Danny Moreno

Real Salt Lake U-15/16 defeat Nomads SC U-15/16

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – Real Salt Lake – Arizona U-15/16’s second half substitutes helped propel the home side to a 4-2 win over Nomads SC U-15/16 at the Grande Sports World on Sunday afternoon.

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Midway through the second half, substitutes Alejandro Parra and Danny Moreno provided the combination for the Claret-and-Cobalt’s match winning goal in the 61st minute. Parra collected the ball in Nomads SC U-15/16’s half and played to Alex Knox down the left-wing, who then cut a defender and cross to the top of the box. The ball bounced to Danny Moreno, who slotted Fito Ovalle in the box for a far post finish.

Minutes later Ovalle punished Nomads SC U-15/17 again when he charged through the midfield and played a through ball for Evan Waldrep, who slotted a shot into the right-side netting.

RSL-AZ U-15/16’s second half comeback was due in part for rare under-performance in the first half in which they allowed two goals. The most goals the U-15/16s have given up in a single match at home all season.

The visitors scored the opening goal in the 9th minute when a Nomads SC U-15/16 player converted a penalty after he was taken down from behind in the box. RSL-AZ U-15/16 quickly answered the deficit five minutes later on a fortunate Nomads SC U-15/16 deflection into the back of the net from a powerful Alex Knox cross from the right-wing.

RSL U-15/16 took the lead in the 33rd minute on a Kris Fourcand goal from an Alex Knox through ball. Moments before the half, Nomads SC U-15/16 scored an equalizer before the half on an unfortunate RSL-AZ U-15/16 defensive blunder.

RSL-AZ U-15/16 will return to action on Saturday, April 26th at home against the the LA Galaxy U-15/16.

-Real Salt Lake-AZ Academy Match Report-

Match:Real Salt Lake-AZ U-17/18 vs. Nomads SC U-15/16
Date: April 6th, 2014
Competition: USSDA
Venue: Grande Sports World
Kickoff: 1:30 PM PT

Scoring Summary	1	2	F
Real Salt Lake-AZ U-17/18	2	2	4
Nomads SC U-15/16	2	0	2

Nomads SC – 9th minute

RSL-AZ – Alex Knox -14th minute

RSL-AZ – Kris Fourcand (assist: Alex Knox) – 33rd minute

Nomads SC – 38th minute

RSL-AZ – Fito Ovalle (Danny Moreno) – 61st minute

RSL-AZ – Evan Waldrep (assist: Fito Ovalle) – 63rd minute

Real Salt Lake-AZ: Conor Orton, Aaron Herrera, Nichloas LaMonica, Miles Stray, Grant Livingston (Diego Silva – 41), Danny Acosta, Fito Ovalle (Jesus Avelar – 74), Evan Waldrep, D.J. Villegas (Danny Moreno – 53), Kris Fourcand (Alejandro Parra – 53), Alex Knox (Terrell Lowe – 70)

Grande Sports Academy stats: U-16/U-18 Academy & Elite (updated March 21st)

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CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – Season stats for the Grande Sports Academy are listed below.

Real Salt Lake U-15/16 & U-17/18 Academy teams are the current leaders in the Southwest Division for their respective age groups.

The RSL-AZ U-16 & U-18 Elite teams have shown well in all competitions this season. The U-16s & U-18s won promotion to Division I of the Arizona State League in the fall. In February, U-16s won back-to-back tournaments: 2014 Desert Classic (Feb. 7-9) and Presidents Day Tournament (Feb. 14-17).

	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA	Pts/GP
Real Salt Lake AZ U-17/18	17	13	1	3	42	53	12	2.47
Real Salt Lake AZ U-15/16	17	13	2	2	41	54	10	2.41

Stats have been compiled with the following matches below:
RSL U-18 Academy: U.S. Soccer Development Academy league play (17 matches)
RSL U-16 Academy: U.S. Soccer Development Academy league play (17 matches)
RSL-AZ U-18 Elite: Tournament play, Arizona State League, Far West Regional (31 matches)
RSL-AZ U-16 Elite: Tournament play, Arizona State League, Far West Regional (39 matches)

ALL STATS LISTED ARE UNOFFICIAL

Goalkeeper	Clean Sheets
Javi Avelar (U-16 Elite)	1
Luis “Wicho” Barraza (U-18 Academy)	5
Chase Bishov (U-18 Academy)	1
Christian Herrera (U-16 Academy)	10
Miguel Martinez (U-18 Elite)	8
Conor Orton (U-16 Elite)	5
Jared Osgood (U-16 Elite)	2
Marcel Ruzan (U-16 Elite)	4

RSL U-18 Academy	Goals	Assists
Corey Baird	7	3
Matthias Binder	1	1
Eric Carbajal	12	5
Santi Carrillo	1
Adam Ferguson	1
Jack Gayton	2	1
Damian German	4	4
Sam Gleadle	8	5
Jose Hernandez	6	5
Gui Leme		2
Brooks Lennon	1	2
Luis Lopez	2
Luke Novick	1
Moises Rodriguez		3
Te Wihongi	2	2
Pato Yrizar	1

RSL U-16 Academy	Goals	Assists
Danny Acosta		2
Josh Doughty	6	4
Tyler Feeley		1
Kris “Haiti” Fourcand	1	2
Justen Glad	4
Aaron Herrera		3
Alex Knox		1
Brooks Lennon	1	1
Grant Livingston	1
Terrell Lowe	1	1
Sebastian Saucedo	17	8
Tate Schmitt	6	3
Diego “Diablo” Silva	5	2
Miles Stray	4	1
D.J. Villegas	3	1
Evan Waldrep	1	2
Fahot Yogol	3

RSL-AZ U-18 Elite	Goals	Assists
Victor Alvarez	4	3
Ishan Atit	5	6
Paul Bin	11	4
Matthias Binder	5	7
Tyler Buckley	1	2
Kiuno Cann	3
Gavino Carranza	1	1
Nate Deaton	1	1
Adam Ferguson		2
Aaron Herrera		2
Nicholas LaMonica	1
Tevin Lowe	1
Trent Lowe	1	2
Luke Novick	14	3
Radu Marcu	6
Jonathan Min		1
Albert Molina	6	1
Danny Moreno	3	4
Judah Rashirai		1
Jose Tapia	3	1

RSL-AZ U-16 Elite	Goals	Assists
Gio Alcocer	5	2
Josh Allison	3	1
Javi Avelar	6	2
Ryan Flood	9	2
Kris “Haiti” Fourcand	4	1
Marcos Hernandez	1
Mikey Lanzetta	5	1
Ricardo Niebla	1
Robby Orona	7
Alejandro Parra	7	16
Patrick Ring	1	1
Diego Robles	18	5
Ethan Shacknai	1	1
Duncan Storey		3
Austin Tucker	5
Alex Valdez		2
Erik “Gallo” Virgen	5	6
Aristotle Zarris	3	1
Zane Zarris		1

RSL-AZ U-18 Elite Weekend Rewind: Las Vegas Players College Showcase

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HENDERSON, Nev. – The RSL-AZ U-18 Elite team participated in the 2014 Las Vegas Players College Showcase this past weekend.

For a full run down on all the weekends action, check out the recaps below. Season stats at bottom of page.

Match #1: RSL-AZ U-18 Elite vs. LVSA 96 Boys White (group play)

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RSL-AZ U-18 Elite opened up the LVPCS with a 2-4 loss to LVSA 96 Boys White on Friday afternoon at Heritage Park. Ten minutes into the match the Claret-and-Cobalt found themselves down 0-2 and would go into the half with a three goal deficit. The Claret-and-Cobalt cut away at LVSA’s lead with a goal in the opening minutes of the second half. Adam Ferguson played a long ball to Paul Bin, who dribbled to the touchline. He crossed the ball in, which found Tyler Buckley for a bottom corner finish. Midway through the second half Paul Bin doubled RSL’s lead on a blast from inside the box from a Danny Moreno pass. Unfortunately for RSL their efforts went to the wayside when LVSA scored another goal in the dying minutes of the match.

Match #2: RSL-AZ U-18 Elite vs. Crossfire Oregon (group play)

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RSL-AZ U-18 Elite rebounded from the opening match loss and rolled to a 3-1 win over Crossfire Oregon on Friday night. RSL opened their goal tally four minutes into the second half on a beautiful finish from Jose Tapia, who started his run from the halfway line. Crossfire equalized the match midway through the half, but found themselves trailing just one minute later. Paul Bin charged down the right-wing with pace and cut into the box before he was taken down from behind. He stepped up, converted the penalty and capped it off with a Gangnam Style celebration. Victor Alvarez scored RSL’s third goal in the 75th-minute after Tyler Buckley stripped a defender on top of the box. He quickly played to Alvarez, who took a touch and finished.

Match #3: RSL-AZ U-18 Elite vs. San Diego FA (group play)

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RSL-AZ U-18 Elite dropped the final match of group play, 1-2, to San Diego FA on Saturday afternoon. Trailing 0-1 at halftime, RSL scored an equalizer eight minutes into the second half when Adam Ferguson played a ball through traffic to Tyler Buckley. He then turned and passed to Paul Bin, who dribbled into the box and finished far post for this third goal in as many matches. San Diego pushed to retake the lead and would have had it if not for a huge save by RSL goalkeeper Miguel Martinez in the 52nd-minute. However, Martinez’s efforts went to the wayside in the 71st-minute when he stopped a San Diego shot, but failed to clear the danger. A San Diego FA player ran up and slotted the ball near post for the match-winner. Jose Tapia and Ishan Atit each had a look in the final minutes, but couldn’t find the back of the net.

Match #4: RSL-AZ U-18 Elite vs. LA Galaxy South Bay (playoff consolation)

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After closing out group play with a 1-2-0 showing, RSL-AZ U-18 Elite defeated LAGSB, 2-1, in a playoff consolation match on Sunday afternoon. RSL saved their best for last and jumped out of the gate with immediate pressure on the LAGSB goal. Their efforts paid off in the 30th-minute when Jose Tapia curled in a free kick which hit the post and bounced out. Victor Alvarez ran up and headed the ball back into the box. The goalkeeper was able to get a hand, but wasn’t able to clear before Kiuno Cann ran up and finished from close distance. Three minutes before the halftime break, LAGSB equalized on a free kick that was redirected into the back of the net. Ten minutes after the restart, Paul Bin intercepted a pass in LAGSB’s half. He played to Jose Tapia who crossed to Ishan Atit for a one-time finish. Both sides closed out the match with 10-men, as Tapia earned a second yellow in the 54th-minute and was sent off. An LAGSB player kicked an RSL player in the head in the 63rd-minute and was shown a straight red. RSL outlasted LAGSB and closed out the weekend with a 2-2 record.

RSL-AZ U-18 Elite: Tournament play, Arizona State League, Far West Regional (31 matches) UNOFFICIAL

Goalkeeper	Clean Sheets
Miguel Martinez (U-18 Elite)	8

RSL-AZ U-18 Elite	Goals	Assists
Victor Alvarez	4	3
Ishan Atit	5	6
Paul Bin	11	4
Matthias Binder	5	7
Tyler Buckley	1	2
Kiuno Cann	3
Gavino Carranza	1	1
Nate Deaton	1	1
Adam Ferguson		2
Aaron Herrera		2
Nicholas LaMonica	1
Tevin Lowe	1
Trent Lowe	1	2
Luke Novick	14	3
Radu Marcu	6
Jonathan Min		1
Albert Molina	6	1
Danny Moreno	3	4
Judah Rashirai		1
Jose Tapia	3	1
Josh Taylor	4

Photo Gallery: RSL-AZ U-18 vs. LA Galaxy South Bay

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HENDERSON, Nev. – RSL-AZ U-18 defeated LA Galaxy South Bay 2-1 in the final match at the Las Vegas Players College Showcase. Goals: Kiuno Cann, Ishan Atit. CLICK HERE for a full match recap.

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Photo Gallery: RSL-AZ U-18 Elite vs. San Diego FA

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HENDERSON, Nev. – RSL-AZ U-18 Elite dropped its final group match 1-2 to San Diego FA at the Las Vegas Players College Showcase on Saturday. Goal: Paul Bin. CLICK HERE for a full match recap.

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Photo Gallery: RSL-AZ U-18 Elite vs. Crossfire Oregon

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HENDERSON, Nev. – RSL-AZ U-18 Elite defeated Crossfire Oregon 3-1 on Friday night at the Las Vegas Players College Showcase. Goals: Jose Tapia, Victor Alvarez, Paul Bin. CLICK HERE for a full match recap.

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