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What questions should we be asking to properly vet an agent, and are there any red flags we should be watching for early on?
My son is 16 and plays AAU basketball. An agent recently approached us after a tournament game. He introduced himself and asked to stay in touch. He’s also friends wit...
Dec 25, 2025
What are the specifics needs for teams around the league?
What teams need a rb/rw? What are other teams currently looking for in new players? By knowing this information, I’d be better equipped when negotiating because now I...
Oct 16, 2025
What is the average salary for a starting right back?
I want to know in the league I’m competing in when speaking to my agent what my competition in my position is currently making. I want to know how I rank up against th...
Oct 16, 2025
Around the league, how many years are guys getting guaranteed on their new contract?
I’m a player in the USL MLS and I want to know how many years guaranteed contracts are getting now. When I first came into the league you’d be lucky to get a 1+1. Now...
Oct 16, 2025
Are advanced NIL payments from agents standard practice?
I’ve been offered a marketing advance by an NIL agent, but he says I don’t really need to pay it back, even if I don’t generate that money for him in deals. Is that ev...
Oct 3, 2025
If player leaves MLS academy to sign a USL contract, does that hurt their chances of being signed by an MLS team later?
My son has been part of an MLS academy since he was 14 years old and his dream is to play in europe one day. The MLS academy director told us that they won't be giving...
Oct 2, 2025