weird how they documented a team in 2016 that already dissolved in 2013..

I use to play but I quit. I'm only 16 and Ima try to get into a team or something. Varsity or not I'm going to get back in the grind and play my heart out.

i think some of you have never met an italian manager these coaches are even better

I want to play pro but watching this video really discouraged me

WHEN U DONT GET NOTICE ITS GREAT ITS AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK HARDER ON YOUR GAME ON STRENGH AND YOUR WWAKNESSES SO WHEN U GET TO THE SPOTLIGHT EVERYTHING LOOK GOOD ON THE SPOTLIGHT

idk who will see this, but idk if I will be able to make varsity for my Highschool this year since i havent played freshman/sophmore year and going onto be a junior. I got 4 months+ some pre season training during those months. Also would love to be a midfielder, and my conditioning is below garbage, if someone could give some advice Also I have played soccer since I was 9 for slsg, then gave up cause of personal issues and my mind wasnt in the right state. Im not beyond terrible, but would love advice on how to improve as a midfielder to make varsity and hope for pro in the future.

Allie Long? 31:00

this coach also starred in the UK version of The Office. Gareth Keenan.

Title is misleading. This is not about going Pro. It’s about a fourth division team.

Tactics? Technique? Teamwork? Connections? Does this dude know anything?

I’m European and if I have to tell the truth going pro in the U.S. is much more easier