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ACADEMY SCOUTING NETWORK REACHES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Among the many spectators watching last night’s local Academy match between Real Colorado (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) and Colorado Rapids (Commerce City, Colo.), Bobby Muuss was one of the few with an objective view on the local rivalry that saw U-17/18 Real Colorado pick up a 2-0 win over the Rapids. Muuss was on assignment from Development Academy Director of Scouting Dave Sarachan to evaluate the Academy teams and potentially identify the next crop of National Team players.
HACKWORTH PROVIDES U.S. SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY UPDATE
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CHICAGO (May 6, 2008) – Just beyond the halfway point in the inaugural season of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, Technical Director John Hackworth has already seen broad improvements and received positive feedback from players, coaches, administrators and scouts.
RICHMOND KICKERS ANNOUNCE U.S. SOCCER ACADEMY TRYOUTS
Tryout dates for all other travel teams will be released mid April!
The Richmond Kickers will hold Academy tryouts for the Fall 08/Summer 09 season on: Saturday, March 29th, 10:00am at Bryan Park and Saturday April 5th, 1:30pm at Bryan Park. Talented players in the rising U15/U16 age group (Born on or after January 1, 1992) and rising U17/U18 age group (Born on or after January 1, 1990) are encouraged to participate. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. For more information please contact Ihor Dotsenko at idotsenko@richmondkickers.com.
Due to the forecasted weather conditions the Richmond Kickers have moved the Academy tryouts for U16 to U18 boys scheduled at Bryan Park on Sunday, April 6th, to the 1st Market Stadium on the University of Richmond Campus still on Sunday, April 6th. The 1st Market Stadium is a turf field which should not be affected by rain! The time of the tryouts will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Click here for directions to the turf field on campus
U.S. SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY ADDS TWELVE, KICKERS RETURN FOR PROGRAM'S SECOND YEAR
As U.S. Soccer continues to add elements to the Development Academy to improve the everyday environment for elite soccer players, 12 new clubs were selected to join the program in 2008-09 after a thorough review process that included more than 100 applicants.
U.S. SOCCER PARTNERS WITH NIKE AND SPARQ TRAINING TO PROVIDE EXPERTISE FOR YOUTH PLAYERS
Courtesy of US Soccer:
CHICAGO (April 2, 2008) — As part of its commitment to provide elite youth players with the best possible environment and tools for training and development, U.S. Soccer is partnering with Nike and SPARQ to enhance training for players on the men’s and women’s Youth National Teams and all clubs in the Development Academy. All athletes from the Youth National Teams and the Development Academy will be tested this spring and each athlete’s test results and subsequent SPARQ Soccer Rating will serve as the foundation for a comprehensive individual program to focus training and track progress and improvement over time.
All 126 Development Academy Teams to Participate in Spring Showcase on Memorial Day Weekend
Each Team to Play Three Games for a Total of 189 Matches Played Over Four Days in Rockford, Ill.
Courtesy of US Soccer
CHICAGO (Feb. 28, 2008) – The U.S. Soccer Development Academy will host the Development Academy Spring Showcase in Rockford, Ill., from May 23-26, 2008, brining all 126 Academy teams from 63 clubs in attendance together for the first time in the Development Academy’s short history.
Any players interested in trying out for the Kickers Academy please contact Ihor Dotsenko at idotsenko@richmondkickers.com
US SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY WINTER SHOWCASE, FEBRUARY 17-18
Courtesy of U.S. Soccer:
Frisco, TX – The US Soccer Development Academy is currently hosting its first Winter Showcase, February 17-18 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas. A total of 88 teams representing 44 clubs from across the country will play in 88 games Sunday and Monday.
Scores of college coaches are in attendance from across the country scouting some of the nation’s best young talent. Also in attendance are U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Bob Bradley, Under-20 MNT head coach Thomas Rongen, newly appointed Director of Development Academy Scouting Dave Sarachan and Under-17 MNT assistant coach and former FC Dallas player and coach Oscar Pareja.
U.S. SOCCER HIRES FULL-TIME ACADEMY SCOUTING MANAGER AND SCOUTS
Courtesy of U.S. Soccer - Dave Sarachan will join the U.S. Soccer as the Academy Scouting Manager and Men’s National Team Assistant Head Co ach. Dave joins U.S. Soccer after serving as Chicago Fire’s Head Coach for six seasons. Dave will assign scouts to Academy matches and will work with Academy coaches to develop and identify promising national team prospects.
Raul Diaz Arce and Tony Lepore will also join U.S. Soccer as full-time Academy Scouts. Raul and Tony will reach out to many of the clubs in the coming weeks. Raul joins the Academy Coaching staff after serving as a U-17 Assistant Coach, while Tony was instrumental in the creation of SeaCoast United.
ACADEMY TEAMS GAIN POSITIVE RESULTS OVER WEEKEND
U16's Go Undefeated; U18's Split Games
The US Soccer Academy Teams kicked off the new year in style with weekend match ups against South Charlotte and North Meck. On Saturday, the U16’s battled South Charlotte to a 1-1 draw, with Nathan Foglesong notching the Kickers lone goal. The U18’s followed with a tough 2-1 loss, with Patrick Innes converting a well-taken restart. On Sunday, the Academy teams took on North Meck with both the U16’s and U18’s producing solid performances to win 1-0 and 2-0 respectively. Once again Foglesong was on hand to tally the game winner late in the game for the 16’s while Jonathan Kourlesis notched both goals for the 18’s.
SELECT ACADEMY PLAYERS PARTICIPATE IN DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NIKE FRIENDLIES
AS PART OF U.S. NATIONAL TRAINING SELECT TEAMS
Courtesy of US Soccer:
CHICAGO (Dec. 1, 2007) – U.S. National Team coaches selected twenty-nine Academy players for two U.S. National Training Select Teams participating in this week’s Development Academy Nike Friendlies. The Under-15/16 National Team Training Select team will be comprised of only Academy players born in 1992 and will be coached by, Keith Fulk. The Under-17/18 National Team Training Select team will be coached by Raul Diaz Arce and be comprised of Academy players born in 1990 and 1991 as well as current Residency players born in 1990.
KICKERS ADVANCE OVER BRIDGE FA
Academy Teams Win Two At First Market Stadium
The Kickers Academy teams had a successful weekend when both the U16’s and U18’s defeated Bridge FA at First Market Stadium. The U18’s won the first game 2-0 with goals from Nathan Roberts and an amazing 30 yard rocket from Jonathan Kourlesis. The U16’s followed suit with goals from Jordan Boothe and Ellis Moore to win the second game 2-1.
DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY UPDATE, KICKERS SWEEP VA RUSH
Richmond, VA – (Wednesday, October 24, 2007) – The Richmond Kickers US Soccer Development Academy Teams swept Virginia Rush at First Market Stadium, on the campus of the University of Richmond, last weekend. Coming down to the wire for the U-16 boys, the Kickers topped Virginia Rush, 1-0, on a goal from Ian Major with just five minutes remaining. Meanwhile, the U-18 boys fell behind in the 9th minute but retaliated with two goals each by Patrick Innes and Jack Baxter to down Rush 4-1. The Kickers US Soccer Development Academy teams return to action Saturday, November 3rd for a rematch against Rush, this time on the road.
JOHN HACKWORTH NAMED ASSISTANT COACH OF U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM
Former U-17 Head Coach Will Also Oversee Technical Aspects of U.S. Soccer Development Academy
Courtesy of US Soccer:
CHICAGO (October 24, 2007) — Longtime U.S. Soccer Youth National Team coach John Hackworth has been named as an assistant coach to Bob Bradley and the U.S. Men’s National Team. The move comes one month before the USA’s final game of 2007 on Nov. 17 against South Africa in Johannesberg (live on Fox Soccer Channel and Galavision at 9 a.m. ET), and seven months before the team’s road to the 2010 FIFA World Cup officially begins next June.
DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY TEAMS RETURN HOME SATURDAY
Kickers Face Rush at First Market Stadium
Richmond, VA – (Friday, October 19, 2007) – After two weekends of travel to Los Angeles (Fall Showcase) and Charleston Bridge FA, the Richmond Kickers US Soccer Development Academy Teams are slated to play their first home games of this season this Saturday, October 20th. The U-16 boys kick off at 1:00 pm with the U-18 boys following immediately after at 3:00 pm at First Market Stadium on the University of Richmond campus.
“The Development Academy is focused on raising the standards, professionalism and expectations for our elite players,” comments Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Vice President, Soccer Programs. “I want to thank University of Richmond for allowing us to play our Academy games at First Market Stadium. Playing our home games there only increases the positive experience for our players.”
KICKERS U-18 SUFFER NARROW 1-0 DEFEAT TO U-17 90/91 MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM
Richmond, VA – (Wednesday, October 10, 2007) – The Richmond Kickers U-16 and U-18 US Soccer Development Academy teams recently returned from the Fall Showcase in Carson, California last weekend. Kicking off the inaugural season of the Development Academy, thirty-eight teams from 18 elite clubs and the US Youth National Team participated in the three-day event at the Home Depot Center.
Click HERE for video highlights and game recaps from the Fall Showcase!
Click HERE for more photos from the the trip!
ACADEMY TEAMS HEAD TO FALL SHOWCASE
Kickers Face US National Youth Teams At Home Depot Center, California
Richmond, VA – (Wednesday, October 3, 2007) – The Richmond Kickers U-16 and U-18 US Soccer Development Academy teams are set to travel to the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, training headquarters for the USSF National teams, for this weekend’s Fall Showcase, October 6-8. Thirty-eight teams from 18 elite clubs and the US Youth National Team will participate in a three-day event, which includes teams at the U-15/16 and U-17/18 age groups, to kick off the inaugural season of the Development Academy.
U.S. SOCCER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY FALL SHOWCASE WEEKEND NOW THREE WEEKS AWAY
40 Elite Teams Will Compete in Debut Event from Oct. 6-8 at The Home Depot Center; Clubs Have Completed Technical Workshop in Chicago with U.S. National Team Head Coach Bob Bradley and Other Top U.S. Coaches
CHICAGO (September 17, 2007) – U.S. Soccer’s Development Academy, the innovative new program designed to revolutionize elite youth player development, is set to debut with the inaugural Fall Showcase Weekend from Oct. 6-8 at the National Training Center in Carson, Calif. Forty teams from 20 elite clubs will participate in the three-day event, which includes teams at the U-15 and U-17 age groups. The premier match takes place the evening of Saturday, Oct. 7, when the U.S. Youth National Team takes on the Chivas USA U-18 Academy Team on the Mooch Myernick Field at The Home Depot Center. A full schedule of matches will be available later this week.
U.S. Soccer's Development Academy Line-up Set As 64 Clubs Selected For Program's Launch
24 States and the District of Columbia Represented in Program's Inaugural Year with Clubs Focused on Improving Development Environment
CHICAGO (August 7, 2007) – Thirteen final clubs have been selected to join U.S. Soccer’s Development Academy, bringing the total number of clubs taking part in the first year of the revolutionary new program to 64. The Development Academy concept is a comprehensive program providing more than just improved competition in the development of players. It involves the training of players, coaches and referees, scouting by U.S. National Team and college coaches, and the sharing of the latest information and concepts on performance training and expertise development.
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