Eight DCPDA players set to continue careers at college level

(Via DCPDA) – DC Player Development Academy (DCPDA) announces 8 players from its 2017-2018 roster will be continuing their soccer careers at the collegiate level.

“We’re very proud of the work and effort these young men have put in through the years in our program and their commitment to excellence has allowed them to achieve their goals,” said Technical Director & Head Coach, Whitney Minnis. “We have definitely set a record this year (far exceeding national averages) with the number of committed players from our program earning collegiate soccer scholarships. We wish the boys well in their academic and soccer careers.”

Rudy Acree – Howard University, NCAA Div 1 (Class of 2018)*
Jovan Banks – Lycoming Collge, NCAA Div 3 Class of 2018)*
Santiago Diez- Canseco – Northern Virginia CC, NJCAA Div 3**
Dominic Simpson – Curry College, NCAA Div 3 (Class of 2018)*
Sihle Sizani – University of Pittsburgh (@ Bradford), NCAA Div 3 (Class of 2018)*
Linuel Tibet – Prince George’s CC, NJCAA Div 3, (Class of 2018)*
Emmanuel Vargas – Frederick CC, NJCAA Div 1 (Class of 2018)*
Allee Williams – University of Pittsburgh (@ Bradford), NCAA Div 3***
Tommy Rizzoli, American University, NCAA Div 1 (trainee)

* = graduating spring 2018

*** = college freshman 2017-2018

trainee = trains with DCPDA and European affiliate in Barcelona, Spain (summer 2017). Selected to American Univ. (Washington, DC) and DC United u23.