Weston FC’s 15/16 Academy is in the quarterfinals of the United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) playoffs. They will host MLS side Chicago Fire’s 15/16 Academy on Wednesday, July 6. Kickoff is scheduled for 5PM EST at FIU Stadium.
How
Weston FC got out of their playoff group stage, which took place last week June 20-26 in Frisco, Texas. They won one of their games and drew two. Weston FC U15/16 made the playoffs by winning the Southeast division; a feat they accomplished by a 10 point margin. Overall, Weston FC finished 4th, out of 74 teams in the country, in points per games played.
The Players
The players that have and will contribute to the success are: Goalies: Henry Mashburn, Nicolas Defreitas-Hansen Defenders: Jake Walker, Pablo Vargas, Tomy Echeverria, Luca Defreitas-Hansen, Jake Morris, and Adam Stermer Midfielders: Carlos Tellez, Jesus Luna, Jesus Sahagun, Carlos Hernandez, Juan Nunez, Liam Murphy, Santiago Huertas, George Acosta Forwards: Carlos Dulcey, Sebastian Betancur, Alfred Perez
Accolades
Several players on the roster have youth international experience: Henry Mashburn – Honduras U20 Nicolas Defreitas-Hansen – United States U16 George Acosta – United States U17 Jake Walker – Jamaica U17 Jake Morris – Canada U20
The Staff
Weston FC 15/16 Academy is coached by Victor Pastora; assistant coaches Victor Musa and Juan Carlos Michia; and sports science director Daniel Serravite. The program is overseen by Stephen Enriquez, a member of the Board of Directors and VP of USSDA and NPSL.