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Columbus Crew Academy

Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Columbus Crew Academy across Soccer.

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Coverage categoriesSoccer
Related entitiesCalifornia, USAMerced, California, USAColumbus, Ohio, USAAnn Arbor, Michigan, United StatesWhite Plains, New York, United StatesPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesWestland, Michigan, United StatesSaint-Hilaire, Quebec, CanadaCommerce, Michigan, United StatesDenver, Colorado, United StatesRochester Hills, Michigan, United StatesAustin, Texas, United States

Merced Twins Chase MLS Dreams, Joining Columbus Crew Academy

At ages 13 and 14, Immanuel Ewing and Jorge Salmeron left Merced for the Columbus Crew Academy, earning MVP honors and MLS Next Pro contracts. Their stories echo that of Max Arfsten, a Fresno native now playing in England, illustrating a growing pipeline of Valley talent.

Aug 22, 2026