Desert Conference

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Feb. 28, 2023) — The Desert Conference standings are nearly finalized after more than 60 teams competed Feb. 24-26 in Las Vegas, Nev. The weekend of play featured boys and girls teams in the 12U and 15U through 19U age groups.

The games in Las Vegas marked the final matches of the Desert Conference season for many of the competing teams. For some teams in the 15U-19U age groups, it also meant the opportunity to finish at the top of the Premier I Division standings and earn direct advancement to the 2023 USYS Far West Regional Championships, while teams in the 15U-18U age groups had the chance to secure automatic qualification for the 2023-24 season of National League P.R.O.

The Desert Conference is one of 13 conferences in the USYS National League, all of which offer advancement opportunities to National League P.R.O. and their respective USYS Regional Championship.

A LOOK BACK AT GIRLS RESULTS…

15U Girls
Behind two wins in Las Vegas, L30 FC Shock – G08 JM clinched first place in the 15U Girls age group. L30 won a key match against second-place Utah Storm 2008 Yeates that gave it the head-to-head advantage in the standings.

16U Girls
The 16U Girls age group came down to the last day of the season, as two unbeaten sides met in Las Vegas. Utah Surf 07 BH earned a 2-1 win against Vegas United 07 Girls Elite to earn the decisive points that helped the Utah finish in first place.

17U Girls
Utah Celtic FC G06 MB completed a perfect 7-0-0 season with four wins in Las Vegas. After a 5-1 win to open its weekend, Utah won three close games to pull away for the 17U Girls group title.

18/19U Girls
An undefeated season helped FC Leonas finish on top of the 18/19U Girls age group, as it finished the season with three wins during its time in Las Vegas.

A LOOK BACK AT BOYS RESULTS…

15U Boys
Players 08 Elite Boys picked up 7 of 9 possible points while playing locally in Las Vegas. Its draw on Sunday against NMSA 08 Boys gave it the point it needed to narrowly edge Utah Celtic FC 08 Boys for first place.

16U Boys
La Roca – J Milla completed an unbeaten season, as it secured three wins and a draw in Las Vegas. In its 7-0-1 campaign, the Utah side had six games decided by two goals or less.

17U Boys
Behind an attack that averaged more than three goals per game in Las Vegas, Rush Pikes Peak 06B Academy secured four wins over the weekend to complete a first-place campaign in the 17U Boys age group.

18U Boys
Every result mattered for Impact United BA 05, as it picked up all 9 possible points in Las Vegas to finish its season 6-0-1. Impact topped the 18U Boys group, with Players 05 Elite Boys just one point back. Impact’s 2-1 win against Players in November proved to be the deciding factor.

19U Boys
The 19U Boys age group completed play in the fall, as LVSA 04 Boys Red finished in first place with a 3-0-0 record.

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For more information on the Desert Conference, including schedules, scores, and standings, click here.

FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 14, 2022) – The US Youth Soccer Desert Conference kicked off the 2022-23 season with a slate full of 11U-14U Boys and Girls matches this past weekend.

The action in the 13U and 14U age groups was especially meaningful, as teams in the top-tier divisions of the Desert Conference are competing for the opportunity to earn berths to the 2023 USYS Far West Regional Championships, as well as a spot in the 2023-24 season of National League P.R.O.

Some notes on the girls season up to this point:

FC Hawaii 09G (HI) got off to an unbeaten start this past week, winning its first three games of the 14U Girls season. The Hawaii side put in a well-rounded effort in each match, scoring six goals and conceding only one.

Jose Dydasco, head coach of FC Hawaii 09G (HI), touched on what it would mean for his team to earn a spot at the 2023 Far West Regional Championships and/or National League P.R.O. next season.

“The opportunity to play in the Far West Regional Championships and National League P.R.O. would mean a whole lot, as this team and its members will continue to get exposed to higher levels of soccer,” Dydasco said. “Playing in National League will help to bridge Hawaii to the mainland. The big blue ocean is a huge obstacle to getting the kids of Hawaii the exposure that they truly deserve.”

Dydasco, the father of three Division I soccer players — including 2021 NWSL Defender of the Year Caprice Dydasco — also shared why his FC Hawaii team enjoys competing in the Desert Conference.

“The opportunity to travel and learn so many different life skills, as well as the opportunity to continue to play different teams and styles is always exciting for us.”

FC Hawaii 09G (HI) will look to capitalize on this hot start during the next group match in November.

Some notes on the boys season up to this point:

CASA FC Inter Sandoval 2010 (CO) also opened the 13U Boys season in dominant fashion. In three games this past week, the Colorado side went undefeated and scored 31 goals – while only giving up one – to earn a spot in the 2023 Far West Regional Championships and 2023-24 National League P.R.O. season.

Benjamin Sandoval, head coach of CASA FC Inter Sandoval 2010 (CO), talked about what it meant to his team to earn a spot at Regionals.

“For us to win a place to compete at the Far West Regional Championships is what we have always dreamed of, and we’ll do our best to take advantage of that opportunity,” he said.

Sandoval also explained why his team enjoys competing in the Desert Conference.

“We like to compete in the Desert Conference because we like to compete against the best teams, and we’re always looking for different competition.”

The Desert Conference is one of 13 conferences in the USYS National League. Action in the Desert Conference will continue in November with teams inching closer to earning qualification into National League P.R.O. or a spot at the 2023 USYS Far West Regional Championships.

For more information on the Desert Conference, including schedules, scores, and standings, click here.