Luis Robles discusses youth soccer and MLS Next on The Cooligans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Luis Robles, VP and GM of MLS Next, appeared on The Cooligans podcast on November 11, 2026. The discussion covered his career with NY Red Bulls, insights into the MLS Is Back tournament, and the future of youth development in U.S. soccer. Key topics included the shift towards free academies, the challenges of player development in America, and a message to parents about fostering their children's soccer journeys.
- •Robles reflects on his career and experience in MLS.
- •Discussion includes the impacts of COVID and CBA negotiations on player development.
- •Focus on the transition from pay-to-play to free soccer academies.
- •Robles shares lessons learned from failures in soccer academies.
- •Podcast emphasizes the importance of letting kids lead their own sports journeys.
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