Day 2 of US Youth Soccer National League Boys
The second day of the US Youth Soccer National League Boys comes to a close as the top clubs in the country began their quest for a berth to the US Youth Soccer National Championships. Top college coaches are in North Carolina for a weekend of soccer action as the third day of matches are set for Saturday.
Youth Soccer News: The 2016-17 US Youth Soccer National League Boys season is underway after two days of matches at the Wilson Gillette Athletic Complex and Rocky Mount Sports Complex in North Carolina comes to a close. The season is shaping up to be a long fight for the divisional titles and automatic entries to the US Youth Soccer National Championships, and Saturday’s games should play a big role in separating some teams at the top of the table.
The competitive level of each match serves as a key factor in attracting college recruits to each National League weekend. More than 150 college coaches have been on hand during the first two days oto see the teams compete.
“This is the place that, if you’re in youth soccer, you want to be at these events,” Loudoun SC coach Mark Ryan said. “You know you are going to get a great array of college coaches from up and down the East Coast.
“You’re playing quality teams, which is the most important thing. Coaches want to see you play against top class opposition, and games we play here are top class.”
National League teams earn their place in the league based on success in US Youth Soccer regional and national competitions.
The National League is an extension of the highly successful US Youth Soccer Regional Leagues. It provides a path for teams to play in competitive matches against top teams from across the country for continued development and opportunities for exposure at the national team, collegiate and professional levels.
National League action will continue on Saturday as the teams play their third match of the season.
Complete standings, scores and schedules, including goal scorers and match information, can be found at the results page here.
