FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – All four New England Revolution Academy teams were in action last weekend, as the U-15s, U-17s, and U-19s took part in the 2023 MLS NEXT Flex Tournament in Boyds, Maryland while the U-14s headed to Newton, Massachusetts to take on Valeo FC.
The U-15s, U-17s, and U-19s each went undefeated at the Maryland SoccerPlex to all earn qualification to the 2023 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs taking place June 17-25 at Toyota Soccer Center and MoneyGram Soccer Park in Dallas-Fort Worth.
The U-19s will enter the tournament looking to defend their 2022 MLS NEXT Cup title after defeating Shattuck-St. Mary’s, Real JFC, and Strikers FC last week. Felipe Vieira De Andrade (2004 – Westborough, Mass.) tallied two consecutive game-winners at the tournament, capping off his team’s first win in the 85th minute and securing their second victory in the 89th minute. Ezra Widman (2005 – New York, N.Y.) scored twice in the tournament as Jason Zacarias (2004 – Billerica, Mass.), Steban Lopera (2005 – Revere, Mass.), and Alex Parvu (2005 – Cumberland, R.I.) all contributed to the scoresheet with goalkeeper Ryan Carney (2006 – Dunstable, Mass.) earning three straight starts in net.
The U-17s punched their ticket to Dallas after defeating FC Delco, Chula Vista FC, and Weston FC in Maryland. Olger Escobar (2006 – Malden, Mass.) recorded a team-leading three goals in the tournament as Peyton Miller (2007 – Unionville, Conn.) and Eric Martinez (2006 – Perris, Calif.) both tallied twice. Cristiano Oliveira (2008 – Somerville, Mass.) and Edwin Flores (2007 – Wilmington, D.E.) rounded out the U-17 goal scorers while Owen Beninga (2007 – Jackson, W.Y.) started all three matches with Marshall Nason Martin (2007 – Norwood, Mass.) subbing into the team’s second match to close out the 3-2 victory over Chula Vista FC.
The U-15s went 2-0-1 in the tournament, notching two wins vs. Players Development Academy and RSL Arizona. They closed out the tournament with a scoreless draw against Southern Soccer Academy where the U-15s won the shootout 4-3 to secure their spot in the playoffs. Cliff-Grova Rwabira (2008 – Portland, M.E.) and Grant Emerhi (2008 – Mansfield, Mass.) each recorded braces in the tournament while Cristiano Carlos (2008 – Chicopee, Mass.), Tommy Tsouros (2008 – Bow, N.H.), and Mesud Ramic (2008 – Weare, N.H.) also each tallied. Goalkeeper Sean Cory (2008 – Wrentham, Mass.) started all three matches with Reinner Fidelis (2009 – Peabody, Mass.) subbing in to secure the shootout victory and his team’s spot in the 2023 MLS NEXT Cup playoffs.
Back in Massachusetts, the U-14s earned a 3-2 victory over Valeo FC. Kenny Mills (2009 – Brockton, Mass.) notched a brace after Jonathan Cante (2009 – Pawtucket, R.I) opened the scoring for New England in the match.
The U-19s return to action on Sunday to take on Beachside SC CT while the U-17s and U-15s travel to face New York Red Bulls and New York City FC. Click here to learn more about the New England Revolution Academy.
UNDER 19s
New England Revolution U-19s vs. Shattuck-St. Mary’s U-19s
Friday, May 12, 2023 – Maryland SoccerPlex (Boyds, M.D.)
New England Revolution 2, Shattuck-St. Mary’s 1
Scoring Summary:
NE – Jason Zacarias 16’
SHA – Ernesto Perez 65’
NE – Felipe Vieira De Andrade 85’
Revolution U-19s: Ryan Carney; Jack LaBelle (Alejandro Palacio 65’), Alex Parvu, Garrett Holman (Gabriel Chavez 46’), Steban Lopera; Ezra Widman (Felipe Vieira De Andrade 65’), Tyler Flowers (Hayes Benzan 72’), Alexi Karalis; Gianluca Armellino (Alex Rapo 65’), Bryce Flowers (Alex St. John 65’), Jason Zacarias.
Substitutes Not Used: Marshall Nason Martin, Oscar Kulkami.
New England Revolution U-19s vs. Real JFC U-19s
Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Maryland SoccerPlex (Boyds, M.D.)
New England Revolution 2, Real JFC 1
Scoring Summary:
JFC – Drew Roskos 35’
NE – Ezra Widman 66’
NE – Felipe Vieira De Andrade 89’
Revolution U-19s: Ryan Carney; Jack LaBelle (Felipe Vieira De Andrade 46’), Alex Parvu (Alex Rapo 83’), Garrett Holman, Steban Lopera; Ezra Widman, Tyler Flowers, Alexi Karalis; Gianluca Armellino (Gabriel Chavez 75’), Alex St. John (Bryce Flowers 46’), Jason Zacarias.
Substitutes Not Used: Marshall Nason Martin, Oscar Kulkami, Hayes Benzan, Alejandro Palacio, Kian Charris.
New England Revolution U-19s vs. Strikers FC U-19s
Monday, May 15, 2023 – Maryland SoccerPlex (Boyds, M.D.)
New England Revolution 3, Strikers FC 1
Scoring Summary:
NE – Ezra Widman 11’
NE – Steban Lopera 17’
NE – Alex Parvu 29’
SFC – Armin Moghavemi Tehrani 33’
Revolution U-19s: Ryan Carney; Steban Lopera (Jack LaBelle,76), Alexi Karalis, Garrett Holman, Alex Parvu (Alex Rapo 76’); Gabriel Chavez (Hayes Benzan,80’), Tyler Flowers (Kian Charris 85’), Ezra Widman (Felipe Vieira De Andrade 63’); Gianluca Armellino (Alex St. John 63’), Bryce Flowers (Alejandro Palacio 80’), Jason Zacarias.
Substitutes Not Used: Marshall Nason Martin, Oscar Kulkami.
UNDER 17s
New England Revolution U-17s vs. FC Delco U-17s
Saturday, May 13, 2023 – Maryland SoccerPlex (Boyds, M.D.)
New England Revolution 2, FC Delco 1
Scoring Summary:
NE – Olger Escobar 20’, 73’
FCD – Commer Budniak 90’
Revolution U-17s: Owen Beninga; Enzo Goncalves (Aidan Reilly 72’), Sage Kinner (Simon Henao 72’), Henrique Dias, Jamie Kabuusu; Eric Klein, Giuseppe Ciampa (Josh Partal 72’), Cristiano Oliveira (Josh Poulson 60’); Peyton Miller (Malik Akin 80’), Raphael Alves (Eric Martinez 72’), Olger Escobar (Edwin Flores 80’).
Substitutes Not Used: Marshall Nason Martin, Darwin Lopez.
New England Revolution U-17s vs. Chula Vista FC U-17s
Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Maryland SoccerPlex (Boyds, M.D.)
New England Revolution 3, Chula Vista FC 2
Scoring Summary:
NE – Olger Escobar 21’
NE – Eric Martinez 24’, 30’
CV – Dan Licea 82’
CV – Yaell Martinez 87’
Revolution U-17s: Owen Beninga (Marshall Nason Martin 71’); Aidan Reilly, Sage Kinner (Henrique Dias 73’), Simon Henao, Enzo Goncalves (Darwin Lopez 46’); Josh Partal, Edwin Flores,, Jamie Kabuusu (Giuseppe Ciampa 46’); Peyton Miller (Malik Akin 46’), Eric Martinez (Raphael Alves 79’), Olger Escobar (Cristiano Oliveira 46’).
Substitutes Not Used: Eric Klein, Josh Poulson.
New England Revolution U-17s vs. Weston FC U-17s
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – Maryland SoccerPlex (Boyds, M.D.)
New England Revolution 4, Weston FC 0
Scoring Summary:
NE – Peyton Miller 39’, 44’
NE – Cristiano Oliveira 47’
NE – Edwin Flores 80’
Revolution U-17s: Owen Beninga; Enzo Goncalves (Aidan Reilly 45’), Sage Kinner (Simon Henao 65’), Henrique Dias (Darwin Lopez 65’), Jamie Kabuusu; Cristiano Oliveira (Eric Martinez 65’), Giuseppe Ciampa (Josh Partal 65’), Eric Klein; Peyton Miller, Raphael Alves (Malik Akin 72’), Olger Escobar (Edwin Flores 74’).
Substitutes Not Used: Marshall Nason Martin, Josh Poulson.
UNDER 15s
New England Revolution U-15s vs. Players Development Academy U-15s
Saturday, May 13, 2023 – Maryland SoccerPlex (Boyds, M.D.)
New England Revolution 5, Players Development Academy 1
Scoring Summary:
NE – Cliff-Grova Rwabira 3’, 29’
NE – Grant Emerhi 36’, 38’
PDA – Jeffrey Gonzalez-Palaez 40’
NE – Cristiano Carlos 57’
Revolution U-15s: Sean Cory; Eli Ackkerman (Alvin Depina 56’), Joaquin Garcia Zilinskas, Tommy Tsouros, Braydon Fagundes (Sheridan McNish 56’); Bryan Norena (Alex Glassman 68’), Anthony Anduray (Luis Fontalvo 63’), Gershom Matimano; Cristiano Carlos (Judah Siquiera 63’), Cliff-Grova Rwabira (Hector Orozco 63’), Grant Emerhi (Luca Toro 68’).
Substitutes Not Used: Reinner Fidelis, Mesud Ramic.
New England Revolution U-15s vs. RSL Arizona U-15s
Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Maryland SoccerPlex (Boyds, M.D.)
New England Revolution 2, RSL Arizona 1
Scoring Summary:
NE – Tommy Tsouros 30’
NE – Mesud Ramic 40’
RSL – Alexander Flores 40’
Revolution U-15s: Sean Cory; Alvin Depina (Braydon Fagundes 52’), Joaquin Garcia Zilinskas, Tommy Tsouros, Eli Ackerman; Hector Orozco (Sheridan McNish 61’), Anthony Anduray (Gershom Matimano 40’), Bryan Norena (Luis Fontalvo 61’); Cristiano Carlos, Mesud Ramic (Cliff-Grova Rwabira 52’), Grant Emerhi (Judah Siqueira 73’).
Substitutes Not Used: Reinner Fidelis, Luca Toro, Alex Glassman.
New England Revolution U-15s vs. Southern Soccer Academy U-15s
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – Maryland SoccerPlex (Boyds, M.D.)
New England Revolution 0 (4), Southern Soccer Academy 0 (3)
Revolution U-15s: Sean Cory (Reinner Fidelis 79’); Eli Ackkerman, Joaquin Garcia Zilinskas, Tommy Tsouros, Braydon Fagundes; Bryan Norena, Anthony Anduray (Hector Orozco 66’), Gershom Matimano (Luis Fontalvo 66’); Cristiano Carlos, Cliff-Grova Rwabira (Mesud Ramic 72’), Grant Emerhi.
Substitutes Not Used: Alex Glassman, Luca Toro, Judah Siqueira, Sheridan McNish, Alvin Depina.
UNDER 14s
New England Revolution U-14s vs. Valeo FC U-14s
Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Valeo Sport Plex (Newton, Mass.)
New England Revolution 3, Valeo FC 2
Scoring Summary:
VFC – Emili Costa Farre 22’
NE – Jonathan Cante 24’
VFC – Kingston Freitas 29’
NE – Kenny Mills 62’, 71’
Revolution U-14s: Ryker Fauth; Zackary Chaib,, Luke Nuspl, Tyler Bergquist, Richard Owusu-Afryie; Brian Brooks, Nathan Jackson, David Sellars; Jonathan Cante, Kaleb Oliveira, Radeen Alavi.
Substitutes Used: William Spaulding, Makai Harr, Kenny Mills, Jayden Flores.
