WIth an all Senior starting line up today vs. Real Colorado, the IMG U-18 boys quest to leave their mark in IMG history and the USDA Finals.
Starting for IMG: Goalkeeper, Larry Jackson, Defense, Brad Doliner, Ambry Moss, John Rayha, Jon Eckford, Midfield, Alex Waltes, Luis Ocejo, Tyler Currence, Miguel Medina, Forwards, Benny Barshai, Luis Calzadilla
Subs: [...]
With an ending record in group play of one win and two ties at the USDA Final at the Home Depot Center ,left the IMG U-18 boys, 1 goal short of the National Final Match. Now with a new focus, an undefeated Final would make any team proud.
A 5pm kickoff Thursday vs. Real Colorado will [...]
Starting Lineup for IMG: Goalkeepr, Larry Jackson, Defense, Alex Walters ( Captian ), Ambry Moss, John Rayha, Chase Miller, Midfield, Luis Ocejo, Martin Ontiveros, Jorge Risquez, Forwards, Luis Calzadilla, Reinaldo Brenes, Andres Acevedo
Subs: Fernando Mares, Tyler Currence, Benny Barahsi, Jon Eckford, Miguel Medina, Chris Glodack, Ricardo Batista
Kickoff: 0:00 Carmel Ball, long ball won by IMG
1;00: [...]
Mike Matkovich, Former Chicago Magic Director of Coaching and current USA U-18 MNT Head Coach woke up this morning to voluntarily take some steps necessary for the youth of this country to excel in the game of soccer. “I want to give you stuff you need as young Professionals,” says Matkovich.
The first eye opening fact [...]
IMG Starting Line up: Goalkeeper, Larry Jackson, Defense, Brad Doliner, Jon Eckford, Chase Miller, Midfield, Miguel Medina, Luis Ocejo, Tyler Currence, Ricardo Batista, Alex Walters, Forward, Luis Calzadilla, Benny Barshai
Kickoff 0:00- Boston Possession
00:30- Multiple IMG throw in as Boston pressure in IMG Half
POSSESSION STURGGLE IN THE MIDFIELD
4:45: IMG through ball to Barshai, saved by Boston
5:30: IMG [...]
Time to work!!!
Pre-game locker room
Locker Room chatter
Ambry Moss vists the trainer for some ankle tape
Perfect Pitch.
After a hard fought draw last night vs. the Dallas Texans, the IMG boys have a day to recuperate and focus on their task at hand tomorrow, The FC Greater Boston Bolts.
As their bodies rest an early morning breakfast jump started their mind for a Player Education Seminar run by US Soccer. Assuming they know [...]
25 minutes til kick off……a focued warm up has begun. 78 degrees, slight wind, sun shining.
The Starting line up:
Goalkeeper: Larry Jackson
Defence:Chase Miller, Ambry Moss, John Rayha
Midfield: Martin Ontiveros, Jorge Risquez, Miguel Medina, ALex Walters, , Reienado Brenes
Forwards: Andres Acevedo, Benny Barshai
Kickoff 0:00
Texas kickoff, stolen by Alex Walters, thru ball to Acevedo , out of a [...]
A 5 a.m. departure from IMG Academy to Tampa airport started the journey for the U-18 boys, who represent one of 8 teams fighting for a National Championship in Los Angeles, CA.
Upon their arrival at LAX, fellow travelers were instantly curious of who they were and what they were doing here. Comments of “Good Luck” [...]