Samuel Greenberg '26 Recruiting Profile
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2024 Spotlight #2Personal Statement
As I continue through my junior year, I’ve been thinking about the last 18 months. I spent August 2023 in Essen, Germany. This was my third visit to Germany with the support of a German talent scout and the goal of joining a team to compete in the U17 Bundesliga (academy teams from the 3rd and 4th pro level can compete against the top Bundesliga clubs). While I had interest from a few clubs, my family also learned from a German lawyer that the clearance process would be very long (one year at best). While my dreams were shattered and dealing with disappointment is hard, I sat down with my family, and we discussed my goals and options. It was clear I couldn’t maintain my academic standards and my goals in soccer while traveling 2+ hours to my club team 3-4 times per week. During the Fall 2023, I enrolled in the University of Missouri online high school (NCAA accredited). This allowed me to maintain my GPA (3.75) while going to the gym in the morning and my club in the afternoon. I think the way coaches describe me in the US and abroad are the best examples of me as a person and athlete, including coachable, versatile, technical, athletic, a student of the game, and “a proper player.” As I begin the college process, I know that my experiences over the last 18 months have made me stronger and prepared me for top level college athletics and academics.
Athletics
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2024 FC Westchester (MLS Next U17)
- 2024 New York Shockers (NPSL & UPSL Division 1)
- The team is comprised of current and former Division 1 and Division 2 players, including Fordham, University of Albany, Siena, Buffalo, & Siena. The players train as a single unit, but the first team plays in the NPSL and the second team in UPSL Division 1. Sam was invited to train with the team beginning in January 2024. The coaches and the director were impressed with his foot skills, attitude, and work ethic. He has made the final roster and will be placed on a team weekly based on performance.
- 2023 Hartford Athletic U19 (United Premier Soccer League Premier Division)
- 2022 Hartford Athletic U19 (United Premier Soccer League Premier Division)
- Sam started his first UPSL game on Saturday September 3, 2022 vs. Jaquars United FC.
- 2022 Hartford Athletic U19 (USL Academy U19)
- 2021 Hartford Athletic Academy (United Soccer League (USL))
- Sam is a U14 (2008) playing on the Hartford Athletic U15 (2007). They play an independent schedule against MLS Pro and MLS Next teams.
- 2020 Hartford Athletic Academy (United Soccer League)
- 2019 Oakwood Academy (US Development Academy U13)
Coach References
- Private Coach
- James Beeston
- Travel / Club Coach
- Kledis Capollari
- Travel / Club Coach
- Gustavo DaCosta
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2024 European Maccabi Youth Games
- 7/29/24 to 8/06/24
- Sam was selected to the U18 Soccer team representing Team USA. Sam started every game as the #6 and the team won the Bronze behind Argentina and Great Britain. Based on Sam's performance he was invited to represent Team USA at the 2025 World Maccabiah Games in Israel.
- Camp/Event
- National Amateur Cup
- 4/20/24 to 4/27/24
- Sam was rostered and used as a substitute with the New York Shockers (NPSL) vs Providence City FC.
- Camp/Event
- New England Revolution Trial
- 10/03/23 to 11/21/23
- Camp/Event
- Germany Trials
- 7/16/23 to 8/09/23
- Sam was on trial at several German clubs during the summer.
- Camp/Event
- US Soccer Regional Talent ID Center
- 5/02/23 to 5/02/23
- Camp/Event
- USL Academy Cup U19
- 3/30/23 to 4/02/23
- Sam played with the Hartford Athletic U19 team in the U19 Elite Division.
- Camp/Event
- U.S. Soccer Talent ID Center
- 2/08/23 to 2/08/23
- Camp/Event
- New York Red Bull's Trial 2
- 1/26/23 to 1/28/23
- Sam was invited to return for an additional trial based on his performance at the first trial. Unfortunately, the distance was too far to continue.
- Camp/Event
- New York Red Bulls Trial 1
- 1/12/23 to 1/14/23
- Sam was invited to trial with the Red Bulls U15 (2008).
- Camp/Event
- Dusseldorf Germany Week Long Trial
- 12/16/22 to 12/23/22
- Sam participated in a week long trial before scouts from Bundesliga teams FC Schalke & Bochum, and other German Academies. He was invited to return for a semester abroad Spring 2024.
- Camp/Event
- SG Unterrath Trial
- 8/12/22 to 8/12/22
- Sam was invited to trial with the team following his match play. At the trial he was invited back for a week long trial in December 2022.
- Camp/Event
- The Fussball Project NextGen Showcase Tournament
- 8/03/22 to 8/13/22
- Sam will be playing with the 2007 showcase team made up of MLS Next and USL Academy players against German (T1,T2,T3) 2007 academies.
- Camp/Event
- Totally About It Camp
- 7/08/22 to 7/09/22
- Camp/Event
- USL Academy Cup
- 3/31/22 to 4/03/22
- Sam (2008) will be playing up one-year for Hartford Athletic U15 (2007).
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. English 9 Honors - Science 9 Honors: Earth Science Math 9 Honors: GeometryAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- Awards1. Received 3 college credits from Rochester Institute of Technology for completing Introduction to Engineering Design after finishing with 96 average and passing the required college exam. 2. Received 3 college credits from Rochester Institute of Technology for completing Civil Engineering and Architecture after finishing with 93 average and passing the required college exam.
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