RECAP: USYS National League Boys 2024 Quarterfinals conclude in Arizona

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MESA, Ariz. — Four exciting days of action at the USYS National League Quarterfinals in Mesa, Ariz., saw 116 boys teams earn their place in the next stage of national events — the National League Semifinals. (ADVANCING TEAMS)

The latest boys’ quarterfinal took place Dec. 6-9 and included teams primarily from the National League Conferences and the Elite 64 Regional League. Teams competed in group play, with the groups designated as part of either a red or blue pathway.

Teams that advanced out of red groups will move on to the first semifinal event in February 2025 in Round Rock, Texas. Teams that advanced out of blue groups will move on to the second semifinal event in May 2025 in Oceanside, Calif. At the semifinals, teams will compete for a chance to qualify for the 2025 USYS National Championships.

The long-standing focus of the National League’s team-based format is to allow any team — no matter the club’s size or background — to earn their place in the highest levels of competition based on their play on the field. That’s what 19U Boys side PYSC 07B Orange (NY-E) has done, as it looks to make a name for its club on the national stage.

“I think this is a beautiful environment… We know every game is a tough game, and the players have to show up and fight with everything on the line,” PYSC coach Hamad Sanni said. “We’re from Brooklyn, N.Y. The majority of our kids are black and Hispanic kids from lower income neighborhoods. We’ve really focused on character development over the years, and now we’re coming out and showing our level — that we have real talent at our club.”

The boys teams advancing from the December Quarterfinals to the National League Semifinals come from 35 different USYS State Associations. Illinois led the way with 15 teams that are moving on to the next stage of events, while Florida followed with 11 advancing teams. Michigan and Ohio each have eight teams moving on, and Eastern New York has seven.

All four defending National Champions that competed this weekend in Arizona secured a place in their respective semifinal events. Those teams — The Football Academy NJ 11B Black (NJ), Ponys F.C. 2010 (IL), Aspire FC 09B Black (TX-S) and Utah Celtic 08B E64 Bradley (UT) — each won their quarterfinal group during the action in Mesa.

With tickets punched to the National League Semifinals, teams can begin to set their sights on securing a berth to the 2025 National Championships. With the competitiveness of the National League, some players know they can’t look too far ahead. “That’s what we want — we want the National Championship,” said MI Stars 2010B midfielder Olen Klumpp. “I think we just need to focus on one step at a time. Every game matters more than the next in our heads.”

ADVANCING TEAMS

14U

Round Rock, TX (Feb. 2025)
IFC 11B Premier (MS)
Ponys F.C. 2011 (IL)
Rhode Island Surf B11 Elite Blue (RI)
Saints 11B Blue Premier (OR)
Savannah United 11B Premier (GA)
TKO Premier SC 11B Blue (MI)

Oceanside, CA (May 2025)
Chattanooga FC 11B Navy (TN)
The Football Academy NJ 11B Black (NJ)
GGS 11B Gold (FL)
St. Louis Stars SC 11B Academy Red (MO)
Team Boca 11B White (FL)
Washington Rush B11 NL (WA)

15U

Round Rock, TX (Feb. 2025)
Aspire FC 10B Black (TX-S)
Central Illinois United 10B (IL)
Chicago Magic 2010 (IL)
Force B10 Black (FL)
MI Stars 10B Academy (MI)
NOW FC B10 (AL)
Ponys F.C. 2010 (IL)
SLSG B10 Elite (MO)
Team Challenger FC B10 Black (OH)
TKO Premier SC 10B Blue (MI)
YMS 10B Premier United (PA-E)

Oceanside, CA (May 2025)
Barca Academy Pro Miami 10B (FL)
FC Dayton B10 Elite (OH)
The Football Academy 10B Black (NJ)
Ginga FC 10B Elite NL (CT)
KBSC Elite 2010 (FL)
Rayados 2010 (IL)
Sporting Columbus 10 I (OH)
Stony Brook Thunder B10 (NY-E)
Tuzos Tucson Academy 10B E64 (AZ)
Winter Park 10B Select (FL)
ZYSA 10B Green NL (IN)

16U

Round Rock, TX (Feb. 2025)
Brentwood 2009 Premier NL (NY-E)
Chicago Magic PSG 2009 (IL)
FC Fredrick 09B (MD)
Galaxy SC 09B Elite 64 (IL)
Imperial SC 09B (TX-S)
Indy Premier St Francis Premier 09B Blue (IN)
MFA Revolution GR 09B Elite (MI)
NCRT 09B Blue (NC)
Seacoast United 09B NL Elite (ME)
SFC 09B Elite (MA)
Team Challenger FC B09 Black (OH)

Oceanside, CA (May 2025)
ASA Juventus Elite 2009 (MD)
Aspire FC 09B Black (TX-S)
BVB IA Pittsburgh 09B Premier (PA-W)
Ginga FC B09 Elite NL (CT)
KC Legends 09B Academy Red (KS)
New Mexico SA 09B (NM)
NYPFC 09B (NY-E)
Quaker Elite Magicians (PA-E)
Raiders FC 2009 (IL)
Rhode Island Surf B09 Elite (RI)
Westside Metros 09B Copa Red (OR)

17U

Round Rock, TX (Feb. 2025)
Cap City 08B Grey (MI)
Chelsea Piers Juventus (CT)
Columbus United B08 Lions (OH)
CVSA 08B Blue (OH)
Kansas Rush Academy B08 (KS)
Legends FC 08B Elite 64 (TX-S)
NY Hota 2008 Blue (NY-E)
Pateadores SC Nashville 08B Blue (TN)
SMS 08B Premier (MD)
St. Paul Blackhawks 08 Black (MN)
Stony Brook Wildlings Blue B08 (NY-E)
TKO Premier SC 08B Blue (MI)
Utah Celtic 08B E64 Bradley (UT)
Washington Rush B08 NL (WA)
YMS 08B Premier Celtic NL (PA-E)

Oceanside, CA (May 2025)
AC Brea B08 (CA-S)
Chicago Magic 2008 (IL)
Chicago Soccer Academy- 08 Boys Juventus (IL)
Croatian Eagles E64 RL 08B (WI)
Galaxy SC 08B Elite 64 (IL)
GGS 08B Gold (FL)
Ginga FC B08 Elite NL (CT)
KBSC Elite 2008 (FL)
Liverpool FCIA Central MD 08B (MD)
MFA Revolution GR 08B Elite (MI)
PCU SC 2008 Blue (FL)
PDA Hibernian Danubia 2008 (NJ)
Players 08B Elite (NV)
SPIRE FC 2008 RED (OH)
Wake FC 08 Gold North (NC)

19U

Round Rock, TX (Feb. 2025)
BGFC Golden Lions Academy 06 Gold (KY)
BRAUSA 06/07 Blue (MD)
CFYSC 06B Premier (IL)
Columbus United B07 Lions (OH)
FC Stars NH 07/06B Granite (NH)
Hoosier FC 07/06B Elite Wolves I (IN)
Impact United JV E64 RL 06/07B (UT)
JaHbat B06 Premier 1 (IL)
Legends FC 06/07B Elite 64 (TX-S)
NUSA 07B Maroon (TN)
SAC Boys 06/07 Pre-Academy (MD)
Sporting CT 06/07B (CT)
Stony Brook Storm Blue 06/07B (NY-E)
TKO Premier SC 06/7B Blue (MI)
Wasatch SC 07B WR (UT)

Oceanside, CA (May 2025)
Alliance Fire 06/07B (IN)
Burke United Academy (VA)
BVB IA Pittsburgh 06/07B Premier (PA-W)
Century 06/07B Gold (PA-W)
Croatian Eagles Premier 07/06B (WI)
DKSC 07B Yazzan (TX-N)
FC Portland 06/07B Navy (OR)
Galaxy SC 07B Elite 64 (IL)
HEX FC Dominion 06/07B (PA-E)
KC Legends Academy 2006 (KS)
Keystone Premier 07B (PA-E)
PYSC 07B Orange (NY-E)
Raiders FC 2007 (IL)
Strikers Miami FC 07B Elite (FL)
West Pines United FC 07 Elite (FL)