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USL Academy Opens 2022 Application Process with Enhanced Standards
By USL-Academy.com Staff 09/14/2021, 3:00pm EDT
Minimum standards updated to continue improving player development environments, while strengthening pathways towards USL Senior Teams
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USL Announces LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Anti-Racism Training for Academy and Super Y League
By USL-Academy.com Staff 09/09/2021, 2:00pm EDT
Over 100 clubs to receive resources and training to create greater inclusivity
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Cole Frame Signs Professional Contract With North Carolina FC
By USL-Academy.com Staff 09/08/2021, 9:00am EDT
18-year-old Academy standout for NCFC signs professional contract
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North Carolina FC Signs First Academy Product to a Professional Contract
By USL-Academy.com Staff 09/02/2021, 11:00am EDT
15-year-old Nicholas Holliday becomes NCFC's first academy product to sign a professional deal
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Queensboro FC Opens Pathway to Europe Before Inaugural Season
By Morgan Tencza 09/01/2021, 2:00pm EDT
Academy star Cristian LoGrasso makes the professional jump to Europe after a successful trial with AD Alcorcón
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New Brand, Same Purpose: Develop Young Talent
By USL-Academy.com Staff 08/24/2021, 3:00pm EDT
Pathfinder FC may be a new name, but the club has a history of producing stars with unique pathway
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New Mexico Signs Cristian Nava to Professional Contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 08/21/2021, 1:00pm EDT
Former Academy signing, United Soccer Coaches All-America selection made United debut on July 9
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Catching Up with Kenan Hot
By USL-Academy.com Staff 08/20/2021, 3:30pm EDT
17-year-old USL Academy contract ready to help Hartford immediately after signing in late July
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Union Omaha Adds Jaime Ponce as USL Academy Signing
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 08/20/2021, 11:13am EDT
Ponce is second Union Omaha academy signing, available for Saturday’s contest
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Robin Schuppert Named Hartford Athletic's Academy and W-League Director
By USL-Academy.com Staff 08/18/2021, 2:45pm EDT
Former AC Connecticut General Manager moves through the pathway to join partner club, Hartford Athletic, front office
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From New Jersey to Denmark, a New Pathway for Ronald Arevalo
By USL-Academy.com Staff 08/13/2021, 1:00pm EDT
Son of El Salvadoran immigrants has grown through professional pathway Cedar Stars Academy provided
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UNION OMAHA SIGNS 17-YEAER-OLD LEXINGTON, NEBRASKA PLAYER TO FIRST-EVER ACADEMY CONTRACT
By USL-Academy.com Staff 08/12/2021, 12:00pm EDT
Yoskar Galvan makes history becoming Union Omaha's first USL Academy contract signing
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Ventura County Fusion Announces New CEO and Director of Soccer
By USLLeagueTwo.com Staff 08/11/2021, 5:00pm EDT
Former USL Championship Head Coach Adam Smith joins Ventura County Fusion
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Indy Eleven’s Plan to Inspire Development Across the Hoosier State
By Morgan Tencza 08/09/2021, 4:00pm EDT
As Indiana’s lone pro soccer team, Indy aims to raise the state to a higher level of development through its academy
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Indy Eleven Signs Quartet to USL Academy Contracts
By USLChampionship.com Staff 08/09/2021, 3:33pm EDT
Group includes Aiden Benitez, who becomes youngest rostered player in Championship's history, alongside Diego Sanchez, Alan Torres, Ecris Revolorio
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Catching Up with Niall Dunn
By USL-Academy.com Staff 08/04/2021, 4:00pm EDT
At 16 years old, Dunn becomes Phoenix Rising’s first USL Academy product to sign a professional contract
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Hartford Athletic Signs Midfielder Kenan Hot to USL Academy Contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 07/30/2021, 11:00am EDT
17-year-old midfielder has earned multiple U.S. Youth National Team caps
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Republic FC Announces Seven USL Academy Signings
By USL-Academy.com Staff 07/29/2021, 5:00pm EDT
Players from club’s U17 and U19 squads earned success 2021 MLS Next Cup
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Catching Up with Brad Dildy, San Antonio FC
By Morgan Tencza 07/29/2021, 2:00pm EDT
17-year-old became SAFC’s latest USL Academy signing after impressing in friendlies against top Liga MX clubs
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Phoenix Signs Niall Dunn to Professional Contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 07/29/2021, 2:00pm EDT
16-year-old began season on USL Academy contract with Rising FC, is first to move up to pro contract in club history
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Connecticut's Pro Pathway Already Making an Impact
By Morgan Tencza 07/27/2021, 2:00pm EDT
Partnership between Championship’s Hartford Athletic, League Two’s AC Connecticut proving powerful example for youth development
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Catching Up with Jaden Servania
By Morgan Tencza 07/22/2021, 2:00pm EDT
Birmingham Legion FC and Puerto Rico National Team midfielder has quickly developed to make an impact at the club and national team level
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Catching Up with John Bradford
By USL-Academy.com Staff 07/15/2021, 12:00pm EDT
The North Carolina FC Head Coach and Academy Director has been involved with the club for over 16 years and has experienced the path to pros firsthand
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Damian Gallegos Joins Richmond Kickers As USL Academy Signing
By USL-Academy.com Staff 07/14/2021, 4:45pm EDT
18-YEAR-OLD MIDFIELDER BECOMES FIRST PLAYER ON USL ACADEMY CONTRACT UNDER RICHMOND HEAD COACH DARREN SAWATZKY
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Catching Up With Blake Pope
By USL-Academy.com Staff 07/08/2021, 12:00pm EDT
From DC to Dallas and now Charlotte, Blake Pope talks about his past and how the Independence has been the best place for him to develop
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Catching Up with Keith Savage
By USL-Academy.com Staff 07/01/2021, 12:00pm EDT
Tampa Bay Rowdies legend continues his legacy with the club by becoming the first head coach of the Academy in hopes to grow the pathway for local youth soccer
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ORANGE COUNTY SC SIGN WEST COAST FC FORWARD TO PRO ACADEMY CONTRACT
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/30/2021, 4:30pm EDT
Orange County signs 17-Year-Old Sean McTague to USL Pro Academy Contract
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Holliday's Stellar Debut Shows Strength Of NCFC Academy
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/25/2021, 2:30pm EDT
The 15-year-old became the youngest goalkeeper to start a professional USL match last Sunday
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Catching Up with Vito Higgins
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/24/2021, 3:00pm EDT
FC Tucson Academy Head Coach breaks down his career from pro to coach and what he has in store for the academy
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Gomez Named to U.S. Men’s National Team's Preliminary Gold Cup Roster
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/21/2021, 2:15pm EDT
The rising star fullback is eligible for a call up to the biennial tournament beginning next month
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Catching Up with Jonathan Gomez
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/17/2021, 11:00am EDT
From Texas to Kentucky and now to Mexico, Louisville City FC’s Jonathan Gomez is ready to inspire the next generation of academy kids.
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Building Pathways to the Pros Through USL Academy Cup
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/14/2021, 5:00pm EDT
The USL Academy Cup provided young players the opportunity to compete at an elite level to help them develop with a clear path to future success
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The Best of the 2021 USL Academy Cup
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/10/2021, 3:00pm EDT
Which Players and Teams Stood Out at the Inaugural USL Academy Cup?
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New Mexico United Signs Two Local Talents to USL Academy Contracts
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/09/2021, 5:00pm EDT
Cristian Nava and Andres Robles become the third and fourth USL Academy Contract signings for the club
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USL ACADEMY MATCH RECAP: TORMENTA FC TOPS EAST ATLANTA FC
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/09/2021, 3:30pm EDT
Cade Theobald nets one, Josh Elam scores two in historic victory
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USL Academy Cup Photo Gallery
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/04/2021, 3:00pm EDT
Top 30 photos from the USL Academy Cup weekend
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Schedule Announced for the 2021 USL Academy League: Atlantic Division
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/04/2021, 12:00pm EDT
Nine teams will kick off the season on June 6
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LouCity Signs Josh Wynder to First Professional Deal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 06/03/2021, 9:00am EDT
16-year-old joins elder brother Elijah in joining the pro ranks after previously competing as USL Academy signing
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USL Academy Cup Day 4 Recap
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/31/2021, 9:45pm EDT
The finals showcased the skills and passion the clubs had at the youth level
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USL Academy Cup Day 3 Recap
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/30/2021, 8:45pm EDT
The group stage ends with the top two teams from each division reaching the final
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USL Academy Cup Day 2 Recap
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/29/2021, 6:30pm EDT
Storylines unfold on the field as the tournament goes on
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USL Academy Cup Day 1 Recap
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/28/2021, 10:15pm EDT
The inaugural USL Academy Cup kicked off with a beautiful day of soccer
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Schedule Announced for the 2021 USL Academy League: South-Central Division
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/27/2021, 12:00pm EDT
Five clubs will kick off the season on July 24
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Schedule Announced for the 2021 USL Academy League: Southwest Division
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/26/2021, 3:00pm EDT
Eight clubs will kick off the season on June 7
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Locomotive FC Signs First Four Players to USL Academy Contracts
By USLChampionship.com Staff 05/26/2021, 12:16pm EDT
Joel Maldonado, Jimmy Villagomez, Edwin Villareal, and Harrison Shaw highlight talent in Borderlands region
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Schedule Announced for the 2021 USL Academy League: Florida Division
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/26/2021, 11:00am EDT
Nine clubs will kick off the season on June 12
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Four Things to Know About the USL Academy League
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 05/24/2021, 4:30pm EDT
What to watch for as the inaugural season gets underway over the coming weeks
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LouCity’s Jonathan Gomez Joins Mexican Senior National Team
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/24/2021, 4:15pm EDT
17-YEAR-OLD TO JOIN TRAINING CAMP AS SIDE PREPARES FOR CONCACAF NATIONS LEAGUE IN DENVER
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2021 USL Academy Cup Sneak Peek: Venue Spotlight - Presented by Marka
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/24/2021, 2:45pm EDT
The Hillsborough County Tournament Sportsplex in Tampa, Fla. will be home to the 2021 USL Academy Cup
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2021 USL Academy Cup Sneak Peek: Special Experiences
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/24/2021, 2:45pm EDT
The USL Academy Cup offers various experiences for all attendees
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2021 USL Academy Cup Sneak Peek: Game Day Video
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/24/2021, 2:30pm EDT
The 2021 USL Academy Cup will feature live streaming through MuscoVision and on-demand matches through Veo
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FC Tucson Sign Three Local Talents to USL Academy Contracts
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/21/2021, 1:00pm EDT
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Queensboro FC Academy’s Jose Luis Lopez Earns Puerto Rico Call-Up
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/18/2021, 2:00pm EDT
USL Academy defender joins players from Championship, MLS in World Cup Qualifying squad
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Orange County Signs First Ever Academy Players
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/14/2021, 9:00pm EDT
Orange County sign two SoCal talents to USL Academy contracts
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Memphis Signs First-Ever USL Academy Contract
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/14/2021, 11:45am EDT
Memphis 901 FC Signs Defender Tycho Collins
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Schedule Announced for the 2021 USL Academy League: East-Central Division
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/13/2021, 2:00pm EDT
Eight teams will kick off the season on July 13
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FC Wichita Strengthens its Youth Development Pathway Ahead of Entrance into USL Academy
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/12/2021, 12:00pm EDT
FC Wichita builds pipeline of elite youth players to serve as the foundation of USL Academy team
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Schedule Announced for the 2021 USL Academy League: Southeast Division
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/11/2021, 2:00pm EDT
Six clubs will kick off the season on June 8
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Hartford Athletic Signs Giovanni Calderón to USL Academy Contract
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/10/2021, 5:45pm EDT
Puerto Rican International is Hartford’s first ever USL Academy Contract signing
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AC Connecticut Faces FC Málaga City in USL Academy League Inaugural Match
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/07/2021, 4:00pm EDT
AC Connecticut beat FC Málaga City at home 3-1 on May 5 to kick off the 2021 USL Academy League season.
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Schedule Announced for the 2021 USL Academy League: Northeast Division
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/06/2021, 2:00pm EDT
14 clubs kicked off the season on May 5
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USL Academy Establishes New Overage Player Rule
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/05/2021, 10:00am EDT
New rule to increase connectivity and synergy between USL Senior and Academy teams
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Schedule Announced for the 2021 USL Academy Cup National Event, Presented by PUMA
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/04/2021, 12:00pm EDT
76 teams to kick off play on May 28 at the Hillsborough County Tournament SportsPlex
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FC Tulsa Announces Three More 2021 Academy Signings
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/28/2021, 3:45pm EDT
Addition of Akinpelu, Hernandez and Fisher give FC Tulsa five Academy players in 2021
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Phoenix Signs Defender Niall Dunn to USL Academy Contract
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/26/2021, 6:45pm EDT
16-year-old has trained with First Team throughout preseason, seeing action against MLS opposition
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San Antonio FC adds four players to 2021 roster on USL Academy Contracts
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/22/2021, 3:00pm EDT
Abraham Lincon, Fabrizio Bernal, Rocky Perez and Roman Holt join SAFC for 2021 season
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Republic FC Signs Five Local Products to USL Academy Contracts
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/21/2021, 9:01pm EDT
Quintet including returnee Chavez join First Team for 2021 USL Championship Season
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Hounds Make 17-year-old Borso First USL Academy Signing
By USLChampionship.com Staff 04/19/2021, 3:56pm EDT
Illinois native joined Riverhounds Development Academy from Chicago Fire Soccer Academy
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Participating Clubs Announced for Inaugural USL Academy Cup National Tournament
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/15/2021, 2:00pm EDT
2021 Academy Cup will see 74 Teams Compete Across Three Age Groups
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USL Launches Forever Proud Project
By USLSoccer.com Staff 04/15/2021, 11:00am EDT
Year-round LGBTQ+ inclusivity project is designed to increase awareness and impact, forms partnerships with industry leaders
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Academy Cup Alumni: Where are they now?
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/14/2021, 2:00pm EDT
A look at the burgeoning pro careers of four former Academy Cup players
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Ocean City Nor'easters Build Youth Network to Serve as Foundation of USL Academy
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/12/2021, 3:30pm EDT
South Jersey Elite Barons FC and New Jersey Surf to affiliate with Ocean City Nor’easters in advance of USL Academy launch
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Flint City Bucks Take Greater Control of USL Academy Pathway
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/07/2021, 3:30pm EDT
Bucks improve player development model through youth club partnerships
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San Diego Announces First USL Academy Signings
By USLChampionship.com Staff 04/06/2021, 5:00pm EDT
Fodrey, Gnaulati, Mai, Kenworthy join SD Loyal’s squad for second season in Championship
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Zaragoza Becomes Chattanooga's First USL Academy Signing
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/06/2021, 12:00pm EDT
17-year-old center back joins Red Wolves SC first team in USL League One
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Toros Sign Academy Product Diego Rocha to Pro Contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 03/31/2021, 3:00pm EDT
19-year-old becomes first RGV FC Academy player to ink professional deal in club history
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Tormenta FC Signs Local Standouts Bisseck, Gottlieb to USL Academy Contracts
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/25/2021, 4:00pm EDT
TFC ACADEMY’S TRISTAN DELOACH, GRANT HAMPTON, STEPHEN O’HEARN ALSO RETURN ON ACADEMY DEALS FOR 2021
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North Carolina FC Signs 15 Young Players to USL Academy Contracts
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/24/2021, 1:15pm EDT
NCFC Academy products will train, compete in professional environment with club's first team
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Kings Hammer FC and Dayton Dutch Lions FC Join USL Academy League
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/23/2021, 12:00pm EDT
Ohio-based Clubs will Participate in the East Central Division’s Inaugural Season
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New Mexico United Announces Second USL Academy Contract Signing in Club History
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/19/2021, 1:30pm EDT
Los Alamos Native Aidan Semelsberger to play with NM United Academy team and First Team
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Academy's Moguel and Wynder Make The Squad For Upcoming MLS Friendlies
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/19/2021, 11:15am EDT
USL Academy Contract Signees Prepare for MLS Friendlies with Louisville City FC
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AC Connecticut Announces Antony Howard as USL Academy Head Coach
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/12/2021, 4:30pm EST
CURRENT YOUTH DIRECTOR OF COACHING WILL LEAD INAUGURAL USL ACADEMY TEAM
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John Fitzgerald Tabbed as USL Academy Head Coach
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/12/2021, 12:15pm EST
Fitzgerald to Lead Rough Riders Academy in its Inaugural Season
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Legion FC Resigns USL Academy Product Jaden Servania
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/10/2021, 3:45pm EST
BHM’s first-ever USL Academy signing earned professional contract after a three-goal campaign in 2020
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FC TUCSON ANNOUNCE VITO HIGGINS AS PRO ACADEMY HEAD COACH AND FIRST-TEAM ASSISTANT COACH
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/09/2021, 3:15pm EST
Former LA Galaxy Goalkeeper and Gonzaga Men’s Soccer Assistant Coach joins John Galas’ staff and leads inaugural Pro Academy team
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New Mexico Announces First USL Academy Signing
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/06/2021, 12:15pm EST
Munoz Zarate joins club’s First Team roster, brings prior experience from U.S. U-18 National Team
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Tri-Cities Otters Partner with Tennessee Soccer to Develop Coaching Education
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/05/2021, 12:00pm EST
Otters Invest in Coaching Education to Benefit Future Youth Players
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LA Galaxy II sign midfielder Victor Valdez
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/04/2021, 3:30pm EST
LA Galaxy Academy product signed to USL Championship team
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FC TULSA SIGNS TWO LOCAL YOUTH PLAYERS TO ACADEMY CONTRACTS
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/04/2021, 12:45pm EST
Martin Martinez-Leyva and Tony Mota Join FC Tulsa from Tulsa Soccer Club
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INDY ELEVEN BRINGS BACK QUARTET OF USL ACADEMY CONTRACT PLAYERS
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/02/2021, 4:45pm EST
GK Alex Svetanoff, DF Matthew Senanou, MF Patrick McDonald & FW Matthew Roou All Set to Continue Pro Development with Indiana’s Team
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Five USL Coaches Among 2020 Pro License Graduates
By USLSoccer.com Staff 03/02/2021, 11:00am EST
Harkes, Lesesne, Nsien, Serrano, Wolyniec earn U.S. Soccer’s highest coaching accreditation
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New Mexico United Shows Dedication to Development
By USL-Academy.com Staff 02/26/2021, 3:30pm EST
New Mexico United Academy adds Head Coach, two assistant coaches and three first team players to its coaching staff
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LouCity Signs Seven Players to USL Academy Contracts
By USL-Academy.com Staff 02/22/2021, 1:30pm EST
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El Paso Locomotive Announces Coaching Staff for USL Academy League Team
By USL-Academy.com Staff 02/19/2021, 11:30am EST
Texas-based club puts together powerhouse coaching staff to give academy players high-quality training
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FC Tulsa Announces Expansion of “Pathway to Pro” Initiative
By USL-Academy.com Staff 02/16/2021, 12:00pm EST
Club will partner, work in coordination with local youth clubs to open broad pipeline for young talent
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‘A Rewarding Process’: USL Shows Growing Influence in Global Transfer Market
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 02/08/2021, 7:45am EST
Transfer of Monarchs’ Okumu in 2019 to Sweden highlighted potential for overseas deals by clubs
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Queensboro FC Unveils Plans for USL Academy Program
By USL-Academy.com Staff 02/03/2021, 9:15am EST
QBFC Academy will be fully-funded by club, feature residency for international players
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O'Connell Provides USL Academy League Update
By USL-Academy.com Staff 02/02/2021, 4:15pm EST
USL Sr. Director of Youth Development speaks about schedule, competition format
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VBR Star Joins USL Academy League
By USL-Academy.com Staff 01/25/2021, 2:15pm EST
Roanoke, Va. club will participate in the Atlantic Division’s inaugural season
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FC Malaga City New York Joins USL Academy League
By USL-Academy.com Staff 01/14/2021, 10:45am EST
Club’s first team will begin competing in USL League Two in 2021
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By USL-Academy.com Staff 09/14/2021, 3:00pm EDT
Minimum standards updated to continue improving player development environments, while strengthening pathways towards USL Senior Teams
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USL Announces LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Anti-Racism Training for Academy and Super Y League
By USL-Academy.com Staff 09/09/2021, 2:00pm EDT
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