New York Red Bulls Academy U-12s off to fast start

(Via New York Red Bulls) – The New York Red Bulls U-12 Blue and White teams were the lone Academy sides in action last weekend and kicked off the spring portion of the 2015-16 Northeast Pre-Academy League season. Saturday marked the first games for the U-12s teams since Nov. 21, 2015, as New York welcomed NJCSA to the Red Bulls Training Facility.

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New York Red Bulls U-12 – Blue (10) vs. NJCSA – Blue (0)

HANOVER, N.J. (April 2, 2016) – The New York Red Bulls U-12 Blue opened up the spring season with a win, defeating NJCSA, 10-0. The Red Bulls created numerous chances throughout the match and defended superbly. The Red Bulls finished the game without conceding a single shot on goal to help secure the win.

Red Bulls Scoring Summary:

• Goals: Leo Guarino (1), Jonathan Jean Baptiste (1), Andres Lazo (1), Omre Etienne (2), Curt Calov (2), Christien Merritt (1), Carmelo Carbone (1), NJCSA (OG)
• Assists: JJ Zaun (1), Curt Calov (3), Christien Merritt (1), Leo Guarino (1)

New York Red Bulls U-12 – White (6) vs. NJCSA – White (2)

HANOVER, N.J. (April 2, 2016) – The New York Red Bulls U-12 White kicked off their spring season with a decisive win over NJCSA, 6-2. The Red Bulls started off strong, taking a 3-0 lead into the half. At the start of the second half, NJCSA fought back with an early goal as they attempted to close the gap. However, New York shattered any hopes of a comeback, scoring the next three goals before NJCSA scored a consolation goal just before the final whistle.

Red Bulls Scoring Summary:

• Goals: Max Kastl (1), Jack Krongold (1), Andrew Armstrong (1), Dion Ahmetaj (1), Luciano Sanchez (1), Paolo Primavera (1)
• Assists: Paolo Primavera (1), Jack Krongold (1), Dion Ahmetaj (1), Max Krongold (1)