CDA 16’s Split Games with Seattle Opponents

October 24, 2009

The CDA 16’s were defeated for the first time of the Developmental Academy season on Saturday, October 24th by Crossfire Premier. Crossfire earned a 3-0 victory over the CDA 16’s. CDA had a lot of possession and hit the post early. However, Taylor Haakon shifted the momentum when he stuck away the first goal of the match at the 13 minute mark. Crossfire was awarded a penalty kick in stoppage time of the first half which Jim Oganga hammered home. CDA came out strong in the second half creating a few good looks at the Crossfire goal, but where unable to finish. With two minutes remaining in the match, Parker Powell scored a counter attack goal to give the Crossfire a 3-0 victory.

The defeat on Saturday certainly motivated the 16’s to raise their level and come out and play with passion on Sunday against Washington Premier. This time it was CDA scoring first as Seth Casiple set up Matt LaGrassa for the games first goal. The lead did not last long as Washington forward Sean Okoli tied the match 1-1 soon after. First half substitution Connor Hallisey gave CDA the lead again off a Matt Wiesenfarth set up. The score was 2-1 at the break with each team having several good looks at goal. The two halftime substitutions for CDA helped solidify the defense. Austin Dunn stepped in at center back and Kellen Crow clogged up the midfield as a defensive center midfielder. Just three minutes into the 2nd half Matt LaGrassa struck again when he collected and slotted a driven ball from right back Connor Swartz. Ten minutes later Casiple made it 4-1 on another assist from Swartz. Two minutes later Hallisey scored his second on another assist from Casiple. In stoppage time, Gabe Lock made an overlapping run down the left side and unselfishly found LaGrassa who slotted home his third goal of the day. CDA defeated Washington Premier 6-1.

CDA 16’s and 18’s are back in action on Saturday, October 31st as they take on one of the best Developmental Academy programs in Chivas USA. The matches will take place in the stadium at Folsom High School. The 16’s kick off at 1:30 and the 18’s kick off at 3:30. They are sure to be two high level matches.