Dallas Jaye stands on his line, facing a firing squad consisting of seven fellow goalkeepers shaped in a semi-circle.
With all of the keepers armed with a pile of soccer balls, IMG Soccer Academy goalkeeper coach Scott Bowers randomly shouts out a number from one to seven, and the corresponding shooter drives a powerful shot from [...]

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Mauro Martin had an option last weekend: hit the road for Miami or hit the books for his upcoming finals.
After a year of living on his own and maturing at the IMG Soccer Academy, the rising junior goalkeeper knew the right choice to make.
“I stayed back,” he said. “I’ve learned from living on my own [...]

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Far from the comforts of IMG and Academy Park, the Bradenton Academics played the Panama City Pirates to a 0-0 draw this weekend. Despite the seven-hour van ride and the second match in four days, the Academics were up for the match, and the Pirates played the perfect host with big crowds and a great [...]

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The 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 Bradenton Academics opened the PDL season in successful fashion with a 4-0 victory over the Nashville Metros on Thursday [...]

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