February update on the Colorado Rapids Development Academy teams

This report is courtesy of Chris Martinez, Development Academy Program Director and U18 Head Coach.

We just played our first two matches of the spring season, and picked up right where we left off!

The U16’s beat Dallas Texans 2-1 on February 4, and beat Texans SC 2-1 on February 11. They currently sit in 5^th place out of 11 in the Central Conference U15/16 Frontier Division with a record of 8-4-3. They head off to the second regional of the Generation Adidas Cup this Thursday, leading their group with eight points. They will Face LA Galaxy on 2/17, Seattle Sounders on 2/18, and Portland Timbers on 2/20.

The U18’s drew nil-nil with the Dallas Texans on February 4 and beat Texans SC 3-0 on February 11. With that win, they have now posted five consecutive shutouts. They currently sit in 4^th place out of 11 in the Central Conference U17/18 Frontier Division with a record of 8-4-3. They will be playing a friendly match (controlled scrimmage) with Switchbacks FC on February 22, with a 6:30 pm kick off at DSGP Field #10.

Sounds like both teams are doing well, and we wish them luck in their upcoming tourneys!