SANDY, Utah – Grande Sports Academy and Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy forward/midfielder Edgar Duran has signed a contract with Real Monarchs, becoming the 24th alumni to sign a professional contract and the sixth to sign with the Monarchs. Duran scored 24 goals in 42 games in his lone U.S. Soccer Development Academy season with Real...Read More
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – A weak-footed, top corner goal struck by Edgar Duran in the third minute of stoppage time proved to be the winner Tuesday for Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy U-17/18 in their quarterfinal showdown against Minnesota’s Shattuck-Saint Mary’s. Despite going a man down early in the second half, it was Shattuck that scored...Read More
WESTFIELD, Ind. – Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy U-17/18 advanced out of the group stage of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy playoffs for the first time in Academy history Friday, defeating Chicago Magic PSG by a comprehensive 4-0 score line to cap off a dominant week of soccer against some of the best teams in the...Read More
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy U-17/18 got a measure of revenge Saturday as they trounced the LA Galaxy by a score of 6-1 at Grande Sports World, helping to begin the healing process after last season’s 2-0 loss at the hands of the Galaxy in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy U-15/16 National...Read More
DALLAS – Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy U-17/18 and Elite U-18 entered the 36th Dallas Cup with trophies on their minds but a group stage exit for both teams marked a disappointing performance and a hopeful wakeup call as the end of the season approaches. [AFG_gallery id=’19’] Coritiba FC 3-1 Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy U-17/18 In...Read More
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – A bicycle kick goal from Aaron Herrera that set the Internet ablaze proved to be only the brightest highlight of many in a comprehensive 9-0 Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy U-17/18 win over Arsenal FC on Saturday, with the 16s falling to their Southwest Division foes by a score of 2-0. Real...Read More
SAN DIEGO – Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy U-15/16 finished off a perfect weekend in dramatic fashion when an 82nd minute goal from Efren “Junior” Estrada gave the Claret-and-Cobalt a 1-0 on the last kick of the game against the San Diego Surf. Nomads SC 0-5 Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy U-17/18 After a scoreless half hour...Read More
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – A trio of first half goals from Aristotle Zarris, McKay Eves and Erik “Gallo” Virgen provided the difference Saturday for Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy U-15/16 in a 3-2 win for the Claret-and-Cobalt against U.S. Soccer Development Academy rookies FC Golden State at a rainy Grande Sports World. Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy...Read More
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy U-17/18 continued their domination of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy over the weekend, winning by a combined 11-0 over Juventus Sport Club and the San Jose Earthquakes, while RSL-AZ U-15/16 won against Juventus and lost to San Jose as they continue their climb up the USSDA standings....Read More
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – After back-to-back National Championship appearances at the U-15/16 level, Real Salt Lake-Arizona Academy faced a new challenge this season, hoping to bring the same level of success to the U-17/18 team now that the 16s have gotten older. “I think the beginning was tough,” said Edgar Duran, one of only four...Read More
