Previewing LA Galaxy vs. Total Futbol Academy | U13/U14

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KS Sports Network | Scouting Preview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This weekend, KS Sports Network will be scouting a major MLS NEXT matchup between two highly regarded Southern California academies: <strong>[program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy'] Academy and [program_tooltip program_id='283757' first='Total' last='Futbol Academy'] (TFA)</strong>, across the U13 and U14 age groups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Having scouted TFA just last weekend, I have a good understanding of what to expect from some of their younger prospects. On the other side, [program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy'] Academy has several talented players I've become familiar with over time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading into these matchups, there are a handful of players I'm particularly excited to evaluate, not just for their individual performances, but to see how they've progressed in their development.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>U13 Preview: Can TFA Continue Its Winning Form?</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming into this matchup, first-place TFA has established itself as one of the strongest teams in its age group. Based on what I saw last weekend, I expect them to come away with the win, although [program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy'] certainly has the individual talent to make things interesting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Delilah Andrade — [program_tooltip program_id='283757' first='Total' last='Futbol Academy']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Delilah is one of the players I'm most excited to watch again. From my recent evaluation, I expect her to play a significant role in controlling the midfield and creating dangerous opportunities in the attacking third.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her ability to influence the game offensively makes her an important player to watch, particularly against an academy like [program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Nathan Valazquez — [program_tooltip program_id='283757' first='Total' last='Futbol Academy']</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nathan is another prospect I'll be keeping an eye on. Playing as an outside back, his responsibilities may not always attract the same attention as those of attacking players, but his contributions are just as important.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'll be looking at how effectively he handles his defensive responsibilities, supports the attack, and contributes to TFA's overall structure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409611' first='Sebastian' last='Shahbazian'] &amp; Nathan Amaya — [program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy'] Academy</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Although I'm favoring TFA in this matchup, I certainly wouldn't overlook [program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy']'s attacking talent.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='409611' first='Sebastian' last='Shahbazian'] and Nathan Amaya are two players I expect to contribute on the offensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Against a first-place opponent, this will be a valuable opportunity for both players to demonstrate their abilities and potentially change the outcome of the match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>U14 Preview: Four [program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy'] Prospects I'm Watching Closely</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The U14 matchup is particularly interesting to me because I'm much more familiar with [program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy']'s player pool at this age group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are four prospects I'll be paying close attention to:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409595' first='Isaiah' last='Sissay']</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Addis Dagmawi</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='409628' first='Xavi' last='Arroyo']</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Peter Berger</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are four players I've become familiar with through previous evaluations, and I'm looking forward to seeing how their games continue to develop.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading into the weekend, I have high expectations for this group. Each has shown enough to warrant continued attention, and I'm optimistic that I'll have positive things to write about following the match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>However, <strong>past performances and reputation don't guarantee recognition in our postgame scouting reports.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>At KS Sports Network, our evaluations are based on what happens on the field. While these four prospects are certainly worth mentioning ahead of the matchup, our postgame coverage will focus on the players who genuinely stand out, influence the game, and command attention through their performances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Final Scouting Outlook</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the most rewarding parts of scouting youth soccer is watching players develop over time. A player who impressed a few months ago may return with an entirely different level of confidence, understanding, or technical ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That's what makes matchups like [program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy'] Academy versus [program_tooltip program_id='283757' first='Total' last='Futbol Academy'] so interesting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the U13s, I'll be looking to see whether TFA can maintain its strong form and whether [program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy']'s attacking prospects can challenge one of the top teams in the age group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For the U14s, my attention will be focused on the continued development of [program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy']'s promising player pool, while remaining open to discovering new standouts from either side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ultimately, the goal isn't to predict who will make our postgame scouting report. It's to identify the players who earn that recognition through their performances.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned for our postgame evaluations and standout performers from both matchups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>KS Sports Network | Scouting the Next Generation of Talent</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->