Head coach Tom Heinemann has called up 24 talented players for the first U-15 camp, all born in 2010. The camp, which began yesterday and runs through October 19th, is being held in West Palm Beach, Florida.

These players were selected after participating in U-14 national identification camps earlier this year, which included 80 players from US Soccer's four scouting regions. Notable players include Sacramento Republic's Davian Kimbrough, making his debut with the U.S. after representing Mexico at the youth level, and LA Galaxy’s Vicente Garcia, another former Mexico U15 player.

Standouts like Robert Turdean, who competed in the 2009 UEFA Development Tournament, add strength to the squad. Sixteen Major League Soccer clubs are represented on the roster, led by Chicago Fire FC with four players and Colorado Rapids with three.

The camp promises to be a pivotal step in the players' development as they look ahead to future competitions.

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Young Yankees Abroad Shine Over the Weekend

This past weekend saw several young American talents making waves in Europe, both at the club and national team levels.

Marvin Dills, a 17-year-old German-American attacking midfielder, trained with Eintracht Frankfurt's first team during the international break. Dills has been a key player for Frankfurt's U19s this season, with nine appearances and six starts.

Former D.C. United academy standout Milo Robinson started for Wales U17 in a match against France. Robinson has been playing for Swansea City for the past two seasons.

Alexander Staff, a 2008-born forward, continued his standout performances in Euro U17 qualifying. He scored twice in Germany's 8-2 win over Belarus and netted another goal earlier in the week during Germany's 4-0 win over Andorra.

Former Orlando City midfielder Alejandro Granados also impressed, starting for Spain's U17s in a 3-2 victory over Norway.

Finally, Mathis Albert, after returning from injury, made a strong impact with Borussia Dortmund's U-17 team, contributing a goal and an assist in their dominant 5-0 win over Preußen Münster.

From Prospect to Professional: Cristiano Oliveira

New England Revolution II has announced the signing of 16-year-old Brazilian-American midfielder Cristiano Oliveira to a MLS NEXT Pro contract, set to take effect in 2025. Oliveira, a native of Somerville, Massachusetts, becomes the 14th Revolution Academy product to join the second team, showcasing the club's commitment to nurturing homegrown talent.

In the 2023 MLS NEXT Fall season, Oliveira emerged as a standout, leading the U-17s with 12 goals and two assists. His versatility as a box-to-box midfielder, combined with his ability to control the game’s tempo, has made him a key player at the academy level and in MLS NEXT Pro. In his 10 appearances with Revolution II, Oliveira also recorded an assist, further demonstrating his readiness for the professional stage.

Already a familiar face on the national stage, Oliveira has received call-ups to the U.S. U-15 and U-16 National Youth Teams. His signing reflects New England's successful player development pathway, which has already produced MLS talents like Esmir Bajraktarevic and Peyton Miller.

Revolution fans will be eager to follow Oliveira’s progress as he continues to grow and make his mark on the path to MLS.

David Garcia Scores Brace in Venezuelan Victory Over Ecuador

Houston Dynamo Academy forward David Garcia delivered a standout performance in the final round of the U-15 South American Championship, scoring a brace to lead Venezuela to a dominant 4-0 win over Ecuador. Despite the victory, Venezuela narrowly missed advancing from the group stage, with Argentina and Ecuador progressing after a dramatic draw.

Garcia, a rising star for Houston Dynamo U18, has also made his debut with the Dynamo's second team in MLS NEXT Pro. Alongside Zidane Yañez, who scored four goals, Garcia’s two-goal performance underscores the strong impact of U.S.-based players in the tournament.