US Youth Soccer ODP Boys 99 Region II squad to play in Costa Rica
FRISCO, Texas (Jan.31, 2014) — The US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Boys 99 Region II team will train and compete Feb. 4-11 in Costa Rica. The weeklong trip includes games against the youth teams of some of the top professional clubs in Costa Rica.
The group will include boys primarily in the 1999 age group from eight different Region II states. In addition to the games, the team will participate in five training sessions, a community service project and other local activities.
US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Region II— Costa Rica | Game Schedule*
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Feb. 5
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4 p.m.
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vs. Heredia
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Feb. 6
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2 p.m.
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vs. Alajuela
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Feb. 10
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3 p.m.
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vs. Saprissa
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*Schedule subject to change
US Youth Soccer ODP Region II Boys — Costa Rica | Roster
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First Name
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Last Name
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Hometown
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State
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Cade
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Fink
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Plainfield
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IL
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Timothy
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Dolan
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Troy
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MI
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Juan
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Chavarria
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Murray
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KY
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Cameron
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Wheeler
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Simpsonville
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KY
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Patrick
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Wilkinson
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Overland Park
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KS
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Benjamin
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Al-Gharabally
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St. Clair
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MI
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Alexander
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Andersen
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North Liberty
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IA
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Jack
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Dunn
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Davenport
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IA
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William
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Hanigan
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Cedar Rapids
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IA
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Eric
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Hollenkamp
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Columbus
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IN
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Colin
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Kane
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Mayfield Village
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OH
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Caleb
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Whitaker
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Peninsula
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OH
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Istvan
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Wilhelms
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Sault Saint Marie
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MI
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Protus
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Babaya
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Elk River
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MN
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Alejandro
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Hernandez
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Hammond
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IN
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John
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Hickey IV
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Richmond
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KY
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Leroy
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Enzugusi
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Marion
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IA
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Thomas
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Paltani
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Strongsville
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OH
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Some updates will be posted on the Region II ODP Boys Facebook Page
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