New England Revolution Academy Expands to Add Under-13 Team for 2023-24 MLS NEXT Season
August 31, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New England Revolution News Release
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Revolution Academy will field a roster of 95 players to begin the 2023-24 MLS NEXT season the fall slate, which begins on Sunday, September 3. With 52 returning players and 43 newcomers, representing all six New England states and beyond, the Revolution will once again field four teams in the Under-14, Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 age groups, while adding a fifth team in the Under-13 division.
In addition to the new Under-13 squad, the Revolution Academy's expanded operations include a new full-sized field. The new artificial field will be linked to the existing natural grass fields on the Revolution Training Center campus in Foxborough.
Last season, the Revolution Academy capped the year with its second consecutive MLS NEXT Cup championship in the Under-19 age division, becoming the first back-to-back champions in the tournament's history. New England was in rare company as one of the few MLS teams to qualify all of its eligible teams for the 2023 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs as the U-15s and U-17s joined the oldest side in postseason action. Through New England's second team, Revolution II, academy players continue to gain professional soccer experience at an accelerated rate with the club's MLS NEXT Pro side, where 29 Academy players have made their pro debuts since the developmental team was launched in 2020.
"Between a second consecutive national championship for our U-19s and the continued success of our pro player pathway in developing players for the professional game, our entire staff is eager to begin another MLS NEXT season in New England," Revolution Technical Director Curt Onalfo said. "We're proud of the progress we have made in our development system over the last few years and are especially thankful to the Kraft family for their expanded investment into our program. We're all very excited to keep building upon this momentum as we enter the fall season."
The Revolution Academy's Residency Program, now in its fifth year, continues to house players in three homes owned by the program nearby the team's state-of-the-art training center in Foxborough. The athletes continue their high school educations while training in a professional environment under the tutelage of the club's experienced, full-time coaches. By eliminating key barriers such as transportation, the Residency Program allows players from throughout New England and beyond to benefit from the club's fully funded, elite player development program and established professional pathway.
Additionally, the Revolution Academy continues to place players at elite NCAA Division I universities, including these seven recent graduates who will continue their careers at top men's soccer programs: Gianluca Armellino (2005 - Plainville, Mass.) and Jack LaBelle (2005 - Peabody, Mass.) at the University of Vermont, Jack Burkhardt (2005 - Sutton, Mass.) and Marco Dos Santos (2005 - Methuen, Mass.) at Boston College, Alexi Karalis (2005 - Belmont, Mass.) at Providence College, Ezra Widman (2005 - New York, N.Y.) at Syracuse University, and Jason Zacarias (2004 - Billerica, Mass.) at Boston University. Zacarias was named the 2023 MLS NEXT Cup Player of the Tournament.
Under the direction of Technical Director Curt Onalfo and Director of Youth Development Rob Becerra, the Revolution Academy boasts an accomplished technical staff that welcomes back Brad Knighton, Michael Milazzo, T.J. Love, Jasir Charris, B.J. Noble, and Liam Connors. Noble, who has served as an assistant coach and Academy administrator since 2021, will lead the new U-13 squad.
"Our entire staff is thrilled to be kicking off another MLS NEXT season with this talented collection of players. We're especially excited to expand our pathway to reach the Under-13 age group, further establishing that direct bridge from those youth levels to the professional ranks," added Director of Youth Development Rob Becerra. "We are working tirelessly to build on the Revolution Academy's recent success in MLS NEXT and developing players for the next level. We'll continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of our program to represent the Revolution and New England with pride."
The New England Revolution Academy is the region's only completely free-to-play, elite youth development program with a direct pathway to the professional ranks. Competing in MLS NEXT, the nation's premiere youth soccer platform, the Revolution Academy accepts qualified and talented players into the program regardless of their financial situation. All players' needs and expenses related to soccer activities - training, facilities, equipment, uniforms, travel associated with competitions - are provided by the Revolution at no cost to the players or their families.
The Revolution Academy begins the 2023 fall season on Sunday, September 3 when the U-17s, U-15s, U-14s, and U-13s host Seacoast United. The U-19s will begin another year as the defending MLS NEXT Cup Champions on Saturday, September 9 vs. Oakwood Soccer Club. The complete Revolution Academy roster and coaching staff is below. For more information about the New England Revolution's youth teams and Revolution Academy programming, visit revolutionsoccer.net/academy.
No. Name Position Hometown Year
32 Steban Betancur Lopera Defender Revere, MA 2005
74 Gabriel Chavez Defender Wethersfield, CT 2005
48 Bryce Flowers Forward Sharon, MA 2005
47 Tyler Flowers Midfielder Sharon, MA 2005
85 Alex Parvu Defender Cumberland, RI 2005
79 Alex St. John Forward Needham, MA 2005
5 Mason Sullivan Defender Boston, MA 2005
52 Malik Akin Defender Altamonte Springs, FL 2006
1 Ryan Carney Goalkeeper Dunstable, MA 2006
14 Kian Charris Defender Pawtucket, RI 2006
6 Giuseppe Ciampa Midfielder Westwood, MA 2006
51 Kevin Christensen Goalkeeper Framingham, MA 2006
4 Henrique Dias Defender North Andover, MA 2006
11 Enzo Goncalves Forward Hyannis, MA 2006
83 Garrett Holman Defender Hamburg, NJ 2006
43 Jamie Kabuusu Midfielder Chestnut Hill, MA 2006
10 Travis Kahoalii Midfielder Whitman, MA 2006
13 Eric Klein Midfielder Manheim, PA 2006
8 Ayden Kokoszka Forward Franklin, MA 2006
60 Eric Martinez Forward Perris, CA 2006
24 Alexander Rapo Forward Dover, MA 2006
7 Raphael Alves Forward Framingham, MA 2007
46 Owen Beninga Goalkeeper Jackson, WY 2007
2 Alvin Depina Defender Boston, MA 2007
89 Edwin Flores Midfielder Wilmington, DE 2007
3 Simon Henao Defender Dedham, MA 2007
42 Sage Kinner Defender Burlington, VT 2007
16 Demario McIntosh Defender Newark, CA 2007
41 Gershom Matimano Midfielder Hampton, NH 2007
23 Javaun Mussenden Midfielder Dallas, GA 2007
9 Robert Nichols III Forward Milton, MA 2007
55 Josh Partal Midfielder Bangor, ME 2007
15 Josh Poulson Defender Hingham, MA 2007
29 Aidan Reilly Defender Pembroke, MA 2007
71 Eli Ackerman Defender Natick, MA 2008
27 Cristiano Carlos Forward Chicopee, MA 2008
99 Julian Chapman Goalkeeper Maplewood, NJ 2008
68 Sean Cory Goalkeeper Wrentham, MA 2008
69 Grant Emerhi Forward Mansfield, MA 2008
78 Braydon Fagundes Midfielder Warwick, RI 2008
70 Joaquin Garcia Zilinskas Defender Concord, MA 2008
4 Sheridan McNish Defender Norwood, MA 2008
18 Bryan Norena Midfielder Revere, MA 2008
24 Cristiano Oliveira Midfielder Somerville, MA 2008
20 Cliff-Grova Rwabira Forward Portland, ME 2008
44 Tommy Tsouros Defender Bow, NH 2008
93 Radeen Alavi Forward Southborough, MA 2009
8 Brian Brooks Midfielder Waltham, MA 2009
94 Jonathan Cante Forward Pawtucket, RI 2009
98 Zackary Chaib Forward East Boston, MA 2009
95 Kaleb De Oliveira Forward Somerville, MA 2009
84 Ryker Fauth Goalkeeper Milford, MA 2009
50 Reinner Fidelis Goalkeeper Peabody, MA 2009
96 Alexander Glassman Midfielder Westborough, MA 2009
88 Nathan Jackson Defender Cumberland, RI 2009
22 Levi Katsell Midfielder San Diego, CA 2009
13 Joshua Macedo Forward Santa Clarita, CA 2009
76 Kenny Mills Midfielder Brockton, MA 2009
97 Luke Nuspl Defender Wayland, MA 2009
19 Aarin Prajapati Forward Boston, MA 2009
11 Judah Siqueira Forward South Easton, MA 2009
21 William Spaulding Midfielder Stowell, VT 2009
10 Paolo Tornberg Ayala Midfielder Revere, MA 2009
12 Ivan Villalobos Lopez Midfielder Lumberton, NC 2009
14 Braeden Anderson Midfielder Norton, MA 2010
2 Logan Azar Midfielder Hudson, MA 2010
7 Frankie Caruso Midfielder Newton, MA 2010
82 Jude Chisholm Defender Cambridge, MA 2010
75 Kauan De Campos Defender East Providence, RI 2010
77 Tobin Farmer Midfielder Jackson, NH 2010
80 Alexander Gomes Midfielder Bridgewater, MA 2010
23 Makai Harr Defender Hartford, CT 2010
85 Lucas Pereira Forward East Merrimack, NH 2010
30 Niaz Sacirbey Defender Boston, MA 2010
86 David Sellars Midfielder Holbrook, MA 2010
28 Charles Wallace Goalkeeper Burlington, VT 2010
17 Brandon Velez Forward Concord, MA 2010
81 Mason Yang Goalkeeper Windsor, CT 2010
20 Arthur Benardino Forward Shirley, MA 2011
4 Asher Bremser Defender Boston, MA 2011
11 Rikelme De Almeida Midfielder Easton, MA 2011
83 Shayne Dos Santos Midfielder Arlington, MA 2011
3 Stefan Gorea Defender Sharon, MA 2011
15 Navayush Gurung Midfielder Medford, MA 2011
18 Landon Ho Sang Forward Ludlow, MA 2011
9 Jason Kamerzel-Smith Forward Arlington, MA 2011
26 John Munko Midfielder Canton, MA 2011
19 Dalu Nwazojie Defender Stoughton, MA 2011
8 Davi Pereira Midfielder Revere, MA 2011
16 Noah Previtera Midfielder Waltham, MA 2011
5 Vaughn Scholz Defender Reading, MA 2011
12 Sawyer Yoder Defender Providence, RI 2011
10 Boston Kahoalii Midfielder Whitman, MA 2012
6 Brennan McWeeny Midfielder East Milton, MA 2012
22 Nolan Nairn Forward Springfield, MA 2012
New England Revolution Academy Technical Staff
Curt Onalfo Technical Director
Rob Becerra Director of Youth Development / U-17 Head Coach
Liam Connors U-14 Head Coach
Brad Knighton U-19 Head Coach
Michael Milazzo U-15 Head Coach
B.J. Noble U-13 Head Coach / Academy Administrator
Jasir Charris Goalkeeping Coach
Jeff Causey Goalkeeping Coach
T.J. Love Assistant Coach / Academy Scout
Caitlyn Heredia Academy Athletic Trainer
Sabrina Murray Academy Athletic Trainer
Adam Smith Academy Sports Performance Coach
Dobbin Bookman Academy Sports Performance Coach
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