Brian "Cobi" Span has been selected for the US Soccer 's U17 Residency program in Bradenton.  He started in the program in January..

Span, a resident of North Salem, is a member of the FC Westchester '92 Boys team.

"Cobi being selected for residency shows that our involvement in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy is already bearing fruit," said FC Westchester president Lonny Unger.

Started in 1999, the U.S. Soccer Residency Program has become a symbol of U.S. Soccer’s dedication to producing development opportunities for players and the success of the Youth National Teams. With the successes of the U.S. Under-17 MNT during the first few years, the number of players invited into the full-time Residency Program was doubled from 20 to 40, adding 10 additional players in both fall semesters of 2002 and 2003. U.S. Soccer has been able to increase the number of players enrolled in the program to provide greater opportunities for young players and increase its investment in player development. With 40 players in Residency, the program is able to field two full teams that train together during the week, and get the chance to compete against club, college and international teams on the weekends.