The first of the MLS Next “years of emphasis” and the U18 team FC Dallas is sending to the GA Cup at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, from April 12th to the 20th.
FC Dallas U18s
Head Coach: Scott James
Currently in 2nd Place in MLS Next Central (South) Division with 2.18 PPG (7-1-3).
The Buzz List
There is no Buzz List cause at this age, that’s just the target signing list. And who FCD has signed is what matters most.
FC Dallas U18 Roster for 2025 GA Cup
This roster was obtained from FC Dallas and should be locked in. But you never know, FCD could change the assignments at the last minute.
You can see this team is a mix of U18, U17, and U16s. The names in blue are currently signed to North Texas SC contracts.
| No. | Name | Pos. | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blake Wheeler | G | 2007 | U of Denver. North Texas SC squad, first team training invitee. |
| 2 | Michael Cortellessa | RB | 2007 | Harvard. Former US U15/16/17. Versatile RB. Has made North Texas SC debut. |
| 3 | Liam Vejrostek | LB | 2009 | Recent US U16. Joined FCD in 22-23 from RSL AZ. Moved to fulltime U18 (from U16) in February. |
| 6 | Zach Molomo | LB/CB | 2008 | North Texas SC signing. Recent US U17. Forward convert, Lefty, can play LB or CB. |
| 7 | Jaidyn Contreras | LB | 2007 | North Texas SC signing. Righty, but good with both feet. Slashing winger. |
| 9 | Chris Salazar | F/9 | 2007 | Recently made North Texas SC debut. Good size, goal poaching 9. Joined FCD in 22-23 from Solar SC. |
| 10 | Marlon Luccin | 8 | 2007 | Former FCD Interim Coach Peter Luccin’s older son. Technical box to box 8. North Texas SC signing. |
| 13 | Gabriel Mendonca | CM | 2007 | US-born, joined FCD Academy from Flamengo in Brazil. |
| 16 | Landon Hickam | 6 | 2007 | In 22-23, promoted up from FCD ECNL. Made North Texas SC debut. SMU signing. |
| 17 | Bryce Outman | 10/W | 2007 | Former US 15/17. |
| 18 | Isaiah Kaakoush | 6/CB | 2008 | Recent US U17. Signed to North Texas SC from Barca USA. |
| 19 | Josmar Guandique | W | 2007 | Former US U15. UCSB commit. Joined FCD in 23-24 from De Anza Force (CA). |
| 21 | Aydin Pondeca | RB | 2007 | Tomas Pondeca’s little brother. Joined FCD from City Futsal SC for 23-24. |
| 25 | Ian Witis-Hughes | W | 2007 | Super pacy and direct wing. UMKC commit. Joined FCD in 22-23 from BVB IA (Dallas). |
| 26 | Jonathan Dozier | LB | 2007 | UCLA commit. Joined FCD in 22-23 from IMG. |
| 29 | Samuel Sedeh | W/9 | 2009 | Newest North Texas SC signing (hybrid). Recent US U16. Joined FCD for 24-25 from BVB IA (Dallas). FCD U16 by age, mostly plays with U18s. |
| 32 | Jonah Gibson | RB | 2008 | Made NTSC debut. Joined FCD in 23-24 from Dallas Texans. Also formerly Solar SC. |
| 43 | Aiden Jordan | G | 2008 | FCD U17. Joined FCD in 23-24 from Solar SC. Has trained with NTSC. |
| 46 | Carter Bronold | CB/6 | 2008 | FCD U17. Joined FCD in 23-24 from DKSC. |
| 47 | Andre Saucedo | 10 | 2008 | Mexico U17/16/15. FCD U17. A bulldog attacking mid. |
GA Cup Schedule – Group H
Central Time.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 12 | 3:30 pm | Inter Miami CF | IMG Academy 9 |
| April 13 | 3:30 pm | CF Montreal | IMG Academy 12 |
| April 14 | 3:30 pm | Club Bolivar | IMG Academy 4 |
