valeofc, Author at Valeo Futbol Club

Newton, MA – July 30, 2024 – Valeo Futbol Club is proud to announce its annual “Back to School” drive, a heartwarming initiative aimed at collecting and donating essential school supplies to children in need across the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Africa. This year marks the 12th consecutive year of the drive, showcasing the club’s unwavering commitment to global education and community support.

The drive, which includes contributions of book bags, notebooks, textbooks, calculators, pens, pencils, art supplies, and other essential classroom materials, aims to provide students with the tools they need to succeed academically. Valeo Futbol Club’s dedication to this cause has seen tremendous support from its members, with players from inner cities consistently leading the charge in donations over the past twelve years.

“We are incredibly proud of our players and their commitment to giving back,” said Emelio Williams, President of Valeo Futbol. “Their generosity is making a significant impact on the lives of countless children, providing them with the resources they need to thrive in their education.”

The collected supplies will be shipped to schools, community centers, and other nonprofit organizations around the world, ensuring that the donations reach those who need them the most. Valeo Futbol Club invites everyone to join in this noble cause and help make a difference in the lives of students globally.

Individuals and organizations interested in contributing to the “Back to School” drive can drop off their donations at the Valeo Sports Center, located at 125 Wells Ave., Newton, MA. Donations will be accepted throughout the duration of the drive, and every contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant difference.

For more information about the “Back to School” drive or Valeo Futbol Club’s other community initiatives, please visit https://valeofc.com/foundation/ or contact Linda Smith at Information@Valofc.com

Join Valeo Futbol Club in empowering young minds and supporting education worldwide.

About Valeo Futbol Club: Valeo Futbol Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit global youth soccer organization dedicated to nurturing ambitious student athletes through the sport of soccer. At the heart of Valeo’s mission lie four foundational pillars: providing opportunities and access to the sport, supporting academic achievement, promoting health and wellness, and fostering leadership through volunteering.

Boston, MA – Valeo Futbol is thrilled to announce the launch of a new community initiative, “Summer 6’s,” a series of free pop-up mini soccer tournaments aimed at youth players in the Boston area. The initiative is set to kick off this summer, providing young athletes with the opportunity to engage in competitive play at no cost.

“Summer 6’s” is designed to foster community spirit and promote sportsmanship among children and teenagers. These tournaments will be held at various locations around Boston, making them accessible to a wide range of participants. The goal is to encourage more youth to participate in sports, providing them with opportunities to improve their skills and experience the joy of soccer.

“Valeo Futbol is committed to nurturing young talent and ensuring that all children, regardless of their background, have access to quality sports programs,” said Emelio Williams President of Valeo Futbol. “We believe that through ‘Summer 6’s,’ we can offer a platform for young players to shine, compete, and most importantly, have fun.”

The tournaments will cater to various age groups and skill levels, ensuring a fair and enjoyable experience for all involved. Each event will feature six-a-side games, which are fast-paced and promote a higher frequency of player involvement.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to register their children for the upcoming tournaments. Registration details and the schedule of events will be available on the Valeo Futbol website.

Valeo Futbol is also looking for volunteers and sponsors to support these events. Interested parties are welcome to contact the organization for more details on how to get involved.

For media inquiries and more information about “Summer 6’s,” please contact:

Information@Valeofc.com

About Valeo Futbol

Valeo Futbol Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit global youth soccer organization dedicated to nurturing ambitious student athletes through the sport of soccer. At the heart of Valeo’s mission lie four foundational pillars: providing opportunities and access to the sport, supporting academic achievement, promoting health and wellness, and fostering leadership through volunteering.

[Boston, MA – July 25, 2024] – Valeo Futbol is proud to announce its official partnership with the Desilus Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Donnet Desilus, former Captain of the Haitian National Team. The Desilus Foundation is dedicated to supporting economically disadvantaged children by providing them with food, clothing, academic, and athletic equipment and support. Operating in both Boston, Massachusetts and in Haiti, the Foundation has been a pillar of support for many young lives.

Valeo Futbol has a long-standing relationship with the Desilus Foundation, dating back to 2016. Over the years, Valeo Futbol has actively participated in annual “back to school” drives, providing essential school supplies, soccer gear, and equipment to student athletes on the island of Haiti. This enduring partnership reflects a shared commitment to uplifting communities and nurturing the potential of young people.

The latest initiative of this partnership focuses on supporting young people in inner-city Boston, ensuring they have the necessary academic supplies, support, and athletic equipment to participate in sports. The new collaboration will see both entities developing training programs to foster engagement, providing access and opportunities, and improving health and wellness.

“We are excited to formalize our partnership with the Desilus Foundation,” said Emelio Williams, President of Valeo Futbol. “Our shared commitment to empowering the next generation and providing them with the tools they need to thrive is at the heart of this collaboration. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of many young people in Boston and Haiti.”

Donnet Desilus, founder of the Desilus Foundation and former Captain of the Haitian National Team, expressed similar enthusiasm about the partnership. “Valeo Futbol has been a dedicated ally over the years, and this formal partnership is a testament to our collective dedication to the youth we serve. With Valeo’s support, we can continue to expand our reach and enhance the services we provide to our communities.”

For more information about the Global College Showcase Series and registration details, visit https://valeofc.com/showcase

Media Contact:

Emelio Williams, President, Valeo Futbol, Information@valeofc.com

Desilus Foundation

Donnet Desilus

President

Desilus Foundation

About Valeo Futbol

About Desilus Foundation

The Desilus Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of economically disadvantaged children in Boston and Haiti. Founded by Donnet Desilus, former Captain of the Haitian National Team, the Foundation provides food, clothing, academic supplies, and athletic equipment, striving to create a supportive environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

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Pictured here at the Valeo Sports Complex:

Emelio Williams, President, Valeo Futbol (Wearing Black)

Donnet Desilus, President, Desilus Foundation (Wearing Orange)

[Newton, Massachusetts, March 26th 2024] – Valeo Futbol Group, a leading non-profit youth sports education and training organization, has announced a strategic partnership with Caribbean Premier Showcase, a company dedicated to providing college showcases across the Caribbean and Latin America. Under this exciting collaboration, the two organizations will co-host the Global College Showcase Series, a premier college soccer ID camp and showcase aimed at identifying and developing top talent for American universities.

The Global College Showcase Series will traverse key cities including Athlone, Ireland, and Lisbon, Portugal, Boston, United States as well as Kingston, Jamaica, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Nassau, Bahamas and St. Georges, Grenada. This series will provide aspiring athletes with the platform to showcase their footballing skills and academic prowess to scores of American colleges, representing Divisions 1, 2, and 3.

“At Valeo Futbol, our mission is to nurture competitive athletes, outstanding citizens, and strong leaders,” said Emelio Williams, President of Valeo Futbol. “Partnering with Caribbean Premier Showcase aligns perfectly with our vision of providing unparalleled opportunities for young student- athletes to excel both athletically and academically.”

The Showcase Series offers a gateway to some of the world’s finest academic and sporting institutions. Participants will have the chance to earn scholarships that can truly transform their lives, offering access to a first-class education while competing at a high level. Moreover, this experience promises cultural immersion and exposure to American collegiate culture.

“We are thrilled to join forces with Valeo Futbol to bring this extraordinary opportunity to aspiring footballers,” said Rajay Maragh, President of Caribbean Premier Showcase. “The Global College Showcase Series represents a bridge between talent and opportunity, opening doors for young athletes to pursue their dreams on and off the field.”

The partnership between Valeo Futbol and Caribbean Premier Showcase underscores their shared commitment to empowering the next generation of athletes. Through the Global College Showcase Series, they aim to foster talent development, academic excellence, and cultural exchange on a global scale.

For more information about the Global College Showcase Series and registration details, visit https://valeofc.com/showcase

Media Contact:

Emelio Williams, President, Valeo Futbol, Information@valeofc.com

About Valeo Futbol: Valeo Futbol Club is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit youth sports education and training organization dedicated to developing competitive athletes, outstanding citizens, and strong leaders. With a focus on soccer, Valeo Futbol provides comprehensive training programs, academic support, and character development initiatives to young athletes.

About Caribbean Premier Showcase: Caribbean Premier Showcase is a leading company focused on providing college showcases throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Committed to connecting talented athletes with collegiate opportunities, Caribbean Premier Showcase hosts events that serve as a platform for athletes to showcase their skills to college recruiters from around the world.

WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS – A beautiful sunny day saw an even matchup unfold between Valeo FC and New York Shockers at General Foley Stadium in Worcester, MA. Both teams had chances in the first half and after a scoreless 30 minutes, Shockers took the lead off of a fairly uneventful goal.

Valeo evened the score soon after. It was 1-1 at the half but it wouldn’t last long as Shockers scored within 5 minutes to take a 2-1 lead and then put Valeo away with another goal to finish off the game. The game finished 3-1 with NY Shockers earning their first win of the season on the road while Valeo starts the season winless.

Valeo continues their season at home again next Saturday taking on Stockade FC at General Foley Stadium with kickoff at 7:00pm

NEWTON MASSACHUSETTS – Valeo FC, a global soccer club, is excited to announce the full pathway for MLS NEXT Zone 2 age-group teams and its participation in the National Academy League for the 2023/24 season.

As one of only four Massachusetts clubs participating in the National Academy League, Valeo FC will provide a competitive platform geared towards college recruiting and regional and national exposure for its players. The National Academy League serves as a Pre-MLS NEXT platform where technical and administrative processes will be aligned with the MLS NEXT platform.

This new initiative will provide our players with the game-day preparation needed to excel in collegiate and professional soccer environments. Our dedicated coaching staff and state-of-the-art facilities will ensure that our players have access to the best possible resources for their development.

“We are thrilled to offer our players a full pathway for MLS NEXT Zone 2 age-group teams by participating in the National Academy League,” said Corlton Simmond, Director of Global Soccer Operations for Valeo FC. ” Our commitment to providing our players with the resources and platform needed to excel in soccer is unwavering. We believe that this new initiative will provide our players with the preparation and exposure they need to succeed in collegiate and professional soccer.”

“Valeo FC provides an environment that holistically guides a player with a complete pathway at one club to fulfill their soccer goal of becoming a collegiate player or national or international professional player,” said Altimont Butler, MLS Next Staff Coach and former MLS and World cup player. Valeo FC presently has gap year programs in Portugal and Ireland as well as an NPSL national league team for players that need additional collegiate preparation after high school club soccer. For players that are more aggressive in becoming a professional player, Valeo FC presently has a semi-professional team in the 4^th division in Portugal and a professional team in the 1^st division in Ireland. We also have a relationship with regional MLS teams for players that prefer the domestic national platform.

Valeo FC has a long history of producing top-tier soccer players, and we are proud to continue our tradition of excellence. With the full pathway for MLS NEXT Zone 2 age-group teams and participation in the National Academy League, Valeo FC is excited about the future and looks forward to continuing to develop the next generation of soccer stars.

About Valeo Futbol Club

Valeo Futbol Club Inc. is a global soccer training organization that provides opportunities and access for young student-athletes, regardless of their socio-economic status and geography. Valeo FC trains thousands of athletes throughout North America, the Caribbean, and Europe each year, including extensive outreach and inclusion for inner-city youth. They provide a challenging and rewarding environment that teaches the virtues of teamwork, discipline, hard work, commitment, respect, and leadership.

NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS —Valeo Futbol Club Inc. – an elite global futbol training organization focused on developing highly competitive athletes, outstanding citizens, and strong leaders – today announced a new partnership with Athlone Town Association Football Club, an Irish football club whose adult teams play in the League of Ireland.

Under the terms of the partnership, Valeo Futbol Club will lend its footballing expertise to all of Athlone Town AFC’s teams and oversee their technical direction. It will additionally lead efforts to transform Athlone’s Youth Academy into a global football development center of excellence for ambitious players and coaches.

The goal of this partnership is to create a world-class training and development environment for elite players and coaches from all over Ireland, and attract the best and brightest young players from across the globe.

“Athlone Town Association Football Club has a storied history as the oldest team in the League of Ireland,” said Valeo Futbol Club’s Founder and President, Emelio Williams. “With this exciting new partnership, we will work hand-in-hand to improve all of the club’s teams, strengthen the club’s training program and develop the next generation of players”.

Based in the heart of Ireland, Athlone Town Association Football Club was founded in 1887. First elected to the League of Ireland in 1922, the club plays its home matches in their stadium in Lissywollen, which opened in 2007.

A two-time men’s domestic champion Athlone Town has competed in European Competition on several occasions. The club famously held seven-time Champions League winners AC Milan scoreless in a home UEFA Cup tie.

“This partnership will help Athlone get to the next level in and improve our competitiveness in Ireland’s First Division,” said Athlone Town Association Football Club’s Club President, John Hayden. “But perhaps more importantly, it will help our players – and generations of players to come – access new opportunities to play football at the highest levels in Ireland and Europe.”

NEWTON, MA — It was a rainy and brisk Sunday afternoon as the U13 MLS Next squad took on Cedar Stars Academy. Kickoff was slated for 4:30pm, and once the referee blew the whistle, the fireworks began.

It was a back and forth matchup between two familiar foes to start the game, each team creating their own chances, moving up and down the field and teasing the opponents net minders with shot attempts at the top of their respective boxes, but through the first twenty minutes, neither team could find the breakthrough. Valeo’s goalkeeper Paul would make several key saves to keep the home side in the fight. However, soon after, a ball would be played through down the right flank sending a Cedar Stars forward in alone on a breakaway finding the back of the net to make it 1-0 Cedar Stars.

This would not deter Valeo’s ambitions as right away they would storm down the field creating multiple set pieces, corner kicks, free kicks, but none would get by the Cedar Stars goalkeeper. A few minutes before the end of the first half, an accidental giveaway would give Cedar Stars the ball just outside the box, putting a shot low past Valeo’s goalkeeper into the bottom lefthand corner making it 2-0.

Early on in the second half, Valeo would come out of the gate aggressively and would slot one past the Cedar Stars keeper off of a corner kick. They would continue to push throughout the second half, but one would be all they could muster, and that’s how the score would finish, 1-2.

Valeo’s U13 MLS Next squad returns to action next week October 29th when they take on NEFC on the road.

It was a weekend full of excitement and energy for multiple Valeo squads this past weekend. Over the holiday weekend, Valeo sent teams to two different tournaments. The first was the Seacoast United Ocean Cup in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and the second was the EDP Fall Cup in New Jersey.

Some of the highlights

On the first day of the Seacoast United Ocean Cup, the 2012 girls won both of their games they played that day, and the 2011 girls won their only matchup of the day. The 2012 girls would push all the way to the finals, but would unfortunately fall in a 2-0 final score losing on a penalty kick and wacky own goal. The 2014 girls would make their respective run all the way to the finals as well, only to lost 1-0 in penalty kicks. That wouldn’t dampen any of their spirits though as they all left with their heads held high.

The boys 2013 Napoli squad would finish first in their bracket with six total points. With a 2-2 and 4-2 result, the 2013 Boston boys would finish second in their respective bracket. The 2011 Rangers and Celtic squads would finish second and first in their U12 brackets.

The EDP Fall Cup saw the 2014 Bayern boys squad battle in a competitive group all the way to a third place finish with a 7-3 win, 5-5 draw, and 3-5 loss.

Both tournaments saw several Valeo squads finish in the top halves of their respective brackets. It was a weekend full of great soccer, elite development, lots of smiles, and even more fun.

Current Valeo FC Nazaré midfielder and former Valeo FC NPSL player, Rahul Drukpa, is on the Valeo Values podcast!

Carter and Rahul talk about…

– Rahul’s humble beginnings in Nepal

– His initial impression of New England winters

– What it means to reach his goal of playing professionally in Europe

– His advice to young footballers who want to go pro

– How Valeo Nazaré head coach Diogo Botas gives him the confidence to play his game …and much more!

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