The Elite Academy League is a standards based National platform for top performing clubs giving clubs a full developmental model and pathway with top competition and exposure. It is composed of member clubs that represent Elite competitive clubs in their market who have shown to be of the standard to benefit from being part of this platform. By unifying clubs from around the US we have maintained the defined standards of previous elite platforms with a collective approach to making sure the platform sits atop the youth landscape and provides the best in player and club development.

ABOUT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AND BEST 11
The EA National Championship recently concluded, bringing together the top 16 teams from across the United States in each age group, from U13 to U19. Held at the prestigious Creve Coeur Soccer Complex in St. Louis, Missouri, this event marked a historic moment in youth soccer. The championship featured some of the most competitive and thrilling matches ever seen within the EA, showcasing the extraordinary talent and dedication of young athletes.

The event was a resounding success, drawing the best out of coaches, players, and teams alike. College coaches, talent identification staff, and professional scouts in attendance were highly impressed with the level of play and the intense competitiveness displayed throughout the championship. This year’s tournament in St. Louis set a new standard for excellence in youth soccer.

In parallel with the intense competition on the field, the EA closely monitored standout players who made significant impacts. The EA Talent ID Staff, along with valuable feedback from participating coaches and detailed performance metrics on scoring and goalkeeping, identified the most exceptional players. These players have been recognized in the prestigious "Best 11" list, celebrating their outstanding contributions and performances during the championship.

The EA National Championship not only provided a platform for elite competition but also highlighted the future stars of soccer, reinforcing the importance of dedication, skill, and sportsmanship in the beautiful game.

EA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS:
U13: SoCal Elite FC
U14: CWS
U15: Tonka Fusion
U16: LA Surf LC
U17: Wasatch SC
U19: Laguna United

EA NATIONAL FINALISTS:
U13: Santa Monica Surf
U14: Steel United
U15: Laguna United
U16: ALBION SC Riverside
U17: Orlando City Lake Nona
U19: ALBION SC Riverside

BEST 11:
U13:
TFA-Jake Amaya
TFA-Alex Guzman
CASA- Maximo Ordaz- Medina
CASA- Reubeninho Rivera Gutierrez
Santa Monica- Oliver Chen
Santa Monica- Amadeus Ayanbadejo
Santa Monica- Nicolas Henao Eidsheim
So Cal Elite- Victor Dominguez
So Cal Elite- Julian Serrano
So Cal Elite- Hector "Gael" Medina
So Cal Elite - Victor Dominguez
U14:
LASC- Dylan Camacho
LASC- Isaiah Villagrana
Just play- Emanuel Recinos
Just play- Adrian Vieira
Steel - Torben Lapuente
Steel - Elijah James
Steel - Luke Kraus
CWS - Joel Rivera
CWS - Isaias Gutierrez-Lamas
CWS - Sean De Wet
CWS - Salvador Prado
U15:
Chicago Fire- Noah Barnett
Chicago Fire- Liam Moder
RSL- Johan Tanzer
RSL- Milan Suljic
Tonka - Evan Leth
Tonka - Vince Baldwin
Tonka - Braden Holker
Laguna - Landon Shafizadeh
Laguna - Carter Biondolillo
Laguna - Alexander Martinez Hernandez
Tonka - Lucas Woodrum
U16:
So Cal Elite- Miguel Rocha
So Cal Elite- Rocco Marquez
Chicago Fire- Alex Wojda
Chicago Fire- Alexander Perez
ALBION Riverside- Diego Torres
ALBION Riverside- Johan Rodriguez
ALBION Riverside- Adrian Chavez
LA Surf- Rigo Hernandez
LA Surf- Damien Elias
LA Surf- Emiliano Cardenas
LA Surf- Daniel Jimenez
U17:
Surf - Gerardo Vasquez
Surf - Tobias Pedroza
Boulder County- Kaden Riedel
Boulder County- Aris Lindquist
Orlando - Liam McAteer
Orlando - Kitamba Lubulu
Orlando - Nicholas Perez
Wasatch - John McAllister
Wasatch - Lewis Knecht
Wasatch - Jayden Cosper
Wasatch - Kahler Speyer
U19:
ALBION LA- Ulises Grado
ALBION LA- Joshua Grado
CWS- Kevin Hernandez
CWS- Jacob Russell
Laguna - Michael Barraza
Laguna - Tanner Casey
Laguna - Tyler Queen
ALBION Riverside - Jose De La Torre Maldonado
ALBION Riverside - Anthony Alvarez
ALBION Riverside - Jesus Palma
Laguna - Jeremy Caringella

GOLDEN BOOT:
U13: Santa Monica Surf - Amadeus Ayanbadejo (4)
U14: Steel - Torben Lapuente (4)
U15: Chicago Fire - Noah Barnett (4) and Walnut Creek - Lucas Mattos Donda (4)
U16: LA Surf LC - Julian Tonthat (7)
U17: Boulder - Kaden Riedel (4)
U19: ALBION SC Riverside - Jose De La Torre Maldonado (8)

GOLDEN GLOVE:
U13: So Cal Elite - Victor Dominguez
U14: CWS - Salvador Prado
U15: Tonka - Lucas Woodrum
U16: LA Surf- Daniel Jimenez
U17: Wasatch - Kahler Speyer
U19: Laguna - Jeremy Caringella

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