PHOENIX -- The pursuit of professional soccer is a meandering one.

The paths from youth games played on fields that are more weeds than grass to the bright lights and immaculate pitches of the professional game are endless and, more often than not, involve moving abroad in search of an opportunity. Copy article link

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