Player Pathways
2021 Year in Review
A year of growth and progress for our club. Arsenal players in college. 2021 produced one of our most successful recruiting classes in our club’s history. Over 25 players are taking the next step in their soccer and academic careers by playing collegiate soccer: 02 Girls Kalea Umali – Washington & Jefferson Sydney Willig –…
Read MoreProviding a Path: Partnership with Emek Hefer (Israeli Premier Soccer League) Helps Dixon Veltri Go Pro
It’s a simple goal – provide players a path to get to the next step. From a young kid looking to get onto the First Team when they ‘grow up,’ a high school player moving into a college program, or serving as a stepping stone to help a college athlete get to the highest level…
Read MoreJake Beretta: Living Outside My Comfort Zone
Jake Beretta details his unexpected journey from star high school player to a nationally ranked Army Cadet and Military Intelligence Officer.
Read MoreCole Rosenberger: Taking My Chances
Cole Rosenberger recalls his journey from the end of the bench at Arsenal, to the end of his college soccer career at Johns Hopkins University.
Read MoreAn Alternate Route to a Soccer Future: A Gap Year
The road to soccer in the U.S. is straight — and very narrow. Even some of the most passionate and skilled players follow the same journey. They begin with youth clubs, enter into high school, and immediately try out for a college team. However, the long-standing question for athletes and their parents remains: Is moving…
Read MoreConfessions of a Soccer Mom: The College Recruiting Process
The following is a submitted article from one of our amazing Hotspurs Moms — We asked her to share a bit of insight into what she learned in 3+ years of the college recruiting process with her athlete. I am a soccer mom. My daughter is a top-tier player in Western Pennsylvania. Like many youth…
Read MoreBecause Of Playing Soccer… Kataira Rhodes
Last year at our annual awards event we recognized the player from each phase that truly embodies all that it means to be a Hotspurs player both on and off the field. Kataira Rhodes is just that player — dedicated, responsible, hardworking, a great teammate, respectful, motivated. Recognized as the club player of the year…
Read MoreYouth to Adult: A Full Pathway
When it comes to ‘football,’ Pittsburgh is known for the American game. The Steelers have won the Super Bowl six times, and the area has been the home to numerous household names in the NFL. Unfortunately, the city doesn’t hold the same reputation for producing our type of football players. The most common argument for…
Read MoreBecause of Playing Soccer… Kaley Simqu
Sports have a way of bringing people together across all cultures around the world. While on an international stage we see professional athletes competing in top leagues, getting to explore the world. Experiences and opportunities like these are available to youth athletes much the same. Kaley Simqu, a member of our 2005G Blue team, recently…
Read MoreSam Farner Called Back for US Soccers Upcoming Training Center
Sam Farner recently attended a US Soccer Training center in Columbus OH, in front of US Soccers technical staff. Sam has recently been called back to another center in Cincinnati OH. Sam is a dedicated soccer player whose cousin plays for Real Salt Lake in the MLS. We wish Sam a lot of luck at…
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