CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – GSA Exports is a feature in which we track the progress of our former Academy players who are playing professionally. There are currently 8 players with ties to the Grande Sports Academy playing in 5 different countries.
NOTE: Nico Muñiz signed with RSL, and is no longer with a team.
For a full run down on all the weekend’s action, check out the capsules below. Descriptions are from November 26-December 3 and stats are from domestic competitions only unless otherwise noted.
Major League Soccer
Carlos Salcedo, D, Real Salt Lake: Not in the 18 for RSL’s 1-0 win over Portland in the second leg of the Western Conference Finals. RSL advanced to the MLS Cup on a 5-2 aggregate over Portland and will face Sporting Kansas City on December 7th.
Season: 13 games, 12 starts (US Open Cup: 4 games, 4 starts)
Benji Lopez, F, Real Salt Lake: Not in the 18 for RSL’s 1-0 win over Portland in the second leg of the Western Conference Finals. RSL advanced to the MLS Cup on a 5-2 aggregate over Portland and will face Sporting Kansas City on December 7th.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts
Lalo Fernandez, GK, Real Salt Lake: Not in the 18 for RSL’s 1-0 win over Portland in the second leg of the Western Conference Finals. RSL advanced to the MLS Cup on a 5-2 aggregate over Portland and will face Sporting Kansas City on December 7th.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts (USL PRO loan, Phoenix FC: 1 game, 1 start, 3 saves, 0 goals allowed, 1 clean sheet)
Eriq Zavaleta, F, Seattle Sounders: Seattle were eliminated in the Western Conference Semifinals on 5-3 aggregate to Portland.
Season: 4 games, 0 starts (NASL loan, San Antonio Scorpions: 4 games, 4 starts, 1 goal)
Tippeligaen (Norway – First Division)
Ben Spencer, F, Molde FK: The 2013 Tippeligaen season has come to a close for Spencer and Molde FK, who finished in sixth place. Molde, however, qualified for 2014–15 UEFA Europa League after defeating Rosenborg 4-2 in 2013 Norwegian Football Cup Final.
Season: 2 games, 0 starts
Superliga (Denmark – First Division)
Maikon Orellana, F, Brondby IF: Not in the 18 for Brondby’s 1-3 loss to København on Sunday.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts
Bundesliga (Germany – First Division)
Kainoa Bailey, F, Bayer Leverkusen: Bailey is back with Bayer Leverkusen after featuring in three matches for the U-20 MNT.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts
Ligue 1 (France – First Division)
Romain Gall, F, FC Lorient: Gall is back with FC Lorient after scoring a goal, notching an assist and featuring in three matches for the U-20 MNT.
Season: 0 games, 0starts