When it was time for FC Dallas to hire a new head coach for their senior team in 2014 it only made sense to FC Dallas brass to hire a man who not only had already begun to prove himself as a coach in MLS, but he was also familiar with the youth model that he helped set up years prior. He said he remains on good terms with U.S. Soccer, and is even willing to work as an assistant coach on the right staff. We made the tough decision to part ways with Luchi after a great deal of thought and deliberation. The game is changing, everyone is investing more in this country, so we want to keep continuing to be the best we can be.. CHICAGO (Nov. 5, 2021) -- U.S. Soccer has appointed Mikey Varas as the new head coach of the U.S. Under-20 Mens National Team. Chris Haydens office inside Toyota Stadium seems modest. The former FC Dallas Academy Director and first team head coach replaces Nico Estevez and will join the USMNT training camp from Dec. 5-18 in Carson, Calif., concluding with a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Dec. 18 at Dignity Health Sports Park (8 p.m. Training sessions are open to any player, regardless of soccer I say this to every player that comes through: I would love for you to play your entire career here, FCD President Dan Hunt told MLSsoccer.com last month. Scout. Even if they dont, the FCD model is still designed to reward those who commit to the club. Deploying an attack-minded style with several standout prospects, DeGroots done a great job of ensuring a talented team lives up to its ability. To combat cases like McKennies, FC Dallas are looking ahead to setting up their own reserve team in the USL, similar to what other MLS clubs have done. That gives you some technical and creative players, even though we do have creative players who arent of Hispanic descent, Gonzalez said. But for every Weston, theres Paxtonor others who are committed to this club. Ferreira, who had the assist against Cincinnati, is ranked ninth, while midfielder Brandon Servania was No. The first strides were simply creating a business plan that would make the FC Dallas Academy a success. And Argentina is known for their competitive culture and survival. So did a story about Bill Belichick and his famous first stop with the Cleveland Browns. He is also the VP of FC Dallas Youth and the FC Dallas Academy Director. Im super proud because Justin Che is an MLS player now, and Ewa Twumasi is an MLS player, and Nkosi Burgess is an MLS player. Real Salt Lake (2-5-0, 6 points, 10th West) dropped a 2-1 decision at FC Dallas, a late concession snapping RSL's five-game unbeaten run in North Texas. Therefore, kid practicing in the morning makes sense. A San Francisco Bay Area native, Varas played four years at the University of San Francisco and trained in Chile for a season with the CD Santiago Wanderers before shifting to focus on coaching. The consistency has led to solid structure. El ex director de Academia y director tcnico del FC Dallas reemplaza a Nico Estevez y se unir a la concentracin del USMNT del 5 al 18 de diciembre en Carson, Calif., la cual concluye con un partido amistoso contra Bosnia y Herzegovina el 18 de diciembre en Dignity Health Sports Park (8 p.m. hora del este, en vivo por FS1,UniMsand TUDN). The first three teamsfeatured wereSporting Kansas City, the Philadelphia Union and Real Salt Lake. He had a hand in the development of FC Dallas academy products Weston McKennie, Reggie Cannon, Chris Richards, Bryan Reynolds, Paxton Pomykal, Tanner Tessman, Ricardo Pepi and Jesus Ferreira, all of whom have played a role with the U.S. national team. We were selling something that in some ways was sort of false. We cast a really wide net, Hayden said. Playing Career: UNC Pembroke (College), Wilmington Hammerheads. 2023 MLS. With salaries low in MLS, at least a college soccer player would have a degree before trying to play in the pros. A native of Miami, Fla., he has more than 25 years of experience as a player and coach, having worked with some of the top players in the USMNT player pool. He was replaced with a 2018 draft pick, Ema Twumasi, and another academy product, Justin Che. For as many players who came through the academy and went on to the FC Dallas first team, the names that have played in the academy are arguably more impressive. NOTE: Every day this week, FC Cincinnati will take a deeper look at various academy programs across MLS that stand out for either their success in developing players for the first team and international transfers or for their methodology in training and/or integration into the first team. STE 1058, Provo, UT 84601, Real Salt Lake gives up late game-winner at FC Dallas. Originally from Scotland, he came to the United States to play college soccer at UNC Pembroke. You get that flairfrom the Hispanic community. Gonzalez, who took over as head coach of FC Dallas on December 16, 2018, led Dallas to the playoffs in each of his first two seasons in 2019 and 2020. Former FC Dallas player and current head coach, Oscar Pareja, pictured above during his days as Director of Player Development between 2008 and 2011. North Texas can get very, very hot. Un total de 11 jugadores entrenados por Gonzalez en la Academia han logrado debutar en el primer equipo del USMNT: Acosta, Reggie Cannon, Jess Ferreira, Weston, Pomykal, Bryan Reynolds, Chris Richards y Brandon. BYU Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by age, gender, and space in the camp. The overall goal of producing professional players, though,continues to be the singular focus. Playing Career: American University (College), Real Maryland, Harrisburg City Islanders. He studied at clubs in Argentina, Italy and Spain before launching his career on the touchline in the San Francisco suburbs with Burlingame Soccer Club. He coached several current pro players while with Bethesda-Olney, including Jeremy Ebobisse, and was quickly hired by New York City FC to help the academy launch. In the FC Dallas academy's eight-year history, . Gonzalez seemed primed to be in place long-term, with ownership that understood that developing players might mean uneven results. He was in discussions with U.S. Soccer about the U.S. under-20 national team job, but U.S. Soccer wanted to move quickly and Gonzalez is in the mix for several MLS jobs. In the weeks and months since he was fired by FC Dallas, Luchi Gonzalez has found some solace in articles and stories about the similar experiences of other coaches. Well develop players differently., We want to keep getting better because everyone else is getting better, Gonzalez said. There is no better way to develop elite-level players than by training alongside the professionals on the world class facilities at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. 2011 Sueno MLS scout. Club Sites Atlanta Atlanta. This plays directly into the fifth reason. Its not easy. This is where the FC Dallas Academy went from a few business plans to the top academy in the country for pumping out high-quality players. What can we do to maximize the potential of talent that we have the honor of helping nurture? In March of 2019, Dallas tied an MLS record by playing seven Homegrowns in one match, which was against the Colorado Rapids. But the only thing that we can offer to a kid at that moment is loyalty, provide opportunities for them whether with the first team or a good [college] scholarship to wait a little longer until we have a spot on the [first-team] roster for them.. He was the head coach of the 2012 FC Dallas USSDA U18 National Championship team and has most recently been the FC Dallas U19 Academy Head Coach. Had the academy changed its curriculum or a first team coach or GM done so the consequences couldve drastically changed the clubs current trajectory. A sharp soccer mind that is practical with the way he looks to try and play, Baker worked with a handful of D.C.s recent Homegrown signings, including Moses Nyeman and Kevin Paredes. But that doesnt happen without a development of the team, which happens within the FC Dallas plan., Current FC Dallas academy director and former MLS player,Luchi Gonzalez, directs a training session at Toyota Stadium. Thats because Pareja, FC Dallas president Dan Hunt and the rest of the organization, are committed and invested, both emotionally and financially, in raising their own through the FC Dallas academy. Talented youth players move into the academy, which gives players a top soccer education. The Union was back in the postseason in 2018 and 2019, won the Supporters Shield in 2020 and returned to the playoffs this year. Academy Director - Oversee teams and Programs, manage coaches and managers, develop curriculums and coaching education. SHOW YOUR STRIPES. Boys Soccer Winter Academy. As MLS transitions toward becoming a selling league, FCD have embraced the role. Academy players mix in with every first-team training, getting used to the speed of the professional game and the pace of play. Therefore, his first stint as a first team head coach would be overseeing a club that perennially makes the postseason. He played four seasons at Southern Methodist University, winning the 2001 MAC Hermann Trophy his senior year. By Drew Epperley @wvhooligan Dec 2, 2021, 2:14pm CST. Dallas ranked 16th in MLS in salary spending in 2021. FCD's academy has 120 players who play on teams in age groups ranging from U12 to U19, and they comprise the tip of a pyramid that includes more than 1,500 high schoolers and 2,500 elementary and. Jesus (Chuy) Vera has been a coach since 2008. Other than his desk, the only other pieces of furniture are the white table and some chairs. For some players, Amaya was a peer someone only one or two years older who was already fulfilling his dreams of being a professional player. The guys were signing today, its more than likely that (these coaches) coached them two or three years ago.. After making the playoffs in 2016, Jim Curtin stayed in his job with the Philadelphia Union despite missing the playoffs in 2017. Suite #102 And yet, if the first players like Ulloa never signed, its fair to suggest the Dallas youth setup might look drastically different than its current resemblance. 18. Since then, the team has signed Justin Haak, Tayvon Gray, Joe Scally and James Sands, among others. Theyve produced 26 since, are the beacon for youth development in MLS and are truly developing players for the global stage. With the addition of North Texas Soccer Club, the newly formed USL team, the opportunity for an FC Dallas young player to be tested and accelerate his development will never be more evident. I just got rejected, but Im motivated to jump back in it., (Photo: Nick Tre. The direction of ownership hiring people who have the same view on how things need to be run and how youre going to get to the destination youre trying to go, technical director Fernando Clavijo said. Gonzalez spent three years as FC Dallas Academy Director and head coach of the U-16 Academy team. Meanwhile, Gonzalez also wants to see his teams involved in more international competitions. Every Screen. The U-11s went to Brazil. Haydens vision for the Academy going forward is to continue the philosophy that individual player development is the priorityand that talented players, with the right training and competition environment can make the jump to MLS. Ultimately theres a long-term goal FC Dallas is hoping to achieve: one day fielding an MLS starting XI made up exclusively of Homegrown players. Im a young coach still.. Clementin Oancea - FC Dallas Youth/Academy Coach July 8, 2017: FC Dallas' Clem Oancea (left) with Luchi Gonzalez as Oancea is honored as the North Texas Dr. Pepper Competitive Coach. FC Dallas Assistant Coach and Director of Scouting Jos de Jess Chuy Vera will also remain on Ferruzzis staff. And that push partly comes from parents, some of whom are known to give their seven-year-olds private baseball pitching lessons with former major leaguers. He is currently completing the U.S. Soccer Pro License coaching course. Copyright Daily Herald | www.heraldextra.com | 1200 Towne Centre Blvd. Before joining FC Cincinnati last offseason (he was traded to Inter Miami CF in November), Ulloa spent nine seasons with FC Dallas, amassing 144 regular-season appearances. The names and logos of MLS teams are registered and/or common law trademarks of MLS or are used with the permission of their owners. Paxton Pomykal was voted third after claiming only two MLS starts entering 2019 and quickly developed into one of the top young American talents in the league. The parents here are different than the parents in Ohio, for example super passionate and competitive, over the top, yelling at games, yelling at refs, yelling at whoever it's ridiculous, Gonzalez said. "USL and international competitions will continue to be the measuring stick for FC Dallas Academy players aspiring for professional contracts and the club has more opportunity than ever before to produce top talent with NTSC and MLS youth events like the Generation Adidas Cup paving the way.". Theres huge alignment between what we were trying to do at Dallas and what Gregg Berhalter is doing with the USMNT. But while FC Dallas has become the prime example of a selling team in MLS, it hasnt yet perfected the byproduct of those sales: buying and replacing players to balance the academy-driven product. Talent is one aspect maybe 20 percent [of a player who can make it to the pros]. The team served as a hybrid affiliate of the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer. (MLS). He was ranked fifth in the MLS list. USSF National Youth License. Its allowed us to streamline our talent and have more uniformity from top to bottom.. Gonzalez pas tres aos con FC Dallas como director de Academia y director tcnico del equipo sub-16 de la Academia. The Dallas Cup is an annual tournament that features more than 900 players every spring. From there, walk through a few doors down a stairwell and alongside the field and youll arrive at the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Welcome to FC Dallas ETX The FCD Way is a collective method of soccer coaching and play; a system that embodies more than just the type of soccer skills and techniques we teach on the field. April 5, 2023. We believe a coaching change is in the best interest of the club at this time to help us achieve our goals, said FC Dallas President Dan Hunt. Sean McCafferty helped identify Julian Araujo, above, who signed a Homegrown Player contract with the LA Galaxy in 2019 | USA Today Sports Images. His path has never been linear. Gonzalez started his career as a youth coach while playing in the USL, then coached high school soccer while working as a substitute teacher in Florida. The former FC Dallas player and current first team head coach always makes a first stop at the soccer fields where the academy players train to say hello to all the players. UP NEXT: Real Salt Lake is set to finish the month of April with back-to-back home MLS matches at America First Field, hosting San Jose Earthquakes on the 22nd and Seattle Sounders on the 29th, both matches beginning at 7:30 p.m. MT. Remember how the Real Salt Lake Academy have their own high school? Ultimately the FC Dallas ownerstabbed Pareja, a former captain for the club from 1998 to 2005, to execute that vision and they named him Director of Player Development in the academys inaugural year in July 2008. Es un placer agregar a un asistente con la calidad de Luchi a nuestro cuerpo tcnico, dijo el director tcnico del USMNT Gregg Berhalter. Title: Tacoma Defiance Head Coach/Academy Director of Coaching Weston McKennie in action for FC Dallas duringan academy match before moving to Germany's Schalke 04in the summer of 2016. Photo via FC Dallas. Varas most recently served as an assistant coach for FC Dallas under former head coach Luchi Gonzalez for three seasons. No one had not just in Dallas, but anywhere else in MLS. He was on the inaugural teams and became the clubs second-ever Homegrown Player. But I thought I would have more time. Rio Grande Valley FC, also known as RGVFC or Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, is an American professional soccer team based in Edinburg, Texas operated by Lone Star, LLC. Eight players from his U-17 teams have inked deals with the Defiance. (AP Photo/LM Otero). The 41-year-old is open to anything. 2023 MLS. El nativo de Miami, Fla tiene ms de 25 aos de experiencia como jugador y entrenador y ha trabajado con algunos de los jugadores ms grandes del USMNT. Get recruited faster as a SoccerWire Featured Player. USSF "A" License. Jul 2008 - Present14 years 10 months. From the current senior National Team to youth players, you see an exciting generation, not one thats going to come and disappear, but a consistent future for our country. Because FC Dallas ownership have stuck to their beliefs in developing youth players, thats allowed more players to come through the academy and enter North Texas SC the club's USL League One team or the first team. Academy Scout Manager at FC Dallas. A big reason for the Homegrown presence comes down to Parejas initiative to knock down the walls between the first team and the youth sides. The latter point could help explain why so many young players continue to show they typically have what it takes tograduate to the FC Dallas first team: the youth sports culture in North Texas. Im still learning. Every Screen. Our soccer camps have been attended by thousands of players from all over the USA and several international countries, with players going on to play at the State, Regional and Collegiate Levels.ALL CAMPS ARE LOCATED AT: Phone: 469-365-0021 But Im a realist, and the game is not like that If a player is bumping up against a ceiling and has the opportunity to grow and get better, well be supportive of that as long as it benefits FC Dallas and the player.. Yes, Dallas was struggling. Most parents wanted their kids to play college soccer instead. Gonzalez took over as head coach of FC Dallas on Dec. 16, 2018, leading the club to the playoffs in 2019 and 2020. Second-half substitute Braian Ojeda nearly had his first goal in an RSL jersey in the 64th minute, but his volleyed attempt was pushed out by a diving save from Paes. About the Coaches Chris Hayden has been at FC Dallas for 14 years. Inside are iconic pieces of this sports past and present. In between the two games, the Claret-and-Cobalt will travel South to face the Las Vegas Lights on Wednesday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m. MT for the teams first match in the U.S. Open Cup. Our approach is a total approach here, Hunt said. Previous Jobs: UNC Pembroke, NC Youth Soccer Association, Elon University They were 6-11-9 and outside the playoff picture. As for our top five up-and-coming coaches to know, read below. The Funes Mori brothers, Rogelio and Ramiro, both represented the academy, too. Eventually others will surely follow. But theres also more than just a commitment from ownership. Well, Gianni Cimini(Toronto FC), Matthew Lawrey (Atlanta United),Luciano Fusco(San Jose Earthquakes),Dennis Sanchez(Columbus Crew SC) andVictor Pastora(Inter Miami CF) are amongour honorable mentions. Immediately out of the gate from the second half whistle, Real Salt Lake put Dallas on their collective heels when Savarino nearly equalized in the 46th minute, forcing the goalkeeper to make the save off the goal line. The 41-year-old has more than 22 years of coaching experience that includes stints in Spain's La . Los San Jose Earthquakes lo eligieron con la sexta eleccin del MLS SuperDraft del 2002, y jug en el extranjero con Bodens BK en Suecia y Sporting Cristal en Per antes de regresar Estados Unidos, donde form parte de los Colorado Rapids, Miami FC y el Minnesota Thunder. They joined the USL Championship in the 2016 season.. He notes that they tried to play attractive soccer, and that he was willing to let the younger team make mistakes as part of that goal. In that evolution, we havent really changed course. FC Dallas named Nico Estevez the eighth full-time head coach in club history. Assistant Coach Peter Luccin and Goalkeeping Coach Drew Keeshan will remain on Ferruzzis staff. I signed my first professional contract in 2010 and this is my 10th season as a professional soccer player.. One of those HGs - Jesus Ferreira - started and had the game-winning assist. [55] Affiliated teams [ edit] Ive got to work on my personal management of that right balance, of the result versus the development, the competition versus the development. Previewing the FC Dallas Academy in Dallas Cup 2023. We have to be thoughtful about our players and about our roster, and that means we have to sell players.. Shortly thereafter, Freddy Juarezbecame the first coach to hit every step on his way up the ladder, going from Real Salt Lake's youth academy to its USL squad to now RSL's top coach. Ulloa was one of FC Dallas first academy signings. Thats farther away from the professional team.. Over thirty FC Dallas Boys and Girls Academy players have signed professional contracts with hundreds of others having gone on to play for college programs across the country.As the first step in identifying potential players for the FC Dallas Academy and ECNL, the FC Dallas School of Excellence Soccer Camps are designed to maximize the potential of all aspiring young players. Whether its high school football under the Texas Friday Night Lights, little league baseball, or youth soccer, youth sports participants in the DFW area are driven to compete and excel. Vedi dettagli, New York City FC signs 14-year-old Academy product Christian McFarlane, FC Cincinnati parts ways with head coach Jaap Stam. The experience with the Defiance, and if he can continue to develop players and ideally improve results at least to an extent a head coaching role in the league cant be too far behind. The FC Dallas Academy has produced talent including Weston McKennie, Chris Richards, Nico Carrera, Reggie Cannon, Christian Cappis, Jesus Ferreira, Brandon Servania, Ricardo Pepi and Bryan Reynolds. Coming over to the New York Red Bulls Academy last summer, Sean McCafferty helped build the Barcelona Residency Academy in Arizona in the three years prior to that. By continuing to use the site you agree that we can save cookies on your device. Ages 12-15. You will lose players periodically, as we lost Weston to Germany. As youth academies have grown and thrived in different corners of the country, theircoaches are finally getting the chance to work their way up the coaching ladder, and perhaps has far as an MLS head coaching role. Join to view profile FC Dallas. However, Dallas would go on to retake the lead for good in the 88th minute, when Bernard Kamungo slid through the box to redirect a cross into the back of the net, giving the home team the late 2-1 lead and eventual game-winner. He has significant experience with this generation of players, and combined with his background in the game both in the U.S. and abroad he will be a welcome addition to the team.. Its a difficult task, because at the edge of 16, 17 when you have many people talking to you and bringing you options, thats disturbing, Pareja said. This age group has been critical in advancing players to our senior Mens National Team and Mikeys experience developing players from the FC Dallas Academy to become successful pros makes him an excellent choice for this role.. FC Dallas Academy is apart of the U.S. Soccer's Development Academy. The local sportsculture makes for kids joiningthe FC Dallas academy who carry that competitive drive and work ethic instilled in them by their parents. Its not just a nice story, he added. This year alone, the clubs Under-18 and Under-16 teams brought home national titles to Frisco, and while there was no championship available for the Under-14s, they finished with an undefeated 25-0-2 record. He has previously written for the Washington Post, the Orlando Sentinel, FourFourTwo, ESPN and MLSsoccer.com. As for Pareja, he was also promoted from the academy, and he immediately hired his assistants from the same background. Theoretically, theyre also a chance for players to visit a country before they eventually start a career there. Im going to represent our country with uncompromising honor, passion and dedication. We are pleased to add a coach of Luchis quality to the staff, USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter said. We believe that our kids need to be challenged and out of their comfort zone and North Texas SC will provide a proving ground for many future MLS stars he said. So its not too much of a change for me compared to someone coming from the outside in. With that as the goal, it is imperative that we have top coaches and I believe in the staff that we have put together will continue helping us produce top talent Hayden said. : https://t.co/B9Z1Ybs5Vm pic.twitter.com/gP67FHLgSA. In addition to the success on the senior level FC Dallas have been pacesetters on all fronts throughout the 2016 MLS season the club has also seen unprecedented success on the academy level with multiple championships and players graduating to the first team. When a clubs academy is producingtheprofessionals and US national teamers at the rate of FC Dallas 21-year-old Acosta has already featured for the USA in the most recent World Cup qualifiers -- the soccer world will takenotice. Think about some of the most famous selling clubs in the world: SL Benfica (Portugal), AS Monaco (France) or AFC Ajax (the Netherlands). ET; FS1, UniMs and TUDN). The strategy helped establish FC Dallas as more than just another outlet to play soccer. The San Jose Earthquakes drafted him sixth overall in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft and he went on to play for Bodens BK in Sweden, Sporting Cristal in Peru, before returning to the U.S. where he featured for the Colorado Rapids, Miami FC and Minnesota Thunder. He spent the next three seasons building the academy from scratch, working on developing players in a system that was still unproven. And after three years, Pareja had elevated the academy to best-in-class among 70 other programs in the USA, and in the process earning him a reputation as one of the best coaches nationwide and hisfirst senior head coaching job in Colorado. The names and logos of MLS teams are registered and/or common law trademarks of MLS or are used with the permission of their owners. Los equipos del FC Dallas sub-17 y sub-19 ganaron su divisin en seis aos consecutivos y ganaron cuatro campeonatos nacionales en la U.S. Soccer Development Academy (sub-19 en 2012 y 2016, sub-17 en 2015 y 2016). Every morning he pulls into work at the Toyota Stadium soccer complex in Frisco, Oscar Pareja follows the same routine. When Ulloa and FC Cincinnati lost, 3-1, in Toyota Stadium this past August, Dallas used six Homegrown Players against Cincinnati, while two more were available on the bench. And thats not bad, its part of the game and part of thelife. They know the players first hand. A piece highlighting the many top NBA coaches who were fired from their first jobs helped dull the pain of his dismissal. I want to thank Luchi for everything he has done for this organization. Having 17 practice fields outside Toyota Stadium wont hurt matters. One source close to FCD said its not a matter of if, but a matter of when, saying it could happen as early as 2018. At some point, well make that plunge and take that opportunity, Hunt said. Real Salt Lake (2-5-0, 6 points, 10th West) dropped a 2-1 decision at FC Dallas, a late concession snapping RSLs five-game unbeaten run in North Texas. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. Utilizziamo i cookie per personalizzare contenuti e annunci, per fornire funzionalit sui social media e per analizzare il nostro traffico. He is the son of Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff. In 2016, he led the U-16s to their second straight U.S. Soccer Development Academy National Championship. His experience and league insight will serve us well as we work towards competing for a playoff spot this season.. Im proud because I know Ive shown that I can compete as a coach in this league, he said. Im going to put my heart and soul into every minute that Im in this role. Martin has a clear and precise playing style, where he looks to play attractive soccer within the confines of a roster the features several amateur players and young Homegrown signings. Playing Career: DePaul (College), Dayton Dutch Lions. Its the first time in 12 years Ive been able to sit down and just reboot, figure out who I am and what I want to do, Gonzalez said. Tafaria spent his last 5 years coaching with FC Dallas Youth Academy, and prior 5 yrs with Charlotte United FC in North Carolina. Right now, he has one of the most impactful developmental records in American soccer. BECOME A U.S. SOCCER INSIDER. I will never forget that moment, Gonzalez said. There are an additional 15 fields outside of the complex that the academy uses. Minutes before the buses pulled away from the Mercy Health Training Center toward the FC Cincinnati Academys first exhibition games in Nashville, Frankie Amaya and Victor Ulloa came and spoke to the youth players. He doesnt want to reject any opportunity that might make him a better coach, even if its perceived as a step down. Report this profile . My purpose is to advance these players.. 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