TWO TITLES 91 Cal South Boys, 92 Girls take ODP wins
Cal South's Hayley Boysen challenges for the ball. Photo by Meg Stephens
FRISCO, TX--Rare snowy weather stole the early show at the US Youth Soccer Olympic Youth Development (ODP) National Championships this weekend, forcing post-ponement of the semifinal action March 7. But once that cleared off, it was all soccer action Saturday and Sunday. The championships went off March 9 without a hitch under sunny skies, as titles were claimed by the 91 Cal South boys, 91 North Texas girls, 92 Cal South girls and 92 Indiana boys. Complete
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DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY Weekend roundup
CHICAGO-- The U-15/16 team from FC DELCO got to play where their MLS heroes play on Sunday, drawing the youth squad of the New York Red Bulls, 1-1, in Giants Stadium before the professional team squared off against the San Jose Earthquakes that afternoon. Complete story
DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY Weekend roundup
CHICAGO Schulz Academy U-15/16 kept a tight grip on second place in the Southeast Conference with a 1-0 victory over third place IMG Academy at home on Sunday, April 20. Complete story
SUMMER SHOWCASE All Development Academy teams will play
CHICAGO The U.S. Soccer Development Academy will host its Summer Showcase from June 27-30 in Greensboro, N.C. All 62 clubs and a split squad from the U.S. Under-17 Mens National Team will play in their final matches before Development Academy Finals Week, which takes place from July 12-19 at The Home Depot Center. Complete story
JOINING THE ACADEMY Galaxy to field team in development program
CHICAGO The Los Angeles Galaxy are among three Major League Soccer teams that will enter clubs in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. Complete story