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2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships kickoff in Lancaster, Mass.
July 22, 2009
July 22, 2009
24 states represented in field of top 60 national qualifiers
Returning 2008 National Champions Under-19 Girls Colorado Rush Nike win, Under-17 Girls Dallas Texans Red tie and Under-16 Girls Dallas Texans 93 lose
2006 National Champions Under-19 Boys Baltimore Casa Mia Bays tie
Everything related to Championships including daily video on championships.usyouthsoccer.org
Follow the US Youth Soccer National Championships Series on Twitter
Register as a Championships Insider to receive daily updates
LANCASTER, Mass. (July 22, 2009) - Games kicked off early this morning for the 2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships at Citizens Bank Fields at Progin Park, in Lancaster, Mass., outside of Boston. Excitement filled the air as teams made their first push of the week towards a national title. Over 1,200 players stepped on to the fields today to see if they have what it takes to be a National Champion.
Updated game results, stories and video are available throughout the day at http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org and on Twitter. Teams are seeking a positive result through round robin play which concludes on Friday. Teams are awarded three points for a win, one point for a tie and zero points for a loss. The top two teams will advance to play for the National Championship over the weekend.
On Friday, August 6, The US Youth Soccer National Championships Highlight Show, presented by adidas, will air on the Fox Soccer Channel, US Youth Soccer's official television partner, at 8 p.m. ET. The two-hour show will highlight the National Championships providing feature stories, interviews, game highlights and more.
Under-14 Girls
Eclipse Select 94-95 (IL) worked to get a shot off against Scorpions SC (MA), and in the 47th minute, Abigayle Gearing made the most of her opportunity for Eclipse. Teammate Erin Holland upped the Eclipse lead to 2-0 in the 56th minute, but McKenzie Meehan netted a Scorpion goal in the 61st minute. The game ended 2-1 for the Eclipse's first win at the National Championships.
CASL Spartans Elite Black (NC) and Mustang Blast (CA-N) played tough defense today as neither team could find its rhythm. Both teams were able to get three shots off, but none made it into the net for a 0-0 final result.
Under-14 Boys
As the nation's top 60 teams took to the fields; the level of talent was evenly matched across Progin Park. The game between Dix Hill Thunder (E-NY) and West Coast FC (CA-S) exemplified that point with the 0-0 final score. West Coast had seven attempts to Dix Hill's eight but neither side could pass the opposition's keeper.
Another Under-14 Boys game ended with the same result (0-0). CASL Elite (NC) took advantage of every open shot, but St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO) denied all nine shots on goal. Both sides battled for an open seam, but the match ended in a knot, 0-0.
Under-15 Girls
Chantilly Burn (VA) kicked off their morning game against the 2009 US Youth Soccer National League Finalist, FC Pennsylvania Strikers (E-PA), with a 19th minute goal by Olivia Colella. Burn kept the 1-0 lead until after the half when the Strikers' Brittany Ratcliffe netted one in the 62nd minute. The 1-1 score remained until the final whistle blew.
The Dallas Texans 94 Red (N-TX) were looking for a win in their first game of the National Championships as they faced the So Cal Blues. An own goal in the 10th minute gave the Texans the early 1-0 lead. So Cal held off the Texans offense until the 53rd minute when Mary Alissa Lonsberry upped the Texans lead to 2-0. In the final minutes of the game, So Cal looked to come back after a 79th minute shot by Janae Cousineau, but the Texans' keeper was on her toes denying any last minute attempts. Slating one in the win column, Texans walked away with a 2-1 win.
2009 National League Champions, San Diego Surf 93-94 White (CA-S) made a statement in today's game against St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO) with a 5-0 victory. Courtney Massimino opened up the scoring with a 17th minute goal and teammate Jacqueline Friedman netted one in the 35th minute. Kate Perry and Brittany Reese scored in the 50th and 69th minutes, respectively. Surf wrapped up the game with an 80th minute Alexandra Bailey strike.
Under-16 Girls
The So Cal Blues-Dodge are 2009 National League Finalist and Region IV Champions and today they played Ponte Vedra Storm(FL), a team stacked with four U.S. National Team pool players. Emily Goldstein got one past the Storm defense in the 49th minute for the 1-0 Blues lead. In the 79th minute Kaili Torres, a U-17 National Team player, hit the equalizer for Storm. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
De Anza Force (CA-N) are representing Region IV as a finalist since the Region IV champions advanced to the National Championships as the National League finalist. Today, De Anza faced the National League champion and defending 2008 National Champion, Dallas Texans 93 Red (N-TX). They knew there was a lot to prove. In the 4th minute, they began proving their skill with a goal from Cristina Farrington. Teammate Alesha Blair had back-to-back goals in the 21st and 24th minutes with Farrington netting one in the 25th minute to give De Anza the 4-0 lead. Catherine Meyer had the Texans' sole goal in the 52nd minute, but it was De Anza's day with the 4-1 win.
The Syosset Rough Riders (E-NY) and Cleveland FC (OH-N) remained scorelees until the 64th minute when Cleveland's Brianna Defelice knocked one past the keeper. Amy Marron hit the Syosset equalizer in the 70th minute, and the game ended in a 1-1 tie.
Under-16 Boys
Hicksville Strikers (E-NY) opened with a 4th minute goal from Colin Heffron against CESA 92 Premier (SC). Teammate Christopher Abriola put another on the boards in the 16th minute, and CESA netted one of their own in the 33rd minute thanks to Emmett Lunceford. Matthew Wendelken hit another Striker goal in the 38th minute for a 3-1 halftime score. CESA came back with a 49th minute shot by Richard Garbanzo. Strikers completed the 5-2 final score with back-to-back goals by Keith McKenna and Heffron in the 62nd and 63rd minutes.
Arsenal FC (CA-S) earned their way into the National Championships after winning the Region IV Championships with only twelve players. As they played the National League finalist, GSA Phoenix (GA) they worked hard to get a shot past the keeper, but it wasn't until the 69th minute that Luis Fuentes completed an Arsenal goal. GSA shot down Arsenals 1-0 lead in the 80th minute thanks to Tyler Peoples' equalizer. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
In their second trip to the National Championships, the Dallas Texans Red 93 (N-TX) are looking to go all the way this year. In their first game of the tournament, they played US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional League Champions, Campton United Navy of Illinois. Campton's Robert Johnson netted a 29th minute goal for the 1-0 upper-hand. Texans worked to find the equalizer, and in the 72nd minute Aaron Simmons tie it up 1-1 and the score would remain tied.
Under-17 Boys
Javanon 92s (KY) came out strong with a Will Vitalis 29th minute goal over Lower Merion Velez(E-PA), but Lower Merion quickly countered with a 30th minute shot from Jonathan Dolezal. In the 43rd minute, Kevin Israel helped Lower Merion pull ahead 2-1 and Voltaire Escalona finalized Lower Merion's 4-1 victory with goals in the 54th and 88th minutes.
Triangle United (NC) and YMS Xplosion (E-PA) tied 1-1. Nazmi Albadawi scored for Triangle in the 23rd minute and Colin Skelly scored for YMS in the 49th minute. Tomorrow, YMS will play Eastern Pennsylvania rival, Lower Merion Velez, the National League Champion.
Eder Arreola put CZ Elite (CA-S) on the boards in the 18th minute for an early lead over National League finalist, Dallas Texans-Houston 92 Red (S-TX). The Texans' Jon-Paul Perez hit the equalizer in the 53rd minute and then took the 2-1 lead in the 83rd minute thanks to an Alexander Suarez goal. CZ's Jesus Gonzalez answered the call with an 85th minute goal to tie the game 2-2.
2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships
Day 1 Results: Preliminary Matches
Under-14 Boys
St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO) 0, CASL Elite (NC) 0
West Coast FC (CA-S) 0, Dix Hills Thunder (E-NY) 0
Under-14 Girls
Eclipse Select (IL) 2, Scorpions SC (MA) 1
Scorers: ECL - Erin Holland - (56:00), Abigayle Gearing - (47:00)
SCO - Mckenzie Meehan - (61:00)
Mustang Blast (CA-N) 0, CASL Spartans Elite (NC) 0
Under-15 Boys
Grand Rapids Crew (MI) 1, SCSA 93 Gold (NC) 0
Scorer: Trevor Osburn (24:00)
Sereno 94 White (AZ) 4, Blast FC (OH-S) 0
Scorers: Sereno - SER - Douglass Jamison - (51:00), Mason Robertson - (63:00), Cole Nagy - (69:00), Nicholas Cavaretta - (75:00)
Baltimore Casa Mia Bays (MD) 2, Spirit United (E-PA) 1
Scorers: BAY - Michael Gamble - (13:00), BAY - Michael Greene - (49:00)
CEL - Stefan Dasbach - (27:00)
Under-15 Girls
San Diego Surf (CA-S) 5, St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO) 0
Scorers: SUR - Courtney Massimino - (17:00), Jacqueline Friedman - (35:00), Kate Perry - (50:00), Brittany Reese - (69:00), Alexandra Bailey - (80:00)
FC Pennsylvania Strikers (E-PA) 1, Chantilly Burn (VA) 1
Scorers: CHB - Olivia Colella - (19:00)
FCP - Brittany Ratcliffe - (62:00)
Dallas Texans 94 (N-TX) 2, So Cal Blues (CA-S) 1
Scores: DTX - Own Goal - (10:00), Mary Alissa Lonsberry - (53:00)
SOC - Janae Cousineau - (79:00)
Under-16 Boys
Hicksville Strikers (E-NY) 5, CESA 92 Premier (SC) 2
Scores: STR - Colin Heffron - (4:00) (63:00), Christopher Abriola - (16:00), Matthew Wendelken - (38:00), Keith McKenna - (62:00)
CEP - Emmett Lunceford - (33:00), Ricardo Garbanzo - (49:00)
Arsenal FC (CA-S) 1, GSA 93 Phoenix Red (GA) 1
Scores: ARS - Luis Fuentes - (69:00)
GSA - Tyler Peoples - (80:00)
Campton United Navy (IL) 1, Dallas Texans Red (N-TX) 1
Scores: DTX - Aaron Simmons - (72:00)
CAM - Robert Johnson - (29:00)
Under-16 Girls
Ponte Vedra Storm (FL) 1, So Cal Blues Dodge (CA-S) 1
Scorers: PVS - Kaili Torres - (78:00)
SOC - Emily Goldstein - (49:00)
De Anza Force (CA-N) 4, Dallas Texans 93 Red (N-TX) 1
Scorers: DAF - Cristina Farrington - (4:00), Alesha Blair - (21:00) (24:00), Cristina Farrington - (25:00)
DTX - Catherine Meyer - (52:00)
Cleveland FC (OH-N) 1, Syosset Rough Riders (E-NY) 1
Scorers: CLE - Brianna Defelice - (64:00)
SRR - Amy Marron - (70:00)
Under-17 Boys
Lower Merion SC (E-PA) 4, Javanon 92(KY) 1
Scorers: LMV - Jonathan Dolezal - (30:00), Kevin Israel - (43:00), Voltaire Escalona - (54:00) (88:00)
JAV - Will Vitalis - (29:00)
YMS Xplosion (E-PA) 1, Triangle United (NC) 1
Scorers: YMS - Colin Skelly - (49:00)
TRU - Nazmi Albadawi - (23:00)
Dallas Texans Houston (S-TX) 2, CZ Elite (CA-S) 2
Scorers: DTX - Jon-Paul Perez - (53:00), Alexander Suarez - (83:00)
CZE - Eder Arreola - (18:00), Jesus Gonzalez - (85:00)
Under-17 Girls
Eclipse Select (IL) 4, Internationals (OH-N) 1
Scorers: ECL - Maggie Murnane - (40:00), Erin Pekovitch - (53:00), Lynn Froetscher - (87:00), Natalia Jovanovic - (90:00+)
OHN - Juliana Libertin - (82:00)
PDA Fire (NJ) 1, Crossfire Premier (WA) 0
Scorers: PDA - Rachel Davitt - (71:00)
Dallas Texans Red (N-TX) 1, GSA Phoenix 92 Red (GA) 1
Scorers: DTX - Natasha Anasi - (42:00)
GSA - Taylor Gates - (59:00)
Under-18 Boys
DSC 90 Green (SC) 3, WSM Internationals (OR) 2
Scorers: DSC - Shawn Ferguson - (18:00), Juan Velasquez - (44:00), Enzo Martinez - (69:00)
WSM - Jean Marie Mwanga - (14:00), Erik Hurtado - (19:00) PK
Javanon 91 (KY) 3, East Fishkill Thunder (E-NY) 1
Scorers: JAV - Own Goal - (6:00), Alex Oeswein - (12:00), Jacob Kemper - (89:00)
EFT - Eric Fortier - (83:00)
Under-18 Girls
Ohio Elite SA (OH-S) 4, ESC 91 Black (OK) 0
Scorers: OHE - Lisa Nouansengy - (67:00) (70:00), Alyssa Rich - (80:00), Erin Jacobsen - (87:00)
FC Bucks Vipers (E-PA) 3, Pleasanton Rage (CA-N) 1
Scorers: FCB - Madlyn Evans - (9:00) (86:00), Heidi Sabatura - (69:00)
PLR - Nina Watkins - (67:00)
Under-19 Boys
Baltimore Casa Bays (MD) 0, NASA 08 Elite (GA) 0
Colorado Rush Nike (CO) 1, Pike Indy Burn (IN) 0
Scorer: COR - Edward Prugh - (38:00)
Under-19 Girls
Colorado Rush Nike (CO) 2, FC Delco Fury II (E-PA) 1
Scorers: COR - Danielle Foxhoven - (10:00), Brittany Kerridge - (67:00)
DEL - Amanda Gerhard - (69:00)
Eclipse Select 89-90 (IL) 2, BUSA 90 (AL) 2
Scorers: ECL - Jessica Price - (64:00), Julie Ewing - (78:00)
BUS - Alexandra Russell - (50:00), Tiffini Turpin - (77:00)
For complete statistics, please visit http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org/ChampionshipsCenter.asp.
The tournament consists of US Youth Soccer Regional Champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 Boys and Girls age groups as well as the US Youth Soccer National League qualifiers in the Under-15 through Under-17 Boys and Girls age groups to complete the field of 60 teams.
Each year brings about new challenges and highlights the motivation and commitment of these youth as they continue pursuing their dreams of being one of the best youth soccer teams in the United States. The national championships are the final leg of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series and open to any US Youth Soccer member. The U.S. Soccer Federation initiated the open youth championships with the James P. McGuire Cup, the oldest trophy in youth sport, (Under-19 Boys) in 1935. Since its creation in 1974, US Youth Soccer has added 11 divisions to the national championship tournament, most recently with the Under-14 and Under-15 Boys and Girls divisions in 2001 to create the current format.
Annually the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides the nation's top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country. In 2009, over 600 coaches attended the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships.
Daily reports and complete results from the tournament are available on http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org. Keep up to the minute with US Youth Soccer National Championship Series on Twitter.
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About the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series – www.USYouthSoccer.org.
The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides more than 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer's 55 State Associations the opportunity to showcase their abilities against the best in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play. The yearlong competition begins with over 185,000 players in the US Youth Soccer State Championships. These champions and selected wildcard teams, through US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues, advance to compete in one of four the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships. Champions (U-14 through U-19) from each regional event advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships. The Under-15 through 17 Boys and Girls age groups have two teams representative of the US Youth Soccer National League, in which the top two teams in each gender age group earn a direct path to the national championships. Overall the National Championship Series provides top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country.
About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) – US Youth Soccer - "The Game for ALL Kids!®" is the largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than 3 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55 member State Associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit
Returning 2008 National Champions Under-19 Girls Colorado Rush Nike win, Under-17 Girls Dallas Texans Red tie and Under-16 Girls Dallas Texans 93 lose
2006 National Champions Under-19 Boys Baltimore Casa Mia Bays tie
Everything related to Championships including daily video on championships.usyouthsoccer.org
Follow the US Youth Soccer National Championships Series on Twitter
Register as a Championships Insider to receive daily updates
LANCASTER, Mass. (July 22, 2009) - Games kicked off early this morning for the 2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships at Citizens Bank Fields at Progin Park, in Lancaster, Mass., outside of Boston. Excitement filled the air as teams made their first push of the week towards a national title. Over 1,200 players stepped on to the fields today to see if they have what it takes to be a National Champion.
Updated game results, stories and video are available throughout the day at http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org and on Twitter. Teams are seeking a positive result through round robin play which concludes on Friday. Teams are awarded three points for a win, one point for a tie and zero points for a loss. The top two teams will advance to play for the National Championship over the weekend.
On Friday, August 6, The US Youth Soccer National Championships Highlight Show, presented by adidas, will air on the Fox Soccer Channel, US Youth Soccer's official television partner, at 8 p.m. ET. The two-hour show will highlight the National Championships providing feature stories, interviews, game highlights and more.
Under-14 Girls
Eclipse Select 94-95 (IL) worked to get a shot off against Scorpions SC (MA), and in the 47th minute, Abigayle Gearing made the most of her opportunity for Eclipse. Teammate Erin Holland upped the Eclipse lead to 2-0 in the 56th minute, but McKenzie Meehan netted a Scorpion goal in the 61st minute. The game ended 2-1 for the Eclipse's first win at the National Championships.
CASL Spartans Elite Black (NC) and Mustang Blast (CA-N) played tough defense today as neither team could find its rhythm. Both teams were able to get three shots off, but none made it into the net for a 0-0 final result.
Under-14 Boys
As the nation's top 60 teams took to the fields; the level of talent was evenly matched across Progin Park. The game between Dix Hill Thunder (E-NY) and West Coast FC (CA-S) exemplified that point with the 0-0 final score. West Coast had seven attempts to Dix Hill's eight but neither side could pass the opposition's keeper.
Another Under-14 Boys game ended with the same result (0-0). CASL Elite (NC) took advantage of every open shot, but St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO) denied all nine shots on goal. Both sides battled for an open seam, but the match ended in a knot, 0-0.
Under-15 Girls
Chantilly Burn (VA) kicked off their morning game against the 2009 US Youth Soccer National League Finalist, FC Pennsylvania Strikers (E-PA), with a 19th minute goal by Olivia Colella. Burn kept the 1-0 lead until after the half when the Strikers' Brittany Ratcliffe netted one in the 62nd minute. The 1-1 score remained until the final whistle blew.
The Dallas Texans 94 Red (N-TX) were looking for a win in their first game of the National Championships as they faced the So Cal Blues. An own goal in the 10th minute gave the Texans the early 1-0 lead. So Cal held off the Texans offense until the 53rd minute when Mary Alissa Lonsberry upped the Texans lead to 2-0. In the final minutes of the game, So Cal looked to come back after a 79th minute shot by Janae Cousineau, but the Texans' keeper was on her toes denying any last minute attempts. Slating one in the win column, Texans walked away with a 2-1 win.
2009 National League Champions, San Diego Surf 93-94 White (CA-S) made a statement in today's game against St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO) with a 5-0 victory. Courtney Massimino opened up the scoring with a 17th minute goal and teammate Jacqueline Friedman netted one in the 35th minute. Kate Perry and Brittany Reese scored in the 50th and 69th minutes, respectively. Surf wrapped up the game with an 80th minute Alexandra Bailey strike.
Under-16 Girls
The So Cal Blues-Dodge are 2009 National League Finalist and Region IV Champions and today they played Ponte Vedra Storm(FL), a team stacked with four U.S. National Team pool players. Emily Goldstein got one past the Storm defense in the 49th minute for the 1-0 Blues lead. In the 79th minute Kaili Torres, a U-17 National Team player, hit the equalizer for Storm. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
De Anza Force (CA-N) are representing Region IV as a finalist since the Region IV champions advanced to the National Championships as the National League finalist. Today, De Anza faced the National League champion and defending 2008 National Champion, Dallas Texans 93 Red (N-TX). They knew there was a lot to prove. In the 4th minute, they began proving their skill with a goal from Cristina Farrington. Teammate Alesha Blair had back-to-back goals in the 21st and 24th minutes with Farrington netting one in the 25th minute to give De Anza the 4-0 lead. Catherine Meyer had the Texans' sole goal in the 52nd minute, but it was De Anza's day with the 4-1 win.
The Syosset Rough Riders (E-NY) and Cleveland FC (OH-N) remained scorelees until the 64th minute when Cleveland's Brianna Defelice knocked one past the keeper. Amy Marron hit the Syosset equalizer in the 70th minute, and the game ended in a 1-1 tie.
Under-16 Boys
Hicksville Strikers (E-NY) opened with a 4th minute goal from Colin Heffron against CESA 92 Premier (SC). Teammate Christopher Abriola put another on the boards in the 16th minute, and CESA netted one of their own in the 33rd minute thanks to Emmett Lunceford. Matthew Wendelken hit another Striker goal in the 38th minute for a 3-1 halftime score. CESA came back with a 49th minute shot by Richard Garbanzo. Strikers completed the 5-2 final score with back-to-back goals by Keith McKenna and Heffron in the 62nd and 63rd minutes.
Arsenal FC (CA-S) earned their way into the National Championships after winning the Region IV Championships with only twelve players. As they played the National League finalist, GSA Phoenix (GA) they worked hard to get a shot past the keeper, but it wasn't until the 69th minute that Luis Fuentes completed an Arsenal goal. GSA shot down Arsenals 1-0 lead in the 80th minute thanks to Tyler Peoples' equalizer. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
In their second trip to the National Championships, the Dallas Texans Red 93 (N-TX) are looking to go all the way this year. In their first game of the tournament, they played US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional League Champions, Campton United Navy of Illinois. Campton's Robert Johnson netted a 29th minute goal for the 1-0 upper-hand. Texans worked to find the equalizer, and in the 72nd minute Aaron Simmons tie it up 1-1 and the score would remain tied.
Under-17 Boys
Javanon 92s (KY) came out strong with a Will Vitalis 29th minute goal over Lower Merion Velez(E-PA), but Lower Merion quickly countered with a 30th minute shot from Jonathan Dolezal. In the 43rd minute, Kevin Israel helped Lower Merion pull ahead 2-1 and Voltaire Escalona finalized Lower Merion's 4-1 victory with goals in the 54th and 88th minutes.
Triangle United (NC) and YMS Xplosion (E-PA) tied 1-1. Nazmi Albadawi scored for Triangle in the 23rd minute and Colin Skelly scored for YMS in the 49th minute. Tomorrow, YMS will play Eastern Pennsylvania rival, Lower Merion Velez, the National League Champion.
Eder Arreola put CZ Elite (CA-S) on the boards in the 18th minute for an early lead over National League finalist, Dallas Texans-Houston 92 Red (S-TX). The Texans' Jon-Paul Perez hit the equalizer in the 53rd minute and then took the 2-1 lead in the 83rd minute thanks to an Alexander Suarez goal. CZ's Jesus Gonzalez answered the call with an 85th minute goal to tie the game 2-2.
2009 US Youth Soccer National Championships
Day 1 Results: Preliminary Matches
Under-14 Boys
St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO) 0, CASL Elite (NC) 0
West Coast FC (CA-S) 0, Dix Hills Thunder (E-NY) 0
Under-14 Girls
Eclipse Select (IL) 2, Scorpions SC (MA) 1
Scorers: ECL - Erin Holland - (56:00), Abigayle Gearing - (47:00)
SCO - Mckenzie Meehan - (61:00)
Mustang Blast (CA-N) 0, CASL Spartans Elite (NC) 0
Under-15 Boys
Grand Rapids Crew (MI) 1, SCSA 93 Gold (NC) 0
Scorer: Trevor Osburn (24:00)
Sereno 94 White (AZ) 4, Blast FC (OH-S) 0
Scorers: Sereno - SER - Douglass Jamison - (51:00), Mason Robertson - (63:00), Cole Nagy - (69:00), Nicholas Cavaretta - (75:00)
Baltimore Casa Mia Bays (MD) 2, Spirit United (E-PA) 1
Scorers: BAY - Michael Gamble - (13:00), BAY - Michael Greene - (49:00)
CEL - Stefan Dasbach - (27:00)
Under-15 Girls
San Diego Surf (CA-S) 5, St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO) 0
Scorers: SUR - Courtney Massimino - (17:00), Jacqueline Friedman - (35:00), Kate Perry - (50:00), Brittany Reese - (69:00), Alexandra Bailey - (80:00)
FC Pennsylvania Strikers (E-PA) 1, Chantilly Burn (VA) 1
Scorers: CHB - Olivia Colella - (19:00)
FCP - Brittany Ratcliffe - (62:00)
Dallas Texans 94 (N-TX) 2, So Cal Blues (CA-S) 1
Scores: DTX - Own Goal - (10:00), Mary Alissa Lonsberry - (53:00)
SOC - Janae Cousineau - (79:00)
Under-16 Boys
Hicksville Strikers (E-NY) 5, CESA 92 Premier (SC) 2
Scores: STR - Colin Heffron - (4:00) (63:00), Christopher Abriola - (16:00), Matthew Wendelken - (38:00), Keith McKenna - (62:00)
CEP - Emmett Lunceford - (33:00), Ricardo Garbanzo - (49:00)
Arsenal FC (CA-S) 1, GSA 93 Phoenix Red (GA) 1
Scores: ARS - Luis Fuentes - (69:00)
GSA - Tyler Peoples - (80:00)
Campton United Navy (IL) 1, Dallas Texans Red (N-TX) 1
Scores: DTX - Aaron Simmons - (72:00)
CAM - Robert Johnson - (29:00)
Under-16 Girls
Ponte Vedra Storm (FL) 1, So Cal Blues Dodge (CA-S) 1
Scorers: PVS - Kaili Torres - (78:00)
SOC - Emily Goldstein - (49:00)
De Anza Force (CA-N) 4, Dallas Texans 93 Red (N-TX) 1
Scorers: DAF - Cristina Farrington - (4:00), Alesha Blair - (21:00) (24:00), Cristina Farrington - (25:00)
DTX - Catherine Meyer - (52:00)
Cleveland FC (OH-N) 1, Syosset Rough Riders (E-NY) 1
Scorers: CLE - Brianna Defelice - (64:00)
SRR - Amy Marron - (70:00)
Under-17 Boys
Lower Merion SC (E-PA) 4, Javanon 92(KY) 1
Scorers: LMV - Jonathan Dolezal - (30:00), Kevin Israel - (43:00), Voltaire Escalona - (54:00) (88:00)
JAV - Will Vitalis - (29:00)
YMS Xplosion (E-PA) 1, Triangle United (NC) 1
Scorers: YMS - Colin Skelly - (49:00)
TRU - Nazmi Albadawi - (23:00)
Dallas Texans Houston (S-TX) 2, CZ Elite (CA-S) 2
Scorers: DTX - Jon-Paul Perez - (53:00), Alexander Suarez - (83:00)
CZE - Eder Arreola - (18:00), Jesus Gonzalez - (85:00)
Under-17 Girls
Eclipse Select (IL) 4, Internationals (OH-N) 1
Scorers: ECL - Maggie Murnane - (40:00), Erin Pekovitch - (53:00), Lynn Froetscher - (87:00), Natalia Jovanovic - (90:00+)
OHN - Juliana Libertin - (82:00)
PDA Fire (NJ) 1, Crossfire Premier (WA) 0
Scorers: PDA - Rachel Davitt - (71:00)
Dallas Texans Red (N-TX) 1, GSA Phoenix 92 Red (GA) 1
Scorers: DTX - Natasha Anasi - (42:00)
GSA - Taylor Gates - (59:00)
Under-18 Boys
DSC 90 Green (SC) 3, WSM Internationals (OR) 2
Scorers: DSC - Shawn Ferguson - (18:00), Juan Velasquez - (44:00), Enzo Martinez - (69:00)
WSM - Jean Marie Mwanga - (14:00), Erik Hurtado - (19:00) PK
Javanon 91 (KY) 3, East Fishkill Thunder (E-NY) 1
Scorers: JAV - Own Goal - (6:00), Alex Oeswein - (12:00), Jacob Kemper - (89:00)
EFT - Eric Fortier - (83:00)
Under-18 Girls
Ohio Elite SA (OH-S) 4, ESC 91 Black (OK) 0
Scorers: OHE - Lisa Nouansengy - (67:00) (70:00), Alyssa Rich - (80:00), Erin Jacobsen - (87:00)
FC Bucks Vipers (E-PA) 3, Pleasanton Rage (CA-N) 1
Scorers: FCB - Madlyn Evans - (9:00) (86:00), Heidi Sabatura - (69:00)
PLR - Nina Watkins - (67:00)
Under-19 Boys
Baltimore Casa Bays (MD) 0, NASA 08 Elite (GA) 0
Colorado Rush Nike (CO) 1, Pike Indy Burn (IN) 0
Scorer: COR - Edward Prugh - (38:00)
Under-19 Girls
Colorado Rush Nike (CO) 2, FC Delco Fury II (E-PA) 1
Scorers: COR - Danielle Foxhoven - (10:00), Brittany Kerridge - (67:00)
DEL - Amanda Gerhard - (69:00)
Eclipse Select 89-90 (IL) 2, BUSA 90 (AL) 2
Scorers: ECL - Jessica Price - (64:00), Julie Ewing - (78:00)
BUS - Alexandra Russell - (50:00), Tiffini Turpin - (77:00)
For complete statistics, please visit http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org/ChampionshipsCenter.asp.
The tournament consists of US Youth Soccer Regional Champions in the Under-14 through Under-19 Boys and Girls age groups as well as the US Youth Soccer National League qualifiers in the Under-15 through Under-17 Boys and Girls age groups to complete the field of 60 teams.
Each year brings about new challenges and highlights the motivation and commitment of these youth as they continue pursuing their dreams of being one of the best youth soccer teams in the United States. The national championships are the final leg of the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series and open to any US Youth Soccer member. The U.S. Soccer Federation initiated the open youth championships with the James P. McGuire Cup, the oldest trophy in youth sport, (Under-19 Boys) in 1935. Since its creation in 1974, US Youth Soccer has added 11 divisions to the national championship tournament, most recently with the Under-14 and Under-15 Boys and Girls divisions in 2001 to create the current format.
Annually the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides the nation's top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country. In 2009, over 600 coaches attended the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships.
Daily reports and complete results from the tournament are available on http://championships.usyouthsoccer.org. Keep up to the minute with US Youth Soccer National Championship Series on Twitter.
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About the US Youth Soccer National Championship Series – www.USYouthSoccer.org.
The US Youth Soccer National Championship Series provides more than 10,000 teams from US Youth Soccer's 55 State Associations the opportunity to showcase their abilities against the best in the nation while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play. The yearlong competition begins with over 185,000 players in the US Youth Soccer State Championships. These champions and selected wildcard teams, through US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues, advance to compete in one of four the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships. Champions (U-14 through U-19) from each regional event advance to the US Youth Soccer National Championships. The Under-15 through 17 Boys and Girls age groups have two teams representative of the US Youth Soccer National League, in which the top two teams in each gender age group earn a direct path to the national championships. Overall the National Championship Series provides top collegiate coaches with the premier stage to identify and scout the most coveted players in the country.
About the United States Youth Soccer Association (US Youth Soccer) – US Youth Soccer - "The Game for ALL Kids!®" is the largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer registers more than 3 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55 member State Associations. US Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit
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