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Academy Update: U18s, U16s close memorable 2015 at USSDA Showcase

The San Jose Earthquakes U16 and U18 academy teams wrapped up the US Soccer Developmental Academy Showcase on Monday in Florida against some of the best youth competition in the world.

The U16s finished with an undefeated 3-0-0 record at the worldwide tournament, while the U-18s went 0-0-3.

Win or lose, head coach Paul Holocher is pleased with the academy’s performance in the Sunshine State.

“We are very proud of all our young men in the academy,” Holocher said Monday. “We have gone through a tough stretch recently with nine of 12 games on the road but our teams always compete to the fullest and with passion.