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National Finals of Sueño MLS 2014 Kick-Off Today in Los Angeles

May 13, 2014 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release


NEW YORK & LOS ANGELES (Tuesday, May 13, 2014) - The stage is set for America's premier national search for the best undiscovered young soccer player in the country, as 18 hopefuls from coast to coast compete this week in Southern California for the National Finals of Sueño MLS 2014 - Presented by Allstate.

The 18 national finalists, including 15 field players and three goalkeepers chosen from nearly 3,000 hopefuls from across the country, will come together in the greater Los Angeles area from today through Sunday, May 18, for five days of competition and mentoring by top soccer legends, including MLS Colombian World Cup icon Carlos "Pibe" Valderrama, Mexican goalkeeping legend Martin "El Pulpo" Zuñiga and former MLS head coach Alfonso Mondelo, the league's current technical director.

The 15 field players are battling for the Sueño MLS 2014 - Presented by Allstate trophy while the three goalkeepers are vying for the Allstate "Good Hands©" top goalkeeper - El Portero Allstate award. In addition, both winners will be invited to join a youth-level team at the MLS club each represented at the National Finals.

The winners will be announced live on Sunday, May 18 on Univision Network's República Deportiva, which has chronicled the competition in a "reality show within a show" format.

NATIONAL FINALS SCHEDULE - Sueño MLS 2014 - presented by Allstate (ALL TIMES PT)

Tuesday, May 13

Morning Player arrivals

5:00-6:00 PM Training at Bell Gardens Sports Center

Wednesday, May 14

10:00-11:30 AM Training at StubHub Center

6:00-7:00 PM Scrimmage vs. Chivas USA U-16 Academy Team at Bell Gardens Sports Center

Thursday, May 15

9:00-10:30 AM Training at StubHub Center

5:00-6:30 PM Training at Bell Gardens Sports Center

Friday, May 16

10:00-11:30 AM Training at StubHub Center

Saturday, May 17

10:00 AM-Noon Game vs. LA Galaxy U-17 Academy Team at Stubhub Center

Sunday, May 18

8:00-10:00 AM Winners announced live from StubHub Center on Univision's nationally-televised weekly sports program, Republica Deportiva

Key Addresses:

StubHub Center

18400 Avalon Boulevard

Carson, CA 90746

Bell Gardens Sports Center

8000 Park Lane

Bell Gardens 90201

The 15 Sueño MLS 2014 - presented by Allstate National Finalists are:

Name Position Age Hometown Tryout Team

Alejandro Alaniz Midfielder 16 Gardena, CA Colorado Rapids

Oscar Aragon Defender 16 Magnolia, TX Colorado Rapids

Jesus Arredondo Midfielder 15 Denver, CO Colorado Rapids

Luis Loera Midfielder 15 Albuquerque, NM Colorado Rapids

Gilberto Tovar Midfielder 17 Athens, KS Colorado Rapids

Johnny Chavarria Defender 16 Las Vegas, NV LA Galaxy

Jessie Echeverria Gramajo Defender 16 Los Angeles, CA LA Galaxy

Luis Garcia Sosa Midfielder 16 Castaic, CA LA Galaxy

Anthony Jimenez Midfielder 14 Los Angeles, CA LA Galaxy

Jose Pinedo Midfielder 15 McFarland, CA LA Galaxy

Joseph DeZart Midfielder 15 Jackson, NJ NY Red Bulls

Sergio Duran Defender 16 Racine, WI NY Red Bulls

David Lopez Midfielder 17 Bronson, FL NY Red Bulls

Joseph Sepulveda Defender 14 Bayside, NY NY Red Bulls

Ronald Yepes Defender 16 North Bergen, NJ NY Red Bulls

The three Allstate "Good Hands©" top goalkeeper award - El Portero Allstate are:

Name Position Age Hometown Tryout Team

Ernesto Galvan Goalkeeper 15 Commerce City, CO Colorado Rapids

Jorge Rizo Goalkeeper 15 South El Monte, CA LA Galaxy

Steven Ortiz Goalkeeper 14 Linden, NY New York Red Bulls

For full bios and photos of all the finalists, as well as event images, b-roll and logos please click HERE.

NOTES:

Now in its eight year, Sueño MLS 2014 - Presented by Allstate was staged by three Major League Soccer teams, including the Colorado Rapids, LA Galaxy, and for the first time New York Red Bulls. Up to 400 tryout spots are made available in each city on a first come, first served basis. Hundreds more were registered for the waiting list.

The Allstate "Good Hands©" top goalkeeper award - El Portero Allstate - will be presented for the fourth consecutive year. One goalkeeper at each of the three local tryouts was selected as a local goalkeeper finalist and will compete in the National Final for the opportunity to be named El Portero Allstate. El Portero Allstate will be selected in conjunction with the winner of Sueño MLS 2014 - Presented by Allstate, and will be mentored by Zuñiga.

For the kick-off press release, which includes player eligibility, timeline and past winners, click HERE.

2014 TIMELINE

March 30 Player registration begins at www.SuenoMLS.com

April 19-20 Local market tryouts in the Denver area, hosted by the Colorado Rapids

April 26-27 Local market tryouts in Los Angeles area, hosted by LA Galaxy

May 3-4 Local market tryouts in New York area, hosted by New York Red Bulls

May 13-18 National Finals at the StubHub Center in the Los Angeles area

May 18 Live announcement of winner on República Deportiva

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