The Quakes U-14 and U-12 Boys' Academy programs have completed their runs in the 2019 Nexen Manchester City Cup in Oceanside, Calif. The U-14s finished group play with a 1-1-1 record, highlighted by a 2-0 win over Manchester City and a 1-1 draw in a match where the Quakes initially trailed Strikers FC. The U-14s were placed in the Silver-Playoff Bracket following a second-place finish in Group A. The Quakes would go on to pick up 1-0 victories against Liga MX's Chivas and cross-town rivals De Anza Force in the Silver-Bracket quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively.
Following their 1-0 win over De Anza in the Silver-Bracket semifinals, the U-14s were set to face New York City FC in the finals but their results in the Silver-Bracket Playoffs landed them a showcase match against Championship-Bracket quarterfinalists FC Golden State instead. During their final match, the U-14s were down 1-0 until Randol Vila scored the equalizer during the final seconds of the match. No silverware was won following the 1-1 draw but the young Quakes found solace in their successful 3-1-2 record in the competition.
Leading into the Man City Cup, the U-12s were split into two different squads. Players born in 2007 would play in the U-12 division and the 2008 boys would compete in the U-11 division. The 07's finished in first place in group play with a record of 2-0-1, including shutout victories over Murrieta Surf (4-0) and New York City FC (1-0). The 07's fell in all three of their following matches. The 08's also finished on top of their group after defeating Murrieta Surf (10-1), San Diego Surf (8-0) and LAFC (4-0). The 08's would go on to defeat Total Futbol Academy 4-0 in the semifinals but would end up suffering a 4-2 defeat to rivals LA Galaxy in the finals.
This weekend, the U-12s have matches scheduled against the San Francisco Glens Evolution. The U-15s, the U-17s and U-19s will face Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Crossfire Premier. Times and locations for upcoming Boys' Academy matches can be found here.
Up next for the Girls' Academy is the Girls' Summer Showcase and Playoffs which takes place from June 20-29. More information can be found here.
