CASA GRANDE, Ariz. – The Real Salt Lake U-17 team soundly defeated LA Galaxy U-17, 6-1, in the final group match of the Final Round at the 2013-14 Generation Adidas Cup in Dallas, Texas.
Real Salt Lake U-17 piled the goals on early with Alex Knox drawing first blood for the Claret-and-Cobalt in the 6th minute when he poked home a rebound from a Josh Doughty saved shot. Justen Glad added another two minutes later on Tate Schmitt Cross.
Sebastian Saucedo scored the first of his two goals in the 10th minute when he chipped the ‘keeper from 25 yards out. Schmitt scored RSL’s fourth goal after he finished an Knox shot that went side. Saucedo recorded his brace in the 26th minute.
LA pulled on back in the 41st minute, but had no chance for a comeback as Diego “Diablo” Silva capped off the scoring for RSL in the 58th minute.
Real Salt Lake U-17 has advanced to the semifinals, which will be played on Saturday night in Toyota Stadium, home of FC Dallas. Opponent TBD. The match will be streamed LIVE on MLSSoccer.com.