GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 29, 2009) – When a long regular season culminates in a competitive playoff tournament to qualify for a week of educational experiences and games against the best teams in the country, U.S. Soccer Development Academy Technical Advisors and club coaches must ensure they are encouraging and teaching players the best way to take care of their bodies. Not only do athletes learn about the importance of proper nutrition and hydration throughout the season, but players must also incorporate a regeneration process to allow tired muscles to recover properly.

GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 29, 2009) - Following a weekend of educational opportunities and three competitive matches for each team at the first-ever U.S. Soccer Development Academy Playoffs, 16 teams have clinched a spot to travel to Academy Finals Week for even more specialized educational programming for elite youth players and the chance to be crowned champion.

GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 27, 2009) – U.S. Soccer Development Academy club Albertson SC of New York traveled to the 2009 Academy Playoffs in Greensboro, N.C., with one goal in mind: get back to California. As the No. 3 seed in the Under-17/18 age group, Albertson is looking to capitalize on the experience obtained during the 2008 Development Academy Finals Week and return to The Home Depot Center from July 10-17 for the 2009 Finals Week.

CHICAGO (June 18, 2009) – The field for the 2008-09 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Playoffs has been set, as the top 32 teams in both the U-15/16 and U-17/18 age groups have earned their place in Greensboro, N.C., from June 26-29.

SARASOTA, Fla. (May 25, 2009) – The final full day of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Spring Showcase concluded with nearly 70 interconference Academy matches. The Sarasota Polo Grounds also played host to an international match, as the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team defeated Costa Rica 2-1 in the day’s Showcase Game.

SARASOTA, Fla. (May 25, 2009)—Out of the many players participating in this weekend’s Development Academy Spring Showcase, Glen Martin from Andover, Mass., might claim the most difficult road taken to arrive in Sarasota, Fla. The goalkeeper for Seacoast United out of Hampton, N.H., experienced a once-in-a-lifetime injury last September that kept him off the pitch for six months, and nearly cost him much more than playing time.

SARASOTA, Fla. (May 25, 2009) – Six new clubs from around the country were hand selected from more than 250 applicants this winter to join the U.S. Soccer Development Academy for the 2009-2010 season. At the 2009 Spring Showcase this weekend, the coaches and managers of those clubs were invited to take an in-depth look at a major Academy event. With an itinerary that included a tour, shadowing current club teams and a coaching education seminar with U-20 Men’s National Team coach Thomas Rongen, the knowledge they gained will be invaluable as they enter into their first season next fall.

SARASOTA, Fla. (May 24, 2009) – Day three of the Development Academy Spring Showcase wrapped up with a U-20 Men’s National Team training that was open to the public and provided a unique learning opportunity for the coaches and fans in attendance. U.S. U-20 MNT head coach Thomas Rongen led an in-depth discussion surrounding the intrasquad scrimmage at the Sarasota Polo Grounds in Sarasota, Fla.

SARASOTA, Fla. (May 23, 2009) – The second day of the 2009 Development Academy Spring Showcase is in the books after 37 games were played at the Sarasota Polo Grounds in Sarasota, Fla. Along with the matches, day two of the Showcase featured coaching education opportunities with U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team staff and referee education that included mentorship opportunities with some of U.S. Soccer’s full-time referees.

SARASOTA, Fla. (May 22, 2009) – The U.S. Soccer Development Academy Spring Showcase kicked off a busy weekend with a full slate of games, capped off by the U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team match against a Development Academy Select Team. All 146 Development Academy teams were in action for the first of five days of games as the event continues throughout the holiday weekend.

CHICAGO (May 21, 2009) – Thirty six U.S. Soccer Development Academy players have been selected by U.S. Soccer National Team Staff to play a match against the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team as part of the Spring Showcase in Sarasota, Fla.

CHICAGO (May 14, 2009) — U.S. Soccer is currently accepting members to the U.S. Soccer Supporters Club, the official fan membership program of the U.S. national teams. Officially launched last month, fans can sign up at ussoccer.com to join the U.S. Soccer Supporters Club, which provides exclusive benefits to members while creating a unique platform for the most passionate fans to demonstrate their support.

CHICAGO (May 13, 2009) – The U.S. Soccer Development Academy Spring Showcase is set to kick off on May 22 and continue through May 26, with 218 games scheduled at the Sarasota Polo Grounds in Sarasota, Fla.

CHICAGO (April 30, 2009) – Weston Soccer Club will join five other teams as new members of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy for the 2009-10 season.

CHICAGO (April 7, 2009) – Five new clubs will join the U.S. Soccer Development Academy for the 2009-10 season after the most competitive application process in the young history of the Academy program. With the new additions, 79 total clubs are slated to participate in the national team training program next year.

CHICAGO (March 25, 2009) – After an overwhelming response, U.S. Soccer, in conjunction with NIKE and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, has awarded 144 scholarships for Development Academy athletes to participate in the 2008-09 season. The objective of the scholarships is to provide as many opportunities as possible for athletes to participate in the groundbreaking national team training program. Funds will be distributed to each athlete’s club to offset the cost of travel and other expenses related to participating in the Development Academy.

CHICAGO (March 4, 2009) - While U.S. Soccer's Development Academy continues to grow as a platform for player development, it has also experienced unprecedented growth as a platform for college recruitment. More than 300 members of the Academy Class of 2009 have been identified by top college programs at every level and have indicated their intentions to play for a college team.