US Club Soccer Alumni Achieve Success
US Club Soccer is dedicated to providing American youth with a pathway to top soccer with several programs providing this opportunity. Here is a look at top athletes with ties to US Club Soccer programs who are putting their skills to the test at the highest level.
Youth Soccer News: US Club Soccer has contributed to the growth of American soccer and throughout the world including the U.S. National Team, Bundesliga, Premier League, Major League Soccer (MLS), top NCAA Division I programs and more.
US Club Soccer applauds its alumni for achieving success at the top level of the international and professional game.
“US Club Soccer is proud to have played a role in the development and identification of these terrific players,” said Kevin Payne, CEO of US Club Soccer. “Our id² program and the PDPs around the country which support it are one of the cornerstones of our organization and our commitment to the best environment possible for the development of young players in our country. With the addition of our LaLiga Formation Methodology courses for coaches, we hope our clubs continue to play an important role in development America’s future soccer stars.”
Established in 2004, the id² Program provides an opportunity for youth soccer players to be identified, developed and scouted for inclusion in U.S. Soccer’s National Team programs. Top players from each id² age group cycle are invited to compete in National Selection programming, which includes international tours as well as domestic training camps at Nike World Headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
Player Development is one of five pillars of Players First – the organization’s branded, holistic club soccer experience emphasizing player development and parental guidance.
Through its five pillars: Club Development, Coaching Development, Player Development, Parent Engagement & Education and Player Health & Safety, US Club Soccer offers registration, league- and cup-based competition platforms, player identification and other programming, resources and services.
Notable US Club Soccer alumni:
Corey Baird, Stanford University
- Member of 2010 id² National Selection International Tour to the Netherlands and Germany.
Danny Barbir, West Bromwich Albion F.C. (Premier League)
- Member of 2012 id² National Selection International Tour to Spain.
Marissa Bosco, University of Kentucky
- Member of 2013 id²/ECNL National Selection Training Camp.
Rachael Dorwart, University of North Carolina
- Member of the id² roster in the 2014 Nike National Training Camp.
Cesar Farias, Harvard University
- Member of the 2011 id² National Selection team that traveled to England and Scotland.
Colin Fernandez, Chicago Fire (MLS)
- Member of 2010 id² National Selection International Tour to Netherlands and Germany.
Jlon Flippens, University of Maryland
- Member of the 2013 id²/ECNL National Selection Training Camp.
Greg Garza, Atlanta United (MLS)
- Attended id² Training Camp in 2004.
Malcom Jones, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Member of the 2011 id² National Selection team that traveled to England and Scotland.
Emily Knous, University of Arizona
- Member of the id² roster at the 2014 Nike National Training Camp.
Kristen McFarland, Florida State University
- Member of the 2013 id²/ECNL National Selection Training Camp.
Matthew Olosunde, Manchester United F.C. (Premier League)
- Member of 2012 id² National Selection International Tour to Spain.
Logan Panchot, Stanford University
- Member of 2012 id² National Selection International Tour to Spain.
Christian Pulisic, U.S. Men’s National Team and Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
- Member of 2012 id² National Selection International Tour to Spain.
Tommy Redding, Orlando City SC (MLS)
- Member of the 2011 id² National Selection team that traveled to England and Scotland.
Kevin Silva, UCLA
- Member of 2012 id² National Selection International Tour to Spain.
Ben Swanson, Columbus Crew SC (MLS)
- Member of 2010 id² National Selection International Tour to Netherlands and Germany.
Emma Thomson, Penn State University
- Mmber of 2014 Nike National Training Camp on the id² roster.
DeAndre Yedlin, U.S. Men’s National Team and Newcastle United F.C. (EFL Championship)
- Attended an id² Training Camp in 2006.
Taylor Ziemer, University of Virginia
- Member of 2013 id²/ECNL National Selection Training Camp.
