Final Day of Boys Thanksgiving Interregional
US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Thanksgiving Interregional comes to a close as top players in the United States had a chance to put their skills to the test in front of college and U.S. Soccer scouts. Players participated in scheduled training sessions as well as competed in matches versus other regional squads.
Youth Soccer News: The annual US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Boys Thanksgiving Interregional concluded on Monday at Grande Sports World in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Featuring teams in the 2002 and 2003 age groups, the three-day tournament welcomed more than 140 of the country’s top players selected from US Youth Soccer State Association and Regional level evaluations. In each age group, players attended scheduled training sessions and competed in matches versus other regional teams.
Highlights from Day 3:
2002s | Region I 1, Region III 1
Region I and Region III in the 2002 age group concluded the ODP Boys Thanksgiving Interregional with a 1-1 draw on Monday. Matthew Bilan opened the scoring for Region I, while Region III’s Vincente Garcia recorded the equalizer.
2002s | Region II 0, Region IV 1
Region IV went undefeated throughout the weekend, picking up their third victory against Region II in a 1-0 contest. George Pineda’s lone goal earned Region IV the win. Region IV was also able to keep a clean slate on the defensive end as they did not allow any goals in their three matches.
2003s | Region I 1, Region III 0
In the 2003 age group, Region I recorded a 1-0 victory over Region III. Jonah Stoutenborough scored the game-winner for Region I in the contest. Overall, Region I went 2-1-0 in the three-day event.
2003s | Region II 1, Region IV 2
Region IV defeated Region II, 2-1, allowing Region IV to conclude the weekend with a 3-0-0 record. Daniel Leyva’s goal gave Region IV the opening lead, but Region II responded with a goal of their own after Matthew Roou found Caden Clark, who brought the match level. The match was headed for a 1-1 draw, but Region IV’s Elijah Beverley found the back of the net in the final minute of the game to claim the victory.
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