CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – GSA Exports is a feature in which we track the progress of former Academy players who are playing at the next level.
All descriptions are games from August, 13th-August 25th. For previous entries click here.
MLS
Carlos Salcedo, D, Real Salt Lake – Started, played 90 minutes in Real Salt Lake’s 4-0 win over Columbus on Saturday. Earlier this month Matt Montgomery of Real Soap Box talked about the steady improvement Salcedo has shown in his first year.
Season: 10 games, 9 starts (US Open Cup: 3 games, 3 starts)
Benji Lopez, F, Real Salt Lake – Not in the 18 for RSL’s 4-0 win over Columbus on Saturday. Signed with RSL earlier this year and most likely will not see the field. Should feature in every reserve league game. Next reserve league game is on August 31st against Portland.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts
Lalo Fernandez, GK, Real Salt Lake – Not in the 18 for RSL’s 4-0 win over Columbus on Saturday.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts (USL PRO loan, Phoenix FC: 1 game, 1 start, 3 saves, 0 goals allowed, 1 shutout)
Eriq Zavaleta, F, Seattle Sounders – Came on in the 84th minute in a 1-3 loss to Houston on Saturday 8/17.
Season: 3 games, 0 starts (NASL loan, San Antonio Scorpians: 4 games, 4 starts, 1 goal)
Tippeligaen (Norway)
Ben Spencer, F, Molde FK – Information on Spencer has been hard to come by. Once we find something we will put it up. He was named to the 18 in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League against Irish side Silgo Rovers on July 23rd.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts
Danish Superliga (Denmark)
Maikon Orellana – Has been injured and is starting to return to full fitness.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts
National Team
Brooks Lennon, F – Participated in a U.S. Soccer camp from August 9-13th.
Sebastian “Bofo” Saucedo, F – Participated in a U.S. Soccer camp from August 9-13th.
Justen Glad, D – Participated in a U.S. Soccer camp from August 9-13th.
Josh Doughty, M/F – Participated in a U.S. Soccer camp from August 9-13th.