Many MLS fans have grown used to the goal-scoring dominance of the Chicago’s David Accam, or the blazing speed of LA’s Emmanuel Boateng.
What they may not know is how those players, along with Philadelphia’s Joshua Yaro and Columbus Crew SC’s Mohammed Abu, made it to MLS.
The latest episode of MLS Insider takes a look at how, with poverty widespread and opportunities scarce in their native Ghana, all four made their way to the Right to Dream Academy, which changed the course of their lives and propelled them to the United States. The episode also shines a light on Nat Bekoe, who has carved his own unique path as the New York City FC community relations coordinator working with at-risk youth.
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The new
Fascinating
I what to join u to find player
I suggest you visit senior high schools in ghana Accra some people have the talents but didn't get the chance from childhood that was the way the former black stars captain Asamoah Gyan's talent was discovered
I WENT TO high school [Presbyterian Boys Secondary School] with Nat. He is a great football player
It puts a smile of my face to see these players come together though they from different teams
As a Ghanaian I think the National team has got worse, because too many Ghanaian players move to America for the lifestyle and MLS dulls the quality of Ghanaian players because the standard is not as good as Europe. Ghana is now struggling to quality for the next world cup because too many of their players play in MLS.
Great video!!
Awesome piece. Great work from the academy.
soccer is the best sport because of the amount of opportunities people get
Good video I had no idea about this school, really cool, I'm glad MLS social Media group does stories like this.
Latif Blessing
That is my chillhood exprience at malaysia. I'll enjoy everything , everyday after school finish we play football from 4pm to 7pm. What a great exprience that was and i wont change that memory with money. Now i am 21 years old , kids doesnt play football. Now they playing game and obses with fon. Back then we dont had that tech and electricity we still enjoy it.
Aye shoutout to the Chicago guy. Packed him in fifa thinking I got a shitty silver. Homie sells for 8k lmao
Iam good enough and iam 16.
I just need that one chance
Please god give me that one chance
Its a shame there isnt funding for more of these acadamies. I imagine the next messi out there waiting be have the opportunity to be discovered..
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