FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (May 9, 2024) – The Revolution Academy Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 teams are heading to Maryland SoccerPlex to compete in the 2024 MLS NEXT Flex. New England is one of 65 clubs participating in the annual qualifying competition, battling to clinch a top seed spot in the postseason.
New England will kick off group play tomorrow. Last season, all three of New England’s teams went undefeated in the competition, clinching spots in the 2023 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs, with the U-19s bringing home their second consecutive national championship.
The U-19s will play against RSL Arizona, Diablo Valley Wolves, and Houston Rangers in Group G play at MLS NEXT Flex. New England defeated Rochester New York FC, 3-1, on Saturday with Braedon Smith (2004 – New York City,N.Y.) opening the scoring in the seventh minute, while Steban Betancur Lopera (2005- Revere, Mass.) tallied the game winner in the 90th minute and now has two goals on the MLS NEXT season.
The U-17s will compete in Group A alongside the Seattle Sounders, Southern Soccer Academy, and St. Louis City SC. New England’s U-17s are coming off a 2-2 draw to Toronto FC last weekend, where Judah Siqueira (2009 – South Easton, Mass.) recorded his first goal with the U-17s, capitalizing off an assist from Sage Kinner (2007- Burlington, Vt.). Cristiano Carlos (2008- Chicopee Mass.) tallied the second goal of the match and his second of the season, before Toronto equalized in 90th minute. The U-15s are set to take on Inter Miami FC, Strikers FC, and Portland Timbers in Group F action, following a loss to Toronto FC, 3-0, last Sunday.
New England’s U-14s and U-13s were also in action last weekend, facing off against Rochester New York FC. The U-14s earned a 4-1 win over Rochester last Saturday. Lucas Pereira (2010 – East Merrimack, N.H.) tallied twice while Rikelme De Almeida (2011 – Easton, Mass.) also scored in the match, recording his 11th goal of the season with the U-14s.
The U-13s extended their unbeaten streak to 30 consecutive matches with a 5-0 win over Rochester New York FC. New England’s Boston Kahoalii (2012 – Whitman, Mass.) netted his 14th goal of the season while Landon Ho Sang (2011 – Ludlow, Mass.) also tallied his 14th goal of the year. Navayush Gurung (2011 – Medford, Mass.) and Arthur Bernardino (2011- Shirley, Mass.) both recorded goal-and-assist performances in last Saturday’s match. Goalkeeper Charles Wallace (2010- Burlington, Vt.) took home his 13th clean-sheet of the season.
While the U-15s, U-17s, and U-19s compete in MLS NEXT Flex for the next five days, New England’s U-14s and U-13s continue the MLS NEXT regular season with a visit to New York City FC on Saturday. Click here to learn more about the New England Revolution Academy. More information about the 2024 MLS NEXT Flex competition can be found here.
UNDER 19s
New England Revolution U-19s vs. Rochester New York FC U-19s
Saturday, May 4, 2024
New England Revolution 3, Rochester New York FC 1
Scoring Summary:
NE- Braedon Smith 7’
NE- Tyler Pasnik 17’
RNY – 66’
NE- Steban Betancur Lopera 90’
Revolution U-19s: Ryan Carney; Mason Sullivan, Malik Akin, Garrett Holman (Henrique Dias 45’), Jamie Kabuusu; Tyler Pasnik (Josh Poulson 77’), Steban Betancur Lopera, Ayden Kokoszka; Braedon Smith (Eric Martinez 70’), Jordi Tornberg Ayala (Alex Rapo 56’), Enzo Goncalves (Cliff-Grova Rwabira 77’).
Substitutes Not Used: Kevin Christensen, Sean Cory, Henrique Dias.
UNDER 17s
New England Revolution U-17s vs. Toronto FC U-17s
Sunday, May 5, 2024
New England Revolution 2, Toronto FC 2
Scoring Summary:
TOR- 18’
NE- Judah Siqueira (Sage Kinner) 43’
NE- Cristiano Carlos (Ivan Villalobos Lopez) 67’
TOR- 90’
Revolution U-17s: Julian Chapman (Owen Beninga 45’); Aidan Reilly (Joaquin Garcia Zilinskas 70’), Simon Henao, Sage Kinner, Sheridan McNish (Cristiano Carlos 45’); Bryan Norena, Josh Partal (Paolo Tornberg Ayala 45’), Grant Emerhi (Ivan Villalobos Lopez 63’), Javaun Mussenden; Raphael Alves, Judah Siqueira (Gershom Matimano 73’).
UNDER 15s
New England Revolution U-15s vs. Toronto FC U-15s
Sunday, May 5, 2024
New England Revolution 0, Toronto FC 3
Scoring Summary:
TOR- 33’
TOR- 68’
TOR- 72’
Revolution U-15s: Reinner Fidelis (Ryker Fauth 26’); Jonathan Cante, Makai Harr (Kauan De Campos 51’), Lucas Aquino, Tobin Farmer (Aarin Prajapati 51’); Alexander Glassman (Will Spaulding 58’), Brian Brooks, Levi Katsell; Josh Macedo, Kaleb De Oliveria, Brandon Velez.
Substitutes Not Used: Frankie Caruso.
UNDER 14s
New England Revolution U-14s vs. Rochester New York FC U-14s
Saturday, May 4, 2024
New England Revolution 4, Rochester New York FC 1
Scoring Summary:
NE – Lucas Pereira (Kaisei Korytoski) 30’
NE – Lucas Pereira (Davi Pereira) 49’
RNY– 67’
NE – Rikelme De Almeida (Shayne Dos Santos) 72’
NE – Jude Chisholm (Rikelme De Almeida) 73’
Revolution U-14s: Mason Yang; Jude Chisholm, Niaz Sacirbey, Dalu Nwazojie, Stefan Gorea; Alex Gomes, Logan Azar, Kaisei Korytoski; Shayne Dos Santos, Lucas Pereira, Rikelme De Almeida.
Substitutes Used: Charles Wallace, Kenny Mills, Braeden Andersen, David Sellars, Davi Pereira, Vaughn Sholz, Asher Bremser.
UNDER 13s
New England Revolution U-13s vs. Rochester New York FC U-13s
Saturday, May 4, 2024
New England Revolution 5, Rochester New York FC 0
Scoring Summary:
NE- Boston Kahoalli (Navayush Gurung) 3’
NE- Navayush Gurung (Arthur Bernardino) 14’
NE- Arthur Bernardino (Jason Kamerzel-Smith) 35’
NE- Landon Ho Sang (Navayush Gurung) 45’
NE- Navayush Gurung (Arthur Bernardino) 52’
Revolution U-13s: Charles Wallace; Asher Bremser, Vaughn Scholz, Dalu Nwazojie, John Munko, Marlon Quijada, Boston Kahoalii, Brennan McWeeny, Landon Ho Sang, Navayush Gurung, Arthur Bernardino.
Substitutes Used: Noah Previtera, Nolan Nairn, Jason Kamerzel-Smith, Sawyer Yoder, Jameson Pilling.
