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Rodriguez: Martinez back with the U.S. U-17 program
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | January, 19 2009After being reaccepted into the U.S. U-17 residency program, Carlos Martinez is determined to make the most of his second chance, writes Justin Rodriguez.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Tracking down the 1999 U.S. U-17s
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | December, 4 2008The U.S. U-17 team scaled memorable heights in the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Justin Rodriguez wonders where they all are now.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Jerome's motivation is his family
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | October, 25 2008U.S. U-17 forward Stefan Jerome has all the tools to be a standout at the senior level, but it's not stardom that motivates him, writes Justin Rodriguez.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Disciplinary issues curtail Martinez's U-17 career
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | October, 6 2008Carlos Martinez is one of the U.S.' brightest prospects but disciplinary issues have curtailed his youth national team career, writes Justin Rodriguez.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Buckeyes relying on Warzycha to fill Balc's shoes
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | September, 27 2008Ohio State is relying on sophomore Konrad Warzycha to fill the shoes of Xavier Balc, writes Justin Rodriguez.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Gyau a killer blend of speed and flair
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | September, 25 2008Joseph Gyau is a rarity in the U.S. youth system. He's a player with the ability to run at defenders, writes Justin Rodriguez.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Renken the next big thing for U.S. soccer
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | September, 12 2008At only 14, Charles Renken has already been anointed as the next big thing in U.S. soccer, writes Justin Rodriguez.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Eyeing the Hermann Trophy candidates
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | August, 22 2008Who's favored to win the men's and women's Hermanns this season? Justin Rodriguez gives the lowdown on the candidates.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Ranking the USL's top prospects
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | August, 2 2008Brian Ching and Maykel Galindo are former USL stars who made it big in MLS. Justin Rodriguez tells us who's next in the pipeline.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Knight puts out fires on and off the field
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | June, 30 2008When Richmond's Kevin Knight isn't helping shut down opposition offenses, he's moonlighting as a fireman, writes Justin Rodriguez.
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