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The newly-formed Virginia Development Academy continued its strong start to the season, picking up its third victory in its first four games of the season on Saturday, defeating Loudoun Soccer 3-0. Ryan Yankee, Noah Murdaugh and Griffin Yow scored in a span of seven minutes to seal the game. VDA has now outscored opponents 10-1 over the course of its three wins.
Baltimore Armour bounced back from a loss last weekend with a dominant 4-1 victory over PDA, as midfielder Nile Keiller led the attack with a brace. Defender Domenico Caltabiano and forward Alexander Krause each found the net as well, helping Baltimore improve to 2-1-0 on the season.
An overpowering attack and a tough team defensive effort propelled the New England Revolution to a win and a draw on the weekend, as the team rallied from a scoreless tie against Oakwood SC on Saturday with a 7-1 rout of World Class FC on Sunday. Michael Balleani and Damien Rivera each found the back of the net twice in Sunday’s blowout win, while goalkeepers Tristan Stephani and Connel O’Brien recorded clean sheets over the course of the weekend.
Seacoast United remained unbeaten through two games, picking up a 3-1 win over World Class FC on Saturday. Jaylen Morris, Mark Huynhand Rahul Drukpa piled up three goals in an 11-minute span as all of the scoring came late in the second half, beginning with Morris’ strike in the 72nd minute.
Goalkeeper Gabriel Barros and the Arlington Soccer back line needed just one goal from the offense in order to secure a win against Continental FC DELCO, as the Northern Virginia side escaped with a 1-0 victory on Saturday afternoon. Ian Belfort, Jonah Garufi and Diego Gonzalezeach played the full 80 minutes on the Arlington back line, as midfielder Kyle Burbage netted the game-winner in the 74th minute. Arlington improved to 2-1-0 with the win.
D.C. United Academy picked up its third win through its first four matches of the season on Sunday, torching Richmond United 5-0. Nick Andersenrecorded a hat trick to lead the attack, and goalkeeper Hayden Evansearned the shutout in net. D.C. has outscored opponents 14-0 in its three wins so far this season.
Orlando City SC is still undefeated through three games, following a 4-0 throttling of in-state opponent Boca United FC. All four of Orlando’s goals came in a 15-minute span during the second half, as Nico Diaz, Brennon Neff, Memphis Parker and Wasswa Robbins showcased the team’s quick-striking abilities.
Another Florida side, Chargers SC, rolled to a 5-0 win against Tampa Bay United in which five different players notched a goal.
New York City FC’s Nicholas Kapanadze had a day to remember against New York SC, recording a hat trick in his team’s 6-1 victory on Saturday. Kapanadze and the NYCFC attack jump-started their production after the team played to 0-0 and 1-1 draws to open the season.
Another MLS Academy, the New York Red Bulls, earned a win behind what appears to be one of the most talented defensive units in the country, shutting down the Philadelphia Union 1-0. U.S. U-15 Boys National Team goalkeeper Alex Bobocea earned the clean sheet playing behind a stifling Red Bulls back line, anchored by another U.S. Youth National Team player in Danny Ramm, who played the full 80 minutes.
Connecticut side Beachside SC blew past FC Boston Bolts 5-0 on Sunday, receiving a two-goal performance from Amel Sehic. It was a promising bounce-back outing for Beachside, which had lost its first two matches coming in.
All Results
Saturday, September 17
Virginia Development Academy 3, Loudoun Soccer 0
Atlanta United FC 2, Triangle Futbol Club Alliance 0
Capital Area Railhawks – CASL 3, Carolina Rapids 1
Concorde Fire 0, Georgia United 0
Arlington Soccer Association 1, Continental FC DELCO 0
Charlotte Soccer Academy 2, North Carolina Fusion 0
Baltimore Armour 4, Players Development Academy 1
Orlando City SC 4, Boca United FC 0
Weston FC 1, Kendall SC 1
Seacoast United 3, World Class FC 1
Cedar Stars Academy – Bergen 3, Met Oval 0
Armada FC Pro Academy 1, IMG Academy 1
Oakwood Soccer Club 0, New England Revolution 0
New York City FC 6, New York SC 1
Sunday, September 18
New York Red Bulls 1, Philadelphia Union 0
Chargers SC 5, Tampa Bay United 0
D.C. United 5, Richmond United 0
New England Revolution 7, World Class FC 1
Beachside SC 5, FC Boston Bolts 0
By Quinn Casteel