[SPAIN TRIP] The 20-player roster Coach Richie Williams named for the U.S. under-17 (’98 age group) national team tripto Spain reflects the changing nature of the program. Six of the 20 players aren’t in the residency program based in Bradenton, Fla. Four have moved to clubs abroad — Daniel Barbir (Manchester City), Luca de la Torre […]
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Academy teams sweep six in Ohio
[CHICAGO MAGIC PSG] Chicago Magic PSG academy teams swept all six games on their weekend swing through Ohio to face Internationals and Crew Soccer Academy. Thewins give the three teams 11 wins in 12 games to start the 2013-14 Development Academy season. U-17/18s: Internationals 2 Chicago Magic PSG 3 Crew Soccer Academy 1 Chicago Magic […]
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Youth teams take Boston derby
[NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION] All three of the New England Revolution’s academy teams earned victories against Boston rival FC Bolts Celtic on Saturday. TheU-17/18s earned a 2-1 victory to improve to 3-0-0, while and the U-15/16s shut out the Bolts, 4-0, before the U-13/14s topped them, 3-2. MawloGissie and Daniel Apajee lead the U-17/18s with […]
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Former North Meck's U-17/18s open with three wins
[CAROLINA RAPIDS] The Carolina Rapids, the former North Meck SC renamed after it signed an alliance with the Colorado Rapids, have opened play in the DevelopmentAcademy’s U-17/18 age group with wins over three Florida teams. The Rapids beat Chargers SC (3-1), Weston FC (2-0) and Kendall SC (4-0). DavidLozano, a high school junior, leads the […]
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'Caps sweep six on Northern California swing
[VANCOUVER WHITECAPS RESIDENCY] The Vancouver Whitecaps sent their under-17/18 and under-15/16 residency teams to Northern California for three games in four daysand they both swept all three games by a combined 20-2 margin. The U-17/18s defeated San Juan SC (3-1), Cal Odyssey (3-0) and San Jose Earthquakes (2-1). The U-15/16s beat San Juan SC(3-0), Cal […]
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Maryland program debuts with sweep
[BETHESDA-OLNEY] Maryland’s Bethesda-Olney made quite splash in its Development Academy debut, sweeping all three games (5-1, 3-1 and 2-0) on the opening weekendof the 2013-14 season against long-time power Continental FC Delco. The U-17/18s won, 5-1, getting two goals from Jeremy Ebobisse and one each fromChase Gaspar, Daniel Kaiser and Matthew Ledder. The new DA […]
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New MLS academy program beats up on Richmond teams
[PHILADELPHIA UNION] The Philadelphia Union made its Development Academy debut in impressive fashion, beating up on visiting teams from Richmond with six wins inthree age groups by a margin of 30-2. The U-17/18s beat both the Richmond Kickers and Strikers, 6-0, the U-15/16s beat the Strikers, 4-1, and Kickers, 3-0, and the U-13/14s won with […]
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Champions plan 'seamless transition'
[NEW YORK RED BULLS] The New York Red Bulls begin the defense of their U-17/18 Development Academy title Saturday when they host Revolution Empire at their newtraining facility in Whippany, N.J. Most of the players from last year’s team have graduated but an influx of players with U.S. U-17 national team experience will make the […]
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QPR romps in eight-team Newark tournament
[INTERNATIONAL SOCCER SUMMIT] Queens Park Rangers won the 2013 Capelli Sport/Newark Liberty International Soccer Summit with a 5-1 win over English rival Liverpoolin the final. U.S. teams PDA, St. Benedict’s Prep and FC Bolts Celtic finished 5-6-7 in the eight-team tournament held in Newark, N.J. Final: Queens ParkRangers 5 Liverpool 1. QPR took a 2-0 […]
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Tony Lepore: A collective effort is crucial
[SPOTLIGHT: Scouting] As U.S. Soccer’s Director of Scouting, Tony Lepore oversees the talent search for the boys national team program. Lepore,who also serves as U-15 boys head coach, provides insight on the Federation’s scouting department … “I supervise eight full-time technical advisors located in key marketsthroughout the country and about 100 per diems who make […]