Matthew Leal in Ireland

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  1. BostonRed

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    In 2016, Matthew and Patrick Leal, 14-year-old twins from Newton, Mass., competed in the IberCup, an international tournament featuring top club sides from throughout the world.


    So when July 2017 rolled around, the Leal twins had a tryout organized with C.F. Os Belenenses, a club that plays in the Primeira Liga, Portugal’s top division.

    They ultimately made the top U-15 Os Belenenses academy side, where they now train during the afternoon. In the mornings, they train with Valeo International Academy, a venture set up by Emelio Williams, director of Valeo FC, the Boston-area club they grew up playing for.

    Patrick scored seven goals and earned a call-up in February 2017 to the U.S. U-14 national team.

    As of early January, the Leal brothers were not yet cleared to play in matches with Os Belenenses due to FIFA paperwork not yet clearing. They remain hopeful that they get approval soon, as the winter approval window runs from Jan. 3 to Feb. 2 in Portugal.

    In the interim, they’re living overseas with their mom and follow an American curriculum with private teachers that come to their home. They also grew up speaking Portuguese, since their father has roots in New Bedford, Mass., easing the cultural adjustment to life overseas.

    http://www.nesoccerjournal.com/neso...?articleId=1295223&app=false#articleId1295223
     
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  2. BostonRed

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    Patrick has signed with Sporting CP:

    1038022447705010177 is not a valid tweet id


    (Based on her Twitter feed, I assume this is their mom.)
     
  3. BostonRed

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    Okay, Mom... what's the deal, now?
     
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  5. UniversalAdvice

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    Sweet! Any word on his twin brother?

    Edit: Linked article says that brother Matthew joined Sacavenense of Portugal's third division
     
  6. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    In fact there is:

     
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    More mom-generated publicity:



    I wonder if she means "club" rather than "international"?
     
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    “Playing the 6/8.”

    I think I’m in love.
     
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    Best mom in the world :)
     
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    Matthew:

     
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