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Valderrama’s Dream | MLS Insider Presented by adidas

by Jeremiah Oshan

One of the most recognizable and revered stars in MLS and World Cup history, Colombia's Carlos Valderrama now serves an ambassador and mentor for Sueño MLS, a national soccer competition for young players. El Pibe's essential role in building a foundation for MLS to develop young players demonstrates the same vision and anticipation he showed during his years as a decisive playmaking midfielder. A pioneer and playmaker, the league's first MVP (1996) is now setting out to find the next generation of game changers through Sueño MLS.

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