The D.C. United Under-18 and Under-16 academy concluded their 2015-2016 season by going 3-3-0 at the U.S. Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) playoffs in Dallas, TX. Neither teams qualified to progress to the knockout rounds of the tournament.
The U-18’s won their final game against Shattuck St. Mary’s on June 26 after losing against MLS opponents Orlando City SC (June 22, 6-1) and FC Dallas (June 24, 3-2). United’s youngest Homegrown signing, Chris Durkin, scored a goal in the defeat against FC Dallas while Dominic-Maximillian Duncan was the U-18’s top scorer with two goals.
The U-16’s went 2-1 at the playoffs beating the Capital Area Railhawks (June 24, 2-1) and Chicago Magic PSG (June 26, 3-2) after losing to FC Dallas on June 22. The Black-and-Red’s Colin Brezniak was a playoff standout, scoring three goals in three games at the tournament.
The Under-14 academy also traveled to Dallas to participate in a showcase event. They won their opening game 4-0 against St. Louis Scott Gallagher on June 20 before losing their final two games against Orlando City SC (June 21, 2-1) and the San Jose Earthquakes (June 23, 2-0).
Under-18 Results
<strong>Date</strong> |
<strong>Opponent</strong> |
<strong>Result</strong> |
June 22 |
Orlando City SC |
L (6-1) |
June 24 |
FC Dallas |
L (3-2) |
June 26 |
Shattuck St. Mary's |
W (2-1) |
Under-16 Results
<strong>Date</strong> |
<strong>Opponent</strong> |
<strong>Result</strong> |
June 22 |
FC Dallas |
L (3-0) |
June 24 |
Capital Area Railhawks |
W (2-1) |
June 26 |
Chicago Magic PSG |
W (3-2) |
Under-14 Results
<strong>Date</strong> |
<strong>Opponent</strong> |
<strong>Result</strong> |
June 20 |
St. Louis Scott Gallagher |
W (4-0) |
June 21 |
Orlando City SC |
L (2-1) |
June 23 |
San Jose Earthquakes |
L (2-0) |
