Revs Academy News 2014

I couldn't get my son to go to the tryouts because he's convinced they aren't looking at kids bound for college.... he's wrong of course but I couldn't get him to do it. He's still with MPS Crusaders and it ain't cheap

 

I know! The other obstacle is that he's been named captain of CM's team. He doesn't want to leave them, even tho H.S. Soccer is unadulterated shite. He's got one more chance to tryout but I don't believe the Rev's look at too many U17's trying out.

 

I'm just saying there are a lot variables that go into these types of decisions, and often times the options are limited due to these variables. There are number of reasons that could have prevented him from signing with the Revs or going to college. I'm guessing we haven't heard the whole story on this one and probably never will.

 

Sure.

My guess would be that he wanted to go pro and the RA/Revs didn't think he was ready yet (but, as you say, we don't know the whole story).

 

Pretty cool hearing his p.o.v.

 

If their long term plan is to get him to sign a HG contract this was a great way to seal the deal.

 

Can't help but see this as a reaction to Gissie's decision.

I don't think this'll seal anything, but it is a nice cherry for the kid and a strong message that they think he fits in their plans. Maybe Gissie never got that message?

 

Revs Academy represented in U14NT roster:

U.S. U-14 Roster:
GOALKEEPERS (4): Alexander Budnik (Sockers FC), Quantrell Jones (Baltimore Celtics), Johan Penaranda (BW Gottschee), Hunter Pinho (PDA).
DEFENDERS (9): Charlie Asensio (Georgia United), Zico Bailey (Las Vegas Heat), John Hilton (Chivas USA Academy), Jaylin Lindsey (Charlotte SA), Dorian Morrison (FC Golden State), Ian Murphy (FC Golden State), Tyler Shaver (NYSC), Chandler Vaughn (D.C. United Academy); Rayshaun McGann (Boca United).
MIDFIELDERS (10): George Acosta (Weston FC), Carlos Anguiano Dias (Chivas USA Academy), Jake Arteaga (LAFA), Jean-Julien Foe Nuphaus (San Jose Earthquakes Academy), Christopher Goslin (United Futbol Academy), Jacob Muchnick (LA Galaxy Academy), Matteo Ritaccio (BW Gottschee), Jesus Sahagun (Weston FC), Amos Shapiro-Thompson (New England Revolution Academy), Sean Zawadzki (Crew Soccer Academy).
FORWARDS (9): Ayo Akinola (Kia Toronto FC Academy), Andrew Carleton (United Futbol Academy), Jalen James (Dallas Texans), Niccolo Lemoine (Ballistic USC), Nicolas Morillo (Weston FC), Joshua Sargent (St. Louis Scott Gallagher Missouri), Jack Valderrabano (New York Red Bulls Academy), Timothy Weah (New York Red Bulls Academy), Tristan Weber (LA Galaxy Academy).

 

http://www.mlssoccer.com/generation...adidas-cup-2014-frisco-texas-players-to-watch

Anyone have an idea why we aren't involved? 17 MLS academys are taking part. Only Vancouver and New England are missing.

 

Most obvious guess would be $$.

 

Fair enough. The Revs fully fund their academy while some other teams don't, so I'm fine with a decision like this.

 

http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/07/04/13/44/140704-u17-mnt-ntc-38-player-camp

Thirty Eight Players Called to U-17 MNT Camp

U.S. U-17 Men's National Team Roster:

GOALKEEPERS (3): Eric Lopez (LA Galaxy Academy; Westminster, Calif.), William Pulisic (Richmond Strikers; Mechanicsville, Va.), Kevin Silva (PDA; Bethlehem, Pa.)

DEFENDERS (12): Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls Academy; Wappingers Falls, N.Y.), Hugo Arellano (Chivas USA Academy; Norwalk, Calif.), Nikkye De Point (Revolution Empire; Rochester, N.Y.), Tanner Dieterich (TN Soccer Club; Nashville, Tenn.), McKay Eves (San Diego Surf; San Diego, Calif.), Edwin Lara (De Anza Force; San Leandro, Calif.), John Nelson (Internationals; Medina, Ohio), Matthew Olosunde (New York Red Bulls Academy; Trenton, N.J.), AJ Palazzolo (St. Louis Scott Gallagher Missouri; O’Fallon, Mo.), Miles Stray (Real Salt Lake Academy; Point Reyes, Calif.), Mattias Tomasino (Kendall; Miami, Fla.), Alexis Velela (San Diego Surf; San Diego, Calif.)

MIDFIELDERS (12): George Braima (Crew Soccer Academy; Columbus, Ohio), Eric Calvillo (Real So Cal; Palmdale, Calif.), Francisco Contreras (Bethesda-Olney; Fredrick, Md.), Jonathan Gonzalez (Monterrey FC; Santa Rosa, Calif.), Kyle Gurrieri (NJSA 04; Totowa, N.J.), Alejandro Lopez (Santa Cruz Breakers; Watsonville, Calif.), Thomas McCabe (PDA; South Orange, N.J.), Weston McKennie (FC Dallas Academy; Little Elm, Texas), Logan Panchot (St. Louis Scott Gallagher Missouri; St. Louis, Mo.), Christian Pulisic (PA Classics; Hershey, Pa.), Brian Zelaya (De Anza Force; San Mateo, Calif.), Alejandro Zendejas (FC Dallas Academy; El Paso, Texas)

FORWARDS (11): Pierre Da Silva (New York Soccer Club; Port Chester, N.Y.), Lucas Del Rosario (Capital Area RailHawks Academy - CASL; Durham, N.C.), Ronaldo Escudero (Pateadores; Placentia, Calif.), McKinze Gaines (Lonestar SC; Austin, Texas), Joe Gallardo (Monterrey FC; San Diego, Calif.), Keegan Kelly (Baltimore Celtic; Baltimore), Kai Koreniuk (Vitesse; Ormond Beach, Fla.), Eric Matzelevich (Bethesda-Olney; Washington, D.C.), Josh Perez (ACF Fiorentina; La Habra, Calif.), Elijah Rice (Chicago Magic PSG; Highland Park, Ill.), Devin Vega (San Antonio Scorpions; San Antonio, Texas)

 

I saw this article in my new local online paper. I do not know much of anything about futsal, but are the Revs or and MLS team for that matter investing any time in futsal? Should they?

 

I don't know if anyone is doing anything now, but they should. I started playing futsal in armories around greater Boston around 2000 and at the time it was supposed to have been recommended or mandated that the US soccer program should have kids growing up playing futsal.

I'm pretty sure it never took off though. The game is ideally played on an indoor basketball count, the ball has maybe 20% of the bounce of a regular ball, and is smaller. I can defiantly see where futsal helps with quick passing and tight dribbling, basically tiki-taka. Ronaldinho and Inesta are is probably the most famous players who played as kids. I can't help but mention Falcao, the world's greatest Futsal player, has his highlights on YouTube.

 

There's plenty of futsal going on. There is a national futsal association (my former college teammate is the USNT head coach!) and regional leagues around the country (there's a league that plays in Brookline and Newton).

I don't think the Revs or MLS have anything to do with it. It's great for training, but it's really a different sport.