Soccer in Pittsburgh has a long tradition, dating back to the 19th century, but without a Development Academy program top young Pittsburgh players are moving away to programs such as the PhiladelphiaUnion, D.C. United, even Real Salt Lake AZ. “I know I’m doing the best thing for myself,” said Fox Chapel’s Max Silberg, who joined the Union academyprogram, “and I didn’t want four years of high school soccer to hold me back from wherever.”