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How the USL Academy League Finals provided a platform for referee development
By USL-Academy.com Staff 01/30/2023, 12:00pm EST
Young officials received mentorship, instruction from experienced crew during November event
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Red Wolves sign academy star Yahir Paez to first professional contract
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 01/25/2023, 10:30am EST
19-year-old is first academy product to sign professional contract with first team
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One Knoxville SC unveils the One Knox Collective
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 01/18/2023, 4:30pm EST
Nonprofit organization features youth, USL Academy and adult rec offerings
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The New Mexico United Academy star proving talent can come from anywhere
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 01/13/2023, 10:30am EST
Academy Finals Golden Boot winner Alex Waggoner exemplifies young talent in overlooked pockets across America
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New Mexico adds Waggoner, Merritt, Robles as USL Academy signings
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/06/2023, 12:00pm EST
Trio featured at 2022 USL Academy League Finals, with Waggoner claiming Playoff Division’s Golden Boot
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How LouCity’s Joshua Wynder has reset the bar for USL Championship prospects
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/16/2022, 3:25pm EST
USL Technical Director Liam O’Connell believes USSF Young Male Player of the Year nomination offers ‘proof of concept’
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How the USL Academy Finals supplied more building blocks for the pro signings in action
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/06/2022, 9:50am EST
High-level competition, ability to build confidence, provide leadership gave value for top prospects
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Excitement Surrounding Addition of Girls’ Division to USL Academy on Full Display at 2022 Academy League Finals
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/23/2022, 9:59am EST
Coaches, league officials eager for expansion of 2023 USL Academy League, offering full player pathway
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USL Academy announces 2022 Academy League Finals All-Tournament Teams
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/22/2022, 2:00pm EST
Standouts from Playoff, Showcase Divisions honored after impressive performances over four-day event
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Tampa Bay United’s Nicholas Skubis earns Academy Finals Golden Ball
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/20/2022, 4:30pm EST
Key figure in TBU’s title victory joined by teammate Nicolas Mejia as Golden Glove, New Mexico’s Alex Waggoner takes Golden Boot
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Tampa Bay United claims 2022 USL Academy League Title
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/20/2022, 11:46am EST
Nicholas Skubis notches goal, assist to lead side to 2-0 victory against Queensboro FC
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Three Takeaways from USL Academy Finals – Day 3
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/19/2022, 4:10pm EST
Tampa Bay gets win, and help, to reach final; Toros’ Herrera continues strong week in Showcase
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Boulder County United to join League Two ahead of 2023 season
By USLLeagueTwo.com Staff 11/18/2022, 6:00pm EST
The one-year-old club will compete in League Two and USL Academy competitions beginning in 2023
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Three Takeaways from USL Academy Finals – Day 2
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/18/2022, 4:30pm EST
Tampa Bay claims seven-goal thriller, Queensboro FC books its Final berth
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USL Academy Final Preview – Tampa Bay United vs. Queensboro FC
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/18/2022, 4:15pm EST
Group winners in Playoff Division set to meet for title on Sunday morning at Sportsplex of Tampa Bay
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Three takeaways from USL Academy Finals – Day 1
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/17/2022, 3:20pm EST
Waggoner gets New Mexico off to winning start, San Antonio’s Sakshaug grabs important point
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USL Academy Partners with Florida Soccer Referees to Identify Referees for Professional Matches
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/16/2022, 4:29pm EST
Top Division Referee leads search and training sessions for Academy officials
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USL Academy Enters New Phase with Expanded Women’s Pathway and Fully Integrated Squads for ages 15-20
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/15/2022, 12:59pm EST
If You're Good Enough, You're Old Enough
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Top matches to Watch at the 2022 Academy League Finals
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/14/2022, 4:45pm EST
Some of the top talent in the nation is set to go head-to-head this weekend
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National Referee Coaches and Daily Training Highlight USL Academy’s Referee Development
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/14/2022, 12:59pm EST
Officials will undergo daily video training at the League Finals
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2022 USL Academy League Finals – Top Players to Watch
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/11/2022, 5:30pm EST
From returning standouts to new faces, here are 15 players set to compete at this year’s event
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How to Watch the 2022 Academy League Finals
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/11/2022, 11:59am EST
All matches will be available on The Moment Live - Championship and 3rd place game on YouTube
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30 teams set to compete in 2022 USL Academy League Finals
By USL-Academy.com Staff 11/09/2022, 12:59pm EST
Eight teams will play in a Playoff Bracket, hoping to win a championship
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Aspiration, perspiration, belief set course for LouCity’s youngsters to shine
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/04/2022, 12:25pm EDT
Teenage academy graduates Elijah and Joshua Wynder, Carlos Moguel Jr. living the dream at hometown club
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Richmond's Ethan Bryant Vote 2022 League One Young Player of the Year
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 11/02/2022, 12:30pm EDT
21-year-old midfielder flourished in fifth professional season
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Locomotive FC makes landmark signings, Academy products Abarca, Maldonado turn pro
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/28/2022, 8:25am EDT
Midfielders competed for El Paso in 2022 Championship season as USL Academy signings
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SUMMER RECAP: Call-ups, International Duty and College Opportunities
By USL-Academy.com Staff 10/17/2022, 1:00pm EDT
A successful summer season gave plenty of athletes the chance to chase professional futures
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United Soccer League Partners with FC Harlem
By USLSoccer.com Staff 09/21/2022, 10:00am EDT
World-renowned youth club to join USL Academy League in 2024; aims for USL League One debut by 2026
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SD Loyal signs Loyal Select’s Duran Ferree to first pro contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/14/2022, 1:00pm EDT
15-year-old makes history as first local product to sign professionally with club from academy pathway
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Republic FC adds Jose Ponce as USL Academy signing
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/02/2022, 1:10pm EDT
16-year-old is 10th player this season to join First Team roster from club’s Academy system
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USL Academy supporting the development of college-bound players
By USL-Academy.com Staff 08/31/2022, 12:59pm EDT
Nearly 400 players moving on to NCAA Division I programs and other universities
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Roots SC adds trio of USL Academy Signings
By USLChampionship.com Staff 08/22/2022, 5:21pm EDT
Rodriguez, McIntosh and Cruz all saw action for Project 51O during successful USL League Two campaign
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Indy Eleven adds Hayden Vostal as Academy signing
By USLAcademy.com Staff 08/19/2022, 8:20am EDT
6-foot-3 goalkeeper was named to United Soccer Coaches All-Central Region Team as sophomore
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Sarah Brady: We are building a foundation for a sustainable pathway
By USLSoccer.com Staff 08/18/2022, 1:20pm EDT
Learn more about the newest addition to the USL Women’s Pathway in an in-depth Q&A
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United Soccer League continues innovating the Women’s Pathway, appoints Sarah Brady to lead USL Academy for girls
By USLSoccer.com Staff 08/18/2022, 1:00pm EDT
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Kickers Sign Defender Otavio Zerbini to USL Academy Contract
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 08/17/2022, 11:15am EDT
18-year-old defender has developed with multiple South African professional clubs
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Republic FC Academy’s Blake Willey called into U.S. U16 Camp
By USLChampionship.com Staff 08/16/2022, 4:39pm EDT
Becomes fourth Sacramento academy player selected to a national team training program in 2022
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New Mexico Academy goes undefeated against top-flight competition
By USLChampionship.com Staff 08/15/2022, 4:39pm EDT
NMU youngsters take victory against Atlanta United FC, earn draws with Monterrey CF, Colorado Rapids
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2022 USL Academy League Finals Structure Announced
By USLAcademy.com Staff 08/15/2022, 1:30pm EDT
Expanded tournament to provide additional exposure to top players from regular season
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Sacramento Republic FC’s Santiago Suarez called into U.S. U-19s camp
By USLChampionship.com Staff 07/22/2022, 11:28am EDT
Defender becomes latest from USL Championship Academy to earn call-up for national duty
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Chattanooga Sign Academy Standout Yahir Paez to First Team
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 07/18/2022, 2:00pm EDT
Paez become second Red Wolves Academy product to sign with first team
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How Louisville City FC built the platform for a potential seven-figure player
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 07/14/2022, 11:31am EDT
Singular vision, investment and club culture has seen emergence of Joshua Wynder, paving way for more
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Aaronson’s path one that could be emulated by fellow Championship alumni
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 07/12/2022, 6:10pm EDT
Moves by LouCity’s Jonathan Gomez, OCSC’s Kobi Henry highlight platforms USL can provide for top young talent
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USL Academy Providing Opportunities for Referee Advancement
By USL-Academy.com Staff 07/07/2022, 9:30am EDT
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Detroit City FC adds Dominic Gasso as USL Academy signing
By USL-Academy.com Staff 07/05/2022, 2:54pm EDT
18-year-old Grand Blanc, Mich. native competed for club at USL Academy Cup in spring
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LouCity’s Joshua Wynder is on a pathway to the top of the game
By USLChampionship.com Staff 06/26/2022, 11:38am EDT
Take an inside look at the 17-year-old U.S. youth international’s road through LouCity Academy
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Oakland adds Javier Bedolla-Vera as USL Academy signing
By USLChampionship.com Staff 06/21/2022, 6:57pm EDT
15-year-old becomes youngest player in club’s history, has competed this season in USL League Two
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Toros sign 15-year-old Dylan Hernandez to USL Academy Contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 06/20/2022, 3:00pm EDT
U.S. U-15s call-up, Pharr, Texas native is youngest Academy signing in RGVFC history
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Why El Paso Locomotive FC’s Academy can be the next game-changer in American soccer
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 06/16/2022, 4:00pm EDT
Situated in a soccer hotbed, the next Omar Salgado or Ricardo Pepi will likely emerge as a Locomotive FC player
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St. Charles FC joining USL League Two and W League
By USL Web Staff 06/14/2022, 12:59pm EDT
St. Charles will also compete in Academy competitions
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The story so far on new Stade de Reims signing Kobi Henry
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 06/14/2022, 12:00pm EDT
After turning pro with Orange County SC in 2020, the 18-year-old has won his first title, and earned his first USMNT call-up
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Top Five Goals of the Academy Spring League Season
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/13/2022, 3:00pm EDT
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Toros add Alexis Gonzalez as USL Academy signing
By USLChampionship.com Staff 06/09/2022, 4:00pm EDT
6-foot-2 goalkeeper has appeared for RGVFC’s U-17s, U-19s over past two years
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FC Carolinas joins USL W League and USL League Two as expansion side for 2023
By USLWLeague.com Staff 06/09/2022, 11:59am EDT
Expansion club FCC will also field a USL Academy program
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Go, Go, Diego! El Paso’s Abarca grabs memorable first goal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 06/05/2022, 9:58am EDT
16-year-old becomes youngest goalscorer in club history with second-half tally against Hartford
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USL Academy League announces competition structure for 2022 seasons
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/03/2022, 11:59am EDT
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USL Academy Realignment for 2022
By USL-Academy.com Staff 06/01/2022, 4:00pm EDT
Three pilot divisions and a divisional split are new additions to the 2022 Academy season.
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Rowdies add goalkeeper Armstrong as USL Academy signing
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/27/2022, 12:00pm EDT
18-year-old Wake Forest commitment is third youngster added to club’s squad this season
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Growing the game, doing what's best for the kids – Q&A with Mark Ward, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 05/26/2022, 10:10am EDT
Going in-depth with the Red Wolves Academy Director as the club’s pipeline from USL Academy to League One grows
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Cristian Nava’s first professional goal caps New Mexico’s night
By USLChampionship.com Staff 05/25/2022, 11:20am EDT
2021 USL Academy Playoffs Golden Ball winner made senior breakthrough in victory against Phoenix
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Roots SC brings in goalkeeper Timothy Syrel as USL Academy signing
By USLChampionship.com Staff 05/20/2022, 4:34pm EDT
18-year-old moved up to club’s First Team roster from League Two’s Project 51O
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Championship legend George Davis IV joins LouCity & Racing Foundation
By USLChampionship.com Staff 05/17/2022, 9:58am EDT
League’s all-time leader in regular season appearances becomes Program Director after offseason retirement
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New Mexico United adds Orlando Ramirez as Educational Liaison
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/12/2022, 3:22pm EDT
Albuquerque native has been longtime teacher, coach in region, will lead Academy players in achieving educational, career goals
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Legion FC announces partnership with Birmingham United Soccer Association/Alabama FC
By USLChampionship.com Staff 05/10/2022, 10:20am EDT
Partnership preserves opportunity for elite players to train at the highest competitive level
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Republic FC adds three USL Academy signings to squad
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/06/2022, 5:14pm EDT
Daniel Govea returns for second season with First Team, Leonardo Martinez, Michaelaaron Ortez also join side
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USL Bellevue joining USL Academy League
By USL-Academy.com Staff 05/04/2022, 2:59pm EDT
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Legion FC announces trio of USL Academy signings
By USLChampionship.com Staff 04/25/2022, 5:14pm EDT
Johnson, Garcia, Heaps are first class of Legion FC Academy players added to First Team squad
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Lexington Sporting Club Joins USL Academy
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/18/2022, 12:00pm EDT
The League One expansion side will participate in multiple USL Academy events
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LouCity Signs Academy Product Sebastian Sanchez to Pro Deal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 04/14/2022, 4:05pm EDT
18-year-old receives college scholarship as part of agreement, will join USL League One’s Tormenta FC on loan
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Rising FC adds Jacob Harris, Josh Martinez as USL Academy signings
By USLChampionship.com Staff 04/14/2022, 11:10am EDT
Phoenix inks fourth and fifth Arizona natives to this season’s roster
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2022 Academy Cup Awards
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/13/2022, 11:59am EDT
The very best performers from a competitive Academy Cup
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San Antonio’s Sakshaug shines in Open Cup opportunity
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 04/06/2022, 11:56am EDT
17-year-old became youngest player in club history to record two-goal outing as club’s youth impressed in victory
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Extra Time, Penalties Needed to Decide Champions in 2022 Academy Cup
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/03/2022, 3:29pm EDT
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Final Day of Academy Cup 2022 Comes Into Focus
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/02/2022, 2:59pm EDT
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Tight Competition rules Academy Cup Day Two
By USL-Academy.com Staff 04/01/2022, 5:29pm EDT
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Physicality Carries the Day on Day One of 2022 Academy Cup
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/31/2022, 2:59pm EDT
Winning the races to the ball made all the difference in Tampa
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USL Academy Cup Players to Watch
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/30/2022, 5:44pm EDT
North America's next young stars are set to show their skills over the weekend
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2022 USL Academy Cup National Event Schedule Released
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/30/2022, 12:30pm EDT
The national event will see representation from 36 clubs spanning the league's men's and women's properties
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2022 Academy Cup Provides Off-Field Growth Opportunities
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/29/2022, 3:59pm EDT
A full slate of events and Player Village stations provides a full day of growth
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Developing Referees at USL Academy Cup
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/28/2022, 4:14pm EDT
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Looking Back: The Best Players from Academy Cup 2021
By USL-Academy.com Staff 03/22/2022, 3:29pm EDT
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Hartford Athletic Signs Damon Rouse to Academy Contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 03/03/2022, 1:15pm EST
16-year-old becomes youngest player signed to First Team roster in Athletic’s history
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Participating Clubs Announced for 2022 USL Academy Cup National Tournament
By USL-Academy.com Staff 02/21/2022, 12:00pm EST
The 2022 USL Academy Cup will feature more than 75 teams between U-13, U-15 and U-19 age groups
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Kickers Sign Goalkeeper Eli Mumford to Academy Contract
By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 02/17/2022, 1:00pm EST
The former North Carolina FC youth player joins the Reds on a USL Academy contract
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FC Tulsa Inks Two New Academy Signings
By USLChampionship.com Staff 02/16/2022, 12:32pm EST
Aimar Membrila, Josue Flores will travel with team to Tucson for preseason contests
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With Nava Leading Way, New Mexico’s Academy Continues to Build
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 02/10/2022, 12:12pm EST
Championship debut, Academy Playoffs honor highlighted individual success grounded in club’s strong foundation
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Memphis Announces Four USL Academy Signings for New Season
By USLChampionship.com Staff 02/09/2022, 4:22pm EST
Talley, Brucker, Betapudi return for second campaign, O’Malley set for first season at 901 FC
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Toros Sign Young Forward Herrera to USL Academy Contract
By USLChampionship.com Staff 02/09/2022, 4:00pm EST
17-year-old local product has made more than 100 appearances in club’s academy system
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Dreaming in Color, Duke Lacroix’s Vision Comes to Life for Black Players Alliance
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 02/01/2022, 5:55pm EST
Republic FC defender’s interest in art, design provided foundation for new limited-edition scarf
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Indy Eleven Signs Five Players to USL Academy Contracts
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/28/2022, 4:12pm EST
Four members of 2021 USL Academy Playoffs title-winners set for new Championship season
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Indy Signs Academy Product Alann Torres to First Pro Deal
By USLChampionship.com Staff 01/21/2022, 3:48pm EST
18-year-old made First Team debut in 2021, was named to USL Academy Playoffs First Team in December
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Young Talent Finding Different Pathways to Success in Championship
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 01/18/2022, 9:28am EST
Loan spell in 2021 for San Antonio’s Torres could unlock potential, success at hometown club
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New Mexico United Appoints Junro Narita as Academy Director
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/26/2021, 6:00pm EST
Former UNM All-American, Austin FC Academy Head Coach will also serve as First Team assistant
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USL Academy Announces 2021 Playoffs All-Tournament Team
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/10/2021, 9:00am EST
Title-winners Indy Eleven earn four First Team selections to lead event’s standout talents
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New Mexico’s Nava Earns Academy Playoffs’ Golden Ball
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/06/2021, 9:25am EST
Indy’s Gafar awarded Golden Boot, Svetanoff takes Golden Glove after standout performances at event
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Sanchez Leads Way as Indy Eleven Claims Academy Playoffs Title
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/05/2021, 8:54pm EST
Midfielder recorded goal, assist as Boys in Blue defeated Queensboro FC 3-0 at Al Lang Stadium
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Alann Torres’ Talent Shining for Indy Eleven at USL Academy Playoffs
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/04/2021, 4:53pm EST
After Championship debut in September, path for young playmaker’s future is opening wider
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Queensboro FC Building from Grassroots Up Before Championship Arrival
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/04/2021, 7:45am EST
Club’s Academy program has provided local presence, offering opportunity to World’s Borough talent
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League One Move to Open New Doors for Independence’s Top Prospects
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 12/03/2021, 3:55pm EST
After success of Blake Pope in 2021, young standouts eager for opportunity to step up next season
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Indy Eleven, Queensboro FC to Meet in Academy Playoffs Final
By USL-Academy.com Staff 12/03/2021, 2:00pm EST
Matchups set for final day of action after group stage concludes
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By USL-Academy.com Staff 01/30/2023, 12:00pm EST
Young officials received mentorship, instruction from experienced crew during November event
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By USLLeagueOne.com Staff 01/25/2023, 10:30am EST
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