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.
Click here to view 2011-12 schedule/results
Schedule/Results – 2012-13
| Date | Opponent | Time /Result | Location | |
| September 2012 - USSF | ||||
| 09/15-Sat | at Solar Chelsea | T 2-2 | Texas Woman's University | |
| 09/22-Sat | Andromeda FC | W 3-2 | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| October 2012 - USSF | ||||
| 10/06-Sat | FC Dallas | L 3-0 | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 10/13-Sat | Texas Rush | W 4-0 | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 10/20-Sat | Lonestar SC | W 1-0 | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 10/27-Sat | at Colorado Rapids | L 2-1 | Dick's Sporting Goods Park | |
| November 2012 - USSF | ||||
| 11/17-Sun | Texans SC | T 1-1 | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| USSF Development Academy Winter Showcase | ||||
| 11/30-Fri | vs. Portland Timbers | W 4-1 |
Premier Sports Complex Bradenton, FL |
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| 12/1-Sat | vs. San Jose Earthquakes | W 2-1 |
Premier Sports Complex Bradenton, FL |
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| 12/3-Mon | vs. Vardar SC Freiburg | T 4-4 |
Premier Sports Complex Bradenton, FL |
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| December 2012 - USSF | ||||
| 12/15-Sat | vs. Solar Chelsea | W 2-0 | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| January 2013 - USSF | ||||
| 01/12-Sat | at Andromeda FC | POSTPONED | Russell Creek Park | |
| 01/19-Sat | Dallas Texans | L 1-0 | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 01/26-Sat | Sporting Kansas City | W 2-0 | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| February 2013 - USSF | ||||
| 02/02-Sat | Classics Elite | W 4-1 | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 02/16-Sat | at Lonestar SC | W 2-0 | St. Stephen's Episcopal School | |
| March 2013 - USSF | ||||
| 03/16-Sat | at Texas Rush | T 1-1 | Lents Family Park West | |
| April 2013 - USSF | ||||
| 04/06-Sat | at Real Colorado | T 2-2 | Highlands Heritage Park | |
| 04/07-Sun | at Colorado Rush | W 2-1 | Pleasant View Community Park | |
| 04/14-Sun | at Texans SC | W 1-0 | Burroughs Park | |
| 04/20-Sat | at Classics Elite | T 2-2 | Texas Lutheran University | |
| 04/27-Sat | Colorado Rapids | T 1-1 | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| May 2013 - USSF | ||||
| 05/04-Sat | Real Colorado | W 3-2 | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| 05/11-Sat | Colorado Rush | L 1-2 | Houston Amateur Sports Park | |
| June 2013 - USSF | ||||
| 06/01-Sat | at FC Dallas | W 1-0 | FC Dallas 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