Barça Residency Academy continued to showcase their strength at all four age MLS Next age groups as their teams secured yet another undefeated weekend, marking their eighth and ninth unbeaten game days of the season. Hosting Santa Barbara SC and LA Galaxy Academy at Grande Sports World – Home of Barça Residency Academy, the teams picked up four wins and battled to four fiercely contested draws.
Saturday Recap: Clean Sweep Against Santa Barbara SC
Barça Residency Academy opened the weekend with a clean sweep against Santa Barbara SC, featuring standout performances across all age groups.
- U19s: Joshua Sosa’s first-half strike proved decisive in a tightly contested 1-0 victory.
- U17s: Goals from Adam Hayun, Noah Tinsley, and Bora Eldem powered the team to a dominant 3-0 shutout win.
- U16s: A balanced attack saw David Gluck, Omar Mendez, Oliver Groves, and Anthony Chappell each find the back of the net in a thrilling 4-2 win.
- U15s: The youngest squad delivered the largest margin of the day, a commanding 7-2 win. Hinata Koyama starred with a hat trick, supported by a brace from Sean De Wet and goals from Brody Williams and Melvin Ramirez.
Sunday Recap: Thrilling Draws Against LA Galaxy Academy
Sunday’s matchups against LA Galaxy Academy lived up to their billing, with each game featuring dramatic moments and resilient performances in the highly-anticipated match-up.
- U19s: Brady Le gave Barça an early lead in the 4th minute, but LA Galaxy equalized in the second half to end the match at 1-1.
- U16s: The team showcased grit, battling to a 2-2 draw. Jovani Anguiano scored just before halftime, and Graham Ford’s late equalizer sealed the result.
- U15s: Like their older counterparts, the U15s displayed determination in a 2-2 draw. Carson Starrett scored in the first half, and Joshua Boney delivered a crucial equalizer in the 76th minute to come away with one point for the day.
Looking Ahead
Barça Residency Academy’s MLS NEXT teams take a short road trip to the valley for games against Phoenix Rising Academy on Saturday, aiming to extend their unbeaten streak. They will close out the 2024 season at the MLS Next Flex event in Indio, California that will take place December 6-11.Meanwhile, Barça’s Elite Academy teams prepare for their final challenge of the year at the Desert Super Cup, scheduled for November 28 to December 1 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
