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DEL MAR, Calif. – Real Salt Lake U-18 extended its match winning streak to three following their 4-1 win over Southwest Division rivals San Diego Surf on Saturday afternoon. The Claret-and-Cobalt was led by Damian German, who recorded a first half brace and Eric Carbajal, who scored a goal on either side of the half. CLICK HERE for a full match recap.
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DEL MAR, Calif. – Real Salt Lake U-18 extended its match winning streak to three following their 4-1 win over Southwest Division rivals San Diego Surf on Saturday afternoon. The Claret-and-Cobalt was led by Damian German, who recorded a first half brace and Eric Carbajal, who scored a goal on either side of the half.
Playing in their first match in four weeks, RSL U-18 stormed out of the gate and forced the Surf defense to deploy 10-men behind the ball, which allowed the RSL U-18’s ample time to pick apart the stingy Surf defense. The first break for RSL occurred in the 16th-minute when Erik Holt cleared a Surf free kick from the corner. Corey Baird picked up the loose ball and played a through ball down the left-wing to a streaking Jose Hernandez, who then cut in and crossed to the back post where an unmarked German waited for an easy opening goal.
RSL continued to threaten the Surf goal and doubled their lead eight minutes later when Hernandez played to German on the left-wing. German looked up and crossed to Carbajal who lowered his head and scored with eight Surf defenders around him.
German added his second goal moments before halftime when Baird played a corner kick to the near post. German ran up and redirected the ball into the back of the net.
At the start of the second half, San Diego Surf attack overwhelmed the RSL defense and cut the deficit to two when a Surf player finished a cross. The goal was only the eighth goal allowed all season by the RSL U-18’s, who are now the only remaining U-18 team in USSDA league play to allow less than ten goals against to date.
RSL settled down after the goal and score their fourth goal on a short corner. Baird played to Hernandez who then passed to Gayton inside the box. Gayton dribbled to the touchline and sent in a low cross, which found Carbajal for his brace.
D.J. Villegas, Gui Leme and Leo Fuchs all made their USSDA debuts when they were subbed on in the closing minutes.
In three matches in 2014, RSL U-18 have outscored opponents 15-1.
-Real Salt Lake Academy Match Report-
Match:Real Salt Lake U-18 vs. San Diego Surf U-18
Date: February 22, 2014
Competition: USSDA
Venue: San Diego Polo Club
Kickoff: 12:00 PM MT
Scoring Summary: 1 2 F
Real Salt Lake U-18 3 1 4
San Diego Surf U-18 0 1 1
RSL – Damian German (assist: Jose Hernandez) – 16th minute
RSL – Eric Carbajal (assist: Damian German) – 24th minute
RSL – Damian German (assist: Corey Baird) – 42nd minute
RSL – Eric Carbajal (assist: Jack Gayton) – 60th minute
Real Salt Lake: Chase Bishov, Grant Livingston, Moises Rodriguez, Erik Holt, Te Wihongi, Jack Gayton, Jose Hernandez (Leo Fuchs – 75), Damian German (D.J. Villegas – 75), Corey Baird (Matthias Binder – 61), Sam Gleadle (Gui Lemen – 68), Eric Carbajal (Pato Yrizar – 61)
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – Sacrifice, commitment and hard work are words that are tossed around quite frequently at the Grande Sports Academy and six seniors saw their efforts rewarded by signing their National Letter of Intent on Wednesday night.
The seniors spoke about the experience below.
Dillon Nino, University of Dayton: “It feels amazing because of everything that I have had to go through with people doubting me saying I wouldn’t make it and not go to college. Now that I have signed, it just shows that hard work pays. I want to thank my family, coaching staff, tutors at the Grande and Marshall the trainer.”
Jack Gayton, University of Louisville: “It felt great seeing all the hard work paying off. I want to thank the coaches, all the Grande staff and especially my family.”
Corey Baird, Stanford: “I can’t believe after a year and a half after I verbally committed it’s here and my dream of going to Stanford is now a reality. I want to thank my mom and dad for all their support for over the years because I’ve been away from home for the past two and a half years.”
Tyler Buckley, Richmond International Academic & Soccer Academy: “I got really excited with the opportunity it will present and a chance to see different things. I want to thank my family, coaches and friends.”
Sam Gleadle, University of New Mexico: “I have been committed for a while and to finally sign and make it official is a good feeling. I want to thank my family, all the coaches here and at my former club team.”
Chase Bishov, Princeton University: “This is an incredible moment for my family and me. I’m just really honored and blessed to have an incredible opportunity to be in the situation moving forward to achieve success on and off the soccer field. I want to thank my family for sacrificing so much for me throughout my soccer career. My coaches at RSL for believing in my ability and constantly working to help me improve and my teammates for creating a sense of camaraderie that I rallied around and believed in.”
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – Today six Real Salt Lake – Arizona Academy players signed their National Letter of Intent. The players who signed are: Corey Baird, Stanford; Dillon Nino, Dayton; Chase Bishov, Princeton; Jack Gayton, University of Louisville; Sam Gleadle, New Mexico University and Tyler Buckley, Richmond International Academic & Soccer Academy (UK).
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CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – The Real Salt Lake – Arizona U-18 Academy team played Real Salt Lake to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday morning at the Grande Sports World.
Javier Morales convereted a 52nd minute penalty kick for the senior team, while Academy MF Josh Doughty scored the equalizer in the 80th minute from a Sam Gleadle flick. For a full match recap click here.
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CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – The Real Salt Lake U-18 Academy team scored a season high in goals scored and extended their home unbeaten streak to six matches following their 8-0 win over Strikers FC on Saturday at the Grande Sports Academy.
Goals: (4) Sam Gleadle, (2) Eric Carbajal, Te Wihongi, Matthias Binder
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