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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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Ciaran Winters Makes FC Tulsa History, Signs Professional Deal
By USL-Academy.com Staff 01/12/2021, 1:45pm EST
Winters becomes first player in club history to earn pro contract after competing as USL Academy signing
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San Diego Loyal SC Adds Youth Program in USL Academy League
By USL-Academy.com Staff 01/08/2021, 1:00pm EST
Club will work closely with local youth clubs to develop a player pathway and ensure more opportunities for exposure
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Louisville City FC Signs Academy Product Elijah Wynder
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/21/2020, 10:00am EST
Wynder was the club's first-ever USL Academy signing in 2019
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FC Copa Academy Announced As Latest Club To Join USL Academy League
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/16/2020, 12:00pm EST
Respected New Jersey youth organization will compete in the Northeast Division
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New Mexico United’s Somos Unidos Foundation Breaks Down Barriers to USL Academy Program
By CAMERON KOUBEK - cameron.koubek@uslsoccer.com 12/10/2020, 1:45pm EST
The club’s High Performance Program is paid for in full by the foundation, allowing the state’s best players an opportunity to compete at a high level regardless of financial background
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Sacramento Republic FC Sign Former USL Academy Player Jauregui to Pro Contract
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/03/2020, 11:45am EST
The 15-year-old midfielder and Sacramento native is the youngest debutant and starter in club history
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USSF C License Opens Doors For Current USL Players To Prepare For Coaching Ranks
By CAMERON KOUBEK - cameron.koubek@uslsoccer.com 12/02/2020, 9:15am EST
31 active USL players will participate in a course to begin earning their coaching certifications before they retire
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Flint City Bucks, Liverpool FC International Academy Michigan Announce USL Academy Partnership
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/24/2020, 11:15am EST
Reigning USL League Two title-winners to partner with prominent youth club to create pro pathway for players in Michigan
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USL Academy League, PUMA Announce National Partnership
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/16/2020, 12:45pm EST
World-renowned brand becomes official partner of the new USL Academy League
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USL HQ Announces Partnership with PUMA
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/13/2020, 10:00am EST
World-renowned brand becomes official apparel partner of the USL league office, national partner for new USL Academy League
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Tri-Cities Otters To Enhance Local Professional Pathway Through USL Academy
By CAMERON KOUBEK - cameron.koubek@uslsoccer.com 11/11/2020, 10:45am EST
The club’s new USL Academy program will create a development platform up through League Two and to the professional ranks for players in east Tennessee
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LouCity’s Spencer Takes On Full-Time Role With Club’s Academy
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/05/2020, 4:00pm EST
Two-time USL Championship title-winner retires from playing career, becomes assistant boys director and college recruitment coordinator for LouCity Academy
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USL Academy League Confirms Founding Southwest Division Members
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/29/2020, 2:00pm EDT
Eight clubs to compete in Southwest Division in 2021
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USL Academy League Confirms Founding South-Central Division Members
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/29/2020, 11:00am EDT
Five clubs to compete in South-Central Division in 2021
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USL Academy League Confirms Founding East-Central Division Members
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/28/2020, 12:00pm EDT
Six clubs to compete in East-Central Division in 2021
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USL Academy League Confirms Founding Florida Division Members
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/26/2020, 11:45am EDT
Nine clubs to compete in Florida Division in 2021
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USL Academy League Confirms Founding Southeast Division Members
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/22/2020, 11:45am EDT
Six clubs to compete in Southeast Division in 2021
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USL Academy League Confirms Founding Atlantic Division Members
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/21/2020, 11:45am EDT
Eight clubs to compete in Atlantic Division in 2021
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USL Academy League Confirms Founding Northeast Division Members
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/20/2020, 11:45am EDT
13 clubs to compete in Northeast Division in 2021
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Regional Alignments For Inaugural USL Academy League Set To Be Announced
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/19/2020, 12:00pm EDT
Seven divisions for founding member clubs will be revealed in the coming weeks
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OVF Alliance Launches USL Academy Program
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/13/2020, 2:45pm EDT
Oregon-based club to provide elite youth development platform to support Senior Team in USL League Two
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Phoenix’s Kanneh Becomes Youngest Debutant in Championship History
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/08/2020, 4:15pm EDT
14-year-old joined the club’s Senior Team on USL Academy contract in July
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FA Euro’s Hysenagolli Joins Spanish Side CD Leganés
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/07/2020, 10:45am EDT
18-year-old defender is a product of both the FA Euro Academy and the club’s League Two side
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Servania Shining For Legion FC
By CAMERON KOUBEK - cameron.koubek@uslsoccer.com 10/05/2020, 11:45am EDT
The 19-year-old is justifying his place as the club’s first-ever USL Academy signing
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Miami FC Announces USL Academy Intentions
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/02/2020, 10:45am EDT
Club is determined to build a full pathway from the youth levels to its Senior Team
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Debut for Jacobs Highlights Big Week For Young Players Across USL
By CAMERON KOUBEK - cameron.koubek@uslsoccer.com 09/21/2020, 1:15pm EDT
Young players continue to shine in USL Championship and League One
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Bernal Becomes Latest From SAFC Academy To Play Pro
By CAMERON KOUBEK - cameron.koubek@uslsoccer.com 09/17/2020, 10:30am EDT
Club continues to give young players opportunities with its senior team
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Penn’s Pro Deal A Promising Sign for Future Indy Eleven Academy Products
By CAMERON KOUBEK - cameron.koubek@uslsoccer.com 09/16/2020, 10:30am EDT
Positive impact of expanding youth development system shown through former USL Academy signing
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USL Academy Cup Standout Raymond Drai Joins Orange County SC
By USL-Academy.com Staff 09/14/2020, 4:45pm EDT
16-year-old midfielder scored a hat-trick for FC Golden State at last October’s event
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USL Academy Partner Alianza de Futbol Using Soccer Facilities To Assist Over 20,000 Families In Need
By USL-Academy.com Staff 09/10/2020, 1:45pm EDT
The Alianza Contigo program will feature food and household pantries in 10 cities around the United States
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Bulut Grew With Glens Before Signing For Louisville City
By CAMERON KOUBEK - cameron.koubek@uslsoccer.com 09/08/2020, 10:15am EDT
20-year-old striker signs first pro deal after spending two seasons with San Francisco Glens in USL League Two
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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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