D.C. United Youth Academy continues 2011-2012 season preparations

D.C. United’s Youth Academy continued its preparation for the 2011-2012 season this weekend as the U-16 and U-18 sides faced Albertson on Sunday, October 23 at the RFK training grounds. 

The U-18’s played their third pre-season match on Sunday afternoon, consisting of three 30-minute periods. Albertson scored two goals in a physical and fast-paced first period, securing a final score of 2-0. Despite improved play throughout the match, United was unable to tally a goal. The U-18’s previously fell 3-1 against Toronto FC on October 17. 

United’s U-16 side faced Albertson at RFK on Sunday, October 23. Michael Seaton scored the only goal for the Black-and-Red thanks to a cross from Rafael Fagundo. Despite the 3-1 loss, United had several chances to increase the score. 

“I thought we had good moments, especially in the last quarter of the game,” said United U-16 Head Coach Roberto Da Silva. “We created many scoring opportunities, but unfortunately we ran out of time. We need to focus on those good moments so we can improve as a team.”