An '03 forward who's been called up to the US U16s. https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/20...ds-to-carson-for-second-training-camp-of-2018 FORWARDS (9): Patrick Bohui (Philadelphia Union; Philadelphia, Penn.), Joseph Collins (Atlanta United FC; Duluth Ga.), Vaughn Covil (Southhampton FC; Wiltshire, England), Tyler Freeman (Sporting KC; Shawnee, Kan.), Tega Ikoba (Vestavia Hills Soccer Club; Madison, Ill.), Selmir Miscic (Philadelphia Union; Royersford, Penn.), Dante Sealy (FC Dallas; Frisco, Texas), Dantouma Toure (PDA; Trenton, N.J.), Dominic Vegaalban (Sacramento Republic; Rocklin, Calif.) Previously at Pezzazz Street Soccer, he joined the Saints academy in 2014 (that's him below): https://pezzazstreetsoccer.com/southampton-fc He has a callup to England U15s: https://www.bws-school.org.uk/main/Parents/Letters_to_Parents/files/2017-08-02 - BWS Sports Report - Host Request - OPRO Visit.pdf We are also pleased to see Vaughan Covil’s hard work and talent recognised by his call up to the England U15s and his continued progress at Southampton. He helped raise money to build a school in Afghanistan: http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/10550568.Boys_raise_money_for_school_in_Afghanistan/ He's not the only Southampton academy and USYNT player. The other is Austen Herring, who we have a thread for: https://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/austen-herring-at-southampton-fc.2066826/
Now with Forest Green: '03 former US U16 W Vaughn Covil was on the bench for the first time for EFL League Two side Forest Green Rovers, who defeated Charlton in cup action. He did not play. https://t.co/CCouWsDm79— ChuckMe92 Soccer (@ChuckMe92Soccer) August 13, 2019 @TheFalseNine -- Let's update title, please: Vaughn Covil at Forest Green
Was announced as a first-year scholar in June. https://www.fgr.co.uk/news/june-2019/academy-forest-green-welcome-eight-new-signings
Starts: At just 16 years and 74 days, Vaughn Covil is starting for the first time this evening.#WeAreFGR #NextGeneration pic.twitter.com/OYthLeG1eS— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) October 8, 2019
On the bench: TEAM NEWS...Here is how Forest Green Rovers line-up for this afternoon's game against @OfficialECFC.#WeAreFGR pic.twitter.com/apbAowqSqi— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) October 12, 2019
Starts in cup match: TEAM NEWS...Here is the team for tonight's @LeasingcomTrphy match, with two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old in the starting XI, plus the return from injury of the experienced Matt Mills.#WeAreFGR pic.twitter.com/6r1uupLKgo— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) November 12, 2019
Hat trick in a youth match: FULL TIME...It's all over at Champion Hill and Rovers are through to round three thanks to hattricks from Oguleye and Covil, with a brace from Artwell and a late Oladipo strike.#WeAreFGR pic.twitter.com/xNgA0qjZvU— FGR Academy (@FGRFC_Academy) November 18, 2019
On the bench for the 1st team: TEAM NEWS...Here is how Forest Green look for this afternoon's @SkyBetLeagueTwo fixture with @thesilkmen 👇#WeAreFGR pic.twitter.com/XT1V8vKRz2— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) December 29, 2019
On the bench again: TEAM NEWS...Here is how Forest Green Rovers look for our first game of the decade at home to @OfficialECFC 👇#WeAreFGR pic.twitter.com/PuxJMaPjeU— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) January 1, 2020
Makes his League 2 debut: 82' SUB | 16-year-old Vaughn Covil comes on for his League debut, replacing Kevin Dawson.0-1— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) January 1, 2020 89' Covil does well to hold onto the ball in the area after McGinley's flick. He finds Aitchison who sees an effort blocked.0-1— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) January 1, 2020
On the bench: TEAM NEWS...Here is how Forest Green Rovers look for today's game away to @crawleytown 👇#WeAreFGR pic.twitter.com/Pu029hvkuE— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) January 4, 2020
85' SUB | Jack Aitchison is replace by Vaughn Covil.1-1— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) January 4, 2020
Starts: TEAM NEWS...Here is how Forest Green Rovers line-up for this evening's @GlosFA Senior Challenge Cup game against @BishopsCleeveFC.#WeAreFGR pic.twitter.com/5paMftFmWq— FGR Academy (@FGRFC_Academy) January 7, 2020
Starts for the reserves: TEAM NEWS...Here is how Forest Green Rovers line-up for this afternoon's Central League game against @Official_BRFC.#WeAreFGR pic.twitter.com/LawFtfMBJE— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) January 21, 2020
Traveling with the first team: IN THE PICTURE...Great to see two of our Under 18s, both 16, making the trip to Blundell Park with the first team this weekend. Great experience for both Vaughn and Harvey.#WeAreFGR pic.twitter.com/r0L82y32AW— FGR Academy (@FGRFC_Academy) February 1, 2020
But didn't make the 18: TEAM NEWS...Here is how Forest Green Rovers line-up to face @officialgtfc...#WeAreFGR pic.twitter.com/xCPFleK0Kt— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) February 1, 2020
Apparently, started for the reserves today: 38’ Lovely run into the centre from Vaughn Covil before being brought down for a free kick just outside the box which goes straight into the wall and then out for a goal kick2-1— FGR Academy (@FGRFC_Academy) February 22, 2020
81’ SUB | Vaughn Covil makes way for Joseph Jeremiah in midfield3-1— FGR Academy (@FGRFC_Academy) February 22, 2020
Starts in a cup match: TEAM NEWS....Here is how Forest Green Rovers look for tonight's Glos Senior Cup game with @CirenTownFC 👇#WeAreFGR pic.twitter.com/lUD9gvullO— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) February 25, 2020
Scores: GOAL!@CirenTownFC 1 @FGRFC_Official3 (Covil 71')Good work from the triallist (8) down the left flank and his low ball is controlled in the box by Covil before he pokes home into the corner.1-3— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) February 25, 2020 79' SUB | Covil is replaced by Thayer for FGR.2-3— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) February 25, 2020
Starts for reserves: TEAM NEWS...Here’s how Forest Green Rovers line up for this afternoon’s Central League game against @Only1Argyle...#WeAreFGR pic.twitter.com/yZWKeuZiaQ— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) March 10, 2020 65’ Covil makes a brilliant run down the left with the ball and moves into the boxHe passes it to Hallett who tries a cut back but can’t find anyone2-2— Forest Green Rovers (@FGRFC_Official) March 10, 2020
Covil ended the 2019/2020 season with 14 minutes (2 substitute appearances) during the abbreviated League Two campaign. Forest Green Rovers finished in 10th. He also played 154 minutes (2 starts) in the EFL Trophy while converting a penalty in a shootout. Forest Green finished in third in the Southern Section Group D and did not advance.