Live The Pitch

The 2008-2009 USSF Youth Academy season comes to a close this week in Carson, Calif.  The Academy finals week will run from July 10-17 at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center.  This event will showcase the top youth talent in the U.S.

In just its second year, the USSF Youth Academy is flourishing.  The level of competition  in this league is top-notch.  With college recruiting to national team recruiters at every match, this is the league for the elite youth player in the U.S.

Teams will play in a round robin format within their respected group.  After the round robin stage is complete, the 1st place teams will face off for the title.  Each team will play additional matches after round robin play.  When the first stage is complete, teams will play another team from the opposite group for consolation matches.

Livethepitch.com would like to congratulate the teams that have made it to this great event.  Good Luck Boys!  Make sure you leave it all on the pitch!

U-15/16

GROUP 1

Chicago Magic AS Monaco

Derby County Wolves

FC Dallas

New York Red Bulls

GROUP 2

Cal Oddysey

Greensboro Youth Soccer

PDA

Washington Premier FC

U-17/18

GROUP 1

Carmel United FC

Dallas Texans

FC Greater Boston

IMG Soccer Academy

GROUP 2

CASL Chelsea FC Academy

DC United

PDA

Real Colorado