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2025 USL Pathway Spring Classic All-Tournament Teams
By USL Academy Staff 05/02/2025, 9:00am EDT
Dominant performers from Indy Eleven, NC Courage highlight selections
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How the USL is helping clubs create player development pathways into the pro ranks | USL All Access
By USLChampionship.com Staff 04/30/2025, 9:30am EDT
Liam O’Connell, the Technical Director of the USL Men's Pathway, goes in-depth on the work being done around the league in player and coaching development
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Indy Eleven, NC Courage win U20 Elite championships at USL Pathway Spring Classic
By USL Academy Staff 04/27/2025, 6:45pm EDT
Both sides earned shutout victories, secured place at USL Academy Finals in December
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FC Naples adds first pair of USL Academy players to roster
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 04/24/2025, 10:15am EDT
Local products developed in MLS, German Bundesliga academies
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United Soccer League Announces 2025 USL Fall Pathway Classic in San Antonio
By USLAcademy.com Staff 04/07/2025, 1:00pm EDT
Event to take place September 25-28 in partnership with San Antonio FC
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Fort Lauderdale United FC Announces Girls' Pathway to Professional Soccer through USL Academy League
By USL Academy Staff 03/28/2025, 10:00am EDT
USL Academy Expands Pathway with Fort Lauderdale United FC’s Girls’ Program
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Taylor Smith becomes Super League's First Academy Player to Earn Professional Contract
By USLAcademy.com Staff 03/20/2025, 2:30pm EDT
Smith becomes youngest player to secure a professional contract in Super League
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FC Tulsa and Blitz Academy FC Collaborate to Launch FC Tulsa Academy
By USLChampionship.com Staff 03/12/2025, 10:00am EDT
Club’s first foray into youth development will see players train alongside First Team, offer opportunity for progression in professional, college ranks
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Phoenix Rising signs Academy product Jamison Ping to first pro deal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 02/28/2025, 12:00pm EST
16-year-old midfielder joins club having been USL Academy signing during 2024 campaign
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United Soccer League announces second year of USL Pro Preseason Residency Program
By USLSoccer.com Staff 02/19/2025, 1:00pm EST
USL Forward aims to support the identification and professional development of pro-aspiring coaches across USL ecosystem
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Charleston Battery re-sign Viggo Ortiz to USL Academy contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 02/13/2025, 12:00pm EST
16-year-old is currently competing for Mexico at Concacaf U-17 World Cup Qualifying
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LouCity adds defender Hayden Stamps as USL Academy signing
By USLChampionship.com Staff 02/12/2025, 10:30am EST
17-year-old made USL Championship debut last March, set for second season with First Team
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Oakland Roots youngster Etsgar Cruz joins LigaMX power Club América
By USLChampionship.com Staff 02/07/2025, 1:00pm EST
Homegrown product competed for Project 51O at Academy, League Two level before joining pro ranks in Championship
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Richmond Kickers sign new academy class for 2025
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 01/31/2025, 12:00pm EST
Andrew Richman, Nick Sarantakos, Brendan Dobzyniak, Grafton Kahl bring their own ingenuity to the first team roster
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Indy Eleven inks Hunsucker, McCoy to USL Academy deals
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/30/2025, 11:07am EST
Both players were part of 2024 USL Academy League Finals-winning squad this past December
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U-20 Elite Division Teams to Compete for USL Academy Finals spot at Pathway Classic
By USL Communications 01/27/2025, 2:00pm EST
Raising the stakes in the inaugural Pathway Classic
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19-year-old James Sneddon signs first professional contract with Richmond
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 01/27/2025, 12:00pm EST
Former USL Academy goalkeeper matched league record with three clean sheets in first three starts
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USL Academy announces 2024 Finals All-Tournament Teams
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/10/2024, 3:00pm EST
Indy Eleven, Richmond Kickers each earn four selections to First Team, eight teams represented overall
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Award Winners announced for 2024 USL Academy League Finals
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/09/2024, 5:00pm EST
Indy Eleven’s Jake Alb claims Golden Ball, Young Player of the Tournament award after key role in side’s run to the title
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Locomotive signs Academy product Kenneth Hoban to first pro deal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/09/2024, 3:46pm EST
15-year-old center back becomes youngest player in club history, having progressed through the club’s development structure
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Indy Eleven claims second USL Academy Finals title
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/08/2024, 2:21pm EST
Alb, Aguilar find net as Dewey records pair of assists in 2-0 victory against AC Connecticut
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AC Connecticut, Indy Eleven book place in 2024 USL Academy Finals Championship Match
By USLAcademy.com Staff 12/07/2024, 4:00pm EST
Two leading goalscorers to face off at Noon ET with match broadcast live on SportsEngine Play
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AC Connecticut's Comeback Headlines USL Academy Quarterfinals
By USLAcademy.com Staff 12/06/2024, 6:00pm EST
Kickers, Indy, Real Colorado also advance to Semifinals on Saturday at IMG Academy
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Joeys jump from USL League One Playoffs to USL Academy League Finals
By ETHAN TRIEBSCH - ethan.triebsch@uslsoccer.com 12/06/2024, 9:45am EST
Collection of young, local talent signify transformational moment for Richmond Kickers
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2024 USL Academy Finals Kick Off with Action-Packed First Day
By USLAcademy.com Staff 12/05/2024, 6:00pm EST
Tightly contested matches, penalty shootouts and goalkeeper heroics highlighted action at IMG Academy
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How to watch the 2024 USL Academy League Finals
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/04/2024, 12:00pm EST
Every game of the knockout bracket to air live on SportsEngine Play
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Five Players to Watch at the 2024 USL Academy League Finals
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/03/2024, 1:00pm EST
U.S. youth national team prospect, League One Young Player of the Year finalist among those set to feature at IMG Academy
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USL Academy Partners with Footy Access for 2024 USL Academy Finals
By USLAcademy.com Staff 12/03/2024, 11:00am EST
Media company to provide exposure for rising stars set to compete at tournament
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How the USL is helping a group of young English talents chase their American dream
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/03/2024, 8:25am EST
Former Scholars from EFL clubs will compete at USL Academy League Finals with professional aspirations front of mind
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United Soccer League Partners with English Football League, League Football Education to Host Elite English Talent at USL Academy Finals in Florida
By USLAcademy.com Staff 11/21/2024, 3:00pm EST
Team of elite youth players from EFL academies to compete at the USL Academy League Finals
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Mark Bronnik signs first professional contract with Union Omaha
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 10/28/2024, 3:00pm EDT
17-year-old became youngest goalscorer in club history with Judgment Day goal
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Republic FC’s Da’vian Kimbrough selected to United States U-15s
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/11/2024, 2:36pm EDT
Invitation for weeklong camp in Fayetteville, Ga. marks first call-up to USYNT program
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Indy Eleven signs Academy product Logan Neidlinger to first pro contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/09/2024, 11:00am EDT
19-year-old has recorded one goal, one assist for Boys in Blue as USL Academy signing this season
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Road to the USL Academy League Finals: SSA Swarm FC
By USL Academy Staff 09/25/2024, 1:00pm EDT
How “The Bees” used the USL development model to strengthen the hive
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United Soccer League Unveils Pathway Classic, a New National Youth Tournament
By USL Communications 09/05/2024, 12:00pm EDT
New open youth competition series set to begin in Tampa in 2025
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Rowdies’ Cristian Ortiz earns first call-up from Dominican Republic
By USLChampionship.com Staff 08/27/2024, 10:00am EDT
17-year-old could make senior international debut in upcoming Concacaf Nations League contests
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Westchester SC hires Dave Carton as its first head coach
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 08/22/2024, 10:00am EDT
Expansion side turns to former Charlotte Independence assistant to lead team in inaugural League One season
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Tampa Bay Rowdies add teenage local standout Endri Mustali
By USLChampionship.com Staff 08/16/2024, 11:00am EDT
Forward becomes third 17-year-old to join Rowdies on pro contract this season
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Oakland Roots SC signs young talent Ilya Alekseev to first pro deal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 08/15/2024, 1:35pm EDT
18-year-old has scored twice in USL Championship this season, helped Project 51O to deepest League Two Playoffs run
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks II to compete in USL Academy League
By USL Academy Staff 08/13/2024, 12:00pm EDT
Newly formed team focused on elite player development
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Richmond sign local product Griffin Garnett to multi-year professional deal
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 08/07/2024, 12:00pm EDT
Garnett joins club’s budding local youth movement, further cementing modern player pathway in Richmond
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Chase Gozdieski becomes first USL Academy signing in Hailstorm history
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 08/02/2024, 1:30pm EDT
17-year-old midfielder joins Northern Colorado first team on USL Academy contract
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USL Announces 2024 USL Academy League Finals Format
By USL Academy Staff 07/23/2024, 1:00pm EDT
IMG Academy to host the Finals event during first weekend in December
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E-Z UP named Official Pop-Up Canopy Provider of the USL
By USLSoccer.com Staff 07/18/2024, 10:30am EDT
Industry leader will primarily focus on providing pop-up canopies and displays for USL Academy, USL Youth teams
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Tampa Bay Rowdies’ Cristian Ortiz selected by Dominican Republic for Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship
By USLChampionship.com Staff 07/13/2024, 3:00pm EDT
17-year-old forward turned professional with Rowdies in May, earns first youth national team call-up
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FirstPoint USA named USL's Official College Recruiting Platform
By USLSoccer.com Staff 06/28/2024, 10:30am EDT
Preferred supplier will provide services to USL Academy, USL Youth players interested in playing collegiately
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Locomotive signs Academy graduate Emiliano Rodriguez to pro deal
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/25/2024, 9:33am EDT
20-year-old was All-Tournament selection at 2023 USL Academy League Playoffs
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New Mexico United signs Academy product Jackson DuBois to first pro deal
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/21/2024, 2:17pm EDT
18-year-old defender has made two appearances in USL Championship, three in U.S. Open Cup in first season with First Team
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South Georgia Tormenta FC and the Business of Community
By ETHAN TRIEBSCH - ethan.triebsch@uslsoccer.com 06/14/2024, 5:15pm EDT
Co-Owner & President Darin Van Tassell discusses the launch of the club's Unified Series team, its role in the community
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Barça Residency Academy USA joins USL Academy League
By USL Academy Staff 05/30/2024, 12:00pm EDT
Prestigious soccer club to participate in the 2024 USL Academy League season
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Pair of USL Academy, USL League Two standouts sign with Charlotte's first team
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 05/24/2024, 3:00pm EDT
Defenders Ryan Behrmann, Ethan Yates join the Jacks on USL Academy contracts
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New England FC set to join USL Academy for the 2024 season
By USL Academy Staff 05/20/2024, 10:00am EDT
Club lays foundation for eventual USL League Two expansion next year
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Rowdies Sign Cristian Ortiz to First Professional Contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 05/17/2024, 11:00am EDT
17-year-old becomes first Rowdies USL Academy signing to ink a professional deal
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AMSG FC to join USL Academy League for 2024 season
By USL Academy Staff 05/15/2024, 1:00pm EDT
Orange County-based club to expand pathway for high-level competitive players
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West Coast FC to join USL Academy League for 2024 season
By USL Academy Staff 04/19/2024, 6:00pm EDT
Orange County-based club to expand pathway for high-level competitive players
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2024 USL Academy Cup All-Tournament Teams & Award Winners
By USL Academy Staff 03/27/2024, 1:30pm EDT
Fourth edition of the annual tournament featured 140 teams in competition
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How a new rule in the USL Championship & League One is changing the game for young talent
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 03/27/2024, 8:35am EDT
Starting this season, home clubs can expand gameday rosters to provide U-18 players opportunity to experience First Team gameday, make senior debut
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LouCity signs defender Hayden Stamps to USL Academy contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 03/21/2024, 8:21am EDT
16-year-old competed for Kentucky Country Day School, has trained with club this preseason
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2024 USL Academy League Divisional Alignment and Schedule
By USL Academy Staff 03/13/2024, 3:00pm EDT
103 clubs with Boys programs and 31 clubs with Girls programs to take field in the 2024 competition
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USL Academy Cup Special Events Schedule
By USL Academy Staff 03/11/2024, 7:00pm EDT
Panels, coaching education sessions to take place throughout the tournament weekend
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New Mexico United signs trio of players to USL Academy contracts
By USLChampionship.com Staff 03/05/2024, 1:00pm EST
New Mexico natives Yuto Oketani, Jace Sais, and Jackson DuBois to join squad for 2024 campaign
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Red Wolves sign three players from Chattanooga, Utah academies
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 02/27/2024, 10:45am EST
Blake Oberholzer, Gharett Morris and Fernando Guerrero will join Chattanooga on USL Academy contracts
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Omaha sign 17-year-old Mark Bronnik to USL Academy contract
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 02/22/2024, 2:00pm EST
The Barça Residency Academy star is the club’s third-ever academy signing
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Lancaster Inferno to join USL Academy League
By USL-Academy.com Staff 02/21/2024, 5:00pm EST
A new opportunity for elite soccer players in the region
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Richmond's Nicholas Simmonds earns call-up to Jamaica U-20 national team
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 02/20/2024, 10:15am EST
The Richmond Kickers legacy player scored three minutes into his professional debut a season ago
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USL Academy Reveals 2024 Academy Cup Schedule
By USL Academy Staff 02/09/2024, 12:15pm EST
Over 140 teams to compete at tournament with special events taking place throughout
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New Mexico United appoints David Estrada as Academy Head Coach
By USL-Academy.com Staff 02/08/2024, 3:23pm EST
Former United players moves up from assistant coach role, has helped guide young talent over past three seasons
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St. Petersburg FC to compete in Academy Cup and join USL Academy League
By USL Academy Staff 02/02/2024, 10:00am EST
Club expands developmental pathway after joining USL League Two last year
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United Soccer League and SELECT Sport Launch 2024 Match Ball with Unified Design Across USL Leagues
By USLSoccer.com Staff 02/01/2024, 2:00pm EST
The Brillant Super USL v24 will be USL and SELECT Sport’s first professional match ball made from partly recycled materials
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Indy Eleven adds five USL Academy signings for new season
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/30/2024, 1:46pm EST
Trio of Chavarria, Crawford, Vostal rejoin squad, Neidlinger, Ivetic move up from Academy for first time
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Legion FC adds Finn Calloway as USL Academy signing
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/26/2024, 5:12pm EST
17-year-old Birmingham native joins club, previously competed at youth level for Alabama FC
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Hartford Athletic adds Ian Shaul as USL Academy signing
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/25/2024, 12:06pm EST
18-year-old was named to MLS NEXT All-Star Game in 2022, was part of United States U-17 National Team squad in past cycle
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Rising FC adds Isaiah Kaakoush as USL Academy signing
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/15/2024, 12:27pm EST
15-year-old Barca AZ Academy product joined side for training late in 2023 campaign
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LouCity signs Academy standout Issac Cano to pro deal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/10/2024, 10:00am EST
19-year-old forward is sixth player to graduate from LouCity Academy to professional ranks
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Orange County SC signs Ashton Miles to first pro deal
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/20/2023, 4:45pm EST
19-year-old center back was named to 2023 USL Academy League Playoffs All-Tournament First Team
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USL Academy announces 2023 Academy League Playoffs All-Tournament Teams
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/14/2023, 1:30pm EST
Four players apiece from finalists Charlotte Independence, Orange County SC named as First Team selections
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USL Academy announces 2023 Academy League Playoffs award winners
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/11/2023, 11:00am EST
Charlotte Independence’s Braden Gritz takes Golden Ball, shares Golden Boot with three goals for tournament winners
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Independence claim USL Academy title as Flores rises to meet moment
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/10/2023, 7:10pm EST
Extra time finish from center back gave Charlotte 1-0 victory against Orange County in Final
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LIVE – 2023 USL Academy League Playoffs Final
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/10/2023, 11:00am EST
The Charlotte Independence and Orange County SC square off for the title at 12:15 p.m. ET
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‘It leaves me even more optimistic for the future’ – Q&A with USL Technical Director Liam O’Connell
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/09/2023, 7:25pm EST
Rising levels of players, organizations highlight 2023 USL Academy League Playoffs, with referee and coaching development a key element
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Ruiz, Orange County make key moment tell in Semifinal victory
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/09/2023, 4:05pm EST
Early second-half finish by sends side to 2-0 victory against AC Connecticut, into Sunday’s Final
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Condon’s thunderbolt sends Independence into Academy Final
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/09/2023, 3:23pm EST
20-yard volley proved decisive as Charlotte rallied for 3-1 victory against San Antonio FC
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Santana comes through in shootout as Orange County downs Indy Eleven
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/08/2023, 6:22pm EST
AC Connecticut continues playoff run on Campbell’s finish, while first-half goals send San Antonio through
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Scheer, Independence produce epic rally, advance to Academy Playoffs Semifinals
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/08/2023, 5:03pm EST
Captain’s stoppage-time winner sent Charlotte through against defending title-holder Tampa Bay United
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San Antonio FC advances past El Paso in dramatic shootout
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/07/2023, 7:33pm EST
SAFC goalkeeper Brandon Gongora makes decisive save in sixth round of shootout against Copa Tejas rivals
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Orange County’s Bryce Jamison grabs Academy Playoffs spotlight with hat trick
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/07/2023, 6:52pm EST
New Mexico embraces underdog role in playoff return; AC Connecticut gets winning breakthrough from Weiss
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Maximilian Mansfield named Brooklyn FC President and CEO
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 12/07/2023, 10:00am EST
Two Bridges FC to become BKFC youth academy, providing open access elite soccer and education to the borough
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United Soccer League Announces Groundbreaking Agreement with CHARLY USA
By USLSoccer.com Staff 12/05/2023, 9:00am EST
Multi-year partnership with Mexico-based brand focuses on driving positive change by highlighting community and culture throughout USL ecosystem
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2023 USL Academy League bracket revealed
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/04/2023, 3:30pm EST
Texas showdown between San Antonio FC, El Paso Locomotive FC highlights opening round contests
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Everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 USL Academy League Playoffs
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/04/2023, 12:00pm EST
A new tournament format, expansion of the field, and how to tune in to all the action this week
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11 Players to Watch at the 2023 USL Academy League Playoffs
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/04/2023, 12:00pm EST
From current pro signings to USL Academy standouts, here are the prospects to know going into this week’s event
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The Road to USL Academy Finals: North Carolina FC, El Paso Locomotive FC, Utah Red Wolves, Ironbound Soccer Club
By USL Academy Staff 11/30/2023, 4:00pm EST
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The Road to USL Academy Finals: Miami FC, AHFC Royals, San Antonio FC, East Atlanta Dutch Lions
By USL Academy Staff 11/29/2023, 4:00pm EST
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Indy Eleven inks Diego Sanchez to first pro contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/28/2023, 11:15am EST
2021 USL Academy League Playoffs All-Tournament selection spent past three seasons as USL Academy signing
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The Road to USL Academy Finals: FC Copa, AC Connecticut, Indy Eleven, New Mexico United
By USL Academy Staff 11/20/2023, 2:00pm EST
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Republic FC signs Academy products Blake Willey, Chibuike Ukaegbu to pro deals
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/17/2023, 3:03pm EST
16-year-old talents become seventh and eighth players to sign professional contracts coming through development system
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Oakland Roots SC inks Academy product Etsgar Cruz to long-term deal
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/16/2023, 1:23pm EST
18-year-old is first player in Roots history to go through the club’s full development pathway to sign pro contract
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Switchbacks sign Academy product Marco Rios to first professional deal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/10/2023, 1:16pm EST
17-year-old recorded two goals as USL Academy signing in the 2023 USL Championship season
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Kickers pen homegrown academy standout Beckett Howell to first professional contract
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 11/08/2023, 4:30pm EST
The 18-year-old becomes the second Kickers player on a USL Academy contract to sign a professional deal with the club
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Richmond Kickers and Richmond United expand partnership to compete in the USL Academy
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/08/2023, 1:00pm EST
Richmond United will be the only official affiliate of the Richmond Kickers’ pro team in the pre-professional platform
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