Interview by Mike Woitalla United Soccer Leagues (USL), best known for its expansive network of pro, semipro and amateur adult leagues, has also had a significantimpact on the youth game, having launched the Super Y-League in 1999. USL also operates an Olympic Development Program, a U-20 league, and its Premier Development League (PDL) provides a […]
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Academy teams extend unbeaten streaks at Met Oval
[NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION] The New England Revolution Academy’s three youth teams swept games against Met Oval on the road in Maspeth, N.Y., to extendunbeaten streaks. The U-18s, U-16s and U-14s have unbeaten streaks of 12, six and four games, respectively. The U-18s earned a 5-2 victory, while the Under-16s and Under-14s shut outtheir opponents, 4-0 […]
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Americans prominent in Jamaica opening draw
[CONCACAF UNDER-17 CHAMPIONSHIP] D.C. United’s 16-year-old homegrown signing, Michael Seaton, was one of three Americansto start for nine-man Jamaica in its 1-1 tie with host Panama in the opening game of the Concacaf Under-17 Championship.Georgia United goalie Nicholas Nelsonheld off the hosts until Miliciades Molina‘s equalizer in stoppage time. Seaton was taken down for the […]
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Philadelphia Union among three additions for 2013-14
[DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY] The U.S. Soccer Development Academy will add three teams in the 2013-14 season: Olney-Bethesda (Md.), the Philadelphia Union and PhoenixFC. The Maryland club is a partnership of Olney Soccer and Bethesda Soccer Club. The other two are professional academy teams. “Over the past several years, the Union has dedicateda lot of time and […]
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Norwegian champion signs Spencer via U.S. pipeline
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Ben Spencer Jr. became the latest American to sign with Norwegian champion Molde. The 6-foot-5forward, who spent time with the Real Salt Lake AZ and Chivas USA academy programs, had a trial at Molde before the Christmas break and spent the pre-season with the Norwegian club before signingafter turning 18. Spencer was committed to […]
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PDA claims national lead
[DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY] PDA (12-1-2) took over the national lead in the Development Academy’s U-17/18 age group from the New York Red Bulls (12-0-4), also basedin New Jersey, thanks to its 2-0 win over Match Fit Academy on goals by Leandro Lemache and Alec Neumann, who leads PDAwith 10 goals. PDA’s only loss was to FC […]
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Red Bulls hold narrow edge over CSA Wolves and D.C. United
[DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY] The idle New York Red Bulls (13-1-2) hold a narrow lead over the CSA Wolves and D.C. United (both 13-1-3) in the Development Academy’sU-15/16 age group’s national rankings based on points per game. The Michgan-based Wolves beat Chicago Magic PSG, 2-1, and tied the Chicago Fire, 1-1. D.C. United tied theRichmond Strikers, 1-1. […]
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U.S. Soccer Development Academy Player of the Week
[AWARDS] Real So Cal U-15/16 goalkeeper Justin Vom Steeg was named Development Academy Player of the Week as he pickedup two shutout road victories: 5-0 over Santa Cruz Breakers Academy and 3-0 over De Anza Force. Vom Steeg, who has also been called up for the U.S. under-17 (’97) men’s national team, isthe son of […]
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Second-half comeback preserves unbeaten record
[NEW YORK RED BULLS] The New York Red Bulls came back from 2-1 down at the half to pick up a 4-2 win over FC Bolts Celtic Saturday afternoon to remainundefeated at 12-0-4 in the Development Academy’s under-17/18 age group. Adam Najem scored the first goal for the Red Bulls in the 27th minute, butthe […]
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U-14 Academy League welcomes 22 newcomers
[DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY] U.S. Soccer has named the 22 new clubs that will join existing Academy clubs in the Academy’s first U-13/14 season, which begins play nextfall. Northern California, with seven, has the most new entrants. The Development Academy, which launched in 2007, has 80 clubs competing in its U-15/16 and U-17/18 leagues this season.U.S. Soccer […]