THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 Page 11 Maldonian soccer player Olger Escobar named Player of the Year and MVP O lger Escobar has been named the New England Revolution’s UnitedHealthcare Revolution Academy Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season as selected by the Revolution’s Technical Staff . “After an incredible season with our Academy, Olger is very deserving of this honor. He’s an incredible talent and we are all proud of how far he has come since joining our program,” Revolution Technical Director Curt Onalfo stated. “Olger has a bright future ahead of him and we are excited for his continued growth within our pro pathway.” Escobar, 17, has excelled in the New England Revolution’s system since joining the Academy in 2018. Following a sensational season where the Maldonian tallied 15 goals in 17 starts with the U-17s, he was named the U-17 MLS NEXT MVP, becoming the fi rst New England player to earn the national honor. The forward also became the club’s third MLS NEXT AllStar in 2023, competing alongApril 21, and he recorded one assist across 16 appearances. Escobar has also shined on side the top stars across North America at the Naval Academy’s Glenn Warner Soccer Facility in Annapolis, Maryland, following in the footsteps of homegrown midfi elders Jack Panayotou and Esmir Bajraktarević in 2022. The Massachusetts product featured with New England’s Under-19 Academy squad earlier this summer, helping the side claim its second consecutive MLS NEXT Cup title in Frisco, Texas. He went on to sign with New England Revolution II on July 26, after making his professional debut with the team on the international stage through four call-ups from the Guatemala Youth National Team. His most recent selection came in January, where the forward tallied four goals in the U-17 Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football Championship in helping lead his country to the quarterfi nals for the fi rst time since 2013. Escobar is the ninth diff erent recipient of the honor, which is given annually to the most outstanding amateur player in the Revolution’s pro pathway. Previous winners of the UnitedHealthcare Academy Player of the Year Award include current fi rst team homegrown players Justin Rennicks (2015, 2016), Noel Buck (2021) and Jack Panayotou (2022) along with Zachary Herivaux (2014), Joe Brito (2017), Kevin Vang (2018), Tyler Freitas (2019) and Trevor Burns (2020). (courtesy of Revolution soccer) Vote November 7 for: Climate Action With Malden’s first Climate Action Plan, we will create energy efficient homes, plant more trees, prepare for hotter weather and worse storms, and lower our greenhouse gas emissions. Infrastructure & Finance As Finance chair, I’ve supported funding for schools, road paving, lead pipe removal, parks, and more. We must grow our tax base to continue investing in our community. Inclusive Community We need to solidify language access, make sure city communication with residents is clear and accessible, and prioritize racial, gender, LGBTQ+ and disability justice. Since I was elected in 2021, I've worked hard to build relationships, to get the basics right, to empower our residents, and to take action on city-wide issues. I ask for your vote to continue what we’ve started! Cell: 781.627.5506 mcdonaldformalden.com Re-Elect Carey McDonald City Councillor At Large 凱⾥·⿆當勞 全市市議員
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