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TSF’s John Becker Secures a Spot for 2017 generation adidas international A.F.C. Ajax Select

TSF's John Becker, resident of Jefferson & dedicated soccer player secures a spot in 2017 generation adidas international A.F.C. Ajax Select

Jefferson Twp resident, John Becker is traveling in Amsterdam, Netherlands to train with A.F.C. Ajax Academy coaches through invite only generation adidas international select.

This year TSF is proud to announce that John Becker has been selected for one of the 32 spots for the generation adidas international A.F.C. Ajax Select Program.


Each year the top adidas youth soccer clubs nationwide have the exclusive opportunity to nominate players and coaches to participate in the generation adidas international select program. 96 talented players have been invited to train this August at Real Madrid Foundation, A.F.C. Ajax, and Olympique Lyonnais
- three of the world’s most powerful soccer clubs.

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Becker plays for TSF and will also play soccer at JTHS. He is looking forward to training with AFC Ajax Academy coaches and playing competitive matches against top level Dutch academy teams. He feels this program will allow him to nurture and strengthen his soccer skills. "This is an opportunity I will not take for granted, and I am looking forward to participating in all the training sessions, matches and events." For a more detailed player profile, see his SoccerScout profile .


A.F.C Ajax’s multitude of trophies include 33 Eredivisie titles, 18 KNVB Cup titles, and 4 Champion’s League titles. In addition to being trained by A.F.C. Ajax academy coaches, Becker will play in international friendly
matches against Academy teams and receive individual evaluation from A.F.C. Ajax Academy coaches - an opportunity presented to very few American players.

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About us: As part of the expanded generation adidas grassroots platform, generation adidas international emphasizes adidas’ role as the premier provider of elite developmental opportunities to U.S. clubs. With generation adidas international’s incomparable access to the world’s top academies and tournaments, adidas clubs have the opportunity to train and play at the sport’s most renowned institutions. With generation adidas international, the world of adidas soccer opens its doors. Where will you play?

Contact Information: Katie Mahon | 404-816-4688 | kmahon@generationadidasinternational.com

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