Cal South Teams Prove To Be The “Best of the Best”
Celebrating its 35th year, Surf Cup is a nationally recognized premier youth soccer tournament, rated among the top two in the United States. This year’s tournament featured more than 690 boys and girls teams in the Under-10 to Under-14 age groups. Players and families visited from 28 states and four countries (United States, Canada, Mexico and Guam).
Soccer News: Last year, Cal South teams won 11 out of 18 brackets in the 2014 Surf Cup tournament. This year, Cal South teams won 16 out of the 18 “Surf Super Cup” flights in this year’s prestigious tournament.
Due to the tournament’s expansion, this year’s age groups featured a top Surf Super Cup flight and a secondary “Qualification” flight. The Surf Super Cup flight featured the same top competition for which Surf Cup is known, and the new Qualification flight showcased stiff competition as well, but the difference was the prize for flight winners.
The Super Cup flight winners, win the right to be called the “Best of the Best” team in the nation, while the Qualification flight champions and finalists will not only win guaranteed acceptance into the next year’s Surf Cup, but also will be automatically included in the Surf Super Cup flight.
Cal South is extraordinarily proud of our teams and the tremendous showing they had in such a prestigious tournament.
“Surf Cup is considered to be the pinnacle of competition and a tournament to be aspired to by teams around the world,” said Derek Barraza, Cal South President. “Congratulations to Mike Connerley and Surf Cup Sports for once again hosting a successful tournament.”
Here’s a recap of all the Cal South Surf Super Cup Flight Champions:
BOYS U10: TOTAL FUTBOL ACADEMY
Head Coach: William Diaz, Manager: Cesar Nunez
The boys started off the tournament with a bang, with a 4-0 shut out against MSA FC (CAS) and 5-0 shut out of CORDICA 05-06 (MEX). They ended bracket play with a 2-1 win against PATEADORES MV (CAS) sending them to the quarter finals.
The boys continued their dominance in the quarter finals with a 4-0 win against LAUFA (CAS), advancing them to the semi finals where they faced BARCELONA BAY AREA 05B ACADEMY I (CAN), and came out on top with a 1-0 win.
The boys finished the tournament undefeated with yet another 5-0 shut out win, this time against FC GOLDEN STATE PDA 06 (CAS) in the final and were crowned Surf Cup champions.
BOYS U11: SD SURF SC ACADEMY SELECT
Head Coach: Ryan Guy, Manager: Jee Shin
The boys started off the tournament with a 2-1 win over CORDICA 04-05 (MEX), followed by a 1-1 tie against CROSSFIRE PREMIER B04 REYNOLDS-A (WA) and ended the bracket with a 1-2 win over FC GOLDEN STATE PDA 05 (CAS).
The boys competition grew in the quarterfinals, but they pulled off a 1-0 win against ALBION SC WHITE (CAS), sending them to the semi finals where they faced ATLANTE SAN DIEGO FC ACADEMY (CAS), but again came out on top with a 2-1 win.
The boys then faced fellow Cal South member, FC GOLDEN STATE PDA 05 (CAS) in the final, whom they defeated earlier in bracket play. With a 0-2 first half, the boys rallied together in the second half. A long range header from Samy Kanaan, penalty and free kick by Alfonso Young, and an incredible header from Matthew Ludlow resulted in a tremendous 4-2 comeback victory and were crowned Surf Cup champions.
“The team represented the club with true class and overwhelming passion all weekend by battling through two penalty shootouts in the knockouts rounds and being forced to use multiple field players as goalkeepers throughout the tournament due to their normal keeper Lucas Cassaza being out of action with an ankle fracture,” said Coach Guy.
BOYS U12: TOTAL FUTBOL ACADEMY
Head Coach: Geovani Alvarez, Manager: Delfina Rivera
The boys started off the tournament with a 1-1 tie against CROSSFIRE PREMIER A B03 BERNIE JAMES (WA), followed by a 2-1 win against FC GOLDEN STATE PDA 04 (CAS), and a 2-1 win against SJ EARTHQUAKES 03 PRE-ACADEMY (CAN).
The boys then faced CORDICA SELECCION (MEX) in the quarter finals and finished with a 1-0 win sending them to the semi finals where they faced NOMADS 03/04 ARMSTRONG (CAS) and again finished with a 1-0 win.
The boys remained undefeated throughout the tournament and came out victorious with a 3-0 shut out against fellow Cal South member, ALBION SC WHITE (CAS) and were crowned Surf Cup champions.
BOYS U13: FULLERTON RANGERS B02 WHITE
Head Coach: Jimmy Obleda, Manager: David Lutfi
The boys started off the tournament with a 4-2 win against SEATTLE UNITED B02 COPA (WA), followed by a 1-1 tie with PATEADORES PDA (CAS) and secured their spot to the quarter finals with a 1-2 win against CLUB TIJUANA XOLOITZCUINTLES DE CALIENTE FUERZAS BASICAS U13 (MEX).
The boys faced ALBION SC WHITE GARTON (CAS) in the quarter finals and were victorious with a 0-3 win. Moving on to the semi finals, the boys faced FC DALLAS-EL PASO 03 SELECT (TXS) and came out on top with a 1-2 win sending them to the final.
The boys were undefeated in the tournament and were looking to keep it that way. They faced FC GOLDEN STATE PDA03 (CAS) in the final and came out victorious with a 3-1 win, being crowned Surf Cup Champions.
BOYS U14: LA PREMIER FC LAFA
Head Coach: Juan Guerrero, Manager: Steve Lee
The boys started off the tournament with a 2-0 win against HARRISON SC VIPERS (NJ), followed by a 5-1 win against TURLOCK FC ELITE (CAN) and finished bracket play with a 1-1 tie against VALPARAISO UNITED FC 02 BB (AZ).
The boys defeated CROSSFIRE PREMIER B01-WISKELL (WA) 1-2, in the quarter finals and faced SD SURF ACADEMY (CUELLAR) (CAS) in the semi finals with a 2-1 win sending them to the final.
The boys faced fellow Cal South member, FC GOLDEN STATE PDA ’02 (CAS) in the final and came out victorious with a 2-1 win, being crowned Surf Cup champions.
BOYS U15: WEST COAST FC ARMOUR
Head Coach: Neil Armour, Manager: Sumant Nagarkar
The boys started off the tournament with a 3-0 win against USSDA TEAM (CAN), followed by a 0-0 tie with CLUB TIJUANA XOLOITZCUINTLES DE CALIENTE FUERZAS BASICAS U15 (MEX) and finished bracket play with a 3-1 win over DAVIS LEGACY 01 RED (CAN).
The boys faced SERENO 01 BOYS WHITE (AZ) in the quarter finals and won 1-0 sending them to the semi finals were they defeated TOTAL FUTBOL ACADEMY OC (CAS) 2-0.
The boys ended the tournament with a 3-2 win over SANTA CLARA SPORTING 00B GREEN (CAN) in the final and were crowned Surf Cup champions.
BOYS U16: SHERMAN OAKS EXTREME SC-LAFA
Head Coach: Juan Guerrero, Manager: Steve Lee
The boys started off the tournament with a 2-2 tie against SJ EARTHQUAKES PDA ’00 (CAN), followed by a 2-6 win against FC GOLDEN STATE GOLD (CAS), and 3-0 win against BOISE NATIONALS SC ARSENAL (ID).
The boys then defeated SACRAMENTO UNITED REDS 99 (CAN) 2-0 in the quarter finals, sending them to the semi finals where they defeated NOTTS FOREST FC RED ANDERSEN (CAS) 2-0.
The boys came out victorious with a 3-0 win against MARIN FC 00 BOYS BLUE (CAN) in the final and were crowned Surf Cup champions.
BOYS U17: WEST COAST FC WYSS
Head Coach: Oliver Wyss, Manager: Kurt Jones
The boys started off the tournament with back-to-back 1-1 ties against EASTSIDE FC BOYS 98 RED (WA) and LVSA ’99 BOYS RED (NV) followed by a 2-0 win against ATLETICO SANTA ROSA ASR-LEONES (CAN).
The boys defeated FC GOLDEN STATE PREMIER98 (CAS) 1-0 in the quarter finals sending them to the semi finals where they defeated FC DALLAS-EL PASO EL PASO 98/99 (TXS) 2-3. The boys then pulled off a 1-0 victory against SACRAMENTO UNITED REDS 98 (CAN), crowning them Surf Cup Champions.
GIRLS U11: CDA SLAMMERS FC MACIAS/CAMARGO
Head Coach: Alex Macias, Manager: Irene Stewart
The girls started off the tournament with a 2-0 win against CDA SLAMMERS FC MACIAS/CAMARGO, followed by a win against SOCAL BLUES DIDO (CAS), and ended bracket play with a 2-0 win against TOPHAT 23 GOLD (GA).
The girls then defeated HEAT FC 05 RM (NV) 2-1 in the quarter finals moving onto the semi finals to defeat ARSENAL FC-WEST BOWLING G04 (CAS) 2-0.
The girls were undefeated in the tournament and were looking to keep it that way. They defeated fellow Cal South team, STRIKERS OC 04/05 WHITE (CAS) 2-0 and were crowned Surf Cup champions.
GIRLS U12: STRIKERS OC 03/04 WHITE
Head Coach: Craig Bull, Manager: Heather Anderson
The girls started off the tournament with a 2-0 win against CDA SLAMMERS FC CAMARGO (CAS) followed by a 0-1 loss to BARCELONA BAY AREA 03G ACADEMY (CAN) and a 2-0 win against COLORADO STORM 04G COPA (CO).
The girls defeated D’FEETERS 04 BLACK KENN (TXN) 1-0 in the quarter finals sending them to the semi finals to defeat LVPSA ’04 GIRLS BLACK (NV) 3-0.
The girls faced fellow Cal South team SO CAL BLUES BOBAK/RENNIE (CAS) in the final and were victorious with a 0-2 win and were crowned Surf Cup champions.
GIRLS U13: ARSENAL FC BROWN PRE-ECNL
Head Coach: Randy Brown, Manager: Tony Gonzalez
The girls started off the tournament with a 1-0 win against LEAHI 03 (HI), followed by a 5-0 shut out against OP FIRE RED 02/03 (ON), and a 0-0 tie against EAGLES (CAS).
The girls defeated CDA SLAMMERS FC 02 CAMARGO/MACIAS (CAS) 1-0 in the quarterfinals moving onto the semi finals where they defeated SD SURF ACADEMY EGSL (CAS) 3-0.
The girls were undefeated so far and looking to keep it that way. They faced SOLAR CHELSEA RED ’03G (TXN) in the final and came out victorious with a 1-0 win and were crown Surf Cup Champions.
GIRLS U14: SO CAL BLUES – BAKER
Head Coach: Greg Baker, Manager: Joanne Harmon
The girls started off the tournament with a 1-0 win against ARSENAL FC ECNL GLENN (CAS), followed by a 3-1 win against MUSTANG LEGENDS (CAN). The girls ended bracket play with an impressive 6-0 shut out against CREW JUNIORS ELITE (OS).
The girls defeated D’FEETERS SOCCER CLUB ECNL U14 (TXN) 4-1 in the quarter finals moving on to the semi finals with another impressive 5-0 shut-out against CROSSFIRE PREMIER G01 SCHMETZER (WA).
The girls continued their hot streak and defeated fellow Cal South team, EAGLES 01 (CAS) 3-0 in the final and were crowned Surf Cup champions.
GIRLS U15: SD SURF ACADEMY ECNL U15
Head Coach: Paul Dolinsky, Manager: Harper Wells
The girls started off the tournament with a 2-0 win against LIVERMORE FUSION SC 00G MAROON (CAN), followed by a 1-0 win against NEW YORK SC G00 (NYE). They finished bracket play with an impressive 7-1 defeat against EAGLES (CAS), sending them to the quarter finals.
The girls then went on to defeat WEST COAST FC ECNL (CAS) 3-0 and shut out SO CAL BLUES-ALI (ECNL) (CAS) 4-0 in the semi finals. The girls were undefeated and would end the tournament that way, with a 3-0 shut out victory against SAN JUAN SC SPIRITS 01 ECNL (CAN) and were crowned Surf Cup Champions.
GIRLS U16: SO CAL BLUES – BOBAK/RENNIE
Head Coach: Tad Bobak, Manager: Kevin Wesley
The girls started off the tournament with a 3-1 win against SANTA ROSA UNITED TREMORS (CAN) followed by a 1-0 win against EAGLES SC ECNL (CAS) and a 6-0 shut out against LEGACY 00 RED (AZ).
Moving onto the quarter finals, the girls defeated PACIFIC NORTHWEST SC 99 MAROON (WA) 2-0 and shut out FC UNITED SELECT 1 99/00 (IL) 6-0 in the semi finals.
The girls were undefeated in the tournament and looking to keep it that way. They defeated DAVIS LEGACY 00 RED (CAN) 3-1 in the final and were crowned Surf Cup champions.
GIRLS U17: SD SURF ACADEMY ECNL
Head Coach: Paul Dolinsky Manager: Tom Washington
The girls started off the tournament with a 3-0 win against HEAT FC 99 ECNL (NV), followed by a 2-0 win against MVLA SC TYPHOONS 98G ECNL (CAN), and ended bracket play with a 2-1 win over FC UNITED SELECT (IL).
The girls then faced EAGLES SC -ECNL (CAS) in the quarter finals and came out victorious with a 3-2 win which sent them to the semi finals where they defeated MUSTANG MAGIC ECNL (CAN) 2-1.
The girls fought hard to get the finals and finished on top with a 2-1 win against DE ANZA FORCE SC 98G ECNL (CAN) and were crowned Surf Cup champions.
GIRLS U18: ALBION SC USA G97-98 (CAS)
Head Coach: Tony Scheri, Manager: Scott Bier
The girls started off the tournament with a 2-0 win against NEXT LEVEL SPARX (NJ), followed by a 2-1 win against DAVIS LEGACY 98 RED (CAN) and ended bracket play with a 0-0 tie against SANTA CLARA SPORTING 97G WHITE (CAN).
The girls then faced WEST COAST SOCCER WILD (CAN) in the quarter finals and won 0-1, sending them to the semi finals. The girls faced SAN JUAN SC SPIRITS 98 ECNL (CAN) in the semi finals and came out on top with a 2-0 win.
The girls remained undefeated throughout the tournament and came out victorious with a 2-0 win against MVLA SC PRIDE 97G ECNL (CAN) in the final and were crowned Surf Cup champions.
With an increase in champions every year, will Cal South, the state association highly recognized as the leader in competitive soccer, take all 18 brackets next year?
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