(Courtesy of Matt Pilkington)The Olney Rangers did not win very often when they first started playing under-11 soccer more than a decade ago. It’s not about the trophies; it’s about getting them to the next level.”For most, the next level was college soccer. Several times a week for several years, he traveled about an hour each way to Montgomery County for training and matches, first with Bethesda Soccer Club, then with Olney Boys & Girls Club beginning at the U-15 level. He coached in the D.C. United academy and, after his success with the Rangers, moved to Downtown United Soccer Club in New York. The rise of his former Rangers players has rekindled fond memories.

Source: Washington Post January 26, 2018 17:03 UTC