Great article that touches first hand on some of the things the SDFC fanbase has already started to sense in year 2 of the MLS clubs existence.

Amazing article. Regarding SDFC as the "top flight" destination for RTD kids:

The ownership of top-tier clubs in Denmark, Egypt, and the USA is often touted as a strategic advantage, a ladder for players to climb. In reality, these foreign entities function as holding mechanisms designed to extract maximum value before the players are discarded or sold. The narrative of these clubs as "stepping stones" is a fabrication used to lure aspirants into a long-term contract that is difficult to escape. For the players who manage to reach the foreign clubs, the experience is frequently devoid of the development promised. Instead of a structured pathway to the world's top leagues, these clubs often serve as temporary warehouses where players are held in a state of limbo. The timeline for advancement is indefinite, with clubs frequently citing "lack of opportunities" or "strategic planning" as reasons for delaying transfers. This tactic keeps players dependent on the academy's infrastructure and financially tethered to the Ghanaian operation. The transfer of players to these foreign clubs is often a one-way ticket to commercial exploitation. The academy retains a share of the player's future earnings, effectively selling their labor to the highest bidder while maintaining control over their career trajectory.