Dallas Cup: Day 2 Boys Standouts

One of the most traditional and competitive youth soccer tournaments in the world, the Dallas Cup is hosting its 2026 edition this week in North Texas.   Reuniting clubs from all over the country and other nations, such as Canada, Mexico, England, the Netherlands and Brazil, the tournament offers a tremendous opportunity for teams from Texas to test themselves against some elite-level competition.   Prep Soccer Texas is on-site in Dallas for the last two days of group play, following the performances of the teams from the Lone Star State.   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2026/03/dallas-cup-day-2-boys-photos/">Dallas Cup: Day 2 Boys Photos</a></li> </ul>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DWjZ9TAjrSc/?img_index=1 </div></figure>   On Monday, March 30, we covered boys' matches in different age groups, and here are the players who stood out in those encounters:    Monge made a major impact on GFI's 6-0 win over SPSA 2011 Red Elite Boys in the U15 division. The defender not only helped his team earn a clean sheet but also contributed offensively, registering an assist. Monge started the match on the right side of GFI's back three and helped his team turn heavy possession into real chances with excellent passing. When his team switched to a back four, he moved to right back and continued to support their offense, now stepping more often into the attacking half and combining with his teammates. In both positions, Monge was very solid defensively, doing well in 1v1 duels and knowing when to step forward to intercept passes and press opponents.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/2J4A0012_e6bb13.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-353822" /></figure>    Ramirez-Siliezar came off the bench during the second half and led his team [program_tooltip program_id='283624' first='Capital' last='City SC'] to a 3-2 comeback win over Legends FC in the U19 division. He was used on the left side of their attack and used his solid technical skills to make plays and create chances. Ramirez-Siliezar was very good at taking defenders 1v1 on the side of the penalty box and made a great play out wide before assisting in the game-winning goal. The midfielder also showed great vision and passing skills to make an impact when he came inside to operate more centrally.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/2J4A0070_1ded95.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-353836" /></figure>    Johnson played a big part in his team's [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas'] B09 Red's 2-0 victory over Strikers Miami FC 2009 Elite Rios in the U17 division. A left-foot box-to-box midfielder, he helped his team dominate the center of the field with good intensity and a solid possession game. Johnson moved the ball very efficiently, finding good passes between the lines and having a high accuracy rate with his distribution - he also thrived with long passes. The midfielder also had success when he drove the ball forward through the middle, keeping it very close to his feet and making it harder for opponents to dispossess him.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/2J4A0102_ae5c1a.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-353842" /></figure>    Avila was the standout for [program_tooltip program_id='283311' first='Dallas' last='Texans'] B07/08 in their 2-0 loss to England's Everton College in the U19 division. A right-sided center back, he showed solid physical tools and good mobility to deal with the opposing forwards. The defender had great timing in his defensive actions and was very firm, having a good success rate in 1v1 duels. Avila also made a significant impact when he had the ball, not only doing a good job with his distribution out of the back, but actually stepping into the attacking half and helping create chances with well-weighted through balls.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/2J4A0134_dbcb77.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-353847" /></figure>    Chukwu was among [program_tooltip program_id='283648' first='FC' last='Dallas']' main offensive weapons in their 1-0 win over Canada's North Toronto Nitros B2009 in the U17 division. Playing as an inverted winger on the right, he was a constant threat to opponents with his tremendous quality and quickness on the ball. Chukwu was very aggressive every time he got on the ball, showing great variation and creativity with his dribbling to beat opponents and create chances. The winger combined well with the players around him and showed nice vision to set up plays with first-time and backheeled passes.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/2J4A0181_d5b04e.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-353858" /></figure>    Ordonez had a solid shift in Solar SC Academy B11's scoreless tie with Mexico's Angeles Soccer Elite 11X in the U15 division. The central midfielder thrived in his role of taking the ball from the defense to the attack, getting the job done with great efficiency. Ordonez was very dynamic on and off the ball, moving smoothly on the field and popping up in great spots to play forward passes. The midfielder also succeeded when he attempted to drive the ball forward through the middle, showing excellent ball control and vision.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/2J4A0210_345011.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-353864" /></figure>    Betancourt was the [program_tooltip program_id='283657' first='Houston' last='Dynamo']'s best player in their 3-3 tie with Brazil's Botafogo in the U19 Super Group. The midfielder scored two of his team's goals in the match and was one of their pillars in the center of the field. Betancourt started the match in a more advanced role and helped set up offensive plays with his vision and passing. In the second half, he moved a little bit deeper and continued to move the ball well, while also being more active on the defensive side of the game. Betancourt scored two goals with well-placed shots from the outside the box and also stepped into the box to finish chances on some occasions.    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/2J4A0246_b7071a.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-353875" /></figure>

One of the most traditional and competitive youth soccer tournaments in the world, the Dallas Cup is hosting its 2026 edition this week in North Texas.