Development Academy announces All-Conference players
From U.S. Soccer
With the national finals underway, the U.S. Soccer Development Academy announced its All-Conference teams. The coaches and players of the year will be revealed next week.
Here are the teams:
East Conference
GK: Rafael Diaz (PDA)
D: Greg Cochrane (FC DELCO), Ethan White (D.C. United Academy), Jossimar Sanchez (PDA)
MF: Zak Kupfer (Albertson SC), Steve Palumbo (Seacoast United), Andrew Wenger (PA Classics), Paul Torres (D.C. United Academy), Joseph Schmid (FC DELCO)
F: Brian Rogers (Albertson SC), Ryan Finley (PDA)
East Conference Coach of the Year: Steve Klein (PA Classics)
U16
East Conference
GK: Keith Cardona (New York Red Bulls)
D: Dane Kenny (Albertson SC), Marquez Fernandez (Baltimore Bays Chelsea), Taylor Washington (FC Westchester), Brian Gallego (New York Red Bulls Academy)
MF: Scott Thomsen (PDA), Victor Manosalvas (New York Red Bulls Academy), Andy Najar (D.C. United Academy), Aaron Denis (BW Gottschee)
F: Brian Span (FC Westchester), Juan Pablo Correa (Match Fit Chelsea)
East Conference Coach of the Year: Rob Elliot – New York Red Bulls Academy
U18
Central Conference
GK: Justin Luthy (Crew Soccer Academy)
D: Matt Wiet (Crew Soccer Academy), Taylor Kemp (Real Colorado), London Woodberry (FC Dallas Juniors)
MF: Nikita Kotlov (Carmel United SC), Dillon Powers (Andromeda), Ian Christianson (Chicago Fire Academy), Josh Beard (Sockers FC)
F: Seth Rudolph (St. Louis Scott Gallagher Metro), Zack Foxhoven (Colorado Rush AS Monaco), Shane Lyons (Derby County Wolves)
Central Conference Coach of the Year: Oscar Pareja (FC Dallas Juniors)
Central Conference
GK: Charles Lyon (Chicago Fire Academy)
D: Alex Sauciuc (Sockers FC), Jarret Kersten (Vardar), Billy McGuinnes (Chicago Magic AS Monaco)
MF: Will Trapp (Columbus Crew Juniors), Brian Levya (FC Dallas Juniors), Jacob Bushue (Chicago Magic AS Monaco), AJ Corrado (Carmel United SC)
F: Reed Losee (Derby County Wolves), Manny Guzman (Chicago Fire Academy), Ruben Luna (FC Dallas Juniors)
Central Conference Coach of the Year: Lars Richter – Derby County Wolves
U18
South Conference
GK: Larry Jackson (IMG Soccer Academy)
D: Andrew Quintana (Miami FC Kendall), Isack Nyongabo (CASL FC Chelsea), Daniel Villegas (Miami FC Kendall), Korey Veeder (Clearwater Chargers)
MF: Ryan Metts (CASL Chelsea FC), Steven Saballos (Miami FC Kendall), Eli Garner (CASL FC Chelsea), Eric Lawrence (AFC Lightning)
F: Eduardo Alvarez (Greensboro Youth Soccer), Will Bates (Richmond Strikers)
South Conference Coach of the Year: Peter Mannino (Clearwater Chargers)
U16
South Conference
GK: Spencer LaCivita (CASL Chelsea FC Academy)
D: Eric Steber (CASL Chelsea FC Academy), Jeffrey Stezovsky (Miami FC Kendall), Javon Bostic (Clearwater Chargers), Alex Givens (CASL Chelsea FC Academy)
MF: Frank Saunders (Virginia Rush AS Monaco), Christian Velez (Miami FC Kendall), Devin L’Amoreaux (Bridge FA)
F: Andres Acevedo (IMG Soccer Academy), Vaughn Bandy (North Meck SC), Mamadee Nyepon (Greensboro Youth Soccer)
South Conference Coach of the Year: Jeremy Gunn - South Charlotte SA
U18
West Conference
GK: Juan Quiroz (Chivas USA Academy)
D: Anthony Arena (Crossfire Premier), Bryan de la Fuente (Chivas USA Academy), Chris Smith (Real So Cal)
MF: Anthony Salciccia (De Anza Force), Miles Byass (Arsenal FC), Pablo Cruz (LAFC Chelsea), Jesse Paredes (Chivas USA Academy)
F: Norberto Ochoa (Arsenal FC), Benny Estes (Pateadores), Rodolfo Godinez (Nomads SC)
West Conference Coach of the Year: Derek Armstrong (Nomads SC)
U16
West Conference
GK: Adam Zepeda (Arsenal FC)
D: Ricardo Hernandez (Arsenal FC), Torey McGaw (Mustang SC), Alex Arbollo (Arsenal FC), Alberto Rosas (Real So Cal)
MF: Nico de la Cruz (Washington Premier), Eric Gonzalez (Los Angeles Galaxy Academy), Riley Wolfe (Los Angeles Galaxy Academy), Ricardo Gonzalez (Arsenal FC)
F: Victor Chavez (Real So Cal), Reed McKenna (Nomads SC)
West Conference Coach of the Year: PJ Brown – Arsenal FC
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