Barca Residency Academy’s MLS Next teams had a stellar weekend at Grande Sports World – Home of Barca Residency Academy as they went unbeaten in a weekend doubleheader against Albion SC San Diego and Total Futbol Academy. Across both days, the teams showcased their resilience and attacking flair, combining for nine wins, one draw, and 27 goals scored.
Dominant Saturday Sweep Over Albion SC San Diego
The weekend began on a high note as Barca Residency Academy’s MLS Next teams swept Albion SC San Diego in all four matches on Saturday, September 21. Barca’s squads were in commanding form, scoring 12 goals while only conceding only two on the gameday.
- U19: A 4-1 victory set the tone for the weekend, with goals from Xavi Cisneros, Jorge Padilla, Josh Sosa, and Ahmed Yaqub leading the charge.
- U17: The U17s put on a clinic, securing a 5-0 shutout victory. Julian Blalock, Dane Frisch, Lorenzo Tuch, Nolan Tinsley, and Merlin Danzmayr found the back of the net.
- U16: In a tight match, the U16s edged Albion SC with a 1-0 win, thanks to a game-winning goal from Makai Wells.
- U15: The U15s completed the sweep with a hard-fought 2-1 win, as Sean De Wet and Brody Williams provided the scoring.
Sunday Comebacks Seal an Impressive Weekend Against Total Futbol Academy
Barca Residency Academy carried their momentum into Sunday, September 22, against Total Futbol Academy (TFA) of Los Angeles. The teams faced tougher competition but once again emerged undefeated, capping off the weekend with three wins and a draw.
- U19: In a thrilling comeback, the U19s overturned a 1-3 halftime deficit to defeat TFA 4-3, with Josh Sosa scoring a brace and additional goals from Kaden DeJarnette and Brodie Ford securing the win.
- U17: The U17s continued their dominant form with a 4-1 win, powered by a Nolan Tinsley brace alongside goals from Julian Blalock and Bora Eldem.
- U16: Barca’s U16 team cruised to a 4-0 shutout victory, with Leo Mora, Jovani Anguiano, Omar Mendez, and Diego Ascencio all getting on the scoresheet.
- U15: The U15s displayed resilience, coming back from a halftime deficit to earn a 3-3 draw thanks to a goal from Joshua Boney’ and a second half brace from Carson Starrett who helped seal the point.
Weekend Results Recap
Saturday, September 21 vs. Albion SC San Diego
- U19: 4-1 W (Cisneros, Padilla, Sosa, Yaqub)
- U17: 5-0 W (Blalock, Frisch, Tuch, Tinsley, Danzmayr)
- U16: 1-0 W (Wells)
- U15: 2-1 W (De Wet, B. Williams)
Sunday, September 22 vs. Total Futbol Academy
- U19: 4-3 W (Sosa x2, DeJarnette, Ford)
- U17: 4-1 W (Tinsley x2, Blalock, Eldem)
- U16: 4-0 W (Mora, Anguiano, Mendez, Ascencio)
- U15: 3-3 D (Starrett x2, Boney)
Looking Ahead: Barca Residency Academy Continues MLS Next Campaign
Barca Residency Academy’s MLS Next teams will look to carry their unbeaten momentum into the weekend as they travel to Southern California for a doubleheader against Chula Vista SC and Nomads SC.
