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FC Cincinnati Academy Roundup: March 26-27

Published on March 29, 2022 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Cincinnati News Release


The Young Garys of the FC Cincinnati Academy compiled an impressive 5-1-1 record across seven games in cold conditions this weekend. The U13 and U14 squads traveled south to face Javanon FC, while the U15s and U17s played back-to-back days against the academies of Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United. The U19s faced Indiana Fire Academy and then took the field for an exhibition on Sunday.

A look at how the FC Cincinnati Academy fared in the latest weekend of action:

Saturday, March 26

U13 | Javanon FC 1, FC Cincinnati Academy 1

Luis McVicker scored for the U13s in a deadlock in Greater Louisville.

U14 | Javanon FC 1, FC Cincinnati Academy 3

The U14s took home a decisive win with goals from Ezequiel Bautista, Will Kuisel and Brian Martinez.

U15 | FC Cincinnati Academy 1, Sporting Kansas City Academy 2

Taylor Cogan scored the lone goal for the U15 squad, assisted by Sam Weeter.

U17 | FC Cincinnati Academy 2, Sporting Kansas City Academy 1

A Sam Divis brace led the U17 Orange and Blue to a strong win over the Sporting Kansas City Academy.

U19 | FC Cincinnati Academy 2, Indiana Fire Academy 0

Daniel Samways and Josh Head each scored as the U19s took a home shutout win over the Indiana Fire Academy. Paul Walters recorded the clean sheet in goal.

Sunday, March 27

U15 | FC Cincinnati Academy 4, Minnesota United Academy 0

The U15s earned a strong and decisive 4-0 win over Minnesota United on Sunday, bouncing back from Saturday's loss. Shaun Dickerson tallied a brace while Brice Denigan and Taylor Cogan each scored. Cooper Wiseman and Zach Stevens protected the goal for the clean sheet.

U17 | FC Cincinnati Academy 5, Minnesota United Academy 1

Isaac Calderon recorded an impressive hat trick to lead the U17s to their second win in as many days and a rout of Minnesota. Sam Divis added another goal to bring his weekend total to three, and Nick McHenry also scored.

In an exhibition, the U19 squad defeated Minnesota United Academy, 4-1.

UP NEXT:

Only two games are set for this weekend upcoming, with the U15 and U17 squads traveling to face the Chicago Fire Academy.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

Saturday, April 2

U15 at Chicago Fire Academy - 12 p.m. CT

U17 at Chiacgo Fire Academy - 2 p.m. CT

MLS NEXT, introduced in 2020, provides the best player development experience in North America. Founded on a collaborative approach to governance and a commitment to innovation, MLS NEXT players have access to the highest levels of competition and to training and personal development opportunities that will prepare them for their futures, both in soccer and in life.

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