Sasho Cirovski addresses the future of NCAA D-1 men’s soccer schedule | ESPN FC

This new format is so much better for the players, programs, fans, and for the development of players. It’s not perfect but certainly a step in the right direction. <br><br>I’m a little lost as to the push back from mid majors especially if there are supposed financial efficiencies. D1 soccer talent level really can’t get any better with the current model. <br><br>Proud of Coach Cirovski on working to grow the D1 game. Go Terps!

The current college soccer (football) format is trash. Spreading out the season will 1,000,000% better develop a player, develop the team, and develop the game, all while reducing injuries. (Obviously) Pros have the luxury of having a dedicated medical staff, top equipment, first-class travel, amazing chefs, masseuses, etc. College athletes, maybe at best, have some beers at their disposal. Now add in a compact season and classes, there is no growth and no proper development. The people who don&#39;t want change are lazy and are killing the game in the US. And if the system never changes, the USA will def never win a World Cup

As an outsider looking in, a season spread out over a longer period of time would be best for the players. It’s hard to be at your best if you’re playing multiple games a week. From the schools point of view, I don’t really know what it would be like in terms of money and what it would mean for other sports so I guess that is a factor