Orlando City SC and MLS Name Six Prospects to Represent Club at the Sueño MLS 2015
May 4, 2015 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts:
Gabriel Gabor, MLS Communications, 917-364-2755 or gabe.gabor@MLSsoccer.com
Jacklyne Ramos, Orlando City SC, 239-280-8162 or jramos@orlandocitysc.com
Laura Strykowski, Allstate, 847-402-5600 or Laura.Strykowski@allstate.com
Orlando City SC and MLS name six prospects to represent the club at the Sueño MLS 2015 - Presented by Allstate National Final
ORLANDO, Fla. (Monday, May 4, 2015) - Major League Soccer and Orlando City SC announced today the names of five talented young field players and one El Portero Allstate finalist who will represent the club at the National Final of Sueño MLS 2015- Presented by Allstate Insurance Company. They will be joined by 12 finalists from the LA Galaxy and Chicago Fire trials who will be selected during the upcoming weeks.
The nationally-televised player search is showcased on Univision Deportes' República Deportiva, the popular weekly sports entertainment program that chronicles the tryouts in a "reality show within a show" format.
The six Orlando City SC Finalists are:
Name Position Age Hometown
Thomas Bosley Goalkeeper 16 Ponta Vedra, FL
Felipe Cardona Midfielder 15 Orlando, FL
Miguel Deleon Defender 16 Deltona, FL
Arturo Ernard Defender/Midfielder 14 Kendall, FL
Juan Carlos Merino Midfielder 16 Long Branch, NJ
Izui VIllasana Midfielder 14 Harlingen, TX
NOTES:
Now in its ninth year, Sueño MLS 2015 - Presented by Allstate Insurance Company is being staged by three Major League Soccer teams, including first-time host Orlando City SC, as well as returning hosts Chicago Fire and LA Galaxy. Up to 400 tryout spots are made available in each city on a first come, first serve basis. Hopefuls can register at www.SuenoMLS.com.
In addition, the Allstate "Good Hands" top goalkeeper award, El Portero Allstate, will be presented for the fifth consecutive year. One goalkeeper at each of the three local tryouts will be selected as a local goalkeeper finalist and will compete in the National Finals for the opportunity to be named El Portero Allstate and train with an MLS team. El Portero Allstate will be selected in conjunction with the winner of Sueño MLS 2015 - Presented by Allstate Insurance Company, and will be mentored by Mexican goalkeeping legend Martin "El Pulpo" Zuñiga.
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