3 Schulz Academy Players Return To U.S. Residency Program
Schulz Academy’s Jozy Altidore Sets Record $10M Transfer
A record high historical transfer fee for any American soccer player - Jozy is "America's 10 Million Dollar Man"
BOCA RATON, FL (June 12, 2008) - Former Schulz Academy and New York Red Bulls young forward Jozy Altidore is headed for Villarreal CF, with the Spanish first division club agreeing to a transfer deal with Major League Soccer for the teenage forward. Villarreal, which finished runner-up to champion Real Madrid in Spain's La Liga this season, has been looking for reinforcements to play next season in the European Champions League, in which it reached the semifinals in 2006. Altidore, praised by many as the United States' best soccer prospect, has always had his eye set on Europe and now he is finally on his way.
 
Jozy Altidore Makes History
Josmer Becomes Youngest Player to Score for U.S. MNT in the Modern Era
Matt Luzunaris and Jozy Altidore might face off in Europe
Matt Luzunaris impresses in Austria
2 Schulz Academy players could play against each other in 2009 in Europe. While the Austrian Newspapers report about the possibility of Jozy Altidore to move to Austria to play for Red Bull Salzburg in summer 2009 (see article below), another Schulz Academy player impressed the coaches in his first practices at Rapid Vienna, Austria’s most successful and popular Bundesliga Club.
Hasani Sinclair Called up to U.S. U-20 MNT at Copa Chivas
 CHICAGO (Jan. 26, 2008) -- Hasani Sinclair has been called to Guadalajara, Mexico by U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team head coach Thomas Rongen for the Copa Chivas tournament, replacing forward Ellis McLoughlin. The U-20 MNT begins group play against Club America tonight after the tournament’s opening ceremonies. The following matches in group play will be against Tecos (Jan. 27), Locomotiv de Moscu (Jan. 28), Estudiantes de la Plata (Jan. 29) and Santos (Jan. 30). If the U.S. advances they could move on to the quarterfinals (Jan. 31), semifinals (Feb. 1) or the final on Feb. 2.
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| Schulz Academy forward Hasani Sinclair (in white) will travel to Mexico with the U.S. U-20 MNT for the 2008 Copa Chivas. |
Updated U-20 MNT Roster by Position
GOALKEEPERS (2): Josh Lambo (FC Dallas), Abdul Hamid (Annandale, Va.) DEFENDERS (7): Gale Agbossoumonde (Syracuse, N.Y.), Franklin Blaise (Miami, Fla.), Paolo DelPiccolo (Lakewood, Colo.), Nicholas Millington (Raleigh, N.C.), Matthew Uy (Fairfield University), Zarek Valentin (Lancaster, Pa.), Sheanon Williams (University of North Carolina) MIDFIELDERS (5): Jose Altamirano (San Diego, Calif.), Steben Birnbaum (Irvine, Calif.), Andrew Lubahn (Erie, Pa.), Amobi Okugo (Sacramento, Calif.), Pablo Punyed (Miami, Fla.), FORWARDS (5): Jorge Flores (Chivas USA), Felix Garcia (Laredo, Texas), Christian Gonzales (Miami, Fla.), Alex Nimo (Real Salt Lake), Ahkeel Rodney (Elmont, N.Y.), Hasani Sinclair (Schulz Academy/Coral Springs, Fla.)
BACK TO THE ROOTS
Josmer Altidore visits his old friends at Schulz Academy
Josmer "Jozy" Altidore used his vacation from his stressful season 2007 (Top Scorer of the U-20 World Cup, where he scored both goals in the 2-1 victory vs. Brazil, debut in the Men’s National Team vs. South Africa in South Africa, Training Camp with the Olympic Team in China 2 weeks ago, and professional soccer season in the MLS with Red Bull New York) for a light training and get together with some of his former team mates of Boca Juniors and Schulz Academy.
Stefan Jerome scores again in 2-0 win vs. Brazil
It looks like Schulz Academy players are becoming a nightmare for Brazilian National Teams. After Josmer Altidore’s 2 goals knocked out the Brazilian National Team from the U-20 World Cup earlier this year, Stefan Jerome scored the deciding 2-0 yesterday in the U-17 National Team game vs. Brazil in Bradenton.
Stefan Jerome (Schulz Academy) scored the second goal for the U.S. in their 2-0 victory over Russia.
BRADENTON, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2007) – The U.S. Under-17 ‘92s won their first international game under new head coach Wilmer Cabrera, beating Russia, 2-0, on Thursday afternoon at the Development Academy Nike Friendlies, held at the IMG Academy. The U.S. will next face Brazil on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. ET in their second match of the Friendlies. The match will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel.
http://www.ussoccer.com/sights/showVideo.jsp_441-0.html (for highlights of the game, click here)
Congratulations To Jozy Altidore For Earning His First Senior Cap
Josmer enters the game for the U.S. in the 65th minute vs South Africa before a sell-out crowd
BOCA RATON, FL (November 17, 2007) - Just days after his 18th birthday, former Schulz Academy player and Red Bull New York forward Josmer Altidore made his debut for the full U.S. Men’s National Team vs. South Africa in Johannesburg for the Nelson Mandela Challenge Cup. Josmer entered the game in the 65th minute before a sell-out crowd of well over 60,000 and a live national TV audience to help the U.S. secure a 1-0 win over their host. Altidore was the 61st player to earn a cap in 2007 under Bradley across 18 games. That’s the most players to ever earn a cap in a single calendar year for the United States.
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Altidore Called up to U.S. Men's National Team
18-year-old could earn first senior cap against South Africa on November 17
 Former Schulz Academy Player and New York Red Bulls forward Jozy Altidore was named on Friday as part of U.S. head coach Bob Bradley’s 17-man initial U.S. Men’s Senior National Team roster that will travel to face South Africa in Johannesburg on Nov. 17 (9 a.m. ET on Fox Soccer Channel). The callup is Altidore’s first to the senior national squad.
4 Schulz Academy Players in the Residency Program of U.S. Soccer Federation
Donovan Henry, one of the 4 Schulz Academy Players in the U.S. Under-17 MNT Residency Program
Bryan Sylvestre during one of the practices at Schulz Academy
TAMPA — One third of the players invited into U.S. Soccer’s most recent Under-17 Residency Program gained experience while playing in United Soccer Leagues Super Y-League this past season. In all, 17 players on the U.S. U17 Residency roster hail from clubs in the SYL. Clubs forwarding multiple players into residency includes: Schulz Academy (4), the Washington Crossfire (2), and the Chicago Magic (2). 16 SYL players were invited to residency camp in 2006.
"Our first goal in the Schulz Soccer Academy is to provide players for the highest level. I think all 4 players have the potential to reach the level to play in the Men’s National Team in 4-5 years, and they definitely have the quality to become professional soccer players in the future in Europe. I will help them as much as I can, to provide these opportunities when the time is right", says Dr. Schulz, founder of the Schulz Academy.
A Record of 17 Schulz Academy Players in Youth National Teams
No other club in the country has more players in Youth National Teams than Schulz Academy. This is a list and a short analyze of Dr. Schulz, the Director of the Schulz Academy, of the players who were playing in US National Teams in 2007 and 2008 while playing for Schulz Academy:
Shawn Barry Scores Winner For U.S. U-18 MNT
U.S. U-18 MNT Beat Japan 1-0 at SBS Cup
SHIZUOKA, Japan (Aug. 14, 2007) - The U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team defeated Japan, 1-0, in their third and final match of the SBS Cup at Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka, Japan.
Shawn Barry (Schulz Academy U-17) scored the game-winner in the 62nd minute off a pass from Andrew Weideman. Weideman had chased down a long ball into the right corner, defeated a defender and then dropped the ball back inside the area for the streaking Barry, who buried his shot past the keeper.
Altidore, Top Scorer and MVP at U-20 World Cup
Josmer Altidore celebrates his 2 goals after USA’s victory over Brazil in the U-20 World Cup in Canada.
AC Milan representatives came to see Alexandre Pato of Brazil, but another player impressed them much more. Josmer Altidore’s 2 goals made a big impression on the AC Milan delegation. Altidore now has 3 goals in 3 games and is the leading scorer (with 2 other players) at the U-20 World Cup in Canada. He was also voted the MVP of the game vs Brazil.
"Although already deciding big games like this, I still think we see only a part of Josmer’s big talent. At the age of only 17, he still needs to grow into his athletic body, and when he is done with this, we will see the real Josmer. The current part of his game is already wonderful to watch though, and he shows that he is the real deal, even on the highest level of the World Cup", states Dr. Josef Schulz, his former coach at Schulz Academy and Boca Juniors.
U.S. Soccer named the winners of the 2006 Athletes of the Year Awards
Onyewu, Lilly, Altidore and Adams Voted U.S. Soccer Athletes of the Year
CHICAGO (December 26, 2006) – For their excellence at the highest levels of the sport, U.S. Soccer named U.S. Men’s National Team defender Oguchi Onyewu as the 2006 Male Athlete of the Year and U.S. Women’s National Team forward Kristine Lilly as the 2006 Female Athlete of the Year. Under-20 MNT forward Josmer Altidore and WNT forward Danesha Adams won the Young Male and Young Female Awards, respectively.
Altidore Called in for Red Bulls MLS Games
Josmer at age 16 could see action in MLS opener
By Jonathan Nierman / MLSnet.com Staff
 NEW YORK -- Edson Buddle isn't the only forward on his way to the New York Red Bulls. At the team's media day event on Tuesday in Times Square, the club also announced that Josmer Altidore will make the journey from his home at the U.S. U-17 residency program in Bradenton, Fla., up the East Coast to join the club for its first two games of the 2006 season.
MetroStars Select Josmer Altidore of Schulz Academy in 2nd Round of MLS Draft
At Age 16 Josmer is the Youngest Player Selected in the 2006 MLS Draft
SECAUCUS, N.J. - In the second round of the 2006 MLS SuperDraft (#17 overall), the MetroStars selected 16-year-old forward Josmer Altidore. Altidore - a 5'10'' 175-pound striker born in Newark, NJ - scored 25 goals as a member of the 2005 United States U-17 Men's National Team in just 19 games played.
Two Schulz Academy Players In Residency Program Of The U.S. Soccer Federation
Congratulations to Shawn Barry who Joins Josmere Altidore in U-17 Residency Program
After great performances winning 2 years in a row the National Title at the National Finals of the Super Y League, Shawn Barry, is the second player in the residency program of the US Soccer Federation at the IMG Academy in Bradenton.
Three More Schulz Academy Players in U.S. Youth National Teams
Barry to play with U-17s while Julian Serrato and Karol Chorak joins Josmer and the U.S. U-18s
While playing in the Super Y League North American Finals, and winning back-to-back National Titles, 3 more Schulz Academy players caught the eyes of U.S. National Team coaches.
Josmer Altidore Wins Player of the Year Honors
 Josmer Altidore has advanced through the soccer ranks at breakneck speed. Like former PARADE Player of the Year Freddy Adu, Altidore has the rare talent to go straight from high school to the pros. Born in Newark, N.J., to Haitian immigrants, Altidore moved to Florida at age 3 and joined the high school varsity team in seventh grade. At 15, he was selected for U.S. Soccer’s Residency Program for 16- and 17-year-olds. Altidore showcased his skills as the youngest member of the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team last year by scoring 19 goals in 26 appearances.
Altidore the next big thing for U.S.?
By Mario Sarmento
Staff Writer, BOCANEWS.COM
The Golden Generation of United States soccer will be well represented in next Friday’s World Cup. Landon Donovan, DeMarcus Beasley, Bobby Convey, and Oguchi Onyewu, were part of the first wave of U.S. soccer players to live and train in an academy for the express purpose of competing against the world’s best in a sport this country had yet to master.
But it is at the next World Cup, in 2010 in South Africa, where America’s greatest prospect might be ready to take center stage.
Audio Interview With Josmer Altidore
Schulz Academy Player Now in the U.S. U17 National Team Residency Program
Is he the next Freddy Adu? NSC Soccer Development Director Alan Merrick interviews Josmer Altidore, star of the U.S. U-17 National Team, playing in the 2005 Super Soccer Series.
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