Claim: Kevin Politz was a member of the US Soccer residency program at IMG Academy but had an unremarkable college career.
Evidence: He attended college at Wake Forest University and played on the Demon Deacons soccer team for three seasons, making 72 appearances, scoring 3 goals and tallying 1 assist. In 2017, Politz was named an All-American and the ACC Defender of the Year. While in college, Politz appeared for Premier Development League side New York Red Bulls U-23.