MIAMI FC KENDALL U-16 AND U-18 TEAMS SWEEP FOUR WEEKEND MATCHES

3/7/08

Wins Come Against Teams from Metro United and Scott Gallagher in the US Soccer Development Academy League



Miami, March 6, 2008 – The Miami FC Kendall U-16 and U-18 teams that play in the US Soccer Development Academy League each earned shutout wins against Illinois’ Metro United and Missouri’s Scott Gallagher in games played at Tropical Park this past weekend.



Playing an official league match for the first time since last November due to the High School season break, the U-16 boys kicked off the weekend on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Metro United. Forward Shane Malcom drew first blood with a first half goal from inside the area and midfielder Christian Ramos headed in a long throw-in from Jordan Fernandez to cap the scoring.



In the evening’s second match, Miami FC Kendall’s U-18, broke open a match that remained deadlocked at halftime, producing second half scores by U-20 US Men’s National Team member, Cristian Gonzalez and midfielder Hosman Ramos.



In Sunday’s games against Scott Gallagher, Miami FC Kendall did not let up. Alvaro Bastidas’ goal proved to be the difference maker as the U-16 team opened the day with 1-0 win. The U-18’s followed with another 2-0 win on the shoulders of Nicholas Ramirez and Alvaro Yusty, who each scored a goal. The result was especially gratifying for Ramirez and Yusty, two players who are on the developmental roster and were called up to take center stage this weekend.



With the weekend results, the U-16’s extend to eight their streak of unbeaten games and now sport a record of 7-0-1. They are tied for second place in the Southeast Division, but have played four less matches than division leader IMG Soccer Academy. For their part, the U-18’s, were able to notch consecutive wins for the first time this season, and their record now stands at 3-1-4. The teams play next this coming Saturday and Sunday on the road against Southeast Division opponents IMG Soccer Academy and Clearwater Chargers.