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Grassroots to Greatness: Meet the Young Stars on the Fast Track
On Saturday night, the promising talent of Charlotte FC’s Nimfasha Berchimas, made his MLS debut in the 1-0 victory over New York City FC at just 16 years and three days old. Born in 2008, Berchimas entered the match in the 84th minute, replacing the Colombian Kerwin Vargas, and thus became the ninth youngest player to debut in Major League Soccer.

A New Addition to the Reigning Champs
The story of Caleb Simmons is fascinating. In 2023, Simmons was part of the Hertha Berlin International Soccer Academy, a team that provides opportunities for several players born outside of Germany to train and play matches with the goal of becoming full-time players in the main academy.
Clash of Clubs: Weekend Showdowns in the MLS NEXT
Match Preview for the Weekend This upcoming weekend promises an array of captivating matches, one of the top matchups including Minnesota United versus Chicago Fire. In the U-15 age group, Chicago Fire aims to maintain its impressive form, having suffered only one defeat thus far this season. Conversely, Minnesota United seeks redemption after a challenging MLS Next Fest, where they endured losses in all three matches; this fixture marks their inaugural game of 2024.