Nine goals from three regions, scored by boys ranging from U-12 to U-17/19, have been nominated for 2016-17 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Goal of the Year.
Eastern
James Brighton (Atlanta United U-15/16), Jose Barrera (Capital Area RailHawks-Del Sol U-12), Austin DaSilva (BeachsideSC U-17/18):
Central
Daniel Wright (Crew SC Academy Wolves U-17/18), Luis Fernandez-Salvador (Shattuck Saint Mary’s U-15/16), Daniel Cabrera (Texas Rush U-17/18):
Western
Diran Bebekian(Real Salt Lake AZ U-15/16), Declan McGlynn (Crossfire Premier U-15/16), Shandon Hopeau (Seattle Sounders U-17/18):
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Third one from the West was more shoddy defense rather than anything else. The shot was taken unmarked and in the box. The footwork to get to that position was skillful, so props to the player, but the defenders were ball-watching big-time.
I am trying to figure out why you would have this contest, show recognition or whatever you might call it?
Why wouldn’t you?