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MLS Combine: Day One

Published January 7, 2012 Soccer Leave a Comment
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – The first day of the 2012 MLS Combine is in the books, and players spent Saturday recovering from the whirlwind.

It was a fairly good showing compared to the combine I covered last year, with a very entertaining first game.

In case you missed the results from yesterday, here’s a blow-by-blow overview of the coverage available:

My recap of the first game, a 3-2 win by adiPower, and a 0-0 draw between adiZero and adiPure.

Highlights from game one and game two.

A brief story on combine players putting the jitters of the first day behind them. Continue reading ‘MLS Combine: Day One’

A look at the U.S. U-20 camp

Published January 4, 2012 U.S. Soccer Leave a Comment
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As I pointed out yesterday, big things are going on for the U.S. men’s youth teams. While the full national team has quietly begun training out in Arizona – and not California – a pair of U-18 and U-20 teams are spending a week in Ft. Lauderdale.

It’s an interesting mix for the 20s, with a dash of professionals mixed with college and MLS youth academy players. See what Brent Latham had to say about it all, including a chat with new 20s coach Tab Ramos.

After the jump, I’ll take a look at some of the more interesting players involved, and I have bolded those affiliated with MLS – whether as a full-time player, homegrown candidate or current academy player. The camp runs through January 9.

Continue reading ‘A look at the U.S. U-20 camp’

A brief look at the U.S. U-18 camp

Published January 3, 2012 U.S. Soccer 4 Comments
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January is a hectic month for the U.S. youth setup.

This week, camps at both the U-20 and U-18 age groups will congregate in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to train and help with player identification for the men’s national team.

Obviously, it’s premature to label any of these players the next big things, but after the jump I’ll dive into a few notes on the U-18 roster after the jump, and do a separate post on the U-20 roster later today. Richie Williams, the recently appointed 18s coach, will marshal his players through the week’s camp which will be held in conjunction with the 20s.

Also included last is a U-19 team headed off to a Junior Cup tournament in Stuttgart, Germany. MLS-affiliated players (either pros or Academy) are bolded for easier viewing. Continue reading ‘A brief look at the U.S. U-18 camp’

Caleb Porter at U.S. U-23 Camp

Published December 21, 2011 U.S. Soccer Leave a Comment
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U.S. Soccer speaks to Caleb Porter at the U.S. Under 23 camp in Florida.

Studio 90: Day One from U.S. U-23 Camp

Published December 19, 2011 Soccer , U.S. Soccer Leave a Comment
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U.S. Soccer talks to Joe Gyau and Danny Cruz from the Florida U.S. U-23 training camp.

Highlights: Almere City 2, Generation adidas 0

Published December 15, 2011 MLS , U.S. Soccer Leave a Comment
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Highlights: Generation adidas 3, FC Volendam 2

Published December 14, 2011 MLS , U.S. Soccer Leave a Comment
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The second game of the Generation adidas tour of the Netherlands.

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