Fairfield County Revolution United FC Youth Soccer Players Welcomed Back After Competing in Tournament in Colombia

Kaelen Kunar and Luca Scalera, U10 soccer players for Fairfield’s premier soccer club, Revolution United FC (RUFC), made their international debut at the 2017 Copa Americana Bogota tournament. Kunar and Scalera were hand selected by the Milan Junior America’s coaches and the Italian Soccer Academy during the Connecticut Milan Junior Americas camp to play in Copa Americana Bogota.

Copa Americana Bogota is not only a soccer tournament, but a cultural event that allows the exchange of experiences, culture and sports customs. This event provides a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills in a global scale. It features the best International Italian Soccer Academy, Milan Junior Champ, and Milan Junior Elite Teams consisting of players competing against other clubs all across the globe from the USA, Aruba, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, and many others, all of which are seeking to win a “No Pay to Play” award at the next Copa Americana Tournament.

“This is a very small beginning, small taste, that they are going to have at being a professional soccer player,” noted Coach Sebastian Rojas.

In Colombia, Scalera used his foot skills, which he credits to Coach Rojas, to be able to compete at such a high level. “In Revolution, we learn to pass and work together, not just boot and scoot. In Colombia, I learned how to head the ball because they don’t have restrictions on this there,” says Scalera.

Scalera began playing soccer at the age of two, where he met Rojas at a soccer clinic. “We would follow him anywhere!” Scalera’s mother says. On top of enjoying soccer while in Colombia, Scalera also celebrated his 9^th birthday at a local Chuck E. Cheese.

Kunar, from Easton, CT started playing soccer when he was 5 years old. He started playing with RUFC at just 7 years old. Now at 9, his dedication and love for soccer has led him to an incredible opportunity.

“[Coach Roja] says winning is great, but it’s not all about the winning at my age. It’s about using all of the tactical and technical skills I learn and applying them on the field; and if I know I have done that, then I am proud of myself,” said Kunar.

When asked about his experience in Colombia, Kunar reflects on all of the people he met. “I look forward to spending the time with all the other kids from different countries who are on the team. I have made some nice friends.”

About Revolution United FC

RUFC, premier soccer club with a player and family-centered approach that aims to develop boys and girls, ages 5-19, to reach their highest potential both on and off the field, started in Fairfield County in 2011. Player development is the number one priority at RUFC, not a “winning at all cost mentality. RUFC focuses on the international skills of soccer and developing different talents in each their players through an experienced coaching staff. Staff comprised of ex-semi-professional players, and coaches who have played at the D2 and D1 college levels. RUFC players participate in regular comprehensive training, programs, events, and extra training opportunities from weekly practices and games at state of the art outdoor and indoor facilities. RUFC players are highly competitive in both indoor and outdoor local, regional and overseas premier tournaments. RUFC provides a College Advisory Program for U16-U19 high school players that works with players and parents to provide guidance, support, and education on procedure and expectations during the college application and recruiting process.

For more information go to www.revolutionunitedfc.com or contact Fabiano Cano at fabian@revolutionunitedfc.com or 203-247-2524.