Across the country, Academy players signed their National Letters of Intent this week to commit to continue their soccer careers collegiately. | Academy Players Sign College Commitments for Fall 2019

FEAT Oct. 19, 2018

For three consecutive weekends, top U-13 and U-14 Boys’ teams will gather to face off against the country’s best at their age. | Five Things to Know About the 2018 Fall Regional Showcases

NEWS Oct. 1, 2018

U.S. Soccer will host one A-Senior, three A-Youth and four B courses beginning in early 2019. | U.S. Soccer Announces Next Dates for A-Senior, A-Youth and B Coaching Courses

NEWS Sept. 11, 2018

Thirty-Four U.S. Soccer Development Academy players have been called up to the U.S. Under-16 Boys’ National Team for a training camp at IMG Academy. | Thirty-Four Academy Players Called Up to U-16 BNT Training Camp

NEWS Aug. 23, 2018

In just its second year in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, LAFC became the first-ever American side to win the Concacaf U-13 Champions League. | LAFC U-13 Academy Wins Concacaf U-13 Champions League

NEWS Aug. 7, 2018

In the 12 days leading up to Sept. 1 (Aug. 20-31), the Development Academy will recognize those individuals who make player development possible for YOU, the top players in the country. | Countdown to Season 12 of the Development Academy: #MY12TH Photo Celebration

NEWS July 31, 2018

Twenty-one players with ties to the U.S. Soccer Development Academy have been called up to the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team for games against Mexico and Costa Rica. | Twenty-One Academy Products Called up to U-17 MNT For Two-Game Sets in Costa Rica

FEATURE July 24, 2018

The 2018 Development Academy Showcase and Playoffs drew an estimated 20,000 players, coaches, parents, spectators and U.S. Soccer staff to San Diego County. | By the Numbers: 2018 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Summer Showcase, Playoffs and Championships

NEWS July 11, 2018

After defeating LAFC Slammers in the semifinals, Real Colorado (Centennial, Colo.) ended the inaugural Girls' Development Academy season with another superlative victory. The Centennial State club defeated Nationals (Pontiac, Mich.) 3-0 in the final to hoist the first-ever Girls' U-16/17 Academy Championship trophy. | Real Colorado Takes Down Nationals 3-0 to Capture Inaugural Girls' Academy U-16/17 Championship

NEWS July 11, 2018

Goals from Jaedyn Shaw and Riley Baker propelled FC Dallas to clinch the first-ever U-15 Girls' Academy Championship on Wednesday afternoon. The championship marks the fifth title for FC Dallas, as the club's Boys' Academy program captured national crowns in 2012 (U-18/19), 2015 (U-15/16) and 2016 (U-15/16 and U-18/19). | FC Dallas Crowned First U-15 Girls' Academy Champion With 2-0 Win Over Legends FC

NEWS July 10, 2018

In the gauntlet of the shootout, NYCFC rose to the occasion to claim the national title in its first season at the U-18/19 age level. New York City goalkeeper Johan Peñaranda and defender James Sands proved to be the heroes of the marathon affair. | New York City FC Takes Home Development Academy U-18/19 Title in Dramatic Penalty Kick Shootout

NEWS July 10, 2018

A 10v10 chess match for more than half the game, Seattle Sounders FC U-16/17 continued its offensive prowess in come-from-behind fashion, defeating 2016-17 Academy Champions Atlanta United FC, 5-1. | Seattle Sounders FC U-16/17 Capture First Academy Title with 5-1 Win Over Atlanta United FC

FEATURE July 10, 2018

Andres Jasson, Giovanni Reyna and Joseph Scally have been key contributors for NYC all season. Born in 2002, all three play above their age group. All three helped their team make it to the DA Championships in Kansas City. And all three will look to feature for the U-17 Men’s National Team as it picks up steam this fall. | Trio of U-17 MNT Teammates Help New York City FC U-18/19 to Final in First Season

NEWS July 9, 2018

Nationals defender Eva Papista scored a sensational goal in second-half stoppage time to send the Pontiac, Mich. club to the inaugural Girls’ U-16/17 Academy Championships Final. | Stoppage Time Stunner Fires Nationals U-16/17 to Girls’ Academy Final

NEWS July 9, 2018

In the first of two semifinals, Real Colorado ended LAFC Slammers’ 37-game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 win to advance to the inaugural Girls’ U-16/17 Academy Final. | Mentality the Difference as Real Colorado Advances to Semifinals with 1-0 Win Over LAFC Slammers

NEWS July 9, 2018

FC Dallas capitalized on an extra time goal from Maeve Jones to defeat San Diego Surf 3-2 and advance to the first-ever Girls’ Development Academy U-15 Championship game. | Extra Time Thriller Catapults FC Dallas to U-15 Academy Final

NEWS July 9, 2018

Legends FC (Chino, Calif.) needed just 26 minutes to solidify its place in the inaugural Girls’ U-15 Academy Championships Final, leaning on a brace from speedy striker Velize King to take down Dallas Texans 3-0. | Velize King Brace sends Legends FC U-15 to Academy Championships Final

NEWS July 8, 2018

In the day’s final game, 90 minutes wasn’t enough to find a winner. Nineteen minutes into extra time, the hero role fell to Alex Mendez. His left-footed shot in the 110th minute broke the scoreless battle and sent the LA bench into a frenzy. | Extra Time Free Kick from Alex Mendez Launches LA Galaxy to Final

FEATURE July 8, 2018

U-20 MNT hopefuls Ulysses Llanez and Alex Mendez lead LA Galaxy U-18/19 to the Academy Championships after a dominant showing in the Playoffs’ group stage and quarterfinals. | Academy Playoffs Prep LA Galaxy U-18/19’s Ulysses Llanez and Alex Mendez for U-20 World Cup Qualifying

NEWS July 8, 2018

New York City advances to the final in its first-ever season at the U-18/19 age group. The Blues will face LA Galaxy in Tuesday’s championship match. | Late Goal from Justin Haak Sends New York City FC U-18/19 to Academy Championship Final

NEWS July 8, 2018

After an evenly-matched first half, emerald fireworks featured after the break as Seattle Sounders FC U-16/17 rode three second-half goals to a berth in the Academy Championships Final. | Second Half Surge Lifts Seattle Sounders FC U-16/17 to Academy Championships Final