[bc_video video_id=”5711813241001″ account_id=”3690581442001″ player_id=”H1NR7MVXz”] Rafael Andrade Santos’ dream of playing professional soccer began at the futsal courts in his native Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Santos, 22, began honing his skills with the ball when he was 6 years old. By 8, Brazilian club Flamengo noticed his talent and signed Santos to the club’s academy, […]
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Q&A: Get to know MLS prospect Justin Fiddes
[bc_video video_id=”5711762012001″ account_id=”3690581442001″ player_id=”H1NR7MVXz”] This Southern California native played as a left-back for the University of Washington from 2014-2017. Pro Soccer USA caught up with Justin Fiddes at the 2018 MLS Player Combine to talk about life in San Diego and playing college soccer in the Cascadia region. Question: What was it like growing […]
[bc_video video_id=”5711033115001″ account_id=”3690581442001″ player_id=”H1NR7MVXz”] Chris Mueller does not believe he’s tainted just because he played college soccer for four years. In fact, he believes he is just as prepared for the professional ranks as those prep school phenoms and college one-and-doners who will be so much in demand at the upcoming MLS SuperDraft. Much like […]
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Q&A: Get to know MLS prospect Paul Marie
[bc_video video_id=”5711021285001″ account_id=”3690581442001″ player_id=”H1NR7MVXz”] This former French youth international gained attention as a defender at Florida International University, where he also majored in sports management. Pro Soccer USA caught up with Paul Marie on Saturday at the 2018 MLS Player Combine in Orlando. Question: What are your emotions here at the MLS combine? Answer: […]
[bc_video video_id=”5710994088001″ account_id=”3690581442001″ player_id=”H1NR7MVXz”] Mac Steeves came a long way, both physically and mentally, to ultimately arrive at the 2018 Major League Soccer Players Combine. Two games into his senior campaign at Providence College, Steeves suffered a season-ending injury. Now, two years and more than 1,200 miles later, he’s showing off for MLS teams at […]
[bc_video video_id=”5710974650001″ account_id=”3690581442001″ player_id=”H1NR7MVXz”] As a native of Barcelona, Spain, Albert Ruiz faced a difficult transition upon his arrival to the United States. But as he showcases his ability to professional teams throughout the MLS Player Combine at Orlando City Stadium, he displays tremendous poise. After a successful four-year career at Florida Gulf Coast […]
Meghan Cameron didn’t go out looking to break barriers. Instead, Sporting Kansas City coach Peter Vermes came to her. Cameron is settling into her job as assistant director of player personnel with Sporting, the first woman to manage player contracts, salary budget, and acquisitions for a Major League Soccer team. Her role will move into […]
Mason Toye made an impression in Orlando once and now he may be doing it again. When he was a sophomore in high school, he was playing at a tournament at Disney’s Wide World of Sports. That’s when a coach at Indiana University saw him and knew immediately Toye was destined to be a college […]
All players on the field Saturday – the first day of competition at the MLS Player Combine – were eager to leave an impression ahead of Friday’s MLS SuperDraft in Philadelphia., but three in particular stood out. 1. Jon Bakero – The 21-year-old attacker finished the 2017 collegiate season with a career-high 16 goals and 14 assists for […]
[bc_video video_id=”5710272528001″ account_id=”3690581442001″ player_id=”H1NR7MVXz”] After scoring double-digit goals in three consecutive seasons at UNLV, Danny Musovski has his sights set on even more at the next level. Musovski, a 6-foot-tall forward, was one of 72 invitees to this week’s MLS Player Combine at Orlando City Stadium. Two recent mock drafts, one from MLSSoccer.com and […]