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Bedford Teen Called To U-17 Men's US National Team Following In Dad's Footsteps Bedford Teen Called To U-17 Men's US National Team Following In Dad's Footsteps
Bedford Teen Called To U-17 Men's US National Team Following In Dad's Footsteps A Northern Westchester teen whose father was the former captain of the United States national team has been called to the US Soccer U-17 national team ahead of the CONCACAF U-17 Championship. Standout forward Giovanni Reyna, 17, of Bedford, is the son of Claudio Reyna, who was named to four World Cup squads, earning 112 caps for the US national team from 1994 to 2006. The younger Reyna "established himself as one of the most talented young prospects in the U.S. talent pipeline," and made headlines last year when he left New York City FC academy to join the youth program of Bo…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Former College Athlete In Westchester Goes Pro, Just Not How You Think Former College Athlete In Westchester Goes Pro, Just Not How You Think
Former College Athlete In Westchester Goes Pro, Just Not How You Think His career may have ended prematurely, but a former college soccer player in Westchester found some new ways to utilize his skills and is turning pro. Former Concordia College soccer player and senior Jeffrey Acevedo, of Yonkers, has signed a Pro Esports contract with the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. Acevedo will represent the club at the eMLS Cup, the team announced. Acevedo - who may be more commonly known as “JisForJeff” to his fans and foes online - was signed by the Union following his victory at the Union Esports College Clash, which was hosted by N3rd Street Gamers…

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by Zak Failla