scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇-tiŋ 
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often Scouting
: the activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills
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That gap—between America’s booming soccer culture and its underperforming national team—is exactly what makes the AI scouting bet so consequential.
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McDaniels gave a quick scouting report on Brown, who has played with the Titans and Eagles since being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Christopher Vivell, director of recruitment, effectively heads up United’s scouting operations.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Others, from Jack Schneider (pro scout) to Josh Scobey (assistant director of player personnel) to Venzell Boulware (director of pro scouting), have recently joined the franchise as well.
—Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 June 2026
McDaniels gave a quick scouting report on Brown, who has played with the Titans and Eagles since being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Christopher Vivell, director of recruitment, effectively heads up United’s scouting operations.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Others, from Jack Schneider (pro scout) to Josh Scobey (assistant director of player personnel) to Venzell Boulware (director of pro scouting), have recently joined the franchise as well.
—Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
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“Scouting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scouting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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scouting
noun
scout·ing
ˈskau̇t-iŋ
1
: the action of one that scouts
2
often capitalized
: the activities of the various Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups
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