The EA Winter Event, held at Premier Sports Complex in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, from December 6-9, 2024, brought together the nation’s top U13-U19 talent from EA clubs across the country. 

Beyond the team competition, the EA Winter Event served as a platform for individual player recognition. EA Talent ID staff, MLS scouts and College Coaches were on-site to identify standout players. The EA Talent ID is forming the most profiled team of selected players to represent the US and the EA on an incredible trip to compete in the prestigious MIC Tournament in Spain.

The EA Winter Event has been a highlight of the season with incredible weather, impeccable playing fields and top competition played out with National standings at stake as all teams are trying to qualify for Playoffs and a birth to EA National Championship. 

The EA established in 2020 alongside MLS Next continues to be the pathway for excellence, growth, and opportunity for players and teams to excel. Clubs are elevating every step of the way as the league continues to drive and demand higher standards and brings heightened accountability. 

The event capped off the 2024 year in spectacular fashion with top performances from the following clubs and teams: 

The EA highlights standouts here with top goal scorers in the following age groups. Top Goal Scorers U13-U19 

● U13: 

○ Michael Hodrosky (Detroit City FC West U13 EA) 7 Goals 

● U14 

○ Lionel Espinola (Eclipse Select U14 EA) 6 Goals 

● U15 

○ Carter Hollis (United Elite SC U15 EA) 5 Goals 

○ Carter Berry (St. Charles FC U15 EA) 5 Goals 

● U16 

○ Braden Holker (Tonka Fusion U16 EA) 7 Goals 

○ Cardon Barnes (Utah Red Wolves SC U16 EA) 7 Goals 

● U17 

○ Marlon Seahorn Jr (Manitou FC U17 EA) 5 Goals 

○ Alexander Isaacson (Capital City SC North U17 EA) 5 Goals 

● U19 

○ Bashir Kaddoura (Western Washington Surf U19 EA) 5 Goals

○ Reid Spittler (Indy Premier SC U19 EA) 5 Goals