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By The Numbers: 2013-14 Generation Adidas Cup

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Real Salt Lake U-17 Academy vs. FC Dallas U-17 Academy - Generation Adidas Cup - Saucedo, Schmitt, Stray, Doughty, Waldrep, SilvaCASA GRANDE, Ariz. – Real Salt Lake finished first in Central Region qualifying for the 2013-14 Generation Adidas Cup, which is Major League Soccer’s annual elite youth tournament for U-17 academy teams. The Claret-and-Cobalt have now qualified for a national event in April where they will compete alongside international teams.

Here are a few interesting numbers from the five GA Cup qualifying matches.

21

Total number of goals scored by RSL, which was the highest number of goals scored in GA Cup qualifying.

10

Different number players who scored for the Claret-and-Cobalt: Sebastian Saucedo, Josh Doughty, Diego “Diablo” Silva, Brooks Lennon, Terrell Lowe, Evan Waldrep, Tate Schmitt, Miles Stray, Kris “Haiti” Fourcand and Tyler Feeley.

7-5

RSL notched the two highest goal scoring performances in GA Cup qualifying. Seven goals were scored against FC Dallas on February 14th and five were scored against Sporting Kansas City on October 14th.

4

Consecutive matches in which Saucedo found the back of the net.

13

Goal differential for the Claret-and-Cobalt, which was the highest in GA Cup qualifying.

RSL-AZ athletes attend 2012 Major League Soccer Generation adidas Cup

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Andrew Brody goes up high for RSL-AZ vs Real So Cal - U16Grande Sports Academy, Casa Grande, Arizona – Real Salt Lake – Arizona has sent members from their soccer academy to Seattle to attack the pitch in the annual MLS Generation adidas Cup. Tournament play of the 2012 GA Cup showcases the best youth soccer talent from the nation.

Generation addidas Cup annual tournament is a collaboration of Major League Soccer, US Soccer, and sponsor adidas to raise the level of soccer talent in the United States. This year, the tournament is playing host to 14 U17 and 12 U15 teams from each of the US Soccer Development Academies sponsored by a MLS team.

RSL-AZ members participating for the RSL GA Cup U17 team are Andrew Brody, Jason Eng, Cesar Cobos, Isaias Juarez, Benjamin Lopez, Jose Navarro,  Corey Nemeth, and Jonathan Zabasajja.

The following is the roster for the Real Salt Lake teams competing in the MLS GA Cup.

 

RSL GA Cup U17 Roster

RSL GA Cup U15 Roster
Renato Alburquerque Martin Fernando Belmonte
Luis Vargas Jesus Antonio Perez
Andrew Brody Joshua Doughty
Luis Gerado Chavez Jorge Luis Garcia
Cesar Cobos Jake Sanders Gelnovatch
Jason Eng Daniel Giraldo
Jose Hernandez Justen Glad
Isaias Alejandro Juarez Aaron Herrera
Guiherme Leme Christain Herrera
Kayd Marquez Alexander John Knox
Antonio Murrillo Brooks Lennon
Jose Navarro Daniel Moreno
Corey Nemeth Adolfo Ovalle
Elias Rieland Sebastian Saucedo
Elliot Rubio Diego Silva
Bayley Scholz David Jesse Villegas
Jonathan Zabasajja Evan Waldrep
Thomas Ziemmer Toshiki Yasuda
Benjamin Lopez

Real Salt Lake U-17 vs. New England Revolution Game Recap

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The Real Salt Lake U-17 team bounced back from their previous performance and defeated the New England Revolution, 4-2 in an exciting soccer match. Another warm and sunny day in Frisco could not slow down the action in this Generation adidas Cup match. RSL held the possession early and would not relinquish it. Ben Spencer and Cole Nagy were creating for RSL, both played well throughout the match. Nick Semintendi opened the scoring for RSL and was active attacking the Revolution defenders. The second half provided end to end action, goals and drama. RSL striker Jordan Allen scored a beauty and put RSL up 2-0. The Revolution did not quit and would score twice to pull level. Revolution player Deguy Ngatcha had a chance to put the Revs in the lead but failed to convert on his rebound. The RSL side would continue their attacking ways and would find the net two more times. Kainoa Bailey’s clinical goal put RSL up 3-2 and the team would not look back. The 4-2 victory for RSL was well deserved. The team dominated the match from the start and finished their chances. Despite not playing for silverware, the Real Salt Lake U-17 team has given maximum effort.

Real Salt Lake vs. New England Revolution

Real Salt Lake Starters 

Julio Alarcon
Jordan Allen
Andrew Brody
Cole Nagy
Miguel Polley
Alan Rivera
Lucas Seligman
Nick Semintendi
Ben Fritz Spencer
Joey Speshock
Jon Zabassajja

Game summary Real Salt Lake vs. Los Angeles Galaxy

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A highly anticipated U-17 match at Generation adidas Cup between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Real Salt Lake took place at a crucial juncture of the tournament. With all three teams in the group standing on three points and heading into the final match, it was imperative that each team go for the victory. A beautiful summer evening in Frisco, Texas provided the perfect backdrop for this encounter. Real Salt Lake stormed out from the opening whistle and wanted the victory. Early firm possession and a few shots on goal from RSL set the tempo. The Galaxy team decided to bring the pressure and forced a few RSL turnovers. Galaxy were quick to counter on those mistakes but the RSL defenders held it together for the first twenty. RSL striker Ben Spencer did his best up front to crack the Galaxy defense and went close on a few attempts in the first half. The Galaxy team held their composure throughout the first half and were awarded for their play. A good build up and ball movement saw Galaxy take the lead in the 21st minute courtesy of Sebastion Velasquez. RSL responded and continued to move forward, forcing many corner kicks along the way. Early first half RSL substitute Kainoa Bailey made a quick impact as he attacked the Galaxy defenders, forcing the action. The RSL team shifted gears in the second half and dominated the first ten minutes as the ball rarely left the LA side of the field. Unfortunately the RSL side could not find a clear cut chance and were once again punished for not being spot on. Galaxy player Paul Aririola was given space to turn and blasted an absolute cracker of a goal from distance to give LA a two goal lead. RSL responded well and did not give in while LA stood back in defense. The RSL team attacked until the final whistle but could not score their first goal as the Galaxy team defended well. Despite forcing at least a dozen corners, RSL could not capitalize. This was a game of missed opportunities for the Real Salt Lake team while the Galaxy converted. In a game of inches, the team that converts most often wins the match. The RSL team is back in the action today against the New England Revolution.

Real Salt Lake starters team before the match

RSL starters

Julio Alarcon
Jordan Allen
Cole Nagy
Miguel Polley
Alan Rivera
Miguel Salazar
Nick Semintendi
Ben Fritz Spencer
Joey Speshock
Jon Zabassajja
Alejandro Espinoza

Real Salt Lake Generation adidas Cup roster

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Real Salt Lake U-17 2011 Generation Adidas Cup Roster

RSL-Arizona Academy: Julio Alarcón, Jordan Allen, Kainoa Bailey, Dylan Kelly, Dylan Macvane, Cole Nagy, Miguel Polley, Alan Rivera, Miguel Salazar, Lucas Seligman, Nick Semintendi, Ben Fritz Spencer, Joey Speshock, Jon Zabassajja

RSL-Florida: Andrew Brody

RSL-Utah: Lucas Cawley, Alejandro Espinoza, Matt Gay, T. Joseph Wheelwright

The majority of the Real Salt Lake team is represented from Grande Sports Academy’s Real Salt Lake Arizona team.