Arsenal FC led all teams with four selections -- Adam Zepeda, Ricardo Hernandez, Alex Arbollo and Ricardo Gonzalez -- on the 2008-09 U-15/16 Development Academy Conference Starting XIs. The New York Red Bulls and CASL Chelsea FC Academy have three players apiece on the all-conference teams. For all the all-conference picks and conference coaches of the year ...

2008-09 East Conference U-15/16 Starting XI:
GOALKEEPER: Keith Cardona (New York Red Bulls)
DEFENDERS: Dane Kenny (Albertson SC), Marquez Fernandez (Baltimore Bays Chelsea), Taylor Washington (FC Westchester), Brian Gallego (New York Red Bulls Academy)
MIDFIELDERS: Scott Thomsen (PDA), Victor Manosalvas (New York Red Bulls Academy), Andy Najar (D.C. United Academy), Aaron Denis (BW Gottschee)
FORWARDS: Brian Span (FC Westchester), Juan Pablo Correa (Match Fit Chelsea)

East Conference Coach of the Year: Rob Elliot - New York Red Bulls Academy

2008-09 Central Conference U-15/16 Starting XI:
GOALKEEPER: Charles Lyon (Chicago Fire Academy)
DEFENDERS: Alex Sauciuc (Sockers FC), Jarret Kersten (Vardar), Billy McGuinnes (Chicago Magic AS Monaco)
MIDFIELDERS: Will Trapp (Columbus Crew Juniors), Brian Leyva (FC Dallas Juniors), Jacob Bushue (Chicago Magic AS Monaco), AJ Corrado (Carmel United SC)
FORWARDS: Reed Lossee (Derby County Wolves), Manny Guzman (Chicago Fire Academy), Ruben Luna (FC Dallas Juniors)

Central Conference Coach of the Year: Lars Richter - Derby County Wolves

2008-09 South Conference U-15/16 Starting XI:
GOALKEEPER: Spencer LaCivita (CASL Chelsea FC Academy)
DEFENDERS: Eric Steber (CASL Chelsea FC Academy), Jeffrey Stezovsky (Miami FC Kendall), Javon Bostic (Clearwater Chargers), Alex Givens (CASL Chelsea FC Academy)
MIDFIELDERS: Frank Saunders (Virginia Rush AS Monaco), Christian Velez (Miami FC Kendall), Devin L'Amoreaux (Bridge FA)
FORWARDS: Andres Acevedo (IMG Soccer Academy), Vaughn Bandy (North Meck SC), Mamadee Nyepon (Greensboro Youth Soccer)

South Conference Coach of the Year: Jeremy Gunn - South Charlotte SA

2008-09 West Conference U-15/16 Starting XI:
GOALKEEPER: Adam Zepeda (Arsenal FC)
DEFENDERS: Ricardo Hernandez (Arsenal FC), Torey McGaw (Mustang SC), Alex Arbollo (Arsenal FC), Alberto Rosas (Real So Cal)
MIDFIELDERS: Nico de la Cruz (Washington Premier), Eric Gonzalez (Los Angeles Galaxy Academy), Riley Wolfe (Los Angeles Galaxy Academy), Ricardo Gonzalez (Arsenal FC)
FORWARDS: Victor Chavez (Real So Cal), Reed McKenna (Nomads SC)

West Conference Coach of the Year: PJ Brown - Arsenal FC