National Events

ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2022) — Many of the top 15U-19U Boys teams and players in the US Youth Soccer National League competed Dec. 1-5 in Orlando, Florida. The event featured teams from both National League P.R.O. and Elite 64, and all games took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

The National League P.R.O. games each counted toward league standings, as teams began their pursuits of top-of-the-table finishes that can result in direct advancement to the 2023 USYS National Championships. Combined with the excitement of top talent from Elite 64 clubs matching up during the weekend, National League Orlando provided a great atmosphere for youth soccer.

The weekend in Orlando featured many close games with little separating the teams. In National League P.R.O., the start of the season for 15U FC Dallas ETX 08 Garcia (TX-N) captured the essence of the league as the side has split its first four games while scoring seven goals and conceding seven.  

“To be able to come to an event like this and compete against the best teams in the country, it really means a lot and shows what kind of heart these kids have,” FC Dallas ETX coach Michael Garcia said after his team’s win on Dec. 1. “For the kids, it really shows them they can compete against any teams in the country and —  not just in soccer, but when they come across adversity in life — they’re able to step up and know they can push through.”

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LOOK BACK: NATIONAL LEAGUE P.R.O.

Recap some of the NL P.R.O. matchups and performances from Orlando…

15U Boys

In Group C, SBLGN Wildlings Blue 2008 (NY-E) came away with three wins from three games to match FCE-LMSC 08 Thunder (PA-E) at nine points in the standings. A Dec. 3 matchup of 2-0-0 teams saw SBLGN Wildlings Blue 2008 (NY-E) pick up a key 2-0 win against Billy Goat FC 08 (KS) to pick up a key three points in the title race.

LGN controlled much of the first half, but the best early chance came on a Billy Goat counter that saw the LGN keeper pressure the shooter into placing the shot wide.

After an event start to the second half, LGN went back on the front foot and broke through when Ethan Kyle sent in a cross that worked its way to Eli Rubio, who finished from close range. LGN later added an insurance goal when a long free kick took a deflection and found the back of the net — helping the Eastern New York side move to 3-0-0 on the season.

16U Boys

La Roca Milla SC (UT) went 3-0-0 to go to the top of the 16U Boys Group C standings. The Utah side was strong all around, and it did not concede a goal in its three games.

“That’s one particular thing that I like about this league. We are here because we deserve it,” La Roca coach Jose Milla said. “We have worked for it, and we have earned our place. It means a lot to the boys that we had to fight hard from the state and regional level in order to get to this point and be part of this league.

“It’s an opportunity to prepare us to go to the National Championships, but it also gives the boys an opportunity to teach them principles that can be applied to the soccer field and also outside of it.”

17U Boys

Dix Hills EST Ultimatum B2006 (NY-E) held on for a 4-2 win against Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh 06B Academy (PA-W) in NL P.R.O. 17U Group C action.

A set piece led to Dix Hills’ first goal, as Lukas Sheridan powered a header just under the bar in the 14th minute. Owen Caraftis doubled the advantage a few minutes later, but Anthony Powell pulled a goal back for Arsenal later in the half.

Nathan Hough helped Dix Hills regain a two-goal lead with a 67th-mintue header, but Powell once again answered for Arsenal when he finished a quick strike on a loose ball in the box. However, Dix Hills added a late goal from Garfield Gillespie to seal the 4-2 victory — helping the New York side grab sole possession of first place after three games.

18U Boys

Olympiacos FC Academy B05 (CA-S) secured an undefeated week in Orlando with a 3-1 win against New England Surf State Sky (MA) in National League P.R.O. 18U Group E play on Monday.

The Cal-South side, whose offensive prowess was clear in all three games, went on the attack early to find the opening goal. Osvaldo Hernandez and Alexander Monjaraz both nearly broke the deadlock in the 15^th minute, but their attempts were nixed — one by the post and the other a great save.

Jordi Pineda finally brought Olympiacos in front in the 36^th minute after pouncing on a loose ball in the box after Emilliano Medina’s shot hit the post. Evan Lozano doubled the lead five minutes later with a powerful long-distance strike minutes before the half.

Surf came out of the break with more energy and a desire to level the game, and Aagam Prakash brought his team within one with a goal in the 75^th minute. Olympiacos stifled the rest of Surf’s chances and Pineda added his second in the 89^th minute, which put this one out of reach.

19U Boys

FC Bucks Dominion 04 Boys (PA-E) fought for a 1-0 win against J Petrov Academy Red (FL) to gain sole possession of first place in 19U Boys Group C after one weekend of play.

Little separated the unbeaten NL P.R.O. sides for much of the game, but Dominion produced a winner in the 77th minute. A deflected shot bounced to Liam Hartman in the center of the J Petrov penalty area, and he used an acrobatic finish to direct a shot past the keeper for the game’s lone goal.

“You know every single minute you’ve got to work hard,” Dominion defender Shane Velez said of NL P.R.O. games. “If you turn off, that play at the end of the game, they could go down and tie it up and then we’re crawling back to battle for that top spot to get through to Nationals. Being able to get through National League and win it is so big heading into the spring season.”

To view all of the standings and results from the National League P.R.O. season, click here.

LOOK BACK: ELITE 64

Recap some of the Elite 64 matchups that took place in Orlando…

15U Boys

Michigan Jaguars Elite 64 08B and Boston Bolts Elite 64 08B squared off early Friday morning in Orlando, with both teams looking to pick up a momentum-building win in Elite 64 action.

Michigan Jaguars took control of the game early, with Grant Mooradian converting a chance in the fifth minute to open the scoring. The Jaguars added two more in quick succession, courtesy of Jack Fedell and Max Hunter in the 21st and 22nd minutes, to break open the match.

Dylan Hart brought one back for the Boston Bolts in the 27th minute, but his side would concede just before halftime with a goal from the Jaguars’ Wyatt Egan, adding to an already-frenetic first half full of goals. Both defenses settled in during the second half and kept the score as is for the remainder of the match, giving the Michigan Jaguars an impressive victory.

In their mini group in Orlando, AFC Lightning Elite 64 08B managed to come away with three wins while outscoring opponents, 6-to-0.

16U Boys

Sparta United Elite 64 07B and Michigan Jaguars Elite 64 07B entered Monday’s action as part of a quartet of Elite 64 teams that played several very close games in Orlando. With every game having previously ended in a draw or a one-goal margin, it was no surprise when Sparta and Michigan played to a 1-1 draw in their final game at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Lucas Stan opened the scoring with a strike in the 27th minute, as the Jaguars went in front. That lead lasted just 13 minutes of game action, as Sparta replied in the 40th minute when Anthony Pimentel Silva found the back of the net.

Sparta nearly produced a game-winner with the game’s final play, but Michigan’s Luke Dziadosz made a last-ditch slide tackle on a Sparta near-post run to help secure the 1-1 draw. Sparta finished with draws in all three games in Orlando, while the Jaguars tied twice.

17U Boys

IMG Academy Elite 64 06B and Los Angeles Soccer Club Elite 65 06B squared off at National League Orlando on Sunday night, one day after both picked up points during their first matches on Saturday.

IMG opened up the scoring in the first half with two goals in quick succession. Joaquin Ojeda struck first in the 26th minute, and Aiden Tempro added to IMG’s lead five minutes later with a goal of his own to give his side a cushion heading into the break.

LASC, down two and needing a big comeback to leave with points, ramped up the pressure and turned on the offensive to find goals. IMG stayed poised in defense and stifled any and all chances that were thrown at them to walk away with a shutout victory — their second in as many days.

IMG finished the weekend in Orlando with two wins and a draw.

18/19U Boys

In a matchup of two teams that won their first two games in Orlando, Rockford Raptors FC Elite 64 04/05B and Ohio Galaxies FC Elite 64 04/05B entered their Dec. 3 contest with much to play for.

Rockford struck first, an early third-minute goal from Saiheed Jah that broke open the game and gave them momentum. Juan Lopez doubled the Raptors’ lead in the 40th minute, a nice one-touch finish from a low cross to give them a 2-0 lead heading into the break.

Saiheed added a second of his own, and Rockford’s third, in the 64th minute to cement the victory and a 3-0 weekend in Orlando. Noah Deakyne brought one back for his side late in the game, a perfectly converted penalty after Jayden Williams earned the Ohio Galaxies the spot kick, but the game finished shortly after.

To view all of the results from the Elite 64 action in Orlando, click here.

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About USYS National League P.R.O.
USYS National League P.R.O. represents the top team-based competition in the USYS National League. National League P.R.O. provides teams in the 14U-19U Boys and Girls age groups with the ability to earn their place into the league, where they have the opportunity to play against the top teams in the country while competing for berths to the USYS National Championships. For each gender, 12 teams per age group will advance to the National Championships from National League P.R.O.

About USYS National League Elite 64
USYS National League Elite 64 represents the elite club-based platform in the USYS National League. Elite 64 features year-round competition in six age groups (13U through 18/19U) for the top 64 boys clubs and top 64 girls clubs in the country. The annual competition calendar includes the league season, national showcases and the Elite 64 National Finals. Thanks to partnerships with world leaders in their respective fields, Elite 64 players have access to tools and technology to capture key information that can be shared with college coaches and professional scouts — making every game a recruitable moment.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2022) — Many of the top 15U-19U Girls teams and players in the US Youth Soccer National League competed Dec. 8-12 in Orlando, Florida. The event featured teams from both National League P.R.O. and Elite 64, and all games took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

The National League P.R.O. games each counted toward league standings, as teams began their pursuits of top-of-the-table finishes that can result in direct advancement to the 2023 USYS National Championships. Combined with the excitement of top talent from Elite 64 clubs matching up during the weekend, National League Orlando provided a great atmosphere for youth soccer.

“Honestly, for our club, this has been the best showcase we’ve been to,” said Claire Ward, Girls Director of Coaching for Fort Wayne United of Elite 64. “The competition has been great across the board. We brought our 15s, 16s, 17s and 19s. All the games were very, very good.

“And then just the experience — you look around at where they’re playing at. Every day, we remind the girls to be thankful to play at such an amazing place like this. And then to get out of Indiana and play against different competition is just fantastic.”

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LOOK BACK: NATIONAL LEAGUE P.R.O.

Recap some of the NL P.R.O. matchups and performances from Orlando…

15U Girls

After a challenging opening half, KC Fusion Academy 08 (KS) went on the front foot to secure a 4-1 victory against Georgia Impact SC 08G Elite (GA) in 15U Group A action on Dec. 10.

It took just three minutes for KC to go in front, as Jenna Lloyd found the back of the net. However, Georgia’s Addison Bendzsuk picked out the far corner with a perfect placement on a free kick to equalize in the 28th minute, and the Impact looked likeliest to get a second in a strong finish to the opening 40 minutes.

KC came out motivated to start the second half and netted a pair of nearly identical goals by Georgia Goodwin, who finished at the near post following corner kicks. The Fusion spent much of the remainder of the game in the attacking half, and Ella Coup slotted a 70th-minute strike just inside the far post to cap the 4-1 victory.

The win helped KC move to 3-0-0 in a crowded top half of the table that saw four teams leave Orlando undefeated. Galaxy 2008 Girls Blue (IL) and FC Somers Lady Hammers (NY-E) each join KC Fusion in a three-way tie for first on nine points.

16U Girls

A pair of unbeaten 16U Group D teams met on Dec. 12, as KHA North 2007G Red (OH) and Chattanooga Red Wolves 07G (TN) looked to gain an upper hand in their National League P.R.O. group title race. A pair of first-half goals fueled KHA’s 2-1 win that helped it remain in prime position to contend for first place in Group D.

Paige Martin put KHA in front when she found the back of the net in the 15th minute. The Ohio side managed to add to its lead in the final minutes of the first half, as Ashley Yontz netted a goal to put KHA in front, 2-0.

Each side had its moments in the attack in the final 40 minutes, and Chattanooga managed to pull back a goal through an Aireanna Williams strike in the 58th minute. The last quarter of the game included multiple movements by Chattanooga into the KHA penalty area, but the KHA back line did well to prevent any high-quality looks at goal, as the Ohio side secured the 2-1 win.

KHA joins Coppermine SC Girls 2007 Elite 64 (MD) at 3-0-0 in Group D.

17U Girls

Yankee United FC Attack (CT) came back with two late goals to edge Alliance FC 06 Academy Girls (MO), 3-2, in an intense 17U Group B matchup on Dec. 12 in Orlando.

Yankee United jumped in front in just the third minute on a Sara Parker strike, but Alliance responded with an 11th-minute tally by Berkleigh Salmond. The Missouri side grabbed the lead shortly before halftime when Mia Cole found the far corner with her shot from the right side of the box.

Alliance battled to hold its lead for much of the second half, but Parker placed a rebound into the roof of the net to pull Yankee United event in the 82nd minute. Parker finished off the comeback and her personal hat trick with a run through the Alliance back line that allowed her to slide her shot past the keeper to give the Connecticut side the 3-2 win.

Yankee United is tied in first place with DMV FC 2006 Blue (VA) on nine points apiece.

18U Girls

Two of NL P.R.O.’s top 18U Group A sides — SBMC 05 (NY-E) and FC Dayton G05 (OH) — met on the last day of National League Orlando with a chance to pick up crucial points.

SBMC started the game off dominant, controlling possession and ultimately scoring first. Sophia Campites’ goal in the 5th minute was well deserved, but the lead didn’t last long. FC Dayton’s Morgan Sparks capitalized on an SBMC defensive miscue in the 13th minute to bring the two sides level again.

Contributing to a wild first half, Grace Lien gave SBMC the lead again 10 minutes later after a perfect chip-shot found the back of the net.

FC Dayton was intent on finishing NL Orlando strong, though, and did so in the second half. Alyssa Unver scored in the 60th minute to bring the two sides even, and then Ava Pfarrer scored the game-winner in the 80th minute to finish the comeback. SBMC and FC Dayton both sit in second place of Group A with six points, one point behind leader LFA Tottleben 2005G (MO).

19U Girls

Coming off NL P.R.O. wins on their opening day in Orlando, both FC Dallas Youth 04 North Black Premier (TX-N) and STA MUSC 04/05G NL (NJ) were pursuing a perfect start to their 19U Group C campaign. In a very evenly matched game, each team found the net once as they settled for a point apiece in a 1-1 draw.

After a scoreless first half, STA broke through in the 53rd minute when Courtney Schiereck dribbled through the FC Dallas back line and found the back of the net for the opening goal. STA tried to extend its lead, but FC Dallas hit back in the 76th minute on an Emily Lau goal that tied the game at 1-1.

Neither team sat back in the last quarter-hour, as both sides advanced into dangerous positions in search of a game-winner. However, the defenses held strong and the game ended level at 1-1.

After Orlando, STA currently leads Group C with 7 points, while FC Dallas finished with 4 points from its three games. Penn FC Youth 04G Lightning (PA-E) is the lone team in Group C yet to drop points, and it has a game-in-hand on STA.

To view all of the standings and results from the National League P.R.O. season, click here.
 

LOOK BACK: ELITE 64

Recap some of the Elite 64 matchups that took place in Orlando…

15U Girls

Coming off a very competitive fall season, Legends FC Elite 64 08G experienced much of the same on Thursday in a scoreless draw against Coppermine SC Elite 64 08G in Orlando.

Coppermine enjoyed periods when it possessed the ball in its attacking third, but the Legends defense held strong. As the game entered the final 10 minutes, play opened up and both sides created scoring chances.

Legends, which had an even goal differential through 13 E64 Midwest games, came closest to breaking through when Alexis Martin sent a free kick off the underside of the bar, but it stayed out. Minutes later, Coppermine found the back of the net but an offside flag negated the goal. Coppermine keeper Elizabeth Wezel came off her line to stop a breakaway goal, and teammate Sophia Adams hit the near post following a slaloming run, as the game ended 0-0.

Legends went on to win its final two games in Orlando, while Coppermine dropped a couple of close matches.

16U Girls

In 16U Elite 64 action, Lobos Rush Elite 64 07G and FC Copa Academy Elite 64 07G finished their time in Orlando with a well-played game that ultimately finished in a scoreless draw.

Lobos came close to going in front early in the second half when Alivia Howard ran in front of the near post on a corner kick, but her acrobatic volley narrowly missed being on frame. The Tennessee side generated plenty of attacking chances, with Presley Williams playing a key role in initiating the offense from a central midfield role.

On the other end of the field, FC Copa also created some prime chances through Taylor Green. She nearly directed a cross inside the back post in the 55th minute but saw it go just wide. And near the end of regulation, Green sent a powerful drive from distance just wide of the same post.

With the draw, Lobos 07G finished with 7 points in Orlando, while FC Copa secured 4 points.

17U Girls

On the last day of play at National League Orlando, Strikers FC North Elite 64 06G and Total Futbol Academy Elite 64 06G — the two top sides in 17U Group F — went head-to-head. Strikers was looking to close out the week undefeated after securing wins in its first two games, while TFA looked to make up ground on the group leaders.

TFA opened the game strong, dominating possession and controlling the tempo of the match, but couldn’t find a goal to reward their play. Strikers FC North showed poise to adjust its gameplan and were better off for it. Karen Pedraza-Carino took advantage of one of the first true opportunities for Strikers, putting her side in front 1-0 just before halftime.

TFA’s Elizabeth Woelfel made her mark in the second half, tying the game with a goal in the 57th minute, but Strikers FC North took the lead back immediately. Bella Keith’s 60th minute goal put Strikers back in front — for good — and finished off an undefeated week for the group leaders.

18/19U Girls

Match Fit Academy FC Elite 64 04/05G and Rockford Raptors FC Elite 64 04/05G came into their showdown on Dec. 10 level on points in Elite 64’s 19U Group E, with both sides looking to move ahead of their opposition.

Rockford’s Lilly Coats got the scoring started in this fun matchup, a strike in the 22nd minute. It was the first half’s only tally, but there were more fireworks to follow. Bridgett Morrison leveled the match for Match Fit in the 50th minute with a goal, but Rockford was quick to take the lead back. Morgan Rudowicz restored the lead just three minutes later to cap off a riveting three-minute stretch.

It looked like Rockford would escape with a win and all three points, but Match Fit Academy hung in there and found a second equalizer. Ellianna Caporusso’s goal in the 79th minute was the final score in this game and kept both sides level on points in Orlando.

To view all of the results from the Elite 64 action in Orlando, click here.

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Click here to view a full list of National League P.R.O. events for the 2022-23 season, and cl​ick here to view a full list of Elite 64 national events for the 2022-23 season.

About USYS National League P.R.O.
USYS National League P.R.O. represents the top team-based competition in the USYS National League. National League P.R.O. provides teams in the 14U-19U Boys and Girls age groups with the ability to earn their place into the league, where they have the opportunity to play against the top teams in the country while competing for berths to the USYS National Championships. For each gender, 12 teams per age group will advance to the National Championships from National League P.R.O.

About USYS National League Elite 64
USYS National League Elite 64 represents the elite club-based platform in the USYS National League. Elite 64 features year-round competition in six age groups (13U through 18/19U) for the top 64 boys clubs and top 64 girls clubs in the country. The annual competition calendar includes the league season, national showcases and the Elite 64 National Finals. Thanks to partnerships with world leaders in their respective fields, Elite 64 players have access to tools and technology to capture key information that can be shared with college coaches and professional scouts — making every game a recruitable moment.

ROUND ROCK, Texas (Nov. 16, 2022) — Many of the top 13U and 14U Boys teams and players in the US Youth Soccer National League competed Nov. 11-14 in Round Rock, Texas. The event featured teams from both National League P.R.O. and Elite 64.

The National League P.R.O. games all counted toward league standings, as teams began their pursuits of top-of-the-table finishes that can result in direct advancement to the 2023 USYS National Championships. Combined with the excitement of top talent from Elite 64 clubs matching up during the weekend, National League Round Rock provided a great atmosphere for youth soccer.

“I want our players to face teams from different part of the U.S. because we want to see how the level is like outside of our league,” said DUSC 09 Blue (NY-E) coach Eglusel Adili following his team’s win in a matchup of unbeaten National League P.R.O. sides. “I think this is the toughest league in the U.S. Competing here for a team is very important to know where the teams are and where our level is. This tells us how much we have to work and where we need to do better. It’s very important.”

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Group A:

DUSC B2009 Blue (NY-E) and Sporting Columbus Boys 2009 I (OH) each used stout defensive efforts to come away from Round Rock with three wins apiece. Both sides conceded just once during the action in Texas, and DUSC came away with a slight edge in overall goal differential to climb to the top of the standings. DUSC and Sporting will face off in the last game in Tampa, which could prove to be the deciding factor for the group title.  

Group B:

Just one team came away from Round Rock unscathed in Group B, as Team Boca 09 Boys White (FL) went 3-0-0 while scoring eight goals and conceding just one. Club Ohio 09B National (OH) recorded three clean sheets while picking up two wins and a draw, and it sits just behind Team Boca in the standings. BVB International Academy Pittsburgh 09B Premier (PA-W) was the only other team in the group to secure two wins in Texas and is currently in third place.

Group C:

The smallest margins separate all the teams in Group C, as no team is more than three away from an even goal differential after three days of play.  Oregon Premier FC 09B Academy (OR) is currently in first place with 7 points in the standings after two wins and a draw in Round Rock. Barca Academy PRO Miami (FL) is just one point back but has played an extra game, managing a win and three draws. Many of the games in Tampa will greatly impact which teams punch tickets to the National Championships.

Group D:

3RSC B09 Black (WA) leads a crowded group of challengers in Group D with nine points after going undefeated in Round Rock, but Capital City SC 09B Sky South (TX-S), EBU U14B Elite 09 (WI), and KC Legends 2009 Academy (KS) are all just one game back. Tampa’s matches will prove to be vital, as 3RSC faces off against EBU and Capital City.

“It’s very valuable to start with two wins, but the goal is to get to Nationals so we’ve got five more to go,” 3RSC coach Omar Madrigal said after the team’s second win in Round Rock. “We’re excited and starting to believe in ourselves. We’re a small team from a small town, and we see we’re capable of fighting against anyone.”

Group E:

Three teams — Galaxy SC 2009 MWC (IL), Liverpool FCIA Ann Arbor 09B Academy (MI), and Hoosier FC 2009 Elite Wolves (IN) — are level with seven points at the top of the leaderboards after two wins and a draw in Round Rock, but Galaxy holds the goal-differential advantage. February is a pivotal month for Group E, as Galaxy and Liverpool will square off in Tampa with the top of the group on the line.

LOOK BACK: ELITE 64

Recap some of the notable Elite 64 matchups that took place in Round Rock…

Saturday:

Sparta United Elite 64 10B and Ohio Galaxies FC Elite 64 10B entered their matchup on Saturday with perfect records in Elite 64 — at 6-0-0 and 7-0-0 in their respective standings. That quality shined through in their game in Round Rock, as Sparta edged Galaxies, 1-0.

Sparta spent most of the first half in the attacking half and put several attempts on target, but Ohio managed to keep the Utah side from breaking through. That changed in the second half, as Derek Chavez curled a 42nd-minute shot just beyond the outstretched arms of the Ohio keeper — providing the difference in the Sparta victory.

“It’s really nice to come out here and have a team that can play at a high level, put on a lot more pressure, and play in a different way than we’re used to,” Sparta coach Justus Koelliker said. “It’s very valuable for us and helps us to get better.”

United Futbol Academy Elite 64 10B (GA) and Michigan Tigers FC Elite 64 10B (MI) squared off in Round Rock after impressive starts to their Elite 64 campaigns, with the former 7-0-1 and latter 5-1-0. Saturday’s matchup displayed all of the talent that led to those records, but the Tigers impressed with a 3-1 win.

Dane Behm opened the scoring for the Michigan side in the second minute, catching United Futbol Academy early. Kaden Cahill doubled his team’s’ lead in the 18^th minute, and even though both teams had chances that they couldn’t capitalize on, the score remained that way until the second half.

Michigan Tigers’ talented forward, Jason Kopera, added his first — and the team’s third — in the 50^th minute to cap off a strong performance and a good start to the weekend in Round Rock. Julian Rodriguez-Martinez clawed one back for United Futbol Academy two minutes later, but his side couldn’t muster up a comeback.

Sunday:

Liverpool FC-IA Michigan Elite 64 10B (MI) used an early goal to earn a hard-fought win over Valor Soccer Elite 64 10B (VA) during the second day of Elite 64 action in Round Rock.

The third-minute goal — a first-time, left footed shot — from Jackson Ober found the side netting and put his team in front for good after he connected with a cross. Liverpool ran its offense through Joseph Meteer and came close to finding a second, but the Valor defense locked in and held a potent offense, which scored six goals in its first game in Texas, to one.

PDA Elite 64 09B (NJ) and East County Surf Soccer Club Elite 64 09B (CA-S) squared off in a closely contested National League Elite 64 matchup on Sunday night in Round Rock, with the latter winning 2-1.

Oscar Serrano opened up the scoring in the 15^th minute to put Surf in front. The goal opened the game up and the rest of the half saw the two teams trading chances, but neither able to add the second.

PDA gave itself life in the second half, with goalkeeper Leon Bernewitz saving a breakaway, and his heroics were rewarded soon after. Jackson Kuoh converted a penalty kick to level the game in the 43^rd minute, but Surf had an answer minutes later. Angel Alexander Villatoro slotted home the go-ahead goal, which proved to be enough for his side to take all three points.

Monday:

A couple late goals helped Madison 56ers Elite 64 10B pull away for a 4-0 win against Tigres San Antonio Elite 64 10B to complete an unbeaten weekend of Elite 64 action in Round Rock.

Armando Sanchez Herrera scored the lone first-half goal to put Madison in front. Tigres keeper Hideki Uno made several strong saves early in the second half to keep his side within a goal, but a deflected shot led to a second Madison goal in the 36th minute.

Following a hand ball in the box, Cormac Carlson converted a penalty kick to extend the 56ers’ lead to 3-0. The Wisconsin side sealed its victory when Aaron Lara headed a corner kick off the underside of the bar for the final goal in the 4-0 victory.

Madison will look to carry over its form from Round Rock when it aims to build on its 3-3-0 record in Elite 64 league play.

In a tense matchup of Elite 64 play on Monday in Round Rock, Real Colorado Elite 64 10B and Idaho Rush Soccer Club Elite 64 10B played to a scoreless draw after neither side could separate itself.

Real Colorado’s goalkeeper Cohen Teets was pivotal in keeping the score level during the first half, stopping a breakaway that looked like it would give his side a deficit and put Idaho Rush in front.

In a back-and-forth second half, both Real Colorado and Idaho Rush traded chances while attempting to find a breakthrough, but the defenses stifled all chances.

Michigan Jaguars Elite 64 09B and Princeton SA Elite 64 09B combined for four wins in as many games over the weekend, and the two sides matched up on Monday in their finale in Round Rock.

Colton Papalexis put the Jaguars in front in the opening minute, and Evan Scirri doubled the advantage when he slid his left-footed shot around the keeper in the 8th minute. Princeton began to get its footing, but Michigan earned a penalty kick just after the break, and Austin Scheel converted to extend the Jaguars’ lead to 3-0.

Princeton came close to cutting into the lead a few times and eventually broke through in the 45th minute. Anri Imerlishvili ran on to a ball behind the Michigan back line and struck a composed finish inside the far post. That proved to be a consolation goal, as the Jaguars held on for the 3-1 victory.

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About USYS National League P.R.O.
USYS National League P.R.O. represents the top team-based competition in the USYS National League. National League P.R.O. provides teams in the 14U-19U Boys and Girls age groups with the ability to earn their place into the league, where they have the opportunity to play against the top teams in the country while competing for berths to the USYS National Championships. For each gender, 12 teams per age group will advance to the National Championships from National League P.R.O.

About USYS National League Elite 64
USYS National League Elite 64 represents the elite club-based platform in the USYS National League. Elite 64 features year-round competition in six age groups (13U through 18/19U) for the top 64 boys clubs and top 64 girls clubs in the country. The annual competition calendar includes the league season, national showcases and the Elite 64 National Finals. Thanks to partnerships with world leaders in their respective fields, Elite 64 players have access to tools and technology to capture key information that can be shared with college coaches and professional scouts — making every game a recruitable moment.

ROUND ROCK, Texas (Nov. 8, 2022) — Many of the top 13U and 14U Girls teams and players in the US Youth Soccer National League competed Nov. 4-7 in Round Rock, Texas. The event featured teams from both National League P.R.O. and Elite 64.

The National League P.R.O. games all counted toward league standings, as teams began their pursuits of top-of-the-table finishes that can result in direct advancement to the 2023 USYS National Championships. Combined with the excitement of top talent from Elite 64 clubs matching up during the weekend, National League Round Rock provided a great atmosphere for youth soccer.

Defending USYS National Champions KC Legends Academy Red 09 (KS) came away with three wins to begin their National League P.R.O. campaign, including a last-minute comeback in its second match in Round Rock.

“I had a coach come up to me right afterward and said, ‘I can see why they were champs because they never quit,’” KC Legends Academy Red 09 (KS) coach Matthew Iverson said. “Even just the camaraderie of the relationships you form with these other groups and the mutual respect — I love this environment. It’s challenging for the girls. It’s competitive, but a healthy competition between all of us as coaches and clubs.”

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LOOK BACK: NATIONAL LEAGUE P.R.O.

14U Group A:

– Solar 09G FDL Grado/Colvin (TX-N) left Round Rock atop the group after winning two of its three games. The North Texas side used a strong offense to propel its hot start, tallying seven goals during the opening games. They’ll look to hold off a bevy of teams with five points, including PPA 2009 Green Girls (MD), Lonestar 09G FDL (TX-S), and Wasatch SC 09G PO (UT).

“The competition has been great,” Wasatch coach Pat Otte said after three days of play. “We came here not knowing what to expect because these are all new teams for us. Every single game we’ve played this weekend has been extremely competitive.”

14U Group B:

 – BC United 09G (NYW) and PA Dominion 09 Girls (PA-E) went unblemished in their first three games, with both teams showcasing strong defenses as they only gave up one goal apiece.

– Cook Inlet SC 09G Elite (AK), the first Alaska team to play in NL P.R.O., came away with its first win during the opening stretch of games, a 7-1 defeat of FC Dallas Youth 09G Central (TX-N). Cook Inlet went unbeaten in Texas, as it added two draws to that victory.

“When we had the wind to our back, we should have finished probably two or three chances, but it ended up being a tight game,” Cook Inlet coach Rich Bailey said after the team’s opening game. “That’s why we came down here — to play teams our age that would give us good competition. It’s been great.”

14U Group C:

– KCL Academy Red 2009 NL (KS), the defending 13U National Champions, picked up where they left off to start the season. The Kansas side scored 15 goals in  three matches while giving up just three to position itself atop the standings. Brandon FC RSC 09G Premier (MS) matched them with three wins but sit just below off of goal differential.

14U Group D:

– Keystone FC Premier 09G (PA-E) used a total team effort to pick up three wins in three games at Round Rock. The Eastern Pennsylvania side sits alone at the top of the group but will face challengers Alliance FC 09 Academy Girls (MO), who have seven points, and Club Ohio Dayton 09G Elite (OH), who have six, in February.

LOOK BACK: ELITE 64

Recap some of the notable Elite 64 matchups that took place in Round Rock…

Saturday:

In a challenging matchup, Team Boca Elite 64 10G came back to claim a 2-1 win against Princeton SA Elite 64 10G in a well-played game on Saturday in Round Rock.

Princeton jumped in front in the 7th minute thanks to a Sophia Orellano goal, but Team Boca pushed back and earned an equalizer in the 20th minute. Ella Presnell took the ball on a turn just inside the attacking half and drove down the left side. Her shot was saved well by the Princeton keeper, but Kiana Sanchez hit home the rebound to tie the game.

Team Boca went ahead in the 33rd minute behind a Delfina Banegas tally, and that proved to be the game-winner, as the Florida side withstood significant Princeton pressure to secure the 2-1 win.

“We don’t get the luxury of seeing a lot of teams at this level of competition, so to come here and get that level is well worth it for the players to gain that experience,” Team Boca coach Billy Ramos said.

Sunday:

In two Elite 64 games in Round Rock, GTFC Impact Elite 64 09G has proved to be organized and strong defensively — coming away with two clean sheet victories. The latest win came in a very tightly contested match on Sunday, as GTFC defeated FC Westlake Elite 64 09G, 1-0.

Neither side managed to break through in the first half, despite each team generating some pressure on the opposing goal. Layla Mochon broke the deadlock with a 45th-minute goal, and that proved to be the difference between the teams.

“The competition and organization have been great for us,” GTFC coach Mike Aubry said. “It’s been really valuable for our kids to come and have a professional environment to showcase their abilities… That’s the great thing about our country — you go five states over and everything is completely different because they have different weather, ways of playing, or cultures. Getting to see all of that and having to solve different problems every game is the best part about this.”

Monday:

Bayside FC Elite 64 09G defeated East County Surf Soccer Club Elite 64 09G, 3-0, on Monday in a matchup of teams that earned decisive wins during their first two days in Round Rock.

After Surf held off consistent Bayside pressure in the first half, the Rhode Island side finally broke through with a pair of excellent goals shortly after the break. In the 36th minute, Danika Denham swung in a cross behind the Surf back line and Allie Scott hit a half-volley off the inside of the right post to give Bayside the 1-0 advantage.

Just two minutes later, Sara Nencka hit a clean strike from the top of the box that flew in under the crossbar to extend Bayside’s lead to 2-0. Sophia Alves capped off the 3-0 win when she placed her 57th-minute shot inside the near post — helping Bayside finish its weekend in Round Rock with three victories and three clean sheets.

North Shore United Elite 64 10G and Team Boca Elite 64 10G each entered the weekend in first place in their respective Elite 64 league standings, and both sides put in strong showings in Round Rock. The two teams met on Monday in Round Rock and played to a scoreless draw.

The flow of the game favored North Shore, as the Wisconsin side spent much of the match in the attacking half and had a significant edge in shots on goal. However, Team Boca keeper Ava Rizzardi made several quality saves to help keep the shutout and force the tie.

“It’s a great experience for our kids to come here and play some of the best teams in the country,” North Shore coach Joe Hammes said. “There are big-time players on both sides of the ball. It was an even game, back and forth. I thought their keeper stood on her head and played amazingly. That’s what you get at this level. You get big-time players making big-time plays.”

Click here to view a full list of National League P.R.O. events for the 2022-23 season, and click​ here to view a full list of Elite 64 national events for the 2022-23 season.

About USYS National League P.R.O.
USYS National League P.R.O. represents the top team-based competition in the USYS National League. National League P.R.O. provides teams in the 14U-19U Boys and Girls age groups with the ability to earn their place into the league, where they have the opportunity to play against the top teams in the country while competing for berths to the USYS National Championships. For each gender, 12 teams per age group will advance to the National Championships from National League P.R.O.

About USYS National League Elite 64
USYS National League Elite 64 represents the elite club-based platform in the USYS National League. Elite 64 features year-round competition in six age groups (13U through 18/19U) for the top 64 boys clubs and top 64 girls clubs in the country. The annual competition calendar includes the league season, national showcases and the Elite 64 National Finals. Thanks to partnerships with world leaders in their respective fields, Elite 64 players have access to tools and technology to capture key information that can be shared with college coaches and professional scouts — making every game a recruitable moment.

FRISCO, Texas (Oct. 24, 2022) — The game schedules are now available for USYS National League Orlando 2022, which will feature both National League P.R.O. and Elite 64 competition in the 15U-19U Boys and Girls age groups.

All games for National League Orlando will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, with the boys event taking place Dec. 1-5 and the girls taking place Dec. 8-12.

“We are excited to be a step closer to seeing players take the field and experience National League Orlando, which will feature great competition and opportunities for all attendees across both weeks,” USYS National League Commissioner Simon Collins said. “With meaningful games and exciting matchups throughout each day of play, it’s sure to be one of the best game day atmospheres in youth soccer.” 

National League Orlando features teams from the National League’s top team-centric model (National League P.R.O.) and top club-centric model (Elite 64). The events in December will add to a history between the National League and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex that has served as a location for the country’s top young players to showcase their skills in front of college coaches and scouts.

Prior to the action in Orlando, the first National League national events of the season will take place in early November, when National League P.R.O. (14U) and Elite 64 (13U-14U) teams play in Round Rock, Texas.

Click here to view a full list of National League P.R.O. events for the 2022-23 season, and click here to view a full list of Elite 64 national events for the 2022-23 season.

About USYS National League P.R.O.
USYS National League P.R.O. represents the top team-based competition in the USYS National League. National League P.R.O. provides teams in the 14U-19U Boys and Girls age groups with the ability to earn their place into the league, where they have the opportunity to play against the top teams in the country while competing for berths to the USYS National Championships. For each gender, 12 teams per age group will advance to the National Championships from National League P.R.O.

About USYS National League Elite 64
USYS National League Elite 64 represents the elite club-based platform in the USYS National League. Elite 64 features year-round competition in six age groups (13U through 18/19U) for the top 64 boys clubs and top 64 girls clubs in the country. The annual competition calendar includes the league season, national showcases and the Elite 64 National Finals. Thanks to partnerships with world leaders in their respective fields, Elite 64 players have access to tools and technology to capture key information that can be shared with college coaches and professional scouts — making every game a recruitable moment.