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Dec. 7, 2011
Playing Up: Better Competition Means Faster Development for Young Academy Players
One of the important methods of player development the Academy can offer is the ability to have talented young players “playing up” against their older counterparts, providing an opportunity to accelerate their technical ability as well as their cerebral understanding of the game.
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Brazil Secures Second Place with 3-2 Victory against Korea Republic -
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