U-18 Red Bulls run unbeaten streak to ten: Despite losing Brandon Allen and Scotty Thomsen to United States U-18 National Team camp, the Red Bull U-18s extended their unbeaten streak to ten games against rival PDA. The Red Bulls started Saturday’s game quite well and jumped into the lead in the 16th minute when Oscar Gonzalez blasted the ball into the net from six yards following a goalmouth scramble off of a Sean Davis corner kick. However, the Red Bulls could not hold the lead at the half as PDA capitalized in the 43rd minute on a defensive error that saw PDA striker Christiano Francois finish from a tight angle into an empty net.
The second half became very physical as several cautions were issued to both teams and PDA received a straight red card for violent conduct in the 65th minute. Despite the man advantage, the Red Bulls could not capitalize on several occasions. Clint Caso forced the goalkeeper to tip the ball over the bar from a 25-yard blast on a direct free kick and in the 76th minute PDA cleared the ball off the line twice during a goalmouth scramble.
“A lot of credit goes to PDA today as they made it very difficult for us to play and establish any rhythm to our game,” stated U-18 midfielder Sean Davis. “We know that as the season goes on we will learn from this game and only get better. We will soon get back some of our key players from injury; Brandon Adler and Mike Innocenzi have both missed the majority of the season and we obviously missed Scotty (Thomsen) and Brandon (Allen) today as they are a huge part of our offense.”
U-16s beat PDA 2-0 over weekend: The Red Bull U-16s played a complete game from start to finish to beat rival PDA 2-0 on a rainy Saturday afternoon. After a scoreless first half, the Red Bulls got on the board when second half sub Freddy Elliot sent a low cross behind the PDA back four to a streaking Arun Basuljevic who finished well to give the Red Bulls a 1-0 lead. Elliot would finish the scoring off in the 80th minute on an Amando Moreno pass to secure the win. Santiago Castano, who posted a shutout for the U-16s on Saturday, will join U-17 Residency Red Bull players Adam Najem and Russell Canouse in France this week with the U-16 US National Team. The Red Bulls are now 1-0 in divisional play.
U-15 Red Bulls tie PDA 1-1: The U-15 Red Bulls and PDA played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday. The horrendous weather conditions didn't keep the two teams from competing for 80 minutes in a back a forth game that saw PDA score in the first half and take a 1-0 lead into the half. The Red Bulls came out strong in the second half creating many chances and finally equalizing on a Vinnie Brunetti goal. They continued to press for the winning goal but were unable to get it as they settled for a 1-1 tie.
U-14 Red Bulls draw 0-0 at PDA: The U-14 Red Bulls and PDA played to a scoreless draw on a rainy, windy day at PDA. The Red Bulls had the best chances to score in the first half but were unable to finish them. The two teams came out attacking in the second half but both goalkeepers played well and the game finished 0-0.
U-13 Red Bulls defeat Met Oval: The U-13 Red Bulls beat Met Oval 7-0 on Sunday afternoon. The Red Bulls were led by Orestis Sousonis who scored two goals and had an assist. The other goals were scored by Jonas Halvorsen, JC Obregon, Malik Sterward and AJ Kmiec.
