The RSL-AZ U16 team looked to ride the momentum of the U18 team who had just made a fantastic comeback and beat the Crossfire 3-2 in the final minute. The 16’s came out and in similar fashion and looked to dominate and impose their possession style of soccer on the opposition. However this game was...Read More
RSL-AZ U18’s vs Washington Crossfire The RSL-AZ Academy took to the field Saturday February 5, 2011 at Lake Washington High School in Seattle Washington to play against cross-conference rival, the Washington Crossfire. It has been a long break for the academy boys from Arizona as they haven’t had a competitive match since the Winter Academy...Read More
Nation’s Top Players Commit on Signing Day Wednesday Feb. 2, 2011 marked the beginning of The National Letter of Intent signing period for high school seniors. Many players from the U.S. Soccer Development Academy began signing with top colleges across the country. Feb. 7, 2011 Wednesday Feb. 2, 2011 marked the beginning of The National...Read More
RSL-AZ Academy Selected to Participate in 2011 Dallas Cup U19 Super Group The Real Salt Lake-AZ Academy has been selected to participate in the 2011 Dr Pepper Dallas Cup International Youth Tournament. Some of the most storied and prestigious clubs from around the world are also participating in the 2011 tournament, including: Arsenal FC (England)...Read More
A look at the progress of RSL’s residency academy in the desert. By J.R. Eskilson Feb 4, 2011 1:09:00 PM 3 Share Photo GalleryZoomReal Salt Lake, MLS Champions (Getty) Real Salt Lake embarked on a unique, innovative setup for their youth academy in August 2010 with a residential program in Arizona. Six months later, the...Read More
Casa Grande senior Velasco training with Real Salt Lake pros By MATT SWARTZ Staff Writer Published: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 8:56 AM MST The Real Salt Lake-AZ Academy team, which trains at Grande Sports World, is hosting some special guests this week while moving forward with an interim director. The big club — Real Salt...Read More
Matt Bersano is a promising goalkeeper who will be heading off to Oregon State next year. He is also part of the inaugural class in the Real Salt Lake – Arizona residency program headquartered at the Francisco Grande hotel in Casa Grande, Ariz. The unique program has 22 youth players living fulltime on the premises,...Read More
Grande Sports World wants to thank everyone who helped make 2010 a successful year. It was an exciting year as Grande Sports World put itself not only on the map here in the United States but also across the globe. It was a year that was groundbreaking in so many ways. Here are just some...Read More
