In another good move, MLS is sending its top young players with Columbus coach Sigi Schmid to England to train alongside some of England’s top clubs. The members of Major League Soccer’s Generation Adidas program, which includes the likes of Chivas USA’s Brad Guzan and Sacha Kljestan, Chicago’s Chad Barrett and the Revolution’s Michael Parkhurst, start a training camp that begins today and will last through Dec. 10. Today and tomorrow, the youngsters will train with reigning Premiership champion Chelsea before heading off to Loftus Road, where they will play the reserves of Queen’s Park Rangers. On Tuesday, they take on the reserves of Crystal Palace before heading to see Chelsea play Levski Sofia at Stamford Bridge. Wednesday, Generation Adidas will get to see West Ham versus Wigan Athletic at Upton Park, before tentatively scheduled practice matches against Watford reserves and Chelsea reserves on Thursday and Friday. The final day of the tour concludes with a visit to Anfield to see Liverpool play Fulham. Eleven of MLS’ 13 clubs will be represented on the trip. English scouts undoubtedly will be watching.
