The Bradenton Academics ended a turbulent season with a stellar performance against the Nashville Metros, winning 6-0 led by Taylor Morgan’s goal and two assists. Conditions were messy but the wet field did not keep the Academics from controlling the ball, and the game, from the start.
Though the midfield possessed the ball well from the [...]

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A great performance by the IMG Bradenton Academics was on display Saturday evening as Bradenton hosted the Atlanta Blackhawks.
IMG wasted no time as Mark McGee pressured the Blackhawk defense nearly scoring in the first minute by chipping the goalkeeper, just wide of the goal. The positive energy continued throughout the match. After losing to Atlanta [...]

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Scott Bowers is no stranger to coaching goalkeepers. He spent over twelve years coaching men’s and women’s collegiate soccer in divisions 1, 2, and 3. To his name, he has an undefeated season, National Championship (University of Tampa, 2001), and numerous coaching licenses including a USSF “A” License and a USSF National Goalkeeping License. He [...]

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The Journey of Larry Jackson

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Posted: Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Larry Jackson has come a long way. Literally and figuratively. The second youngest in a family of two girls and two boys, Larry grew up in East Palo Alto, California- a part of the Bay Area socioeconomically similar to Compton. But his hard working mother- a Registered Nurse and caretaker, and father- a handyman round [...]

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IMG Bradenton Academics fall to Brilla

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Posted: Thursday, May 27th, 2010

The IMG Bradenton Academics are one of nearly 70 teams from around the country representing the United Soccer Leagues in the Premier Development League, which mainly consists of college-age players. The league will run throughout the summer.
The IMG Bradenton Academics recently hosted their second home game vs. the Mississippi Brilla. After a successful season opening [...]

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PDL season starts Friday

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Posted: Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Typically one of the top clubs in the country, the IMG Bradenton Academics will look to eclipse a successful 2009 season when the USL Premier Development League starts this Friday.
The Academics, who finished as the 2009 Southern Conference champions and national semi-finalists, will face rookie Ft. Lauderdale Schulz Academy at 5:30 p.m. in Bradenton’s Academy [...]

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The Bradenton Academics at IMG Academies are one of nearly 70 teams from around the country representing the United Soccer Leagues in the Premier Development League, which mainly consists of college-age players. The league will run throughout the summer.
The Bradenton Academics (8-2-4) will travel tomorrow to play the Central Florida Kraze (4-6-2), a team they [...]

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