Pre-Academy teams excel at NSCAA Baltimore College Showcase
D.C. United’s Pre-Academy teams participated in the NSCAA College Showcase in Baltimore from November 25-27, with the U-14 and U-15 sides finishing the tournament unbeaten.
United’s U-14’s were placed in the U-15 age group, where they played against Frederick, Thunder, and pre-academy team South Central. In their first match, United earned a 2-2 draw against Frederick with goals from Owen Marshall and Jordan Dove. The next day, Jack Daunt’s strike helped the Black-and-Red draw 1-1 against Thunder. The U-14’s concluded the tournament with a 4-0 win over South Central behind goals from Owen Marshall, Jose Mejia, Jon Bell and Gavin Boyer.
United’s U-15 side faced Freestate, Pachuca, and South Central. In their first match, United defeated Freestate 4-0 with goals from Fola Adetola, Mike Monahan, Andrew Ferman and Alberto Polo-Herrera. The Black-and-Red continued with a 5-0 win against Pachuca with a brace from Gregory Snigur and goals from Jimmy Filerman, Fola Adetola and Julian Dove. Finally, United finished the tournament with a 4-1 victory against South Central with tallies from Julian Dove, Jimmy Filerman and a brace from Graydon Hester.
“Overall, it was a great weekend to get some minutes on the field and stay fresh for the close of the fall season,” said United Pre-Academy Coordinator and U-15 Head Coach Tom Torres. “We appreciate Elite Tournaments and the NSCAA Baltimore Showcase for letting our groups play.”
“In D.C. United Pre-Academy’s second year, we are seeing progress, month-to-month,” continued Torres. “The boys are showing their commitment and displaying an understanding of the system they are being trained in. Regardless of the results, both groups displayed a positive performance.”
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