U.S. Soccer, which expanded its Development Academy to U-12s in 2016-17, is eliminating that age group for the 2019-2020 season. The DA launched in 2007 with U-15/16 and U-17/18 leagues(now U-16/17 and U-18/19). It added U-13/14 in 2013, then split the U-13s and U-14s in 2016 when it added U-12s, and added U-15s for the […]
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What They'e Saying: Craig Waibel
“You can’t ignore that the dream of the American player, by and large, is not to play in America. And, by the way, that goes for almost every country in the world. How many [Croatian]players say, ‘I want to spend all my days playing in Croatia.’ No, that’s not how it works.” — Real Salt […]
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U.S. Soccer DA director Jared Micklos on new substitution rules, managing costs, and a revamped schedule
For most of its history, the U.S. Soccer Federation played a limited role in youth soccer, managing the youth national team program and depending mainly on the U.S. Youth Soccer-run OlympicDevelopment Program (ODP) for talent identification. But in 2007, the Federation launched its Boys Development Academy, which expanded to U-12s in 2016. The Girls DA […]
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Girls Development Academy: FC Dallas, Real Colorado and LAFC Slammers claim first-year crowns
The Girls Development Academy finished its inaugural season with championship wins by FC Dallas (U-15), Real Colorado (16/17) and LAFC Slammers (U-18/19). U-16/17 Final, July 11 inOceanside, Calif.Real Colorado 3 Nationals 0Goals: Lydia Totten 45, Taeya Schuepper 48, 66. Coach Jared Spires’ Real Colorado gottwo goals from Taeya Schuepper, including a penalty kick early in […]
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Boys Development Academy: Seattle Sounders and NYCFC crowned 2018 champs
The 11th season of the Boys DA finished with first-time champs at both age groups. New York City FC, fielding a team at the oldest age group for the first time, defeated the LA Galaxy in a penaltykick shootout after a scoreless tie in the final. The Seattle Sounders routed defending champion Atlanta United, 5-1, […]
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Girls Development Academy Awards (2017-18)
The Girls U.S. Soccer Development Academy has announced its conference All-XIs, and players and coaches of the year for its inaugural season of 2017-18. Coach of theYearAndres Deza (San Jose Earthquakes) Administrator of the YearSteveArneson (Legends FC) Community AwardLA Galaxy San Diego U-16/17 West Conference Best XIGOALKEEPER: Rachel Black (SC del Sol).DEFENDERS: Kellie Pagador (Placer […]
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Girls Development Academy: Finals set for U-15s and U-16/17s
The Girls U.S. Soccer Development Academy’s first season will come to end on Wednesday with the U-15 and U-16/17 championship games. The LAFC Slammers won the U-18/19 title two weeks ago with a 1-0win over Texas club Solar SC. But the Slammers’ U-16/17s’ 37-game unbeaten streak came to an end with a 1-0 semifinal loss […]
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Boys Development Academy Awards (2017-18)
The Boys U.S. Soccer Development Academy has announced its 2017-18 conference All-XIs, and players and coaches of the year. Coach of the Year U-15John Bello (D.C. United) Coach of the Year U-16/17Selim Talbi (Empire) Coach of the Year U-18/19MattPilkington (New York City FC) Administrator of the YearDaina Lecuona (Philadelphia Union) Community AwardAtlanta United
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Development Academy: LA Galaxy and Atlanta United reach finals again
Finals on Tuesday in Kansas City will crown the champions of the 11th U.S. Soccer Development Academy season. In the younger age group, Atlanta United will defend the title it won in 2017 when itsteam included Andrew Carleton, who’s appeared in four MLS games this year. The LA Galaxy, runner-up in the older age group […]
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U.S. Soccer Development Academy: boys semifinals
U-18/19s Sunday, July 8 New York City FC 1 Columbus Crew 0 LA Galaxy 2 Vancouver Whitecaps 0 (OT) U-16/17s Sunday, July 8 Seattle Sounders FC 4 Barca Academy 1 Atlanta United 3 Montreal Impact 2Note: