New Jersey ODP had strong representation at the recent US Youth Soccer (USYS) ODP Interregional Event in Orlando, with a total of 41 players representing the state across the 2007 to 2011 age groups. This showcase event brings together players from each region of the USYS Olympic Development Program.
| NJ ODP Players – USYS ODP Interregional Event | |
| NJ Boys | NJ Girls |
| Dylan P (06 B) | Rebecca X (06 G) |
| Abhinav T (07 B) | Noami N (07 G) |
| Marcus J (07 B) | Carolina N (08 G) |
| Joseph C (08 B) | Grace H (08 G) |
| Anthony B (08 B) | Madelynn S (08 G) |
| Hansen P (08 B) | Sara C (08 G) |
| Thomas T (09 B) | Jordyn S (09 G) |
| Andreas B (09 B) | Kailyn F (09 G) |
| Jacob S (09 B) | Khushneet S (09 G) |
| Christopher R (09 B) | Megan F (09 G) |
| Sandro C (09 B) | Sabrina K (09 G) |
| Neal B (09 B) | Alyssa M (10 G) |
| Aavik A (10 B) | Naiya G (11 G) |
| Christopher Y (10 B) | Abigail A (11 G) |
| Liam F (11 B) | Nadine M (11 G) |
| Ishaan M (11 B) | Kayla A (11 G) |
| Khalid A (11 B) | Mary L (11 G) |
| Akwasi A (11 B) | Laila H (11 G) |
| Cullen H.B. (11 B) | Gemma B (11 G) |
| Landon T (11 B) | Maddison C (11 G) |
| Ryan L (11 B) | |
| Mason C (11 B) | |
Being selected for the USYS Interregional Event opens the door for players to potentially join the ODP National Team, which will be offering high-level training and participation in tournaments this March.
The Olympic Development Program is an identification system linked to the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. The program offers its players a pathway that could lead to representing Regional and U.S. Youth National Teams. Originally established in 1977, ODP was the first program in the country designed to identify potential youth national team players. ODP players begin initially at the local sector before progressing to the state, regional and possibly national levels. By playing with like-talented athletes, ODP offers the opportunity for players to advance in their personal development and to be scouted by college coaches.
For more information about the New Jersey ODP, please email odp@njyouthsoccer.com. Also, make sure to like the official New Jersey ODP Facebook Page.