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D.C. United Academy Concludes 2014-15 Season

July 7, 2015 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


Washington, D.C. (July 7, 2015) - The D.C. United Academy concluded its 2014-15 season in Westfield, Ind., with the Under-18 team competing in the playoff competition and the Under-16 and Under-14 teams participating in a showcase event. All of the Academy groups played in three matches at the Grand Park Sports Campus against other U.S. Soccer Development Academy teams from across North America.

The U-18 team put together a string of performances to go unbeaten in the group stage of the playoffs. The Black-and-Red tied all three games, including a 1-1 draw with fellow MLS academy side Vancouver. Despite going unbeaten, the U-18 team did not advance out of the group, with Shattuck-Saint Mary's of Minnesota proceeding on to the quarterfinals based on overall points. The United U-18s ended the season with an 18-6-5 record, scoring 86 goals and conceding 43.

D.C. United's Under-15 team also competed in postseason playoffs. After defeating Bethesda-Olney in the quarterfinals, 3-1, the U-15s fell to the Player's Development Academy (PDA), 1-0, in the semifinal.

Results

U-18 Group Stage Results

Date: Opponent: Result:

June 23 Oakwood SC 2-2

June 24 Shattuck-Saint Mary's 2-2

June 26 Vancouver Whitecaps 1-1

"While it stung a bit to miss advancing to the next round, we were proud that the players had an excellent performance in the playoffs," said U-18 Head Coach Tom Torres. "Overall, the boys represented the club with quality, stylish play, competitive grit and character. Their commitment and sacrifice throughout the entire ten-month season should be commended."

U-16 Showcase Results

Date: Opponent: Result:

June 22 Sporting Kansas City 4-2

June 23 Colorado Rapids 2-2

June 25 Texas Rush 4-1

"The group ended the year with three great performances," said U-16 Head Coach Jonathan Frias. "We were proud with the way the boys played, and they were rewarded with an undefeated showing at this year's event."

U-14 Showcase Results

Date: Opponent: Result:

June 19 Toronto FC 0-2

June 20 Crossfire Premier 4-2

June 22 Seattle Sounders 1-3

"The U-14 team played well in all three matches, with their best performance coming in the final game versus Seattle," said U-14 Head Coach and Academy Director Nolan Sheldon. "Despite losing the match, the boys had a high-level performance and showcased the individual and collective quality within the team."

U-15 Playoff Results

Date: Stage: Opponent: Result:

June 14 Quarterfinal Bethesda-Olney 3-1

June 20 Semifinal PDA 0-1

June 21 Third-place Match Oakwood SC 1-2

"Overall, it was a solid spring for the boys," said U-15 Head Coach Tom Torres. "They had a lot of positive moments on the field and competed well in every training session. We were happy with their development as a team and as individual players. We look forward to seeing the continued progression of many of the players at the next age group."

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