Devann Yao: France to Ipswich Town?

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  1. Dave Marino-Nachison Member

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    You may remember the name from an old Soccer America article:

    United Sports Foundation is organized like a pyramid. At the top is a residency program for three boys. One is 11-year-old Devann Yao, from Harlem in New York. His father played professional soccer in France, his mother is Italian, and Devann is trilingual. United Sports Foundation arranged a scholarship to the private Montgomery School and housing in a private home.

    Yao trains four days a week from 6 to 7 a.m. with Williams and the two other residency players, both 13: Ernest Winhoffer of Mahway, N.J., and Chris Cano, a U.S. citizen from Colombia who lives in Staten Island, N.Y. After school they have study hall with a professional tutor. In the evening they train with Foundation players.

    Yao goes home on weekends to play with his club team, FC Westchester, and returns on Sunday nights. He's been to England, where he trained with Manchester United and Arsenal. Arsenal invited him back in March.

    Link:
    http://www.socceramerica.com/article.asp?Art_ID=56208000

    Well, I happened to turn this link up in Google's cache but I have no idea what it means.

    http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache...index=180 "Devann yao"&hl=en&client=firefox-a

    http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cach...index=150 "Devann yao"&hl=en&client=firefox-a

    http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cach...index=180 "Devann yao"&hl=en&client=firefox-a

    Maybe that he's with Metz?

    I don't know French and couldn't figure out whether there was a youth section of the club's site.

    http://fcmetz.com/

    Can someone maybe investigate?
    Dave Marino-Nachison, Aug 1, 2005
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  2. sidefootsitter Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    It's not under "Equipes" (team). There's only a pro roster on the site, as far as I can tell.
    sidefootsitter, Aug 1, 2005
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  3. Jacques Strappe Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?


    I don't know French either, but either way it sound like this Williams guy is doing some cool things with trying to create a youth academy residency program. It sounds like the kids are getting a good education too.
    Jacques Strappe, Aug 1, 2005
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  4. Dave Marino-Nachison Member

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    Dave Marino-Nachison, Aug 4, 2006
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  5. roma52 New Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    Yao Devann is presently in Livorno, Italy, training with the local team.
    May you let me know his father full name and who he played with in France?


    Thank you
    Vanda Croasdale
    Livorno, 08/25/2007
    roma52, Aug 25, 2007
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  6. USvsIRELAND Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    Training with A.S. Livorno?
    USvsIRELAND, Aug 26, 2007
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  7. saintobsolete New Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    devann yao is with a.s. livorno 2007 -2008
    saintobsolete, Aug 29, 2007
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  8. Dave Marino-Nachison Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    Can we substantiate this in any way? Clicking through the "Giovanili" section of the club site...


    ... I can't seem to find him mentioned.
    Dave Marino-Nachison, Aug 30, 2007
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  9. saintobsolete New Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    he was at metz now he is at livorno ,2007 -2008, i think you are looking at 2006-2007 he was not signed then.who are you/ why are you asking?does devann know you? he has not played football here since he was 13-he is now 17-
    saintobsolete, Aug 30, 2007
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  10. Dave Marino-Nachison Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    Nope, I don't know Devann. We just try to follow the whereabouts of as many American players as possible on this board. So, having good and current information is quite valuable.
    Dave Marino-Nachison, Aug 31, 2007
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  11. saintobsolete New Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    while devan was at metz ,he tried out with region 1 odp,but did not make the team,this was 2 years ago he took atrain to paris from metz and met up with the team.then they flew to italy for a tournament.he is now concentrating on his club.that is all that has happened .and now he is at livorno.he is a 90 player.i will try to keep you up to date.
    saintobsolete, Aug 31, 2007
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  12. devannyao New Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    ok im devann yao. i used to play three years in france for fc metz now i play fot a.s livorno go to settore giovanile, primavera look for devann yao and im registered for the 07\08 roster. i hoped this clears up everything
    devannyao, Oct 21, 2007
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  13. fitbaed New Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    congrats on playing in Italy. Whats the training like?
    fitbaed, Oct 21, 2007
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  14. TheBrand Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    Nice. Another player playing Primavera ball. Good luck Devann!
    TheBrand, Oct 21, 2007
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  15. Dave Marino-Nachison Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    Devann tells me he's now with the primavera squad of Pisa Calcio, currently in Serie B.
    Dave Marino-Nachison, Jan 28, 2008
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  16. DaPrince84 Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    loan deal or he is signed there?
    DaPrince84, Jan 28, 2008
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  17. Dave Marino-Nachison Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    Free transfer.
    Dave Marino-Nachison, Jan 28, 2008
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  18. Sandon Mibut Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    How old is Yao?
    Sandon Mibut, Jan 28, 2008
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  19. Friedel'sAccent Moderator

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    Given Dave's original post back in 2005, I'm guessing he's 13-14 now?

    Edit: Nevermind, since someone who knows him posted recently that he's 17, then I'm guessing he's 17 or 18 now. :D
    Friedel'sAccent, Jan 28, 2008
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  20. Dave Marino-Nachison Member

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    Re: Devann Yao in France?

    Yao is a 1990.
    Dave Marino-Nachison, Jan 28, 2008
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