Naushad Moosa, Technical Director and Reserves Team Head Coach, NorthEast United FC Reserves said, “RFDL has become the bridge between youth football and the professional level. For many players, these minutes are their first real taste of a competitive environment that mirrors senior expectations, travel, pressure, consistency, and accountability. For me, Season 5 is about seeing who stands out under pressure. I’m excited to see how the boys handle responsibility, how they respond to tough moments, and which players show the mentality required to grow into future national team footballers.”