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Three members of the U-18 Boys FC Delco Academy team were recently cited by the NSCAA in their annual Awards issue. Ryan Dodds was named to NSCAA All-East Region Scholar HS Team. Ryan is currently a senior at West Chester Rustin HS and will be attending Lafayette College in the Fall. Both Michael Gonzalez and Jimmy McLaughlin were named to the NSCAA Region II (East) HS Team. Gonzo will graduate from Conestoga HS and will be attending Lehigh University while Jimmy attends Great Valley HS and has committed to Colgate University. Congratulations to all three boys on their great accomplishment !!
 

PHOENIX, AZ (December 3, 2010) - FC DELCO Development Academy kicked off its 2010/2011 season today at US Soccer’s Winter Showcase at the Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix, AZ. Both the Under-17/18 and Under 15/16 teams saw action against Real Colorado. The Under-17/18 squad, coached by Villanova’s Tom Carlin, earned a point by tying Real 2-2 and the Under-15/16 team, coached by FC DELCO Academy Director Alan Mezger, took all three points with an impressive 1-0 win.

The day started on a chilly but clear early morning in the desert with the 18s up first at 9:00AM. This game was the classic example of a game of two halves. Real came out strong pressing FC DELCO deep into their own half. In the 4th minute, DELCO was dispossessed in the midfield and a quick Real counter off balanced the DC DECLO back line. A quick cross to an open attacker allowed Real to find the back of the net all too easily. FC DELCO seemed unsettled throughout the first half with Real finding the post and crossbar more than a couple of times. Real added to their lead in the 35th minute with a dangerous cross and deft redirected header at the near post. The whistle sounded ending the half and the DELCO coaching staff went to work.

After a couple of adjustments in personnel and tactics FC DELCO came out a different team. As a mirror image of the first half, DELCO came out pressing and forcing turn overs in all areas of the pitch. FC DELCO’s first goal was scored off a clinical header by Robert Friskey with Jimmy McLaughlin getting the assist for providing the service. With DELCO’s flowing attack they always seemed likely to get the equalizer. And, in the 74th minute, they did. McLaughlin scored an unassisted goal from the top of the box after one of his many attacking runs. While the game ended in a tie, DELCO had several chances at the death to nick all three points.

The Under-15/16 game was one-sided for all 90 minutes. FC DELCO maintained the majority of the possession but was having trouble creating the necessary chances in the final third. FCDELCO broke through in the 60th minute with a terrific piece of combination play that was "All in the Family." Andrew Gonzalez penetrated deep into Real territory down the right side and whipped a ball into the area that seemed to have eyes. His twin brother, Danny Gonzalez, redirected the ball into the back of the net in a move that must have been repeated hundreds of times in the back yard. The game ended with Real never having had a shot on goal.

The rising 16 Academy played the U-15 National Team for a midweek friendly at the PDA complex. The FC DELCO squad started strong as striker Brett Campbell had three scoring chances in the first 20 minutes of the game with two of them causing the US keeper to come up with spectacular saves. In the 27th minute a US striker got behind the defense and deposited a nice finish to put the US up 1-0. The FC DELCO team came up with a quick response as less then three minutes later Brett Campbell set up Sam Yarosh with a world class pass and Yarosh wasted no time ripping the back of the net with the equalizer. Goalie Grant Vasi came up with some big saves to ensure that FC DELCO went into the half even at one. Both teams traded chances in the second half but the US broke the tie with a penalty kick goal in the 60th minute. FC DELCO nearly equalized on a brilliant one-time attempt by Carlo DeMarco which sailed just wide of the far post. FC DELCO continued to push for the equalizer sparked be great midfield play from Connor Ryan, but the game ended in a 2-1 victory for the US National Team. Zach Pfeffer and Zack Steffan are representing FC DELCO as well at the 15 National Team Camp and are looking to secure spots for an upcoming tip to Mexico for the National Team.
 

JACKSON, NJ (March 6, 2010) - FC DELCO’s Under-18s captured three valuable divisional points with a 1-nil win Saturday over NJSA at the Justice Complex in Jackson, NJ. Off to a rocky start back in November, this away victory quickly places DELCO back in the playoff picture. From the off, DELCO dominated possession between the 18s. Although they produced several quality chances, it wasn’t until the 24th minute when DELCO’s Joe Schmid, after receiving a pass from Kyle McCord, pegged a ball 25 yards out besting the keeper to just inside his right post.

That proved all that was necessary to take all three points though late in the game fatigue seemedto open up a few opportunities for NJSA. Quality goal keeping from Keasle Broome and good back line communication sealed the three point putting DELCO back on track.

Match Statistics
NJSA FCD
Shots (on goal) 3(2) 10(6)
Fouls 9 12
Corners 4 7
Offsides 0 7
Yellow Cards 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Saves 5 2
 

JACKSON, NJ (March 6, 2010) - FC DELCO’s Under-16 Academy captured a crucial away point Saturday in a divisional contest against newcomer NJSA04 at the Justice Complex in Jackson, NJ. FC DELCO had Brett Campbell to thank for burying the equalizing goal in the 63rd minute after launching a furious counter attack. NJSA04 went ahead early on with a called penalty in area when DELCO’s Shane Campbell was judged to have fouled the NJSA attacker. NJSA04’s Ryan Morris step up to the spot and put his side up in the 16th minute with DELCO’s keeper Max Kurtzman seeming to get his finger tips on the shot. Unfortunately, Kurtzman was

U-16 Academy player Zach Pfeffer from Dresher, PA has accepted an invitation to become part of US Soccer’s Residency program in Bradenton, Florida. Zach will be entering the residency program in January under Coach Wilmer Cabrera for their 2010 Spring Class. Congratulations and best of luck to Zach !!

PHOENIX, AZ (December 6, 2009) - The second day at US Soccer's Winter Showcase pitted FC DELCO against 2009 National Champions Derby County Wolves. The game was very well attended by college staff with over 60 colleges in attendance for each game. It would prove to be a stern test as both the under-15/16s and under-17/18s look to put their season back on track. The day started early on a cold desert morning with the under-15/16s up first. An interesting subplot to this test was the DELCO starting

PHOENIX, AZ (December 4, 2009) - FC DELCO kicked off the first day at the 2009 US Soccer Development Academy Winter Showcase in Phoenix Arizona against the Concorde Fire of Atlanta Georgia with mixed results. The weather here in Phoenix is perfect for soccer with game time conditions of sunny skies, temperatures in the 60s and a light breeze. This year’s Winter Showcase is being held at the Reach 11 Complex with 17 manicured over-seeded bermuda grass pitches. For the second year the Nike Friendlies and

The U-16 and U-18 Academy teams kicked off their season at FC Delco College Night on Nov. 23 by playing host to the PA Classic teams at USTC. Rob Irvine’s U-16’s took a hard fought 1-0 win in the opeining game with a second half strike by Mike Gonzalez and strong goalkeeping by Max Kurtzman. Alan Mezger’s U-18 side fell 2-1 on a 90th minute goal by a strong PA Classics side. Kyle McCord tallied for the 18’s. Both teams have early season challenges this coming weekend with games against both PDA and Red Bull up in New Jersey.
 

NEWARK, DE (November 8, 2009) - Today Delaware Inter-scholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) announced their starting eleven All-State selections for boy's soccer and FC DELCO has come out on top once again. The top four positions are occupied by FC DELCO Academy players. In order they are, Andrew O'Malley, Keasel Broome, Chas Wilson and Kraig Ellis. For O'Malley this is his second year in a row where he was named DIAA's Player of the Year. For Broome, Wison and Ellis this year marks their move into the top of the starting eleven selections.

This year's state tournament will have a little more spice to it as O'Malley and Wilson are stand outs for perennial powerhouse Salesianum School and Broome and Ellis are stand outs for Caravel Academy. In Delaware, the Sals have only lost once...to Caravel with Ellis netting the winning goal and Broome being named player of the match. Both teams are on opposite sides of the bracket and have a very good chance of meeting again in the finals. The stage is set for quite a finale.
Good luck to all.
 

Chris Harmon, former FC Delco Academy and current star at Old Dominion University tallies a goal with five seconds left in a recent game to knot the score at 1-1.  Old Dominion went on to win the game in OT with a penalty kick in the 94th minute.  Congrats to Chris on a great finish !!

Defender Greg Cochrane and Midfielder Joe Schmid of the U-18 FC DELCO Academy were both named to the US Soccer Development Academy Eastern Conference Starting XI this week. Both Greg and Joe had great seasons for Coach and Boys Director of Coaching Alan Mezger’s U-18 Academy team this past season. Greg will be off to Virginia Tech this fall while Joe will be back with his U-18 Academy Team for the upcoming season. Congrats to both Greg and Joe for their award !!