New this year is the FC Dallas U16 Academy team. The newness of this side meant FCD needed to add quite a few players at this level as you will see. But it also means more minutes for everyone.
I really pleased FCD added this team.
FC Dallas Academy U17s
Record: 13-1-3
Coach: Scott James
Bracket B: DKSC 07 ECNL, Futbol Consultants Edson Soto U16, Nevada Rush 2007 Select
2007s.
Who to Watch
Caleb Swann – 2007. For my money the best 2007 in DFW. He was formally a 10 and is now an 8 (free-8) but he plays defense with tenacity and it’s a long-term better fit. Strong Paxton Pomykal vibes here. Joined FCD from Solar this season. He’s often played up with FCD U17s.
Michael Cortellessa – 2007. Can left or right back, or play anywhere on the field really. I joke he’s Ryan Hollinghead 2.0 but the kid is that good. A complete player. US U16. Like Swann, often plays with U17s.
Bryce Outman – 2007. Small but fierce. Bags of skill, dynamic. Can get pushed around but fights through a lot of it. US U16.
Ian Charles – Puerto Rico U17. He’s also played up with FCD U17s. New to FCD this season.
Kaka Scabin – 2007. CB. His move to FCD caught some people by surprise. He’s played in at least one North Texas Sc scrimmage although I think it’s a little too soon to see him there much.
U16 FC Dallas Academy Roster
The U16s mostly wear 1-29 but a few later editions got higher numbers. They are all 2007s so I took that column off this chart.
| No. | Name | Pos. | Notes. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blake Wheeler | G | |
| 2 | Michael Cortellessa | LB/W | Ryan Hollingshead 2.0. US U17 |
| 4 | Myles Nicholes | CB | GAM |
| 5 | Luke Munson | CB | New this season from Solar SC. |
| 7 | Javiier Dolores | LW | New from Seattle Sounders. |
| 8 | Marlon Luccin | CM | Peter Luccin’s son. |
| 9 | Chris Salazar | F/9 | New this season from Solar SC. |
| 11 | Juan Mancia | Wing | From Dallas Rebels |
| 12 | Caleb Swann | 8 | New this season from Solar SC. |
| 14 | Saul Guzman | CB | |
| 15 | Ian Charles | 6 | Puerto rico U17 |
| 16 | Landon Hickam | 6 | new player |
| 17 | Bryce Outman | M/F | US U17 |
| 18 | Lucas Cavalcante | F/M | ECNL DP? |
| 21 | Jonathan Martinez | G | “JoJo” |
| 22 | Kaden King | LB | |
| 23 | Neo Che | W/OB | Justin’s brother. |
| 24 | Joshua Torquato | Wing | |
| 25 | Ian Witis Hughes | W | new player |
| 26 | Jonathan Dozier | New form IMG. | |
| 27 | Caua “Kaka” Scabin | RB? | New from Inter Miami. |
| 28 | Antonio Zertuche | 6 | |
| 29 | Jaidyn Contreras | New from Houston Dynamo. | |
| 40 | Christian Bazaldua | Left FCD & returned. | |
| 43 | Judah McCloud | LB | From Chicago Fire |
| 52 | Gino Sasso | New player | |
| 57 | Niko Montoya | GK | New From Cincy |
| ? | Daniel Chukwu | New player | |
| ? | Curtis Lynch | G | New player |
FCD U16 Dallas Cup Schedule
| Date | Time | Field | Opponent |
| April 3 | 4 pm | Richland College 3 | Futbol Consultants Edson Soto U16 |
| April 4 | 6 pm | Richland College 7 | DKSC 07 ECNL |
| April 5 | 4 pm | MoneyGram 7 | Nevada Rush 2007 Select |
