The U-13/14 Advanced Training Program (ATP) squad weathered a rocky start to bravely edge past the DC United Academy 3-2 in an exciting match the past Tuesday. In a tightly contested affair, the DC United boys bolted out of the blocks first and quickly established rhythm with some precise passing and good movement. Midway through the first half they found the net and continued to...
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ATP Stars: Nico Ubide finds the net at DC United Academy
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Nico Ubide now finding the net at the DC United Academy[/caption]
* Nico Ubide How are you?
Great!
* Tell us a bit about yourself, background, family, how and when you started soccer.
Well, I was born in Washington DC. My Mom is from Brazil and my...
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Nico Ubide now finding the net at the DC United Academy[/caption]
* Nico Ubide How are you?
Great!
* Tell us a bit about yourself, background, family, how and when you started soccer.
Well, I was born in Washington DC. My Mom is from Brazil and my...
Dennis Bergkamp – Ajax Amsterdam: Young players need freedom to express themselves
By Sona Walla - February 14, 2014
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Technique, creativity, flair...the flying Dutchman
Dennis Nicholaas Bergkamp is one of the the finest footballing jewels to be honed at the famed Ajax Amsterdam and Dutch youth development system before being released unto the world to soothe the aching hearts of football purists. He duly obliged but...
Why aren’t American players taken seriously in Europe
The recent return of Michael Bradley , often cited as the best active American player, from Italy's in-form Serie A outfit Roma back to MLS club Toronto left many soccer fans puzzled. Although the repetitive line from much of the American press has been that of a hero returning home to a a lucrative contract he could not refuse to help boost the...
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