Marcos: There has been considerable discussion about players who somehow have been missed by the current system of identifying top national team prospects. The regional structure of the SYL will enable teams to scour their own areas for the best players, who then will be put in a position where they can showcase their talents on a regional / national stage. The ODP programs of the SYL will certainly provide this aspect for players.

Weibe: There will be more opportunities for players that play in the SYL at the National Team, professional or amateur levels. The SYL has already seen players that have moved on to the National Team Program over the past three years. Now that the SYL has been granted ODP programs, this will become more of a factor. By bringing the top one percent of the players together at the peak of the development pyramid, we increase the amount of exposure that players will have with National Team and professional clubs, domestic and foreign. The SYL enjoys a fantastic relationship with U.S. Soccer, and we hope to build on this relationship for future programs.