A rare chance to speak with a young player going through one of the most important times of his career. His journey through the sports world started much like most young American boys. He played multiple sports, quickly settling in to just soccer. But around the age of thirteen, things changed. Kyle Gruno, now at Leicester City F.C. and part of their U18 Academy – having signed at age fifteen and a half – is an American player who has spent time at multiple MLS and other development academy programs.