Academy U-18
ROSTER | SCHEDULE/RESULTS
Founded in 2007, the Dynamo Academy U-18 squad, presented by Statoil, consists of the best youth players in the Houston area aged 17-18. They train four days per week in a professional environment and compete in the United States Soccer Federation Development Academy league, the most competitive youth league in the country.
The team also plays international games, including the prestigious Copa Chivas tournament in 2010, its first ever European trip in 2009, and regular trips to Mexico; and domestic tournaments such as the SUM U-17 Cup and the Dynamo Alliance Cup.
Historically, the Academy's top players have been invited to train with the Dynamo first team as opportunities arise throughout the season. Successful Academy graduates can be designated as Dynamo home-grown players and can eventually be promoted directly to the Dynamo first team.
The Academy curriculum will focus on the four corners of player development: technical, social, psychological, and physical. The players will be trained under the direction of Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear, Dynamo Director of Youth Development James Clarkson, and the Dynamo Academy coaching staff.
Schedule/Results – 2011-12
| Date | Opponent | Time /Result | Location | |
| July 2011 - Generation adidas U-17 Cup | ||||
| 07/25-Mon | vs. San Jose Earthquakes | 1-2 L | Pizza Hut Park Field 5, Frisco | |
| 07/26-Tue | vs. D.C. United | 1-0 W | Pizza Hut Park Field 6, Frisco | |
| 07/28-Thu | vs. Columbus Crew | 0-0 T (4-3 PKs) | Pizza Hut Park Field 7, Frisco | |
| 07/29-Fri |
vs. Philadelphia Union (5th semis) |
1-2 L | Pizza Hut Park Field 5, Frisco | |
| 07/31-Sun |
vs. New York Red Bulls (7th place) |
0-3 L | Pizza Hut Park Field 5, Frisco | |
| September 2011 - USSF | ||||
| 09/17-Sat | Andromeda (Plano) | 2-0 W | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 09/24-Sat | Texas Rush (The Woodlands) | 2-2 T | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| October 2011 - USSF | ||||
| 10/08-Sat | at Solar (Dallas) | 0-3 L | Russell Creek Park Field E, Plano | |
| 10/15-Sat | at Texans Houston (Spring) | 1-1 T | Burroughs Park Field 9, Houston | |
| 10/30-Sun | Classics Elite (San Antonio) | 2-0 W | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| November 2011 - USSF | ||||
| 11/06-Sun | FC Dallas | 0-5 L | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 11/12-Sat | at Dallas Texans | 1-1 T | UT-Dallas | |
| 11/19-Sat | at Colorado Rapids | 1-2 L | DSG Park, Commerce City CO | |
| 11/20-Sun | at Colorado Rush (Lakewood CO) | 2-1 W | Addenbrooke Park, Lakewood CO | |
| December 2011 - Winter Showcase | ||||
| 12/2-Fri | vs. Pateadores | 9 a.m. | Premier Sports Complex - Field 5 (Sarasota, FL) | |
| 12/3-Sat | vs. Richmond Kickers | 1:15 p.m. | Premier Sports Complex - Field 22 (Sarasota, FL) | |
| 12/5-Mon | vs. Chivas USA | 11:15 a.m. | Premier Sports Complex - Field 1 (Sarasota, FL) | |
| December 2011 - USSF | ||||
| 12/17-Sat | at Lonestar (Austin) | 4 p.m. | St. Stephen's Episcopal, Austin | |
| January 2012 - USSF | ||||
| 01/07-Sat | at Classics Elite (San Antonio) | 2 p.m. | Texas Lutheran Univ., San Antonio | |
| 01/14-Sat | at Andromeda (Plano) | 12 noon | Russell Creek Park, Plano | |
| 01/21-Sat | at Dallas Texans | 1 p.m. | UT-Dallas | |
| February 2012 - USSF | ||||
| 02/04-Sat | Solar (Dallas) | 11 a.m. | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 02/11-Sat | at FC Dallas | 2 p.m. | Pizza Hut Park Field 4, Frisco | |
| 02/18-Sat | Texans Houston (Spring) | 10 a.m. | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 02/25-Sat | Lonestar (Austin) | 2 p.m. | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| March 2012 - USSF | ||||
| 03/03-Sat | at Texas Rush (The Woodlands) | TBA | Bear Branch Park, The Woodlands | |
| 03/17-Sat | Indiana United (Indianapolis IN) | TBA | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 03/18-Sun | Vardar (Detroit MI) | TBA | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 03/24-Sat | at Andromeda (Plano) | 3 p.m. | Russell Creek Park, Plano | |
| April 2012 - USSF | ||||
| 04/14-Sat | at Texas Rush (The Woodlands) | 1 p.m. | Bear Branch Park, The Woodlands | |
| 04/21-Sat | Dallas Texans | 12 noon | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 04/28-Sat | at Texans Houston (Spring) | 3 p.m. | Meyer Park Field 4, Spring | |
| May 2012 - USSF | ||||
| 05/05-Sat | at Solar (Dallas) | 10 a.m. | Texas Woman's University, Dallas | |
| 05/12-Sat | at Lonestar (Austin) | 4 p.m. | St. Stephen's Episcopal, Austin | |
| 05/20-Sun | Classics Elite (San Antonio) | 12 noon | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| June 2012 - USSF | ||||
| 06/09-Sat | FC Dallas | 2 p.m. | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
Follow the Dynamo Academy U-18 team in USSF Development Academy league play.
General Information:
- Regular training sessions will be held at the Houston Amateur Sports Park
- Academy philosophies and curriculum will be endorsed by the Dynamo head coach
- Participation will not affect college eligibility
- Highly successful players will have the opportunity to train with the Dynamo first team
- Team will train up to five days per week
- Team will compete at the highest levels in local, regional, national, and international matches
- Academy players will be featured in the Dynamo gameday program and website
- Academy players will receive passes for free access to all Dynamo home games
- Academy players will be recognized on the field during at least one Dynamo home game
- Academy teams will play at least one game per year at Robertson Stadium following a Dynamo game
