re: Young Players Tracker and Americans Abroad Thread presented by Sheep

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In the fallout, the focus has been almost entirely on Barcelona’s inability to sign players, but overlooked is the fact that, since the CAS rejected the appeal, several young international players have been left unable to play competitive football. Those signed illegally have been able to train, but they aren’t allowed take part in competitive games.

Lederman is among them. As things stand, he’ll be unable to pull on a blaugrana jersey until May 2018. Players from countries within the European Union can resume playing at 16 years old, but as Lederman’s from the United States, he will have to wait until his 18th birthday to be eligible.

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