Barca Residency Academy’s MLS NEXT Homegrown teams took center stage this weekend as they hosted Real Salt Lake–Arizona and FC Golden State at Grande Sports World – Home of Barça Residency Academy. The Homegrown sides combined for six wins and two losses across the two matchups, highlighted by a dominant sweep over in-state competitor RSL-AZ.
MLS NEXT Homegrown vs. RSL-AZ
Barca Residency Academy opened the weekend on a high note with commanding performances and a sweep over RSL-AZ. The teams found their rhythm early and maintained control throughout each match, showcasing sharp attacking play and strong finishes across all age groups.
- U-19s: W 4–1 (Avalos, Cisneros ×2, Carlson)
- U-17s: W 5–2 (Stoddard, Kieffer, Vela, Anguiano, Martins)
- U-16s: W 4–3 (Boney ×2, Ros, M. Ramirez)
- U-15s: W 3–1 (Lopez Jr., Leon, Shepherd)
MLS NEXT Homegrown vs. FC Golden State
Barca wrapped up the weekend with a hard-fought series against Southern California’s FC Golden State, finishing with two wins and two narrow defeats. The U-16s and U-17s posted impressive shutout victories, while the U-15s dropped their first match of the season in a close contest.
- U-19s: L 1–2 (Cisneros)
- U-17s: W 3–0 (Vela ×2, Anguiano)
- U-16s: W 4–0 (Creagh, Ros, Boney, Kong)
- U-15s: L 3–4 (Quinonez, Ramirez ×2)
Looking Ahead
Next weekend, the MLS NEXT Homegrown teams will hit the road to Southern California for a doubleheader against LA Galaxy and Total Futbol Academy. Meanwhile, the Academy teams will stay home to host Phoenix Premier and Phoenix Rising at Grande Sports World.
