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2025 USL Academy Finals Award Winners
By USLAcademy.com Staff 12/09/2025, 4:00pm EST
Indy Eleven’s Ryan Hunsucker takes home Golden Ball and Glove, Lexington SC sweep remaining awards
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AC Connecticut wins first USL Academy Finals title
By USLAcademy.com Staff 12/07/2025, 4:30pm EST
Returning finalists avenge 2024 loss in penalty shootout over Indy Eleven
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Indy Eleven and AC Connecticut to meet again in USL Academy Finals championship
By USLAcademy.com Staff 12/06/2025, 4:00pm EST
Title match to kick off at 12:00 p.m. ET, stream live on SportsEngine Play
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Semifinals set at 2025 USL Academy Finals
By USLAcademy.com Staff 12/05/2025, 5:00pm EST
Four close Quarterfinal games lock in Saturday's matchups
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2025 USL Academy Finals kick off with exciting Round of 16
By USLAcademy.com Staff 12/04/2025, 9:00pm EST
Action-packed matches and late-game dramatics set up Friday’s Quarterfinals
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Louisville City signs Academy product Brandon Dayes to first pro deal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 12/04/2025, 10:30am EST
16-year-old defender recorded 11 appearances as USL Academy signing in 2025 campaign
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El Paso Locomotive FC builds next generation through Academy system
By USLAcademy.com Staff 12/04/2025, 9:00am EST
U20s to compete at 2025 USL Academy Finals with talent-rich squad of homegrown players
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2025 USL Academy Finals begin Thursday
By USLAcademy.com Staff 12/03/2025, 9:30am EST
16-team knockout tournament and eight-team invitational division kick off at IMG Academy
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11 USL Academy Tournament Stars: Where Are They Now
By USLAcademy.com Staff 11/13/2025, 10:00am EST
USL Academy Finals and Cup have showcased the top rising professional and collegiate talent in the country
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Quartet of USL Championship talent selected to U.S. U-19s, U-17s November camps
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/07/2025, 3:00pm EST
Republic FC’s Chibi Ukaegbu, Blake Willey selected to U-19s, Orange County’s Tyson Espy, San Antonio’s Landry Walker to U-17s
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USL Academy draws bracket for 2025 Finals
By USLAcademy.com Staff 11/07/2025, 1:00pm EST
Round of 16 matchups are set for December 4 at IMG Academy
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USL Academy announces return of League Football Education All-Stars to 2025 USL Academy Finals
By USLAcademy.com Staff 11/07/2025, 10:00am EST
Top players, who have graduated from EFL academies and are seeking new opportunities, will participate in tournament’s Invitational Division for second consecutive year
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Sarasota Paradise announces Academy Team
By USLAcademy.com Staff 11/07/2025, 9:00am EST
U20 squad will begin play in 2026 as first team moves up to USL League One
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How the USL Coach Scholarship Program helped New Mexico United’s David Estrada Level Up
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/29/2025, 3:30pm EDT
Applications now open for 2025 edition with Charly and Gainbridge joining Kwik Goal in supporting coaching education
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Academy to Pro: Mark Bronnik
By SAM MURPHY - sam.murphy@uslsoccer.com 10/16/2025, 3:00pm EDT
How the Brooklyn native’s professional journey took off in the Arizona desert
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Academy to Pro: Blake Willey
By SAM MURPHY - sam.murphy@uslsoccer.com 09/25/2025, 2:00pm EDT
Sacramento native excels with local professional club and U.S. Youth National Team
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Meet the USL Championship Alumni on the United States U-20 World Cup Squad
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 09/22/2025, 8:30am EDT
Former Louisville City star Joshua Wynder, Birmingham Legion alum Matthew Corcoran lead squad headed to Chile this week
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Sacramento Republic FC’s Da’vian Kimbrough selected by United States U-16s
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/10/2025, 1:00pm EDT
Young forward selected for camp in Fayetteville, Ga. after success at Concacaf U-15 Championship in August
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Orange County SC signs defender Nicola Ciotta to first pro deal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/09/2025, 6:04pm EDT
19-year-old has made 10 appearances this season as USL Academy signing across all competitions
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Academy to Pro: Owen Damm
By SAM MURPHY - sam.murphy@uslsoccer.com 09/09/2025, 12:00pm EDT
Kentucky native excels in USL Championship after professional contract helped him achieve a dream and continue his education
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North Carolina FC signs academy product Finn Sundstrom to first pro deal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 08/29/2025, 3:00pm EDT
18-year-old center back agrees contract through 2027 USL Championship season, has recorded 1,562 minutes of action so far this campaign
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Six USL Championship representatives selected for U.S. Youth National Team ID Camps
By USLChampionship.com Staff 08/29/2025, 3:00pm EDT
Five players named to U-20s camp, including NCFC’s Sundstrom, OCSC’s Espy selected to U-17s squad
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Tampa Bay Rowdies announce “Rowdies 2” Academy squad
By USLAcademy.com Staff 08/28/2025, 11:00am EDT
Development team to begin this fall before joining USL Academy League in 2026
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Academy to Pro: B Hylton
By SAM MURPHY - sam.murphy@uslsoccer.com 08/25/2025, 1:00pm EDT
Charlotte native inks pro contract, becoming first Academy to Pro signing for the Ascent
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USL Announces 2025 USL Academy Finals & Invitational Division
By USLAcademy.com Staff 08/13/2025, 1:00pm EDT
IMG Academy to host event in early December for second year in a row
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Sacramento Republic FC’s Da’vian Kimbrough takes Golden Boot at Concacaf U-15 Championship
By USLChampionship.com Staff 08/11/2025, 3:50pm EDT
15-year-old scores six goals in six games, leads Mexico to title with 5-0 victory against United States
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Carolina Ascent signs U.S. Youth International Stella Spitzer to first pro deal
By USL-Academy.com Staff 07/25/2025, 3:00pm EDT
15-year-old becomes youngest professional signing in Gainbridge Super League history
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Oakland Roots signs academy product Ali Elmasnaouy to first pro deal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 07/24/2025, 3:55pm EDT
Project 51O graduate has recorded 13 appearances across all competitions for Roots this season
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Richmond Kickers play Spain's CD Leganés to 1-1 draw
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 07/17/2025, 9:30am EDT
11 homegrown players led Kickers to draw against La Liga 2 side at City Stadium
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Academy to Pro: James Sneddon
By SAM MURPHY - sam.murphy@uslsoccer.com 07/16/2025, 2:00pm EDT
Richmond native turns childhood dreams into reality
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USL Academy to launch “Academy to Pro” content series
By USLAcademy.com Staff 07/02/2025, 11:30am EDT
Written articles and social media content to highlight personal journeys of USL Academy products
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San Antonio FC announces addition of five USL Academy signings
By USLChampionship.com Staff 06/24/2025, 6:02pm EDT
USYNT player Landry Walker made Championship debut in 2024, joined by Leonides Urrutia, Braylon Jernigan, Angel Mercado, Leonardo Jauregui in squad
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USL Academy Announces 2025 Divisional Alignment and Schedule
By USLAcademy.com Staff 05/22/2025, 1:00pm EDT
Season kicks off with over 100 men’s and women’s clubs participating
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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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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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