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Whitecaps' surge sparked by Clarke's focus
May, 23, 2012
May 23
12:05
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By Lem Satterfield | ESPN.com
Bob Frid/Vancouver WhitecapsPro prospect Caleb Clarke is among the scoring leaders in the Development Academy this season.Caleb Clarke's goal-scoring mentality can best be described with one word: "Focus."
"As long as I'm in the right frame of mind, do everything fundamentally correct, then I can take the ball in on them and score," said Clarke, an 18-year-old who stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 175 pounds.
Academy top performances, May 19-20
May, 23, 2012
May 23
12:04
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By Lem Satterfield & Sheldon Shealer | ESPN.com
RELATED LINKS: Whitecaps' star finds his focus | Weekend Recap
Each week, ESPNHS highlights the multi-goal scorers from the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
Here are the top offensive performances from the weekend of May 19-20:
Each week, ESPNHS highlights the multi-goal scorers from the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
Here are the top offensive performances from the weekend of May 19-20:
Development Academy recap, May 19-20
May, 23, 2012
May 23
12:03
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By Lem Satterfield & Sheldon Shealer | ESPN.com
RELATED LINKS: Weekly Scoring Leaders | Whitecaps forward finds his focus
Highlights from this past weekend's action around the US Soccer Development Academy:
Under-15/16s
East Conference
Highlights from this past weekend's action around the US Soccer Development Academy:
Under-15/16s
East Conference
Two 20-goal scorers top Academy U18 list
May, 18, 2012
May 18
2:19
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By Sheldon Shealer | ESPN.com
With the regular season winding down, it's time to take a look at the top goal scorers in the US Soccer Development Academy Under-17/18 age group. The following list of players are credited with 10 or more goals this season in Academy matches and is compiled from statistics made available from US Soccer.
Goals, Name, Club
20, John Chronopoulos, Santa Cruz Breakers
20, Caleb Clarke, Vancouver Whitecaps
18, Christian Duarte, Texans SC Houston
18, Daniel Garcia, FC Dallas
17, Jake Freeman, Albertson SC
17, Danny Jensen, Weston FC
15, Brandon Allen, New York Red Bulls
15, T.J. Casner, Pateadores
15, Mac Steeves, FC Greater Boston
14, Joey Calistri, Chicago Fire
14, Eli Dent, South Carolina United Battery
14, Hamza Haddadi, Crossfire Premier
14, Neahuel Medina, Kendall SC
14, Todd Wharton, Richmond Strikers
13, Jose de la Tejera, FC Dallas
13, Yassin Essa, Vancouver Whitecaps
13, Maikon Orrellana, Real Salt Lake-AZ
12, Reece Holcombe, Birmingham United
11, Manuel Carrillo, Nomads SC
11, Terry Delancy, Lonestar SC
11, Dominique Dismuke, Seattle Sounders
11, Martin Giordano, Weston FC
11, Nestor Jaramillo, South Carolina United Battery
11, Darius Madison, FC DELCO
11, Zach Mathers, Solar Chelsea SC
10, Roberto Escudero, Pateadores
10, Preston Gayton, Concorde Fire
10, Sam Hayward, Solar Chelsea SC
10, Christopher Ramirez, PA Classics
10, Thomas Sanner, Indiana United Fire
Goals, Name, Club
20, John Chronopoulos, Santa Cruz Breakers
20, Caleb Clarke, Vancouver Whitecaps
18, Christian Duarte, Texans SC Houston
18, Daniel Garcia, FC Dallas
17, Jake Freeman, Albertson SC
17, Danny Jensen, Weston FC
15, Brandon Allen, New York Red Bulls
15, T.J. Casner, Pateadores
15, Mac Steeves, FC Greater Boston
14, Joey Calistri, Chicago Fire
14, Eli Dent, South Carolina United Battery
14, Hamza Haddadi, Crossfire Premier
14, Neahuel Medina, Kendall SC
14, Todd Wharton, Richmond Strikers
13, Jose de la Tejera, FC Dallas
13, Yassin Essa, Vancouver Whitecaps
13, Maikon Orrellana, Real Salt Lake-AZ
12, Reece Holcombe, Birmingham United
11, Manuel Carrillo, Nomads SC
11, Terry Delancy, Lonestar SC
11, Dominique Dismuke, Seattle Sounders
11, Martin Giordano, Weston FC
11, Nestor Jaramillo, South Carolina United Battery
11, Darius Madison, FC DELCO
11, Zach Mathers, Solar Chelsea SC
10, Roberto Escudero, Pateadores
10, Preston Gayton, Concorde Fire
10, Sam Hayward, Solar Chelsea SC
10, Christopher Ramirez, PA Classics
10, Thomas Sanner, Indiana United Fire
Carlin tops list of U15/16 Academy scorers
May, 18, 2012
May 18
1:38
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By Sheldon Shealer | ESPN.com
With the regular season winding down, it's time to take a look at the top goal scorers in the US Soccer Development Academy Under-15/16 age group. The following list of players are credited with 10 or more goals this season in Academy matches and is compiled from statistics made available from US Soccer.
Goals, Name, Club
20, Hamilton Carlin, South Carolina United Battery
19, Emmanuel Usen, Texans SC Houston
19, Alan Winn, Solar Chelsea
17, Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Texans
17, Brody Huitema, Vancouver Whitecaps
17, Brian Pacheco, Pateadores
17, Jaime Villarreal, LA Galaxy
Goals, Name, Club
20, Hamilton Carlin, South Carolina United Battery
19, Emmanuel Usen, Texans SC Houston
19, Alan Winn, Solar Chelsea
17, Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Texans
17, Brody Huitema, Vancouver Whitecaps
17, Brian Pacheco, Pateadores
17, Jaime Villarreal, LA Galaxy
Shattuck hopes to enjoy rare air in Colorado
May, 16, 2012
May 16
10:45
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By Lem Satterfield | ESPN.com
Courtesy of Shattuck-St. Mary'sRicardo Lopez-Espin is the leading goal scorer for Shattuck-St. Mary's, which is nearing a Development Academy division title.The last time Shattuck-St. Mary's faced Central Conference Frontier Division rival Colorado Rapids, the team had to come from behind to salvage a draw -- this while playing at home in Faribault, Minn.
Shattuck-St. Mary's visits the Rapids for a rematch Saturday in the Mile High City with Development Academy Under-17/18 playoff positions on the line. Shattuck leads the divsion while the Rapids are tied for second. Only the top two teams in the eight-squad division are assured of a playoff position.
Academy scoring leaders, May 12-13
May, 16, 2012
May 16
10:44
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By Lem Satterfield & Sheldon Shealer | ESPN.com
RELATED LINKS: Shattuck hopes to enjoy rare air in Colorado | Weekend Recap
Each week, ESPNHS highlights the multi-goal scorers from the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
Here are the top offensive performances from the weekend of May 12-13:
Each week, ESPNHS highlights the multi-goal scorers from the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
Here are the top offensive performances from the weekend of May 12-13:
Development Academy recap, May 12-13
May, 16, 2012
May 16
10:44
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By Lem Satterfield & Sheldon Shealer | ESPN.com
RELATED LINKS: Weekly Scoring Leaders | Shattuck hopes to enjoy rare air in Colorado
Highlights from this past weekend's action around the US Soccer Development Academy:
Under-15/16s
East Conference
SATURDAY: Colton Amidon gave FC DELCO a 1-0 lead before Nigel Robinson tied the match for DC United in a 1-1 draw. … Patrick Koscher scored two early goals and the Baltimore Bays Chelsea heled off PA Classics 2-1. Connor Maloney scored for PA Classics. … Tyler Toweson’s late goal gave FC Westchester a 2-2 draw with Albertson SC. After Axel Ender scored for FC Westchester, Albertson rallied on goals by Brett Nason and Santiago Moore. … Michael Henry’s fifth-minute goal gave Met Oval an upset 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls. … Declan McCabe scored twice and Amadu Kunateh and Luke Albertini added goals as the New England Revolution handled South Central Premier 4-0. … Leandro Lemache scored three goals and Alex Neumann added one as PDA defeated Cosmos Academy 4-2. Junior Rosero and Trystan Montero scored for the Cosmos. … NJSA 04 received an own goal in the second minute that stood up in a 1-0 win over Potomac. …Nathan Pomeroy scored three goals as FC Greater Boston defeated Oakwood SC 5-2. Robert Schallmo and Harrison Swartz added goals for FCGB while Peter Brodeur and Derek Molkenbuhr scored for Oakwood. SUNDAY: Andrew Bell and Aaron Potter scored twice each as Match Fit Chelsea defeated Potomac 4-0. … Ben Swanger’s 79th minute goal allowed Empire United to secure a 3-3 tie with Seacoast United. Jordan Misiri scored twice and Frantzdy Pierrot added a goal as Seacoast built leads of 2-0 and 3-2. Alan Peckham and Charlie Cosentino scored Empire’s first two goals. … Patrick Koscher upped his weekend goal total to four by scoring twice in the Baltimore Bays Chelsea’s 3-2 win over FC DELCO. John Jlopleh also scored for the Bays while George Tsirukis and Colton Amidon scored for FC DELCO. … PA Classics used an own goal to top DC United 1-0. … Zach Knudson and Alec Neumann each had two goals as PDA rolled up one of the most lopsided results of the year in a 7-0 win over Met Oval. Kazari Trought, Spencer Hambleton and Miguel Alves also scored for PDA. … Michael Gaffary scored twice and Anthony Sare once as Cosmos Academy defeated New York Red Bulls 3-1. Alex Muyl scored for Red Bulls. … Nathan Pomeroy scored twice and Robert Schallmo and Mohamed Kenawy scored goals as FC Greater Boston defeated South Central Premier 4-0. … Amadu Kunateh’s 72nd minute goal was enough to carry the New England Revolution to a 1-0 win over Oakwood SC.
Highlights from this past weekend's action around the US Soccer Development Academy:
Under-15/16s
East Conference
SATURDAY: Colton Amidon gave FC DELCO a 1-0 lead before Nigel Robinson tied the match for DC United in a 1-1 draw. … Patrick Koscher scored two early goals and the Baltimore Bays Chelsea heled off PA Classics 2-1. Connor Maloney scored for PA Classics. … Tyler Toweson’s late goal gave FC Westchester a 2-2 draw with Albertson SC. After Axel Ender scored for FC Westchester, Albertson rallied on goals by Brett Nason and Santiago Moore. … Michael Henry’s fifth-minute goal gave Met Oval an upset 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls. … Declan McCabe scored twice and Amadu Kunateh and Luke Albertini added goals as the New England Revolution handled South Central Premier 4-0. … Leandro Lemache scored three goals and Alex Neumann added one as PDA defeated Cosmos Academy 4-2. Junior Rosero and Trystan Montero scored for the Cosmos. … NJSA 04 received an own goal in the second minute that stood up in a 1-0 win over Potomac. …Nathan Pomeroy scored three goals as FC Greater Boston defeated Oakwood SC 5-2. Robert Schallmo and Harrison Swartz added goals for FCGB while Peter Brodeur and Derek Molkenbuhr scored for Oakwood. SUNDAY: Andrew Bell and Aaron Potter scored twice each as Match Fit Chelsea defeated Potomac 4-0. … Ben Swanger’s 79th minute goal allowed Empire United to secure a 3-3 tie with Seacoast United. Jordan Misiri scored twice and Frantzdy Pierrot added a goal as Seacoast built leads of 2-0 and 3-2. Alan Peckham and Charlie Cosentino scored Empire’s first two goals. … Patrick Koscher upped his weekend goal total to four by scoring twice in the Baltimore Bays Chelsea’s 3-2 win over FC DELCO. John Jlopleh also scored for the Bays while George Tsirukis and Colton Amidon scored for FC DELCO. … PA Classics used an own goal to top DC United 1-0. … Zach Knudson and Alec Neumann each had two goals as PDA rolled up one of the most lopsided results of the year in a 7-0 win over Met Oval. Kazari Trought, Spencer Hambleton and Miguel Alves also scored for PDA. … Michael Gaffary scored twice and Anthony Sare once as Cosmos Academy defeated New York Red Bulls 3-1. Alex Muyl scored for Red Bulls. … Nathan Pomeroy scored twice and Robert Schallmo and Mohamed Kenawy scored goals as FC Greater Boston defeated South Central Premier 4-0. … Amadu Kunateh’s 72nd minute goal was enough to carry the New England Revolution to a 1-0 win over Oakwood SC.
Calistri sparks Fire's second-half rally
May, 9, 2012
May 9
9:45
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By Lem Satterfield | ESPN.com
RELATED LINKS: Weekly Scoring Leaders | Weekend Recap
Photo Courtesy of Chicago FireNorthwestern signee Joey Calistri scored a pair of gols in the Chicago Fire's six-goal second half.With his team trailing division nemesis Vardar SC Freiburg by two goals at halftime Sunday, there was concern on behalf of forward Joseph Calistri that his Chicago Fire under-17/18 team would lose for the first time in its past 14 games of U.S. Soccer Development Academy action.
Then came the rain. Literally.
"Basically, we had about an hour rain delay, so we went into the locker room, and the coaches left us alone for about an hour. We had to figure it out on our own, and we pretty much did," Calistri said.
Photo Courtesy of Chicago FireNorthwestern signee Joey Calistri scored a pair of gols in the Chicago Fire's six-goal second half.Then came the rain. Literally.
"Basically, we had about an hour rain delay, so we went into the locker room, and the coaches left us alone for about an hour. We had to figure it out on our own, and we pretty much did," Calistri said.
Academy scoring leaders, May 4-6
May, 9, 2012
May 9
9:44
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By Lem Satterfield & Sheldon Shealer | ESPN.com
RELATED LINKS: Calistri sparks Fire's six-goal rally | Weekend Recap
Each week, ESPNHS highlights the multi-goal scorers from the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
Here are the top offensive performances from the weekend of May 4-6:
Each week, ESPNHS highlights the multi-goal scorers from the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
Here are the top offensive performances from the weekend of May 4-6:
Development Academy recap, May 4-6
May, 9, 2012
May 9
9:43
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By Lem Satterfield & Sheldon Shealer | ESPN.com
RELATED LINKS: Weekly Scoring Leaders | Calistri sparks Fire's six-goal rally
Highlights from this past weekend's action around the US Soccer Development Academy:
Under-15/16s
East Conference
FRIDAY: Tyler Kirschner and Kyle Morrissey scored less than a minute apart as Albertson SC rallied from a 2-0 deficit for a 2-2 tie with Met Oval. Kamil Pruszko and Edwards Whitfield scored for Met Oval. … Stephen Elias scored in the 60th minute as FC Westchester defeated NY Cosmos Academy 1-0. … SATURDAY: Leandro Lemache gave PDA a 1-0 lead in the 31st minute before Amanda Moreno scored for New York Red Bulls in a 1-1 draw between division title contenders. … Austin Kuhn scored in the 64th minute as PA Classics edged Match Fit Chelsea 1-0. … Mawolo Gissie scored all three goals as the New England Revolution defeated Empire United 3-1. Matthew Vuylsteke scored for Empire United. … Tyler Goncalves scored three straight goals after Alex Ainscough gave FC Greater Boston a 1-0 lead en route to a 4-0 win over Seacoast United. … Nigel Robinson’s 21st minute strike carried D.C. United to a 1-0 win over Potomac. … Tolunimi Ibikunle, Colin Hester, Colton Amidon and Bradford Jones netted goals as FC DELCO cruised past NJSA 04 4-0. … SUNDAY: PA Classics’ Brent Arnold and NJSA 04’s Jordon Black were in goal for a scoreless tie between the teams. … Baltimore Bays Chelsea’s Matthew Barth and D.C. United’s Carlos Canas recorded shutouts in a scoreless match. … Tolunimi Ibikunle scored the only goal as FC DELCO edged Match Fit Chelsea 1-0.
Highlights from this past weekend's action around the US Soccer Development Academy:
Under-15/16s
East Conference
FRIDAY: Tyler Kirschner and Kyle Morrissey scored less than a minute apart as Albertson SC rallied from a 2-0 deficit for a 2-2 tie with Met Oval. Kamil Pruszko and Edwards Whitfield scored for Met Oval. … Stephen Elias scored in the 60th minute as FC Westchester defeated NY Cosmos Academy 1-0. … SATURDAY: Leandro Lemache gave PDA a 1-0 lead in the 31st minute before Amanda Moreno scored for New York Red Bulls in a 1-1 draw between division title contenders. … Austin Kuhn scored in the 64th minute as PA Classics edged Match Fit Chelsea 1-0. … Mawolo Gissie scored all three goals as the New England Revolution defeated Empire United 3-1. Matthew Vuylsteke scored for Empire United. … Tyler Goncalves scored three straight goals after Alex Ainscough gave FC Greater Boston a 1-0 lead en route to a 4-0 win over Seacoast United. … Nigel Robinson’s 21st minute strike carried D.C. United to a 1-0 win over Potomac. … Tolunimi Ibikunle, Colin Hester, Colton Amidon and Bradford Jones netted goals as FC DELCO cruised past NJSA 04 4-0. … SUNDAY: PA Classics’ Brent Arnold and NJSA 04’s Jordon Black were in goal for a scoreless tie between the teams. … Baltimore Bays Chelsea’s Matthew Barth and D.C. United’s Carlos Canas recorded shutouts in a scoreless match. … Tolunimi Ibikunle scored the only goal as FC DELCO edged Match Fit Chelsea 1-0.
The New England Revolution has formed a strategic partnership with New York-based Empire United, a youth development program that also plays in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. Beginning with the 2012-13 season, Empire United will become “Revolution Empire, A New England Revolution Soccer Club.”
Highlights from this past weekend's action around the US Soccer Development Academy:
Under-15/16s
East Conference
SATURDAY: Anthony Sare’s 18th minute goal stood as New York Cosmos edged Empire United 1-0. … Alexander Portela, Kamil Pruszko and Calogero Curcuru scored for help Met Oval to a 3-2 win over Seacoast United. Zach Vieira and Jordan Misiri scored for Seacoast. … Only three minutes after Colton Amidon gave FC DELCO a 1-0 lead, Connor Maloney tied the match for PA Classics in what finished as a 1-1 draw. … Carlos Fabian Encina scored both goals as FC Westchester defeated South Central Premier 2-0. … New England Revolution’s Austin Aviza and Potomac’s Alexander Herberts started in goal during a scoreless tie. … Conor Nichols scored twice as NJSA 04 handled Match Fit Chelsea 5-1. Matias Fracchia, Nick Anello and Jared Golestani also scored for NJSA while Joseph Rodriguez scored for Match Fit. … Jonathan Interiano scored both goals as Albertson SC rallied past Oakwood SC 2-1. Javier Moreno scored for Oakwood. … SUNDAY: Luke Nguyen scored twice and Timothy Mines added a goal in Oakwood’s 3-0 win over FC Westchester. … Santiago Moore’s 65th minute goal led Albertson SC to a 2-1 win over South Central Premier. Kyle Morrissey gave Albertson a 1-0 lead before Marc Almeida evened the score for South Central. … Dale Brissett and Kamil Pruszko scored to give Met Oval a 2-0 win over Empire United. … Matthew Cooper scored in the 55th minute to give the New England Revolution a 1-0 win over Baltimore Bays Chelsea.
Under-15/16s
East Conference
SATURDAY: Anthony Sare’s 18th minute goal stood as New York Cosmos edged Empire United 1-0. … Alexander Portela, Kamil Pruszko and Calogero Curcuru scored for help Met Oval to a 3-2 win over Seacoast United. Zach Vieira and Jordan Misiri scored for Seacoast. … Only three minutes after Colton Amidon gave FC DELCO a 1-0 lead, Connor Maloney tied the match for PA Classics in what finished as a 1-1 draw. … Carlos Fabian Encina scored both goals as FC Westchester defeated South Central Premier 2-0. … New England Revolution’s Austin Aviza and Potomac’s Alexander Herberts started in goal during a scoreless tie. … Conor Nichols scored twice as NJSA 04 handled Match Fit Chelsea 5-1. Matias Fracchia, Nick Anello and Jared Golestani also scored for NJSA while Joseph Rodriguez scored for Match Fit. … Jonathan Interiano scored both goals as Albertson SC rallied past Oakwood SC 2-1. Javier Moreno scored for Oakwood. … SUNDAY: Luke Nguyen scored twice and Timothy Mines added a goal in Oakwood’s 3-0 win over FC Westchester. … Santiago Moore’s 65th minute goal led Albertson SC to a 2-1 win over South Central Premier. Kyle Morrissey gave Albertson a 1-0 lead before Marc Almeida evened the score for South Central. … Dale Brissett and Kamil Pruszko scored to give Met Oval a 2-0 win over Empire United. … Matthew Cooper scored in the 55th minute to give the New England Revolution a 1-0 win over Baltimore Bays Chelsea.
Each week, ESPNHS highlights the multi-goal scorers from the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
Here are the top offensive performances from the weekend of April 28-29:
Here are the top offensive performances from the weekend of April 28-29:
Albertson defender sparks offense, hot start
April, 18, 2012
Apr 18
10:58
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By Lem Satterfield | ESPN.com
RELATED LINKS: Weekly Scoring Leaders | Academy weekend review
When it comes to the Albertson SC under-15/16 squad, head coach Adrian Gaitan makes no bones about the fact that he has relied heavily on defender Mark Romanowski to be the spine of his program.
"Mark's definitely the backbone of our team. Not just the defense, but the backbone of our team," said Gaitan, whose club leads the Liberty Division of the East Conference in U.S. Soccer Development Academy. "He's a great one-on-one defender, he's very fast, he's very good with the ball. He's extremely dangerous on any sort of set piece. He just does so many things for us."
When it comes to the Albertson SC under-15/16 squad, head coach Adrian Gaitan makes no bones about the fact that he has relied heavily on defender Mark Romanowski to be the spine of his program.
"Mark's definitely the backbone of our team. Not just the defense, but the backbone of our team," said Gaitan, whose club leads the Liberty Division of the East Conference in U.S. Soccer Development Academy. "He's a great one-on-one defender, he's very fast, he's very good with the ball. He's extremely dangerous on any sort of set piece. He just does so many things for us."