[USA UNDER-14 BOYS] The U.S. under-14 boys national team drew twice with Croatia in Zagreb, rallying for a 2-2 tie on Monday and then earning a 1-1 tie two dayslater. Timothy Weah, the son of former Ballon d’Or winner George Weah, set up Chris Goslin for the equalizer after Croatia went ahead with two goals […]
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Raleigh camp ends with loss to Hammerheads
[USA UNDER-20 MEN] The U.S. under-20 men’s national team wrapped up its camp in Raleigh, N.C., with a 4-2 loss to USL PRO’s Wilmington Hammerheads on Saturdaynight. Earlier in the week, the U-20s fell to the NASL’s Carolina RailHawks, 2-1, and beat their NPSL U-23s, 1-0, on an 18th-minute goal from Corey Baird. In the […]
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U.S. under-14 boys national team roster
[ZAGREB CAMP] New U.S. under-14 national team boys coach Brian Johnson has called in 22 players for the team’s trainingcamp May 15-25 in Zagreb, Croatia. The camp will include matches against Croatia on May 19 and 21, Slovenia on May 22, and a to-be-determined opponent on May 24. Twenty of the 22 playersare traveling internationally […]
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Saucedo on fire for Real Salt Lake AZ
[DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY] Sebastian Saucedo continues to show why he is considered one of the top MLS academy players, leadingthe Development Academy’s U-15/16 age group with 21 goals for Real Salt Lake AZ. Saucedo, who plays for the USA’s U-18 national team, recently starred at the Generation adidas Cup, whereReal Salt Lake finished second. RSL AZ […]
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Bolivian Aquino takes U-17/18 scoring lead
[DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY] Bolivian youth international Saul Aquino has burst into the scoring lead in the Development Academy’sU-17/18 age group with 22 goals in 19 games for Nomads Soccer Club. Aquino is part of the Nomads International Soccer School that supports Nomads players with a tailored academicprogram. USSDA U-17/18 Leading Scorers: G PLAYER, TEAM 22 SaulAquino, […]
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NSCAA offers free 'Euro' Webinar
[COACHING EDUCATION] The NSCAA’s latest Webinar — “How to play like Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Barcelona” –starts with a live session on Monday 1 pm ET. The series focuses on the last three UEFA Champions League winners: Bayern Munich (2013), Chelsea (2012) and Barcelona (2011) Register HERE. Each presentation features six coaching activities selected by […]
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Older Japanese beat Hugo Perez's team in Italy
[USA UNDER-15 BOYS] The U.S. under-15 boys national team fell to Japan U-16s, 3-0, two days after both teams concluded play at the Torneo delle Nazioni in northernItaly. Japan midfielder Sato Sota scored once in each half, sandwiching a strike by teammate Suga Daiki ina rain soaked game against the U.S. Coached by Hugo Perez, […]
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Dallas is first stop on 2014 showcase series
[7UP SUENO ALIANZA] The 2014 7Up Sueno Alianza showcase series for players ages 16-19 and 13-15 begins May 3-4 in Dallas, the first of 11 stops. Registration: Alianza de Futbol
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NSCAA Spring High School Top 20
[RANKINGS] Peachtree City (Ga.) McIntosh boys and Cornelius (N.C.) Hough girls remained No. 1 in the NSCAA Spring Top 20 rankings. NSCAA Boys Spring High School Top 20: RANK TEAM PREV. W-L-T 1 McIntosh (Peachtree City, Ga.) 1 16-0-0 2 Wando (MountPleasant, S.C.) 2 17-0-1 3 Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross, Ga.) 7 17-0-0 4 Edmond […]
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NSCAA Winter High School Top 10
[RANKINGS] Montverde (Fla.) Academy was confirmed as the top team in the final NSCAA Girls Winter Top 10, while Danville (Calif.) Monte Vista jumped one spot toclaim the No. 1 ranking in the NSCAA Boys Winter Top 10. NSCAA Boys Winter High School Top 10: RANK TEAM PREV.W-L-T 1 Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.) 1 24-0-1 […]