Group Preview

All teams in the 14U Boys age group at the US Youth Soccer National Championships are coming fresh off of the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships. The defense appears to be the strong suit for most of the teams as Beadling 2003 (PA-W) battled through the group stage in Virginia without allowing any goals, while FC Wisconsin WDA (WI) allowed one at Region II, and CDA Slammers FC HB 03 Godinez Black (CA-S) allowed two in Seattle. In Region III, USA/MP 2003 Premier (SC) held a sturdy back line in the knockout rounds after enduring 1-0 victories in both the quarterfinals and semifinals. The National Championships will continue to put the teams to the test, as they compete at the event for the first time.

Region I: Beadling 2003 (PA-W)

How they got to Nationals
Beadling 2003 (PA-W) went 3-0-0 in group play at the Region I Championships, scoring 12 goals and surrendering none. In the semifinals, Beadling posted a 3-1 win over Bethesda SC Blue 03 (MD) after scoring two goals in overtime. The Regional final match was a high-scoring game as Beadling defeated Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 03 Elite (PA-E), 4-2, to earn the Regional crown.

National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2017
Region Champs: 2017
Player Accolades
2017 Region I Championships Top Scorer: Jaxon Ervin (1st)

Coach
Robert Fabean

Region II: FC Wisconsin WDA (WI)

How they got to Nationals
FC Wisconsin WDA (WI) went undefeated in group play at the Region II Championships, posting two 2-0 victories and only allowing one goal. In the semifinals, FC Wisconsin claimed another 2-0 victory against CFJ City 2003 Pre-Ac (IL). The finals showed to be more of a battle as FC Wisconsin faced a 2-0 deficit against CUP 03 Gold (OH-S), but John Corbett helped FC Wisconsin to equalize the match with two goals. In kicks from the mark, FC Wisconsin goalkeeper Santiago Davila made a few key saves to help the team win the shootout for a 3-2 (PK) win.

National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2017
Region Champs: 2017

Player Accolades
2017 Region II Championships Top Scorer: John Corbett (2nd)

Coach
Billy Solberg

Region III: USA/MP 2003 (SC)

How they got to Nationals
USA/MP 2003 Premier (SC) finished second in Pool B at the Region III Championships with a 2-1-0 record. After a close 1-0 victory over Florida Elite Soccer Academy Elite (FL) in the quarterfinals and another 1-0 win over Baton Rouge SC 03 Black (LA), USA/MP arrived at the 14U Boys regional championship match. In the finals, USA/MP surrendered a goal early in the first half to Tennessee SC 2003 Showcase (TN), but USA/MP came back with three goals later in the opening 35 minutes to take a 3-1 victory.

National Championship Series History
State Champs: 2016, 2017
Region Champs: 2017
Region Semis: 2016

Player Accolades
2017 Region III Championships Top Scorer: Lance Friedrich (Tied 3rd)

Coach
Sachin Patel

Region IV: CDA Slammers FC HB 03 Godinez Black (CA-S)

How they got to Nationals
CDA Slammers FC HB 03 Godinez Black (CA-S) attained an undefeated record in group play at the Region IV Championships, while tallying 17 goals and surrendering two. While CDA earned a close 1-0 win against Seattle United 03 Copa (WA) in the quarterfinals, the California South side posted a 4-0 victory against Red Star Central Valley Liberty FC (CA-N) in the semifinals. As CDA faced LVSA 03 Silver (NV) in the finals, the game remained tied at 1-1 until the 69th minute when CDA scored two goals to take the 3-1 win.

National Championship Series History
Region Champs: 2017
Regional Qualification: Far West Regional League -- California South

Player Accolades
2017 Region IV Championships Top Scorer: Eduardo Villeda (3rd)
State ODP: Eduardo Villeda, Noe Herrera, Cesar Mendez
Region ODP: Eduardo Villeda

Coach
Carlos Godinez