At its core, the U.S. Soccer Development Academy is focused on elevating young talents from prospects into complete players who are prepared to make an impact at the next level, wherever that may be. To reach that point, the 10-month season places a premium on technique, tactics and soccer IQ. But … [Read more...]
How will Revolution II approach roster building for 2020 launch?
Over the last few months, several landmark dates have affirmed the New England Revolution’s launch of Revolution II, their USL League One team that opens March 28 at Gillette Stadium against Orlando City B. All in 2019, the team was officially announced on Oct. 9, after reports first surfaced over … [Read more...]
Nick Woodruff signs with Revolution II, leaves Michigan State early
Nick Woodruff (Attleboro, Mass.), without hesitation, states that his goal is to become the first defender to sign a Homegrown Player deal with the New England Revolution. The 21-year-old center back is one step closer to realizing that dream, as he’s signed with the club’s USL League One side, … [Read more...]
Girls DA: South Shore Select hits ground running in new pathway
How South Shore Select academy director Katie Schoepfer (New London, Conn.) sees it, the club's move into the Development Academy for the 2019-20 season was never going to produce a strict departure from their foundation. After all, it had resulted in them being routinely competitive in the National … [Read more...]
Girls DA: NEFC remains focused on bringing home a national title
When discussing goals and aspirations for NEFC in the girls’ Development Academy, academy director Nick Burke has previously made no secret of striving to win a national championship. That same message rings true at the 2019-20 season's midway point, with NEFC's U-16, U-17 and U-19 teams in first or … [Read more...]
Girls DA: Training environment paves way for Oakwood’s growth
The girls’ Development Academy is starting to find firmer footing in its third year of operation, and Oakwood SC continues to trend in a positive direction. That’s at least the message academy director Matt Cameron hit home about the club from Glastonbury, Conn., which sees its U-15 and U-19 teams … [Read more...]