Casa Grande’s Barça Residency Academy producing top level soccer talent
CASA GRANDE – FC Barcelona is known for producing some of soccer’s top talents through their academy in Spain. Since 2016, they have used the same approach in Casa Grande, where every graduate so far has played in college or signed a professional contract.
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Dubem Nwachukwu exiting the starting blocks in the men’s 400 meters, is among the athletes happy ASU is competing again at Sun Angel Stadium. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)
Angels defender Ali Riley rushes to beat Ol Reign midfielder Angelina Constanntino in Titan Stadium at Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Photo by Lauren Lively/Cronkite News)
Wildcats senior Tristen Turlington scores what would be the winning run in the top of the 14th inning. Afterward, she celebrates with Willow Canyon teammate Harmony Andrade. (Photo by Dominic Rivera/Cronkite News)
Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff among others is a force on the Brewers pitching staff and one that the younger arms in the organization are trying to emulate. (Photo by Wesley Johnson/Cronkite News)
The University of Arizona hockey team plays against the Arizona Coyotes Alumni team during a recent fundraiser event. (Photo by Parker Dunn/Cronkite News)
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