Maxim's first game is on August 3, 2024 for the German U19 Junior League
Bundesliga
HONOLULU, July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FC Hawai'i alumni, 18-year-old
Maxim Speed of Kailua, Hawaii, who currently plays soccer for
U19 SV Elversberg (Germany)
continues to shine in the world of soccer. "It's finally happening,
Maxim has become the first player from Hawaii to make it to a European top league
since Bobby Wood in 2011," shares
proud dad Jermaine Speed. Maxim's
first game of the German U19 Junior
League (Bundesliga) season is on August 3, 2024 against Hoffenheim. "It's exciting
to have the opportunity to play against professional academies like
Hoffenheim and I'm grateful that I'm able to do that," adds Maxim.
"It will be a challenging but fun experience so I can't wait."
Maxim attended Le Jardin Academy, Aikahi Elementary and Nimitz
Elementary schools, and played for the local soccer club FC Hawaii.
He graduated from Ramstein High School in Germany this year. "Max came to FC Hawaii with
several other rookie players," recalls FC Hawaii coach Oth
Ngonethong. "Max persevered with our team, I witnessed his
increased ability to understand, interpret and respond to the
game's dynamics." He joins the ranks of other FC Hawaii champions.
FC Hawaii's coach's creed is to fuel young student-athletes from
Hawaii, preparing them to excel
from beginning skills training to the recruitment process from
collegiate to professional levels through their competitive
programs. "Max developed his skills game through training, improved
as a player, and raised his soccer IQ," adds FC Hawaii
director Chris Cleveland. "Everyone
can be fit, but Max's Soccer IQ made the difference. That's what
separated him. So, talent recognizes talent. Aloha Bundesliga. Good
luck Max!"
Football Club Hawai'i celebrates its 10th year anniversary with
over 300 players, 25 teams, and 24 coaches including the founders
Chris Cleveland, Oth Ngonethong,
Jose Dydasco, and Dave Trifonovitch. Our internationally acclaimed
soccer coaches are director Boris Teoharevic, David Müller, and
Vlastimir Davidovic. FC Hawaii
celebrated the win of the 14U Girls USYS 2023 National Championship
with their coach Jose Dydasco. We
have been awarded club champions for three consecutive years.
For more information about FC Hawaii, visit the official website at
www.FCHawaii.org.
Media Contact:
Chris
Cleveland (808) 291-8686
381068@email4pr.com
Melinda Mullis (808) 284-
2011
381068@email4pr.com
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