Grove United Players Chosen for a Week of Training at Miami FC Academy

Four Grove United players have earned an opportunity to train with Miami FC Academy after impressing coaches during Grove United’s International Pro Combine & College I.D. Camp.

(left to right) Evan Bosak, Avi Meyrieux, Massimo Johnson, and Elijah Mcfaden

Elijah Mcfaden, Avi Meyrieux, Evan Bosak, and Massimo Johnson will spend a week in Miami working in a professional academy environment while continuing their evaluation by Miami FC coaches.

Creating pathways for players to pursue higher levels of soccer is an important part of Grove United’s mission. The club focuses on individual player development while connecting athletes with competitive experiences, professional environments, and opportunities beyond traditional club competition. Through its network of local affiliates, academy branches, and international professional club partners, Grove United gives players opportunities to be seen by coaches and organizations outside of their regular competition. The club currently highlights players who have gone on to sign with professional clubs and national teams.

The International Pro Combine and College I.D. Camp is one example of that approach. The event has brought together players and coaches from national and international soccer environments, giving Grove United athletes the chance to compete and showcase their abilities in front of visiting coaches and scouts. Throughout the combine, players participated in technical drills, training sessions, and practice matches. Mcfaden, Meyrieux, Bosak, and Johnson stood out during the event and were selected to spend a week with Miami FC Academy for further evaluation.

“This is exactly the type of opportunity we want to create for our players,” said Grove United President Justin Grove. “Elijah, Avi, Evan, and Massimo earned this opportunity through their performances at the International Pro Combine, and we’re excited to see them take what they’ve shown here into a professional academy environment. Our goal at Grove United is to give players the experiences, exposure, and development opportunities they need to continue pursuing their goals in the game.”

The Miami Football Club is Miami’s longest-tenured professional soccer club and has competed in the USL Championship since 2020. Founded in 2016, the club has built a development system designed to provide players with opportunities to grow within a professional soccer environment. Miami FC Academy serves as the club’s official youth development program and offers programs ranging from recreational to elite competition for boys and girls ages 4–20, with an emphasis on athletic and personal development.

For Mcfaden, Meyrieux, Bosak, and Johnson, the week in Miami provides more than a chance to experience a new training environment. It allows them to work with a professional coaching staff, compete alongside new players, and demonstrate what they can bring to a professional academy. Their selection following the International Pro Combine & College I.D. Camp is another example of Grove United’s efforts to connect its players with opportunities that can help shape their futures in soccer.