Natick Soccer Player Invited To Esteemed U.S. Soccer Showcase

FOXBOROUGH, MA — A number of young Massachusetts soccer players with the New England Revolution Academy were offered an esteemed invitation to show off their schools to evaluators.

Team officials said 25 New England Revolution Academy players received invitations to the single-day United States Soccer Talent Identification Center on Wednesday, hosted by U.S. Soccer Talent ID Manager Rob Irvine alongside Youth National Team Network Scouts Brad Agoos, Kylie Stannard, and Bryan Harkin.

This includes Eli Ackerman, of Natick.

All of the players in the 2008 age group, which includes Ackerman, received invitations following the MLS NEXT Fall season.

“We’re incredibly proud of our players for receiving well-earned invitations to this program,” Director of Youth Development Rob Becerra said.

“To have 25 Revolution Academy players selected speaks volumes to the talent within our Academy program, which is growing every day. We’re excited for our players to continue earning these opportunities.”

According to officials, the process is designed to identify and evaluate top talent for Youth National Teams, and aims to accelerate player development in a "challenging environment."