Academy

Weekend Preview: Local rivals come to our house 

The boys are back in action on Saturday looking to follow up a strong showing last weekend.

The U-15s played to a hard-fought draw against Southern Soccer Academy (SSA) to open the MLS NEXT season, while the U-14s and U-16s picked up three points against their neighbors from down the road.

Check out all of the results from our MLS NEXT openers here.

The U-17s missed out on their MLS NEXT opener due to a cancellation, but look to pick up the mantle on Saturday when they host South Georgia Tormenta FC.

The U-19sĀ came out victorious in their UPSL matchup with SEAS Jamaica All Stars, improving to 2-0 to start the season. Amari Salley and Matthew Taylor foundĀ the netĀ for the 5-StripesĀ in a grittyĀ 2-1 win.Ā 

They look to make it three wins from three matches when they host Atletico Atlanta.Ā 

On Saturday, Childrenā€™s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground will be hopping,Ā withĀ six matches set to be playedĀ at the clubā€™s home base.

Here’s the full slate of Academy matches this weekend:
Here’s the full slate of Academy matches this weekend:
Age Group
Opponent
Time (ET)
Field #
U-13
Tormenta FC
12:00 p.m.
Field 6
U-14
Tormenta FC
2:00 p.m.
Field 6
U-15
Tormenta FC
2:00 p.m.
Field 5
U-16
Tormenta FC
4:00 p.m.
Field 5
U-17
Tormenta FC
12:00 p.m.
Field 5
U-19
Atletico Atlanta
10:00 a.m.
Field 4
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