In this new era of the MLS, building a strong youth academy at aach club is a focus for the league. Each MLS team is in the process or has already started their own academy system to help develop the next generation of talent. As one of the 12 MLS expansion bids, North Carolina FC has checked off the academy box.
The club announced this past week that they have agreed to a deal with the massive CASL and TFCA networks in Raleigh, NC. CASL (Capital Area Soccer League) and TFCA (Triangle Futbol Club Alliance), with join to form an aggregate 20,000 members and the two groups have a firm hold on identifying the top talent in the region.