The Dynamo Academy travel to the Dallas area again this weekend to continue league play in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. The Dynamo Academy is looking to bounce back after a poor showing last weekend.
The Academy U-18 and U-16 teams will compete in two games each this weekend, facing Andromeda on Saturday and FC Dallas on Sunday.
On Saturday, the U-16s kick off at 2 p.m., and the U-18s kick off at 4 p.m. at the Andromeda Training Facility. On Sunday, the U-16s kick off at 10 a.m., and the U-18s kick off at noon at Pizza Hut Park.
The U-18s are 1-2 in league play after poor performances last weekend, losing 2-0 to both the Dallas Texans and Solar SC. The U-16s are 1-1-1 after tying the Dallas Texans 0-0 and losing 1-0 to Solar SC over the weekend.
"We had a good week of training, and we are looking to improve on the field," Dynamo Director of Youth Development James Clarkson said.
Availability Update:
U-18:
Out: GK Patrick Wall (dislocated finger); Josue Morales (L knee surgery); Benji Saenz (knee); Eloy Gonzalez Litan (hamstring); Steven Salinas (ankle); Irvinn Ramirez (calf)
In: GK Angel Higareda (South Texas Academy call-up)
U-16:
Out: Erick Sanchez (ankle)
In: Ricardo Balmaceda (roster addition)
ABOUT THE HOUSTON DYNAMO ACADEMY
The Houston Dynamo Academy, presented by StatoilHydro, consists of the best youth players in the Houston area. The Academy U-18 and U-16 train four days per week in a professional environment and compete in the United States Soccer Development Academy league, the most competitive youth league in the country. The Academy also plays international games, including its first ever European trip in 2009 and regular trips to Mexico, and domestic tournaments such as the Dallas Cup, the SUM U-17 Cup, and the Dynamo Alliance Cup. Historically, the Academy's top players have been invited to train with the Dynamo first team as opportunities arise throughout the season. Successful Academy graduates can be designated as Dynamo home-grown players and can eventually be promoted directly to the Dynamo first team. The Dynamo Camps are the main source of identification and recruitment for the Dynamo Academy, with the next camp held December 27 - 30. Visit HoustonDynamo.com/Academy for more information.
