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Del Valle prepares to represent NJ Copa in the USL2

FC Copa Academy

Apr 16
2 min

Del Valle prepares to represent NJ Copa in the USL2

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

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Dias looks to bring some Joga Bonito to NJ Copa this summer

FC Copa Academy

Apr 15
2 min

Dias looks to bring some Joga Bonito to NJ Copa this summer

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

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Chercoles joins the Summer of Soccer movement

FC Copa Academy

Apr 15
2 min

Chercoles joins the Summer of Soccer movement

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

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Ferreira returns to NJ Copa midfield for the 2022 season

FC Copa Academy

Apr 14
2 min

Ferreira returns to NJ Copa midfield for the 2022 season

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

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Tenafly alum, Karmel Segui joins NJ Copa defense

FC Copa Academy

Apr 14
2 min

Tenafly alum, Karmel Segui joins NJ Copa defense

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

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Portas Chercoles looks to spend his summer up North!

FC Copa Academy

Apr 14
2 min

Portas Chercoles looks to spend his summer up North!

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

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Kawecki joins NJ Copa FC midfield

FC Copa Academy

Apr 14
2 min

Kawecki joins NJ Copa FC midfield

NJ Copa FC welcomes Pablo Kawecki to the club ahead of the 2022 USL2 summer of soccer. This past Fall, Pablo was a member of the Cleveland State University team that finished the season 10-8. During the season Pablo, a native of Alcobendas, Spain, started all 18 matches for the team scoring 6 goals and supplying 4 assists as a midfielder. Pablo was asked about the summer of soccer and said “I am very excited to play for NJ Copa for the summer 2022, it is a great opportunity f

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Max Birnberg stays close to home, committing to NJIT

FC Copa Academy

Apr 13
1 min

Max Birnberg stays close to home, committing to NJIT

Congratulations to Max Birnberg on his recent commitment to continue his education and soccer journey at NJIT. We are ecstatic to see him playing in our backyard and growing as a leader in the community on and off the pitch. Team Age: U18/19B Team Name: B03/04 Pre-USL Gray / USL academy Number of years played at FC Copa Academy: 1 Name of High School Attended: The Ogburn School Grad Year: 2022 Name (s) of FC Copa Academy Coaches: Fernando Barboto Name of College/University yo

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Amadu to patrol the midfield for NJ Copa FC

FC Copa Academy

Apr 13
2 min

Amadu to patrol the midfield for NJ Copa FC

NJ Copa FC welcomes Abdul Amadu, who played this past season for Gardner Webb University. The college junior from Kumasi, Ghana joins the side along with countrymen Gabriel Addo in the midfield for NJ Copa as they get ready for the summer of soccer in the USL2. Abdul missed the 2020 season due to injury but he returned in 2021 playing in 14 matches and holding down the midfield for GWU. “Abdul brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our midfield.” Said Head Coach Ferna

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Pender prepares for Utica University

FC Copa Academy

Apr 13
3 min

Pender prepares for Utica University

FC Copa Academy is excited to announce that Brandon Pender from our B2004 Brooklyn team has committed to Utica University beginning this Fall. We are proud and excited to see Brandon develop in the region as a student-athlete. Team: FC Copa Academy 2004B Number of Years at Copa: 2 HS: Xaverian High School HS Honors: National Honors Society, Honorary Hispanic Society, Principal's List, First Honors Coaches at Copa: David Atkinson College Attending: Utica University Conference:

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G06 NL PRO punches their ticket to Nationals

FC Copa Academy

Apr 13
1 min

G06 NL PRO punches their ticket to Nationals

With a 1-0 win, this past weekend, the FC Copa Academy G2006 NL PRO team completes their USYS National League P.R.O. season with 7 Wins 0 Losses, and 23 Goals For and 0 Goals Against (the only team which did not allow a goal in the age group), winning their bracket and qualifying for the 2022 @usyouthsoccer Nationals. In its inaugural year, the USYS @nationalleaguesoccer P.R.O. 2006 age group competition consisted of 48 teams from around the country which included the reignin

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A Successful Weekend for FC Copa Academy at the PDA Spring Kickoff

FC Copa Academy

Apr 13
2 min

A Successful Weekend for FC Copa Academy at the PDA Spring Kickoff

This past weekend saw a lot of success for FC Copa Academy as our B2010 Gray won the PDA Spring Kickoff and our Millstone G2008 were Finalists in the same event, to get the Spring 2022 season off to a great start. The B2010 Gray went undefeated throughout the weekend with 3 Wins and 1 Tie. The boys topped the group stage with 23 points after 3 matches, tying PDA Hibernian, defeating Parsippany SC and Silver Lake Academy. In the final, the Copa boys took an early 2-0 lead and

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St. Francis goalkeeper joins NJ Copa for the summer experience in USL2.

FC Copa Academy

Apr 13
2 min

St. Francis goalkeeper joins NJ Copa for the summer experience in USL2.

New Jersey Copa FC welcomes goalkeeper David Alcala Santiago who joins the team this summer in the USL2. This past season David was a keeper for St. Francis in Brooklyn saw 90 minutes of action in October and was able to keep a clean sheet on 17 shots. David, a native of Catalonia, Spain said, “I can’t wait to get started, meet all the boys, and get to work with them. I’m sure it will be an exciting and fun summer.” When asked about the addition of David, Sporting Director, R

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B. Del Valle joins NJ Copa to protect the net.

FC Copa Academy

Apr 13
2 min

B. Del Valle joins NJ Copa to protect the net.

NJ Copa FC welcomes Boris Del Valle who spent the Fall 2021 collegiate season representing DePaul University but is transferring to Montclair State University for the Fall 2022 season. We are excited to have Boris between the posts this season. Boris met with the coaching staff recently to let them know, “I am honored to have this opportunity to showcase my talent and help the team this summer!” Coach Barboto is eager to see Boris on the field for NJ Copa FC and said “Boris i

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Addo returns to NJ Copa

FC Copa Academy

Apr 13
2 min

Addo returns to NJ Copa

With the USL2 season fast approaching, NJ Copa is preparing for it by bringing in quality players to help the squad be the best it can be. One of those signings is Gabriel Addo who returns for a second season with the team and we are excited to have the Rutgers Midfielder back in the fold. Roberto Aguas, Sporting Director of NJ Copa said: “Having Gabriel back in the side again is big for us, his professionalism and work rate on the pitch are valuable and we look forward to ha

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Cataneo chooses Marist College

FC Copa Academy

Apr 13
1 min

Cataneo chooses Marist College

Congratulations to Samantha Cataneo on her commitment to Marist University beginning in the Fall of 2022. We at FC Copa Academy are excited to see Samantha grow as a student-athlete and wish her nothing but the best on this new adventure. Team Age: U18/19G Team Name: G04/03 Black Number of years played at FC Copa Academy: 2 Name of High School Attended: Middletown High School South Grad Year: 2022 Name (s) of FC Copa Academy Coaches: Matty Berman Name of College/University yo

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