Finalists decided at the US Youth Soccer Nationals

Finalists decided at the US Youth Soccer Nationals
July 24, 2009
LANCASTER, MASSACHUSETTS - Group play concluded Friday with championship matchups determined in 12 age groups at the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships. These final games will be split over Saturday and Sunday. Read here for reports on two feature matches and a full list of results and details from Friday play.

U15 Girls: St. Louis Scott Gallagher 1, Chantilly Burn 1

In a division where the two finalists had already been decided coming into the day, St. Louis Scott Gallagher faced off against Chantilly  Burn in a match where pride was the motivating factor.

For St. Louis, the attacking combination of Alexandria Massey and Kailey Utley was a constant threat to Chantilly all game long. Massey's incredible pace and good dribbling ability allowed her to get  in behind the defense of the Region 1 champions on a couple different  occasions. Utley's long range shooting was outstanding. She went close several times from distance.

Elite boys club soccer players compete.Lower Merion (white) competes
On the other side of the ball, center midfielder Madyson Brown of Chantilly was a calming presence in the center of midfield, displaying  great skill and passing ability. Elizabeth Gaski was very dangerous with her left foot, serving in a number of good balls on set pieces and in the run of play.

Both goals came in the second half. Chantilly opened the scoring three minutes into the second half, with Melissa Rodriguez finishing it off. Ten minutes from time, Utley of St. Louis laid the ball back to the top of the 18 and Kali Thomas finished it off to tie the game.

The U15 final will be played Saturday at 4 p.m. EST with the Dallas Texans playing San Diego Surf.

U14 Boys: West Coast FC 0, St. Louis Scott Gallagher 0

In a preview of Saturday's U14 Boys National Championship match, St. Louis Scott Gallagher and West Coast FC played to a 0-0 draw on Friday. The skill, passing, and movement of St. Louis Scott Gallagher were a joy to watch, but West Coast FC defended well and kept the Midwest side off the scoreboard for the entire match.

The first chance came 10 minutes in, when a ball from the right was whipped in and met with a diving header by St. Louis striker Keith Grieshaber. The shot was blocked though and West Coast FC cleared the danger. Just a few minutes later, the California side had its two best opportunities of the game in a 10-minute span. First, a 1v1 opportunity was cleared off the line. Next, center back Matthew Tilley rose highest on a corner kick and powered a header towards goal, but unfortunately for the Region IV Champions, it went just wide.

The rest of the half featured some great passing and movement from St. Louis, but they were unable to break down West Coast FC.  In particular, right back Derek Merry was outstanding getting forward, a constant threat with his overlapping runs.  Center midfielder Keegan McHugh was outstanding on the ball, showing a great deal of skill and creativity in the middle of the park. Strike partners Keith Grieshaber and Thomas Barlow linked up very well and were also very dangerous with their 1v1 play.

The second half started at a slower pace but picked up about 15 minutes in.  St. Louis center back Austin Ledbetter powered a header just wide off a free kick. Five minutes later, St. Louis had appeals for a penalty kick turned down.  Keith Grieshaber, who was fantastic all game, went on a scintillating run through the West Coast defense and looked to be taken down inside the box as he rounded the last defender, but the referee waved play on.

Cristian Canales was excellent throughout for West Coast.

The remainder of the half featured few chances from either team and as a result of the 0-0 draw, both groups will face a rematch tomorrow for the national championship.

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Friday Results and Weekend Championship Game Schedule (courtesy U.S. Youth Soccer):

Under-14 Boys
West Coast FC (CA-S) 0, St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO) 0

Dix Hills Thunder (E-NY) 2 , CASL Elite (NC) 0
Scorers: DIX - Richard Robinson - (58:00), Jake Freeman - (62:00)

Under-14 Girls
Mustang Blast (CA-N) 1, Scorpions SC (MA) 1
Scorers: MUB - Stephanie Amack - (67:00)
SCO - Courtney Maguire - (24:00)

CASL Spartans Elite (NC) 1, Eclipse Select (IL) 0
Scorer: CAS - Caroline Brown - (58:00)

Under-15 Boys
Baltimore Casa Mia Bays 94 (MD) 1, SCSA 92 Gold (NC) 0
Scorer: BAY - Michael Gamble - (9:00)

Grand Rapids Crew (MI) 2, Blast FC (OH-S) 1
Scorer: CRW - Taylor Mazurek - (75:00), Caleb Postlewait - (80:00)
BLA - Joshua Saunders - (47:00)

Spirit United Celtic (E-PA) 1, Sereno 94 White (AZ) 0
Scorer: CEL - Chad Craig - (68:00)

Under-15 Girls
So Cal Blues (CA-S) 0, San Diego Surf (CA-S) 0

St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO) 1, Chantilly Burn (VA) 1
Scorers: STL - Kali L. Thomas - (70:00)
CHB - Melissa Rodriguez - (43:00)

FC Pennsylvania Strikers (E-PA) 1, Dallas Texans 94 (N-TX) 0
Scorer: FCP - Dana Rosney - (70:00)

Under-16 Boys
Hicksville Strikers (E-NY) 3, Campton United Navy (IL) 0
Scorers: CAM - Dylan Tucker - (14:00) (24:00), Timothy Engel - (52:00)

CESA 92 Premier (SC) 3, GSA 93 Phoenix Red (GA) 2
Scorers: CEP - Joel Perez - (43:00) (63:00) , Daniel Valencia - (45:00)
GSA - Dominic Bonilla - (11:00), Ben Fendig - (35:00)

Dallas Texans Red (N-TX) 2, Arsenal FC (CA-S) 0
Scorer: DTX - Brandon Perez - (42:00) (64:00)

Under-16 Girls
So Cal Blues Dodge (CA-S) 2, Cleveland FC (OH-N) 0
Scorer: SOC - Lauren Bohaboy - (78:00) (80:00)

Ponte Vedra Storm (FL) 2, Dallas Texans 93 (N-TX) 0
Scorer: PVS - Tyler Law - (30:00), Allison Brashear - (73:00)

De Anza Force (CA-N) 2, Syosset Rough Riders (E-NY) 2
Scorers: DAF - Taylor Comeau - (73:00), Emily Kirk - (77:00)
SRR - Kari Quinn - (46:00), Liana Cornacchio - (71:00)

Under-17 Boys
Dallas Texan Houston (S-TX) 1, Lower Merion Velez (E-PA) 1
Scorers: DTX - Marlos Escobar - (62:00)
LMV - Voltaire Escalona - (16:00)

Triangle United (NC) 1, Javanon 92 (KY) 0
Scorer: TRU - McAmos Paye - (70:00)

CZ Elite (CA-S) 2, YMS Xplosion (E-PA) 1
Scorers: CZE - Eder Arreola - (67:00) (83:00)
YMS - Stephen Neumann - (35:00)

Under-17 Girls

Dallas Texas Red (N-TX) 5, Internationals (OH-N) 0
Scorers: DTX - Brittany Morgan - (29:00) (57:00), Alyssa Diggs - (58:00), Shelby Redman - (89:00) (90:00+)

Eclipse Select (IL) 1, Crossfire Premier (WA) 0
Scorer: ECL - Alex Neal - (8:00)

PDA Fire (NJ) 1, GSA Phoenix 92 Red (GA) 1
Scorers: PDA - Michelle Morrison - (38:00)
GSA - Nicole Locandro - (74:00)

Under-18 Boys
DSC 90 Green (SC) 4, Javanon 91 (KY) 2
Scorers: DSC - Juan Velasquez - (55:00) (62:00) (89:00), Crayton Benson - (75:00)
JAV - Vinicius Paiva - (29:00), Jacob Kemper - (67:00)

E. Fishkill Thunder (E-NY) 3, WSM Internationals (OR) 2
Scorers: EFT - Jake Keegan - (11:00), Sammy Giron - (40:00), Dan Scott - (67:00)
WSM - Dillon Tufty - (23:00), Erik Hurtado - (64:00)

Under-18 Girls
FC Bucks Vipers (E-PA) 2, Ohio Elite SA (OH-S) 2
Scorers: FCB - Kaitlyn Kerr - (47:00), Erin Galen - (72:00)
OHE - Meredith Snow - (45:00) Emily Cardell - (53:00)

Pleasanton Rage (CA-N) 1, ESC 91 Black (OK) 0
Scorer: PLR - Olivia Klei - (83:00)

Under-19 Boys
Baltimore Casa Mia Bays (MD) 1, Colorado Rush Nike (CO) 1
Scorers: BAL - John Raley - (74:00)
COR - Ryan Kawulok - (47:00)

NASA 08 Elite (GA) 0, Pike Indy Burn (IN) 0

Under-19 Girls
Eclipse Select 89-90 (IL) 4, FC Delco Fury II (E-PA) 0
Scorers: ECL - Jessica Price - (19:00), Carly Samp - (68:00), Casey Short - (74:00) (83:00)

Colorado Rush Nike (CO) 2, BUSA 90 (AL) 0
Scorers: COR - Erin Smith - (3:00) (78:00)

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US Youth Soccer National Championships Finals Schedule
Saturday, July 25
3:30 p.m., Field 1 | Under-14 Boys
St. Louis Scott Gallagher (MO) v. West Coast FC (CA-S)

3:30 p.m., Field 3 | Under-15 Boys
Baltimore Casa Mia Bays 94 (MD) v. Sereno 94 White (AZ)

4 p.m., Field 2 | Under-14 Girls
CASL Spartans Elite (NC) v. Mustang Blast (CA-N)

4 p.m., Field 6 | Under-15 Girls
San Diego Surf (CA-S) v. Dallas Texans 94 (N-TX)

Sunday, July 26
7:30 a.m., Field 1 | Under-18 Girls
Ohio Elite (OH-S) v. FC Bucks Vipers (E-PA)

7:45 a.m. Field 2 | Under-18 Boys
DSC 90 Green (SC) v. Javanon 91 (KY)

8 a.m. Field 3 | Under-17 Boys
CZ Elite (CA-S) v. Triangle United (NC)

8:15 a.m. Field 6 | Under-17 Girls
Eclipse Select (IL) v. PDA Fire (NJ)

8:30 a.m. Field 8 | Under-16 Boys
Dallas Texans Red (N-TX) v. Hicksville Strikers (E-NY)

10:15 a.m. Field 1 | Under-19 Boys
NASA 08 Elite (GA) v. Baltimore Casa Mia Bays (MD)

10:30 a.m. Field 2 | Under-16 Girls
Ponte Vedra Storm (FL) v. De Anza Force (CA-N)

10:45 a.m. Field 6 | Under-19 Girls
Eclipse Select 89-90 (IL) v. Colorado Rush Nike (CO)

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