Behind the Scenes: Columbus Crew vs. Manchester United

During the GA Cup, we had the privilege of obtaining exclusive behind-the-scenes access to witness one of the most highly anticipated matches of the entire event. The Columbus Crew, one of the favorites to lift the trophy, faced off against the English giants, Manchester United, in a fiercely contested battle to secure qualifications into the knockout rounds.

Top ‘09s At New Jersey ID Camp

The US Soccer Federation hosted a 2009 ID camp in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Among the players invited, we chose the standouts from the camp:

• Alex Gomez RB/CB - New York Red Bulls

• Toby Szewczyk GK - New York Red Bulls

• Paul Sokoloff ST - New York Red Bulls

• Adri Mehmeti CDM - New York Red Bulls

• Peter Molinari CAM - New York City FC

• Wyatt Holt CB - Richmond United

• William Recupero CAM/CM - FC Boston Bolts

• Kashan Hines RB - PA Classics

• Gustavo Borges CM - Achilles FC

• Nicolas Gonzalez ST - CSA Monmouth

• Mateo Gallegos CB - Philadelphia Union

• Valentino Quaranta ST - Pipeline SC

MLS NEXT FINALIZE FLEX GROUPS

The MLS NEXT Flex will showcase 64 top-tier MLS NEXT clubs, encompassing U15, U16, U17, and U19 age categories, as they compete for positioning in the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. Scheduled to occur at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland from May 12-16, this event provides an opportunity for 16 teams to secure a place in the season-ending MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs across each age division. The selection and ranking of participants for the tournament will be based on their performance in regular season matches between August 2022 and March 2023. Footy Access non-MLS academy rankings will be released in the coming days.