Thankfully for their sake, both the NHL and MLS have adopted the NBA’s refreshing philosophy. ”One resource he will not be able to call on is the residency program – the camp in Florida that trains America’s best young players – because it is being disbanded after 18 years. US Soccer has a new performance director – and he’s the former head of sports science at the Premier League. Boston Marathon: Kenya's Geoffrey Kirui, Edna Kiplagat win in 121st running | Sport | The Guardian.