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Sacramento Republic FC Academy Defender David Burns Selected for U.S. U-20 Men's National Team Camp

January 4, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


Sacramento Republic FC Academy Defender David Burns
Sacramento Republic FC Academy Defender David Burns
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Republic FC U-17/18 Academy defender David Burns has been selected to participate in a U.S. U-20 Men's National Team Camp, taking place from January 4-14 in Miami. Burns is the second Republic FC Academy player to have been selected for a national team camp during their inaugural season. U-15/16 Academy goalkeeper Mason Finnell was selected to attend a U-15 camp in November 2015.

"This is another fantastic moment for the club," said Sacramento Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. "Burns is someone high on our list at the club, which is one reason he experienced first team action in the LA Galaxy II friendly back in November. We are beyond excited that he has been picked for the U-20 camp and I want to congratulate him and his family for this proud moment."

Burns has been a key player for Sacramento Republic FC's U-17/18 Academy team (6-3-5, 23 pts) which currently sits in third place in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy's Northwest Division. Burns has appeared in nine matches this season, starting eight and has been a part of four of the U-17/18's five shutouts this season. Burns is a student at Charter University Prep in El Dorado, Calif. and played for San Juan Soccer Club before joining the Republic FC Academy this season. Burns has committed to play soccer at the University of California, Berkley next season.

The U.S. U-20 Men's National Team camp begins today, January 4, and will run through January 14. The players will compete in four matches during the camp. The first two matches will take place on January 8 and the final two will be played on January 12. The players at the camp will be competing for a spot on the U.S. U-20 Men's National Team during the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Korea Republic. The U.S. U-20 Men's National Team is coached by former U.S. MNT and MLS player, Tab Ramos.

The Republic FC Academy is a member of the U.S. Soccer Developmental Academy, which was formed to provide education, resources and support to clubs, helping develop world-class players. The USSDA also connects National Team coaches directly with Academy clubs to develop and identify players and coaches for future National Teams.

The full U.S. U-20 Men's National Team camp roster is the following:

Goalkeepers: Jonathan Klinsmann (Cal), JT Marcinkowski (Georgetown), Mason Stajduhar (Orlando City SC), Justin Vom Steeg (UC Santa Barbara)

Defenders: Danny Acosta (Real Salt Lake), Hugo Arrellano (LA Galaxy), Jonathan Bell (DC United), Marcello Borges (Michigan), David Burns (Sacramento Republic FC), Aaron Herrera (University of New Mexico), Malcolm Jones (UCLA), Andrew Lombard (Northeastern), Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire), Miles Robinson (Syracuse), Tommy Redding (Orlando City SC), Diego Silva (University of Maryland)

Midfielders: Amir Bashti (Stanford), Joshua Doughty (Manchester United), Cameron Lindley (Indiana Fire), Lucas Mendes (DC United), Matt Olosunde (New York Red Bulls), Martin Salas (University of North Carolina), Yosef Samuel (Philadelphia Union), Evan Waldrep (Creighton), Eryk Williamson (University of Maryland), Jackson Yueill (UCLA), Alex Zendejas (FC Dallas)

Forwards: Coy Craft (FC Dallas), Jeremy Ebobisse (Duke), Sebastian Elney (University of Maryland), Juan Flores (Houston Dynamo), Victor Mansaray (Seattle Sounders), Josh Perez (AFC Fiorentina), Emmanuel Sabbi (Chicago Magic), Abu Winter (Philadelphia Union), Isaiah Young (PDA)

For more information on the U.S. U-20 Men's National Team camp visit USSoccer.com. For more information on the Republic FC Academy visit SacRepublicFC.com.

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