Youth Boys - USL Academy
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North Carolina FC’s Youth-to-Pro pathway yields club’s first two international transfers
NCFC transfers Adrian Pelayo and Julian Placias.
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Colorado Springs Switchbacks sign 17-year-old forward Caden Hickox
Hickox has signed a USL Academy contract.
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Sacramento Republic FC signs 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough to pro contract
A top U.S. prospect is going pro at age 13.
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San Diego Surf product Xavi Gnaulati signs first pro contract at age 18 with SD Loyal
The talented midfielder officially begins his pro career.
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USL to merge Super Y League and USL Academy League Finals into one event
The combined event will be held in Tampa Bay.
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Richmond Kickers sign pair of 16-year-olds to USL Academy contracts
Both players have represented Richmond United.
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Richmond Kickers sign 16-year-old Nicholas Simmonds to USL Academy contract
Simmonds is a Richmond United product.
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Louisville City FC signs Class of 2024 prospect Jabari Rasheed to USL Academy deal
Rasheed has verbally committed to Kentucky.
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USL Academy League introduces girls divisions and welcomes additional boys programs
The USL Academy League unveiled its new landscape.