Today we continue unveiling our latest update to TeamRank, the comprehensive ranking system for elite club soccer teams nationwide. Today we release the latest standings for U16, U17 and U18 Boys. Next Thursday we will update the older age groups on the Girls side. We will update our National Top 50 of each age group at least once per month.

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“What’s Their Name Tops U16s”

The Crew Soccer Academy Wolves, affiliated with MLS side Columbus Crew, but based in Michigan and formerly known as Michigan Wolves (and Derby County Wolves, remember them?) are the #1 team nationally by virtue of their undefeated record and best points per game average in the USSF Development Academy.

New Jersey side PDA is #2 and Dallas Texans fall to #3 from the top spot after dropping a group stage match at Dallas Cup to the U17 Albion White and a DA match to sister club Texans SC Houston.

Eastside FC Leading U17

Washington state club Eastside FC club is our new #1 following their triumph in the Red Division of the U.S. Youth Soccer National League.  Coach Dan Strom’s team went 6-1-0 on the season and books a place in the U.S. Youth Nationals this summer in South Carolina. 

Jordan Morris and Beau Blanchard each scored in the team’s title-clinching win over Highland FC. The squad now prepares for the Region IV Championship in Arizona next month. 

Far West Regional League Spring winner SC del Sol of the Phoenix area moves to #2, one spot ahead of Albion SC following its 5-0 win over the San Diego-area side in that competition’s Playoff Final. Albion also enjoyed a big win despite dropping from the top spot, having won its group at the Dallas Cup by virtue of a win over Dallas Texans U16 Academy side.

LA Galaxy Academy to top of U18 List 

LA swaps places at the top with FC Dallas after the North Texas side dropped a 1-0 result to Cleveland-area club Internationals. The Galaxy are the beneficiaries as they are #1 in the USSF Development Academy wild card spot.

Chicago Fire, Chivas USA and Shattuck St.Mary’s take the next three slots, respectively.

Next Week: U16, U17, U18 Girls

TeamRank is the comprehensive team-ranking system devised by TopDrawerSoccer.com to provide an objective and common-sense approach to determining which elite youth soccer teams are the best in the nation.

The rankings, updated monthly, are primarily results-based, with a nod toward the league and championship competitions that emulate how excellence is determined in leading soccer nations around the world.

Tournaments are also included but at a reduced value due to the many mitigating factors involving such events, including attrition and guest players.

A final layer of executive evaluation is provided to account for variables that often impact results, thus ensuring that the monthly lists are not subjective, but are not purely mechanical.

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