Pretty good by the #USLAcademy product from Tampa Bay United. #VWFC
April 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Pretty good by the #USLAcademy product from Tampa Bay United. #VWFC
Shout-out to Tampa native - and former @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social #USLAcademy signing - Tate Johnson on making his Vancouver Whitecaps FC debut in the #ChampionsCup tonight. #VWFC
Looks like Tate Johnson will come in to start the second half for #VWFC
March 6, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Shout-out to Tampa native - and former @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social #USLAcademy signing - Tate Johnson on making his Vancouver Whitecaps FC debut in the #ChampionsCup tonight. #VWFC
Heck of a way to score your first professional goal.
18-year-old Pierce Rizzo - a Phoenix Rising Academy product - puts home a lovely finish from 20 yards. #USL-C #USLAcademy
18-year-old Pierce Rizzo - a Phoenix Rising Academy product - puts home a lovely finish from 20 yards. #USL-C #USLAcademy
August 17, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Heck of a way to score your first professional goal.
18-year-old Pierce Rizzo - a Phoenix Rising Academy product - puts home a lovely finish from 20 yards. #USL-C #USLAcademy
18-year-old Pierce Rizzo - a Phoenix Rising Academy product - puts home a lovely finish from 20 yards. #USL-C #USLAcademy
OK, Allie Flanagan, we see you.
17-year-old #USLAcademy signing with an absolute banger for DC Power on her #USLSuperLeague debut.
17-year-old #USLAcademy signing with an absolute banger for DC Power on her #USLSuperLeague debut.
October 26, 2024 at 12:49 AM
OK, Allie Flanagan, we see you.
17-year-old #USLAcademy signing with an absolute banger for DC Power on her #USLSuperLeague debut.
17-year-old #USLAcademy signing with an absolute banger for DC Power on her #USLSuperLeague debut.
Hey, I remember you, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC #USLAcademy signing Wyatt Borso. Nice finish for Oregon State.
August 31, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Hey, I remember you, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC #USLAcademy signing Wyatt Borso. Nice finish for Oregon State.
Tate Johnson was competing for the @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social as a 17-year-old in #USL-C as a #USLAcademy signing, and held his own then.
Not surprised he's taken to the next level, and another example of why the wider net is needed for talent development.
Not surprised he's taken to the next level, and another example of why the wider net is needed for talent development.
Here's the top U21 MLS players over the last two seasons by my G+ based player Elo model. Americans (per Opta) are in blue, non-Americans in orange.
Tate Johnson is quietly having a remarkable start to his MLS career in Vancouver.
Tate Johnson is quietly having a remarkable start to his MLS career in Vancouver.
July 26, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Tate Johnson was competing for the @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social as a 17-year-old in #USL-C as a #USLAcademy signing, and held his own then.
Not surprised he's taken to the next level, and another example of why the wider net is needed for talent development.
Not surprised he's taken to the next level, and another example of why the wider net is needed for talent development.
I have journeyed south to IMG Academy for the Final of this year's #USLAcademy League Playoffs.
It'll be @indyeleven.bsky.social vs. AC Connecticut kicking off at 12 p.m. ET.
It'll be @indyeleven.bsky.social vs. AC Connecticut kicking off at 12 p.m. ET.
December 8, 2024 at 4:50 PM
I have journeyed south to IMG Academy for the Final of this year's #USLAcademy League Playoffs.
It'll be @indyeleven.bsky.social vs. AC Connecticut kicking off at 12 p.m. ET.
It'll be @indyeleven.bsky.social vs. AC Connecticut kicking off at 12 p.m. ET.
Good morning, would you like to come and work with me?
We're hiring a Pre-Professional Communications and Content Coordinator, a role focused primarily on #USLLeagueTwo, #USLAcademy and #USLYouth.
Apply here -> www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
We're hiring a Pre-Professional Communications and Content Coordinator, a role focused primarily on #USLLeagueTwo, #USLAcademy and #USLYouth.
Apply here -> www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
March 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Good morning, would you like to come and work with me?
We're hiring a Pre-Professional Communications and Content Coordinator, a role focused primarily on #USLLeagueTwo, #USLAcademy and #USLYouth.
Apply here -> www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
We're hiring a Pre-Professional Communications and Content Coordinator, a role focused primarily on #USLLeagueTwo, #USLAcademy and #USLYouth.
Apply here -> www.teamworkonline.com/soccer-jobs/...
Well earned award for one of the best people in the sport.
Amanda has been incredible to work with as she and her team have built out the #USLSuperLeague and the #USL Women's Pathway with the #USLWLeague and #USLAcademy program.
Amanda has been incredible to work with as she and her team have built out the #USLSuperLeague and the #USL Women's Pathway with the #USLWLeague and #USLAcademy program.
Amanda Vandervort wins the award of excellence after many years handing it out and just as many years doing countless things in soccer.
A standing ovation from a crowd full of people she has helped in her career:
A standing ovation from a crowd full of people she has helped in her career:
January 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Well earned award for one of the best people in the sport.
Amanda has been incredible to work with as she and her team have built out the #USLSuperLeague and the #USL Women's Pathway with the #USLWLeague and #USLAcademy program.
Amanda has been incredible to work with as she and her team have built out the #USLSuperLeague and the #USL Women's Pathway with the #USLWLeague and #USLAcademy program.
It's notable that 11 years ago, the @richmondkickers.bsky.social were the first team to use #USLAcademy signings upon their introduction to the #USL.
Now, Garnett has turned pro with the club, as well as earning nomination for #USLLeagueOne Young Player of the Year. The club continues to progress.
Now, Garnett has turned pro with the club, as well as earning nomination for #USLLeagueOne Young Player of the Year. The club continues to progress.
December 7, 2024 at 12:05 AM
It's notable that 11 years ago, the @richmondkickers.bsky.social were the first team to use #USLAcademy signings upon their introduction to the #USL.
Now, Garnett has turned pro with the club, as well as earning nomination for #USLLeagueOne Young Player of the Year. The club continues to progress.
Now, Garnett has turned pro with the club, as well as earning nomination for #USLLeagueOne Young Player of the Year. The club continues to progress.
This is another sign of the commitment clubs in the #USLChampionship and #USLLeagueOne are making to young, talented players they've developed in their Academy programs.
Sneddon shone as a #USLAcademy signing last year, save pct. of 79% and three shutouts in six appearances. One to watch this year.
Sneddon shone as a #USLAcademy signing last year, save pct. of 79% and three shutouts in six appearances. One to watch this year.
The young gun in goal goes pro! 😤
19-year-old James Sneddon signs his first professional contract with the Kickers, pending league and federation approval. Sneddon committed to a multiyear deal after two years on an academy contract
19-year-old James Sneddon signs his first professional contract with the Kickers, pending league and federation approval. Sneddon committed to a multiyear deal after two years on an academy contract
January 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This is another sign of the commitment clubs in the #USLChampionship and #USLLeagueOne are making to young, talented players they've developed in their Academy programs.
Sneddon shone as a #USLAcademy signing last year, save pct. of 79% and three shutouts in six appearances. One to watch this year.
Sneddon shone as a #USLAcademy signing last year, save pct. of 79% and three shutouts in six appearances. One to watch this year.
As previously reported by @tombogert.bsky.social, the Charleston Battery have signed 16-year-old #ElTriEng international Viggo Ortiz to a multi-year pro deal.
Ortiz joined the Battery last September as a #USLAcademy signing. #USLChampionship #CB93
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Ortiz joined the Battery last September as a #USLAcademy signing. #USLChampionship #CB93
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Charleston Battery sign El Tri youth international Viggo Ortiz to first pro deal
16-year-old previously competed for club as USL Academy signing, recently helped Mexico qualify for 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup
www.uslchampionship.com
March 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
As previously reported by @tombogert.bsky.social, the Charleston Battery have signed 16-year-old #ElTriEng international Viggo Ortiz to a multi-year pro deal.
Ortiz joined the Battery last September as a #USLAcademy signing. #USLChampionship #CB93
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Ortiz joined the Battery last September as a #USLAcademy signing. #USLChampionship #CB93
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Former @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social #USLAcademy signing Santi Castañeda went the full 90 minutes for Paderborn in its first leg against Wolfsburg for a place in the Bundesliga next season.
Second leg is on Monday, 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. #USL-C
Second leg is on Monday, 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. #USL-C
May 21, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Former @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social #USLAcademy signing Santi Castañeda went the full 90 minutes for Paderborn in its first leg against Wolfsburg for a place in the Bundesliga next season.
Second leg is on Monday, 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. #USL-C
Second leg is on Monday, 2:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. #USL-C
So, last night we saw #USLAcademy signing Allie Flanagan come through with two goals in her #USLSuperLeague debut for DC Power FC.
This is a notable part of the pathway SL is offering for young players, as has happened in the #USL's Men's Pathway for more than a decade.
This is a notable part of the pathway SL is offering for young players, as has happened in the #USL's Men's Pathway for more than a decade.
October 26, 2024 at 1:56 PM
So, last night we saw #USLAcademy signing Allie Flanagan come through with two goals in her #USLSuperLeague debut for DC Power FC.
This is a notable part of the pathway SL is offering for young players, as has happened in the #USL's Men's Pathway for more than a decade.
This is a notable part of the pathway SL is offering for young players, as has happened in the #USL's Men's Pathway for more than a decade.
Phoenix Rising starting five teenagers tonight against San Ramon FC, 18-year-old #USLAcademy signing Eziah Ramirez has the assist on their opening goal.
Average age of 22.3 years old for their lineup, younger than San Ramon FC's 24.3 years old. #USL-C #USOC2026
Average age of 22.3 years old for their lineup, younger than San Ramon FC's 24.3 years old. #USL-C #USOC2026
March 18, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Phoenix Rising starting five teenagers tonight against San Ramon FC, 18-year-old #USLAcademy signing Eziah Ramirez has the assist on their opening goal.
Average age of 22.3 years old for their lineup, younger than San Ramon FC's 24.3 years old. #USL-C #USOC2026
Average age of 22.3 years old for their lineup, younger than San Ramon FC's 24.3 years old. #USL-C #USOC2026
Former @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social player Santi Castañeda makes his #Bundesliga debut for Paderborn this morning away at Mainz.
Castañeda and current @whitecapsfc.com regular Tate Johnson made their debuts together for the Rowdies in the 2022 @opencup.ussoccer.com. #USLAcademy #USL-C
Castañeda and current @whitecapsfc.com regular Tate Johnson made their debuts together for the Rowdies in the 2022 @opencup.ussoccer.com. #USLAcademy #USL-C
August 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Former @tampabayrowdies.bsky.social player Santi Castañeda makes his #Bundesliga debut for Paderborn this morning away at Mainz.
Castañeda and current @whitecapsfc.com regular Tate Johnson made their debuts together for the Rowdies in the 2022 @opencup.ussoccer.com. #USLAcademy #USL-C
Castañeda and current @whitecapsfc.com regular Tate Johnson made their debuts together for the Rowdies in the 2022 @opencup.ussoccer.com. #USLAcademy #USL-C
Almost time for kickoff on CBS.
Former #USMNT forward Juan Agudelo moves back into the starting lineup for San Antonio FC, #USLAcademy signing Braxton Montgomery in the back line for Phoenix Rising.
#USLonCBS #SAvPHX
Former #USMNT forward Juan Agudelo moves back into the starting lineup for San Antonio FC, #USLAcademy signing Braxton Montgomery in the back line for Phoenix Rising.
#USLonCBS #SAvPHX
April 6, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Almost time for kickoff on CBS.
Former #USMNT forward Juan Agudelo moves back into the starting lineup for San Antonio FC, #USLAcademy signing Braxton Montgomery in the back line for Phoenix Rising.
#USLonCBS #SAvPHX
Former #USMNT forward Juan Agudelo moves back into the starting lineup for San Antonio FC, #USLAcademy signing Braxton Montgomery in the back line for Phoenix Rising.
#USLonCBS #SAvPHX
Cool story from @oaklandroots.bsky.social - #USLAcademy product Ali Elmasnaouy has signed his first pro deal.
He was #USLLeagueTwo NorCal Division Player of the Year last year with Project 51O, has become a starter for Roots under new HC Benny Feilhaber.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
He was #USLLeagueTwo NorCal Division Player of the Year last year with Project 51O, has become a starter for Roots under new HC Benny Feilhaber.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Oakland Roots signs academy product Ali Elmasnaouy to first pro deal
Project 51O graduate has recorded 13 appearances across all competitions for Roots this season
www.uslchampionship.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Cool story from @oaklandroots.bsky.social - #USLAcademy product Ali Elmasnaouy has signed his first pro deal.
He was #USLLeagueTwo NorCal Division Player of the Year last year with Project 51O, has become a starter for Roots under new HC Benny Feilhaber.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
He was #USLLeagueTwo NorCal Division Player of the Year last year with Project 51O, has become a starter for Roots under new HC Benny Feilhaber.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
Through a partnership between the #USL, the #EFL and League Football Education, a squad of former EFL Scholars will compete at #USLAcademy Finals this week.
It's part of a two-week trip where the players are hoping to find a new path in the game Stateside.
www.usl-academy.com/news_article...
It's part of a two-week trip where the players are hoping to find a new path in the game Stateside.
www.usl-academy.com/news_article...
How the USL is helping a group of young English talents chase their American dream
Former Scholars from EFL clubs will compete at USL Academy League Finals with professional aspirations front of mind
www.usl-academy.com
December 3, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Through a partnership between the #USL, the #EFL and League Football Education, a squad of former EFL Scholars will compete at #USLAcademy Finals this week.
It's part of a two-week trip where the players are hoping to find a new path in the game Stateside.
www.usl-academy.com/news_article...
It's part of a two-week trip where the players are hoping to find a new path in the game Stateside.
www.usl-academy.com/news_article...
#USLAcademy signings have been part of the USL's Men's Pathway for more than a decade.
But in the #USLSuperLeague's inaugural season, we're already seeing some talented teenagers make an impact on the field.
My colleague De Turner has more.
www.uslsuperleague.com/news/2024/11...
But in the #USLSuperLeague's inaugural season, we're already seeing some talented teenagers make an impact on the field.
My colleague De Turner has more.
www.uslsuperleague.com/news/2024/11...
Super League Academy signings make history during inaugural season - USL Super League
Super League Academy players like Sealey Strawn, Allie Flanagan, Reese Klein and Stella Spitzer make history during inagural season.
www.uslsuperleague.com
November 8, 2024 at 8:42 PM
#USLAcademy signings have been part of the USL's Men's Pathway for more than a decade.
But in the #USLSuperLeague's inaugural season, we're already seeing some talented teenagers make an impact on the field.
My colleague De Turner has more.
www.uslsuperleague.com/news/2024/11...
But in the #USLSuperLeague's inaugural season, we're already seeing some talented teenagers make an impact on the field.
My colleague De Turner has more.
www.uslsuperleague.com/news/2024/11...
El Paso, Texas is the hometown of players like Omar Salgado and Ricardo Pepi, and has been a hotbed for local talent that has competed for Locomotive since its arrival in the #USL-C.
Here's how it's fueling the side competing at the #USLAcademy Finals this week.
www.usl-academy.com/news_article...
Here's how it's fueling the side competing at the #USLAcademy Finals this week.
www.usl-academy.com/news_article...
El Paso Locomotive FC builds next generation through Academy system
U20s to compete at 2025 USL Academy Finals with talent-rich squad of homegrown players
www.usl-academy.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
El Paso, Texas is the hometown of players like Omar Salgado and Ricardo Pepi, and has been a hotbed for local talent that has competed for Locomotive since its arrival in the #USL-C.
Here's how it's fueling the side competing at the #USLAcademy Finals this week.
www.usl-academy.com/news_article...
Here's how it's fueling the side competing at the #USLAcademy Finals this week.
www.usl-academy.com/news_article...
That's former @richmondkickers.bsky.social #USLAcademy signing Nicholas Simmonds doing a number on the No. 1 team in the country.
September 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
That's former @richmondkickers.bsky.social #USLAcademy signing Nicholas Simmonds doing a number on the No. 1 team in the country.
Congratulations to the @indyeleven.bsky.social Academy product.
Ault made three appearances for the Boys in Blue in the #USL-C as a #USLAcademy signing before his college career at Butler University and Indiana University.
Ault made three appearances for the Boys in Blue in the #USL-C as a #USLAcademy signing before his college career at Butler University and Indiana University.
We have signed CITY2 forward Palmer Ault to a first-team contract through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season with club options for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons. Let’s go, Palmer! 👏
🗞️ www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
🗞️ www.stlcitysc.com/news/st-loui...
July 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Congratulations to the @indyeleven.bsky.social Academy product.
Ault made three appearances for the Boys in Blue in the #USL-C as a #USLAcademy signing before his college career at Butler University and Indiana University.
Ault made three appearances for the Boys in Blue in the #USL-C as a #USLAcademy signing before his college career at Butler University and Indiana University.
@northcarolinafc.bsky.social has signed NCFC Youth product Finn Sundstrom to his first pro contract, through the 2027 #USL-C season with a club option for the 2028 season.
The 18-year-old has been a standout performer as a #USLAcademy signing this season.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
The 18-year-old has been a standout performer as a #USLAcademy signing this season.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
North Carolina FC signs academy product Finn Sundstrom to first pro deal
18-year-old center back agrees contract through 2027 USL Championship season, has recorded 1,562 minutes of action so far this campaign
www.uslchampionship.com
August 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
@northcarolinafc.bsky.social has signed NCFC Youth product Finn Sundstrom to his first pro contract, through the 2027 #USL-C season with a club option for the 2028 season.
The 18-year-old has been a standout performer as a #USLAcademy signing this season.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
The 18-year-old has been a standout performer as a #USLAcademy signing this season.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
The @richmondkickers.bsky.social U-20s are into the Semifinals of the #USLAcademy League Finals.
Among their squad are players like GK James Sneddon and CB Griffin Garnett who starred in #USLLeagueOne this year and are part of a wave of young talent at the club.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
Among their squad are players like GK James Sneddon and CB Griffin Garnett who starred in #USLLeagueOne this year and are part of a wave of young talent at the club.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
Joeys jump from USL League One Playoffs to USL Academy League Finals
Collection of young, local talent signify transformational moment for Richmond Kickers
www.uslleagueone.com
December 6, 2024 at 11:53 PM
The @richmondkickers.bsky.social U-20s are into the Semifinals of the #USLAcademy League Finals.
Among their squad are players like GK James Sneddon and CB Griffin Garnett who starred in #USLLeagueOne this year and are part of a wave of young talent at the club.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...
Among their squad are players like GK James Sneddon and CB Griffin Garnett who starred in #USLLeagueOne this year and are part of a wave of young talent at the club.
www.uslleagueone.com/news_article...