Welcome to NJ Copa FC Jose Del Valle for the upcoming USL2 summer of soccer! We are excited to bring in Jose who played forward for Northwestern University and grew up in Madrid, Spain where he played in the Real Madrid youth programs. This past fall the #9 for Northwestern University was second on the team in assists in 9 starts for the team. Roberto Aguas, the NJ Copa Sporting Director was full of praise for Jose saying “Jose has a lot to offer in attack for us and can prov

Welcome to NJ Copa FC, Raonne Dias, who joins the squad for the USL2 summer of soccer in New Jersey for USL2. Raonne a midfielder who is originally from Bahia, Brazil joins us from Kean University where he was the top scorer and awarded an All-American and All-Conference Player. Fernando Barboto, the head coach of NJ Copa said, “Raonne is someone who brings a creative element to the side with lots of the Brazilian flair known as Joga Bonito and he ​​emphasizes beauty, and sty

This summer midfielder, Albert Portas Chercoles joins NJ Copa FC for the 2022 summer of soccer in USL 2 after patrolling the midfield for Cleveland State University this past Fall. The Barcelona, Spain native appeared in 14 matches starting 9 games and scoring 3 goals. Albert spent time at La Masia, the Barcelona youth academy before coming to the United States to continue his educational journey When asked about the upcoming season, Albert says, “I am excited to be part of t

Returning for another season with NJ Copa FC for the USL2 summer of soccer is Midfielder Diogo Ferreira who played for NJIT from 2016 -to 2019. In 2019 for NJIT, the Ovar, Portugal native had his best statistical season appearing in 19 games helping the team win 10 games, and the ASUN conference tournament before losing in the first round of the NCAA tournament. When asked about his return to the team, Diogo said “I'm looking forward to returning for my second season and taki

A big welcome to New Jersey native and Tenafly High alum, Karmel Segui who joins us for the 2022 summer of soccer for USL2 after spending time with the Soccer and Olympic Management Institute in Rome as well as Patacona Club de Fútbol. “I am extremely excited to play under Coach Barboto and ready to play against high-level competition,” said Karmel “I’m grateful to have the opportunity to play for NJ Copa and ready for the season to kick off.” “It is great to have local tale

We are excited to announce the signing of Carlos Portas Chercoles, who joins us for the 2022 summer of soccer in USL2 after playing midfield this past season for East Tennessee State University. Carlos, who is originally from Barcelona, Spain where he spent some time in the Barcelona Academy system, appeared in 9 matches for ETSU scoring a goal and providing two assists for the team. “Carlos is a great athlete who brings a different perspective and element to this team.” Said