On Saturday, Nov. 1, D.C. United Academy’s U12 team played against FCV Ashburn Legends while the U13s played Cedar Stars Academy. The U14s, U16s and U18s game against the Philadelphia Union were canceled this past Sunday due to inclement weather.
This Friday, Nov. 7, the U14s will be traveling to compete in the U14 Regional Showcase. They will head to BB&T Soccer Park in North Carolina, to take on Weston FC, FC Bolts Celtic and Orlando City S.C. On Saturday, Nov. 8, the U12s will be at the Maryland Soccerplex to host TEYSA Europa Everton at 4:00 pm.
This Sunday, Nov. 9, the U13s, U16s and U18s will be at Catholic University. The U13s game will kick off at 12:00 pm on the turf field against Cedar Stars Academy. The U16s and U18s will match off against Baltimore Bays, with the U18s starting at 11:00 am and the U16s at 1:30 pm.
D.C. United Academy U16 player called up to U.S. U16 Boys’ National Team Camp
D.C. United Academy player Jose Carranza (Manassas, Va.; NVSC) was called up to the U.S. U16 Boys’ National Team Camp in Clairefontaine, France. Starting November 13, Carranza and 21 other players will have the opportunity to gain additional international competition and training. Clint Peay, U.S. Soccer technical advisor and former U.S. U17 Men’s National Team assistant coach, will manage the camp. On November 20, they will have a match against France’s U16s.
Over the past several years Jose Carranza has been called into several U.S. National Team Camps. This past spring, Carranza attended the U.S. U17 Residency Program at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., where he was one of only two players born in 1999, making him the second youngest participant in the program.
U-13s: 0-2 lost against Cedar Stars Academy
Starting Roster [Name (Hometown; Previous Club)]
Justus Akinlosotu (Bowie, Md.; Maryland United), Iker Bustamante (Alexandria, Va.; LMVSC), Maxwell DeBodene (Alexandria, Va.; PWSI), Elijah Gross (Dowell, Md.; Patuxent Football Academy), Juneau Kim (Bethesda, Md.; DC United Pre-Academy), Max Morris (McLean, Va.; Annandale), Teymour Peters (Bethesda, Md.; FPYC), R.J Ray (Bowie, Md.; Bethesda/Quickfeet), Jesse Sanchez (Laurel, Md.; FCI Spartans), Asparuh Slavov (Charles Town, W.Va.; Loudoun), Jair Sosa (Upper Marlboro, Md.; FCI Eagles)
“The boys got off to a very slow start in the first half,” said D.C. United U13 Head Coach John Bello. “In the second half the players raised the level considerably and put Cedar Stars Academy under a lot of pressure. We were able to create four solid scoring opportunities but did not take our chances well. Overall, I was satisfied with the 2nd half performance by the entire group.”
U-12s: 3-1 win against FCV Ashburn Legends
Starting Roster [Name (Hometown; Previous Club)]
Sebastian Conlon (Reston, Va.; Great Falls Soccer Club), Max Ruiz (Rockville, Md.; Orlando City), David Akinsanya (Washington D.C.; DC United Turkey Thicket), Ryan Johnson (Washington D.C.; Bethesda), Amir Acree (Washington D.C.; Laurel Soccer Club), Omre Etienne (Odenton, Md.; Bethesda), Jacob Greene (Crofton, Md.; Crofton A3), Foday Bai-Lama Bangura (Greencastle, Pa.; Greencastle United), Carlos Cardona (Germantown, Md.; Performance Soccer School), Lucas Smith (Washington D.C.; CFC Express Red), Axel Keppler (Bethesda, Md.; Bethesda)
Goal Scorer [Name (Hometown; Previous Club)]
Foday Bai-Lama Bangura (Greencastle, Pa.; Greencastle United)
Jacob Greene (Odenton, Md.; Bethesda)
Amir Acree (Washington D.C.; Laurel Soccer Club)
“I was very happy with the group’s performance,” said D.C. United U12 Head Coach Dave Sanford. “It was a true team effort for the full 70 minutes. FCV Ashburn scored first on a set piece in the 21st minute. We went into halftime pleased with our performance even though the score line didn’t reflect it. The character of this group was tested and the boys passed. They put their brains to work and were able to solve problems as a group in the second half. We had some nice goals and moved the ball nicely as a unit.”
