"Whilst the majority are competing in North America, some like Benjamin Cremaschi (Parma) and Patrick Agyemang (Derby County) have even earned moves to major European leagues like Serie A and the EFL Championship. Ever since launching in 2022, MLS Next Pro has served as an essential springboard for young players. Rather than watching idly from the bench, these youngsters have the chance to ply their trade in a competitive division, considered to be on the third tier of American soccer."
"Born on September 30, 2002 in Erie, Pennsylvania, Shokalook became used to traveling at an early age, in order to pursue his sporting ambitions. The youngster's week was punctuated by a five-hour round trip to Pittsburgh for hockey and a regular drive of four-and-some hours to-and-from Cleveland to play soccer. After two years, Shokalook chose to focus solely on soccer."
MLS Next Pro launched in 2022 and functions as a competitive third-tier division that gives young players regular game time instead of bench roles. Numerous players have progressed from MLS Next Pro to MLS, and some have earned moves to major European leagues including Serie A and the EFL Championship. The pathway produces talents such as Max Arfsten, Alex Freeman, Paul Rothrock, Jacen Russell-Rowe, Benjamin Cremaschi and Patrick Agyemang. Jason Shokalook, born September 30, 2002 in Erie, Pennsylvania, invested long hours traveling for sport before committing to soccer full-time. The youngster endured five-hour round trips for hockey and long drives to Cleveland for soccer, balancing schoolwork and training.
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