Barça Residency Academy’s Elite Academy teams took the center stage this weekend at Grande Sport World – Home of Barca Residency Academy, facing Colorado Rush in an exciting slate of matchups. The teams delivered a strong overall performance, securing an undefeated gameday with two wins and two hard-fought draws.
Match Recap
The action kicked off early with the U19 and U16 squads taking the field at 9:00 AM. The U19s faced an uphill battle, trailing 1-2 at the half before fighting back to secure a 2-2 draw. Meanwhile, the U16s built early momentum, taking a 2-1 lead at the break before extending their advantage in the second half to close out a 4-1 victory.
The U17 and U15 teams followed at 11:00 AM, each looking to finish the day strong. The U17s wasted no time asserting control, taking a 2-0 lead by halftime before dominating the second half and cruising to a commanding 7-0 victory. The U15s, locked in a tight game, ending the half with a 1-1 tie and held their ground through the second half to finish with a well-earned draw.
Match Results:
U19: 2-2 Draw (Hassfurther x2)
U17: 7-0 Win (Gonzalez x2, G. Ford x2, L. Ford, Sharma, Willis)
U16: 4-1 Win (Parady x2, Newhall, Rao)
U15: 1-1 Draw (L. Romo)
Looking Ahead
With another strong weekend in the books, Barça Residency Academy is set for more exciting matchups. After some well-earned rest, our MLS Next Squads will be back in action on March 16th hosting Chula Vista at home.
