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Sporting Club Jacksonville has signed 16-year-old Ethan Underwood from Bartram Trail High to its men's roster, highlighting its 'Pathway to Pro' model for local youth. Underwood expresses excitement about joining the professional squad.
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Sporting Club Jacksonville added another Academy player to its inaugural roster. The club announced it signed 16-year-old St. Johns native Ethan Underwood to the squad. Sporting JAX says the move showcases the clubâs âPathway to Proâ model, which helps local children pursue professional soccer opportunities.
Sporting JAX Head Coach Liam Fox (Left), Ethan Underwood (Middle), Academy Director Levo Guler (Right)
âThis marks the first of what we hope will be many graduates on the âPath to Proâ and it hopefully reassures all Academy players and parents that the pathway is very much in place,â Sporting JAX President of Soccer Mark Warburton.
âIâm excited for this opportunity to join the pro squad,â said Underwood, who plays at Bartram Trail High. âThe staff has incredible knowledge and experience in the soccer world, and I hope to learn from them and be a valuable asset to the team.â
Sporting JAX Head Coach Liam Fox (Left), Ethan Underwood (Middle), Academy Director Levo Guler (Right)
âCongratulations to Ethan on this next step on his soccer journey, a big step for him and fantastic advert for our Academy,â said Sporting JAX Head Coach Liam Fox. âMyself and the rest of the First Team Coaching staff are looking forward to working with him over the coming months.â Fox doesnât believe Underwoodâs age is an issue. âIâm a firm believer that age is irrelevant when selecting soccer players; if you are good enough, you are old enough,â Fox said. âIn time, I am sure there will be more young academy players progressing to our first team.â
âThe journey has just begun for Ethan, and we look forward to watching his development continue in the weeks and months ahead,â Warburton added. âSignificant credit goes to Levo Guler, the Elite Academy Director, for ensuring Ethan is prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.â
Ethan Underwood is a 16-year-old soccer player from St. Johns, Florida, who previously played at Bartram Trail High.
The 'Pathway to Pro' model at Sporting JAX is designed to help local youth pursue professional soccer opportunities through their academy.
Ethan Underwood is expected to learn from the experienced staff and become a valuable asset to the Sporting JAX men's roster.

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Underwood is the second Academy contract signing after Jack Proctor joined the team last month. The club says Underwood will train with the team throughout its inaugural season in the USL Championship. The menâs team will take on Miami FC on Saturday, April 25, at UNFâs Hodges Stadium. Tickets are on sale now.
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