Dallas Cup XXIX - Champions Crowned in U13-U15

Dallas Cup XXIX crowned their champions in the youngest three age groups on Saturday as FC Barcelona, CD Guadalajara and Sockers FC claimed titles.

Under 15 --
Sockers FC of Chicago won a very entertaining championship match by a 2-1 score in Pizza Hut Park on Saturday afternoon to claim the under 15 title at Dallas Cup XXIX.   Sockers FC had beaten Mexican sides Universidad de Monterrey and CF Monterrey to reach the championship match, while FC Barcelona advanced past Club Leon and Valley United Blast.  Socerks FC are currently ranked #4 in the nation, but could move to #1 with the prestigous Dallas Cup championship in their belts.

Under 14 --
Mexican side CD Guadalajara defeated Italia III from California in the final by a score of 3-2.   CD Guadalajara came in as the top seed in the age group and did not disappoint.  They rolled through the first 5 matches without conceding a goal and defeated Chicago Magic 3-0 in the quarters and Solar SC 2-0 in the semifinals.  Italia III gave them by far their most competetive match of the tourney.  Italia III defeated Solar Red and Santa Clara Sporting in the knockout phase to reach the Dallas Cup final.

Under 13 --
FC Barcelona of California used a stiff defense to shock favorites Southampton FC of England in the title match.  Southampton rolled through their first 5 matches scoring 16 goals yet they couldn't solve the FC Barcelona backline. FC Barcelona defeated Dallas Texans South and Albion Premier to reach the final.