With scouts from both the U.S. Soccer Federation and US Club Soccer’s id2 Program in attendance, a total of 28 teams participated in the 2012 Northeast Pre-Academy League/Southeast Pre-Academy League Scouting Showcase. Hosted by the Potomac Soccer Club, the showcase, which included teams in the U-13, U-14 and U-15 age groups, concluded its three days of matches on President’s Day at the Maryland Soccerplex in Boyds, Md.
The tournament, which gave each team the opportunity to play three games, saw three teams finish undefeated at 3-0-0. Met Oval 98 and Baltimore Bays Chelsea 97 each won all their games, while Baltimore Bays 98 did not conceed a goal the entire weekend, winning each game via a shutout.
"The showcase allowed the scouts from U.S. Soccer and from US Club Soccer’s id2 program to get an up-close look at players at an event that features many of the top clubs in our Pre-Academy leagues," said Lonny Unger, NEPAL league administrator. "Based on what scouts saw at this event, players will be identified for U.S. Soccer National Training Centers as well as US Club Soccer id2 camps."
