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RSL U-18 extend winning streak to three following their 4-1 win over San Diego Surf U-18

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: Photo Gallery – RSL vs. Surf

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)

Six Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy seniors sign National Letter of Intent

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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.”

Photo Gallery: National Letter of Intent dinner; 6 RSL-AZ players sign

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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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GSA Exports: Saucedo named to starting XI against Spain U-18

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CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – GSA Exports is a feature in which we track the progress of former Grande Sports Academy players who are playing professionally. There are currently nine professional players in five different countries that have ties to the Grande Sports Academy. GSA Exports will track players who have been called up to national team duty and Real Salt Lake Reserve League matches.

NOTE: Nico Muñiz originally signed with RSL, and is without a team. Romain Gall has signed a youth contract with FC Lorient.

For a full run down on all the weekend’s action, check out the capsules below.

Match recaps from: January 28th-February 4th

National Team

Christian Herrera, RSL-AZ, U-18 MNT: Not named to starting XI in the U-18 MNT’s 0-1 loss to Spain in the first match at the Copa Del Atlantico.
2014 stats: 0 games

Sebastian Saucedo, RSl-AZ, U-18 MNT: Named to the starting XI in U-18 MNT’s 0-1 loss to Spain U-18 in the first match at the Copa Del Atlantico.
2014 stats: 1 game, 1 start

Major League Soccer

Carlos Salcedo, D, Real Salt Lake: Salcedo made his professional debut on May 5th, 2013, coming on as an 89th-minute substitute in an RSL win. Injuries to RSL’s backline thrust Salcedo into the starting XI where he was named as a starter in twelve league matches and played a vital role during RSL’s U.S. Open Cup run. Salcedo was named as a started in four cup matches, including the heartbreaking title loss to D.C. United on October 2nd. The Claret-and-Cobalt will begin preparations for the 2014 MLS season by spending a portion of their preseason at Grande Sports World from January 25th-February 1st. RSL will wrap up its preseason by participating in the Desert Diamond Cup from February 17th-March 1st, and will start the 2014 season against LA Galaxy on March 8th in Los Angeles.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts

Benji Lopez, F, Real Salt Lake: Lopez signed with Real Salt Lake on July 15th, 2013. Lopez saw minutes in RSL’s Reserve League matches and was called into U.S. Soccer’s U-18 MNT camp on numerous occasions. The Claret-and-Cobalt will begin preparations for the 2014 MLS season by spending a portion of their preseason at Grande Sports World from January 25th-February 1st. RSL will wrap up its preseason by participating in the Desert Diamond Cup from February 17th-March 1st, and will start the 2014 season against LA Galaxy on March 8th in Los Angeles.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts

Lalo Fernandez, GK, Real Salt Lake: Fernandez made his professional debut on July 12th, 2013 against Antigua Barracuda FC while on a loan to USL Pro club Phoenix FC. In Fernandez’s lone start for the Wolves, he made three saves and earned a clean sheet in a 1-0 win. The Claret-and-Cobalt will begin preparations for the 2014 MLS season by spending a portion of their preseason at Grande Sports World from January 25th-February 1st. RSL will wrap up its preseason by participating in the Desert Diamond Cup from February 17th-March 1st, and will start the 2014 season against LA Galaxy on March 8th in Los Angeles.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts

Jordan Allen, M/D, Real Salt Lake: Allen signed with Real Salt Lake on December 31st, after wrapping up his freshman year at the University of Virginia, where he was a key figure for the Cavaliers’ in the 2013 College Cup. He scored the match-winning goal against UConn in the quarterfinals and was one of three players at Virginia to start all 24 matches. Allen was an ACC All-American Team honoree, a third-team All-ACC honoree and was named to the NSCAA’s South Atlantic Region second team. The former Grande Sports Academy midfielder was named the U.S. Soccer Developmental Academy Player of the Year, USSDA Western Conference Player of the Year and earned a spot on the USSDA Starting XI Team of the Year for the 2011-2012 season. The Claret-and-Cobalt will begin preparations for the 2014 MLS season by spending a portion of their preseason at Grande Sports World from January 25th-February 1st. RSL will wrap up its preseason by participating in the Desert Diamond Cup from February 17th-March 1st, and will start the 2014 season against LA Galaxy on March 8th in Los Angeles.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts

Eriq Zavaleta, F, Seattle Sounders: Zavaleta signed a Generation Adidas contract with Major League Soccer and was selected as the 10th overall pick by Seattle Sounders FC in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft. Zavaleta made his professional debut on March 23rd, 2013 against the San Jose Earthquakes when he was subbed on in the 84th-minute. Zavaleta appeared in four more matches for the Sounders and was loaned out in June to the San Antonio Scorpions of the NASL. With the Scorpions, Zavaleta was named to the starting XI in four matches and scored his first professional goal against Fort Lauderdale Strikers on June 30th. The Sounders will spend a portion of their upcoming preseason in Arizona from January 29th-February 9th and will kick off the 2014 season against defending MLS champions Sporting Kansas City on March 8th.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts

Tippeligaen (Norway – First Division)

Ben Spencer, F, Molde FK: Spencer made his professional debut on September 1st, 2013, against Vålerenga when he was subbed on in the 76th-minute. He made one more league appearance for Molde FK on November 10th against Start as a 83rd-minute substitute. Molde defeated Rosenborg 4-2 in the 2013 Norwegian Football Cup final on November 24th, and earned an automatic berth into the second qualifying round of the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League. The 2014 Tippeligaen kicks off on March 30th for Spencer and Molde, who will prepare for the upcoming season with seven friendlies; the first against AIK on January 27th.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts

Superliga (Denmark – First Division)

Maikon Orellana, F, Brondby IF: Orellana signed with Brondby IF on June 3rd, 2013. Orellana was plagued with a recurring injury in 2013, which limited his opportunities. Despite the setback, Orellana was named to the starting XI once and was twice brought on as a late substitute for the U-20 El Salvadorian national team at the 2013 World Cup in Turkey. Brondby IF is currently on winter break and will gear up for the remainder of the 2013-14 season with the first of seven friendies against FK Lokomotiv Tashkent on January 17th. Brondby IF returns to league play on February 23rd against AaB.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts

Bundesliga (Germany – First Division)

Kainoa Bailey, F, Bayer Leverkusen: Bailey officially joined Bayer Leverkusen on August 2nd, 2013, when he turned 18. Bailey was called into U.S. Soccer’s U-18 MNT European camp in 2013 and is currently on Bayer 04 Leverkusen II’s roster, which serves as a U-23 team and competes in the fourth-tier Regionalliga West. Bayer Leverkusen II is on winter break and has scheduled a friendly on January 22nd, while league play resumes on February 7th.
Season: 0 games, 0 starts

Ligue 1 (France – First Division)

Romain Gall, F, FC Lorient: Gall is FC Lorient’s U-19 team, which competes in the Championnat National U-19. Gall was called into U.S. Soccer’s U-18 MNT European camp in 2013. FC Lorient is on winter break and returns to league play on January 19th against Stade Laval U-19.
Season: 0 games, 0starts

Real Salt Lake U-18 Academy defeat Crossfire Premier 3-0

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CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – In the first match of 2014, the Real Salt Lake U-18 Academy team extended their unbeaten home streak to five matches following their three-goal shutout win over Crossfire Premier at the Grande Sports Academy on Saturday morning.

Midway through the second half the wheels came off for Crossfire Premier as Sam Gleadle and Corey Baird abused the Crossfire defense to the tune of a three-goal rally in seven minutes. Holding onto a one goal advantage, Baird was brought on in the 65th-minute and provided an immediate spark moments later when he dribbled through three defenders and lofted the ball to an unmarked Gleadle, who converted his first Academy goal. Five minutes later Gleadle returned the favor when he attacked the right-wing with pace on a counter. Gleadle looked up and passed to Baird, who charged up the middle of the pitch. Baird took a touch to his left and finished the effort far post for the third and final goal.

Photo Gallery: Real Salt Lake U-18 vs. Crossfire Premier U-18

“Sam did a great job because he had to lead the line and he did a good job doing that,” said Academy coach Tony Bruce. “A goal and two assist is not bad at all. If you can get your high forward to have an output like that it’s fantastic. I thought Corey Baird coming in helped as well and he made a difference, but Sammy was very good today.”

Through eleven USSDA league matches, the RSL-AZ U-18 Academy team (7-1-3) sits atop the Western Conference and has conceded an U-18 league low of 7 goals.

Playing in their first match in over a month, the Claret-and-Cobalt showed no signs on rust early on, but their attack was consistently stymied in the Crossfire final third. Jack Gayton, Jose Hernandez and Damian German each had a shot inside the box that was blocked by the Crossfire defense, who weathered the aggressive RSL attack. Defensively, RSL-AZ’s backline held the Crossfire defense at bay and limited the opponents’ opportunities to shots well outside of the 18, which ended up at easy stops for RSL-AZ goalkeeper Luis Barraza.

Two-minutes after the halftime break, RSL-AZ found the back of the net when Hernandez and Germain connected on a short passing sequence, but unfortunately Hernandez was called offside. RSL-AZ’s attack continued to push and the Claret-and-Cobalt’s efforts paid off in the 64th-minute. Jack Gayton played a ball up to Gleadle, who made a piercing run into the box and headed to the touchline. The Crossfire defense collapsed around him, which allowed German to run up and find space in front of goal. Gleadle passed back to German, who tapped in his third Academy goal.

The RSL-AZ U-18 team has earned five clean sheets and will put their five match unbeaten home streak on the line against Strikers FC on Saturday at 11:00am.

Goals by Period 1 2 F

Real Salt Lake U-18 Academy 0 3 3

Crossfire Premier 0 0 0

Scoring Summary:

RSL – Damian German (assist: Sam Gleadle) – 64’

RSL – Sam Gleadle (assist: Corey Baird) – 66′

RSL – Corey Baird (assist: Sam Gleadle) – 71′

Lineups:

Real Salt Lake: Luis Barraza (Chase Bishov, 75′), Te Wihongi, Erik Holt, Santi Carrillo (Dillon Nino, 58′), Moises Rodriguez, Jack Gayton (Matthias Binder, 75′), Luis Lopez, Jose Hernandez, Pato Yrizar (Corey Baird, 65′), Sam Gleadle (Eric Carbajal, 71′), Damian German.

Weekend Soccer Preview: Real Salt Lake Academy gears up for first match of 2014

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CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – The Real Salt Lake – Arizona U-16 and U-18 Academy teams will be looking to extend their combined eight match undefeated streak at home against Northwest Division foe Crossfire Premier on Saturday in the first match of 2014.

The RSL U-18 Academy, ranked #2 by Top Drawer Soccer, is the Southwest Division leader (6-1-3). Through ten matches, the RSL U-18 team has conceded a U-18 USSDA league best seven goals. Jose Hernandez leads the team in scoring with five goals. Corey Baird and Eric Carbajal have each scored four goals.

Earlier this month, U.S. Soccer held a January camp and U-20 MNT head coach Tab Ramos called in one RSL U-18 Academy player: Corey Baird.

Before the winter break, the RSL U-18 team traveled to Florida to participate in the 2013 winter showcase. In the first match, the U-18s played Shattuck-Saint Mary’s Soccer Academy to a scoreless draw and were defeated 2-1 by the New York Red Bulls in the second match. The U-18s bounced back and drew D.C. United 1-1 in the third and final match.

The RSL U-16 team, ranked #3 by Top Drawer Soccer, is the Southwest Division leader (8-1-1) and went into the winter break riding a seven match unbeaten streak. Through ten matches, the RSL U-16 team has conceded just four goals – tied with NYRB for a U-16 USSDA league best – and has earned seven clean sheets. The RSL U-16s average 3.6 goals per match and are led by Sebastian Saucedo, who has scored eight goals. Josh Doughty and Tate Schmitt have each scored five goals. Goalkeeper Christian Herrera has earned seven clean sheets.

Earlier this month, U.S. Soccer held a January camp and U-18 MNT head coach Javier Perez called in three RSL U-16 Academy players: Justen Glad, Saucedo and Herrera.

Before the winter break, the RSL U-16 team traveled to Florida to participate in the 2013 winter showcase. In the first match, the U-16s defeated Chicago Magic PSG 6-1 and played the Chicago Fire to a scoreless draw in the second match. In the third and final match, a Saucedo goal from the halfway line gave the RSL U-16 team a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Union.

The U-18 match is set to kickoff at 10:00am and will be followed by the U-16 match at 12:30pm.

RSL Academy coaches have scheduled a friendly against local club SC del Sol that will be played after the Academy matches.

Date	Time	Team		Team	Location
Jan. 18	10:00 AM	RSL U-18 Academy	VS	Crossfire Premier	GSA
Jan. 18	12:30 PM	RSL U-16 Academy	VS	Crossfire Premier	GSA
Jan. 18	4:00 PM	RSL Mix-Squad	VS	SC del Sol	GSA