Elite College Showcase this Weekend
May 30, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds Elite College Showcase is set to take place this weekend, May 30 through June 1, 2014 at Highmark Stadium and Duquesne University.
According to Jason Kutney, Riverhounds CEO, the combination of participating teams and the grade of college coaches heading into Pittsburgh for the event will quickly qualify this as one of the most impactful soccer opportunities offered in Western Pennsylvania.
"This is designed to be a platform upon which the best schools can view some of the best talent we have to offer," said Kutney. "The top collegiate coaches want to see the best players perform right in front of them, within the best facilities, in an environment that gets the best out of each and every participant."
In addition to the local Pittsburgh teams, the Elite College Showcase brings in clubs from Canada, Virginia, Ohio, and Washington DC. Participating clubs for the Showcase are as follow:
GIRLS:
* Riverhounds Development Academy (RDA): Under-15, Under-16 * NVSC 98 Blue (ex-PWSI 98 Red, Virginia): Under-15 * Woodbridge Strikers (Canada): Under-15/16 * Internationals SC ECNL (Ohio): Under-15, Under-16 * AFFC (Allegheny Force Football Club - PAW): Under-15, Under-16/17 * Century United Under-17 * Cleveland United White Under-17
BOYS:
* Riverhounds Development Academy (RDA): Under-15, Under-16 * Century United Under-17 * NVSC 97/98: Under-15/16 * Ajax FC (Canada): Under-16 * DC United Academy: Under-16 All Showcase games are open to the public/ free admission.
View the full Elite College Showcase Weekend schedule now at www.riverhoundsacademy.com
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