With the FC Dallas U17s heading to the GA Cup, we move on to the U16s for the Dallas Cup.
Important note: Dallas Cup rosters are now final (3/23).
Don’t see a name you think should be here? Take it up with FCD. I just list the names the Dallas Cup gave me.
FC Dallas U16s
Head Coach: Scott James
The U16s are in 1st Place in the U16 Frontier Division with 2.43 points per game (5-0-2).
These young men are all 2008s.
Buzz’s U16 Watch List
Here’s my watch list for this age bracket. (In alphabetical order)
Tadesse Hart – An aggressive winger with pace and ball skill who, so far, can dribble past any defender I’ve seen him go up against.
Zach Molomo – Another big-time prospect that FC Dallas has converted from forward to defense. I’ve seen him at both center back and outside back this season. Recent NTX preseason PT.
Matthew Razo – One of my favorite 6s in the Academy with bags of grit and willpower. He needs to control his energy output a bit now that he’s playing 90 minutes.
Erik Rosales – I dig his attacking style, finding him to be dangerous and interesting.
Andre Saucedo – The playmaking 10 who stirs the soup at this level. He’s been getting a lot of Mexico YNT call-ups this year.
There are a fair few additions (nine!) this season that I’ve not seen much yet and I can’t wait to get another look. This might be a fast-changing side.
FC Dallas U16 Roster for Dallas Cup 2024
Updated: March 23, 2024 with final roster.
This group is numbered 30 and up with one exception.
| No. | Name | Pos. | Notes. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Zach Molomo | CB | Forward converted to D full-time last year. Recent NTX PT. |
| 30 | Josue Fuentes | G | Honduras and US eligible. |
| 32 | Jonah Gibson | M | New for 23-24 from Dallas Texans. Also formally Solar SC. |
| 32 | Aiden Bernklau Wostl | M | New for 23-24 from IMG Academy. |
| 33 | Gavin Vo | 8/LB | Smart, versatile player. |
| 34 | Kevin Rodriguez | CB/CM | Good passing CB. |
| 35 | Gio Alvarez | W/M/RB | Versatile, I’ve seen him play all over the field. |
| 36 | Matthew Razo | 6/8 | I like him better as a 6 than 8. |
| 37 | Tadesse Hart | W | Joined from Solar after U13s. Dynamic wing. |
| 39 | Erik Rosales | LW | Moved up last year from FCD Youth Central Medina. Honduras U17. |
| 40 | Gabriel Watkins | D | New for 23-24 from Solar. |
| 41 | Pierre Mazzawi | F | New for ’23-24 from Solar. Also played for City Futsal. |
| 42 | Pietro Moreira | M | New for 23-24 from Dallas Texans. ECNL 2023 All-Conference 1st Team. |
| 43 | Aiden Jordan | G | New for 23-24 from Solar. |
| 44 | Wyatt Easterly | RB | Formally at Solar West. |
| 45 | Jaxon Meese | W/M | |
| 46 | Carter Bronold | 6 | From DKSC, joined this season. |
| 47 | Andre Saucedo | AM | Playmaker Mexico U15/U16. Joined from Solar after U13s. |
| 50 | Eunho Lee | LW | Joined for 22-23 from San Antonio FC. |
| 51 | Christian Hernandez | CB | “Nano.” New for 22-23. Dallas Texans captain when they won ECNL Champ in 22. |
| — | Andrew Calderon | Guest player for DC? | |
| — | Ougir Vega | CM | He was on my Dallas Cup watch list for non-FCD players and it turns out he just joined FCD from Dallas Hornets. |
If I have any bad info here, shoot me a note. I am nowhere close to infallible.
U16 Dallas Cup Schedule 2024 – Group G
| Date | Time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 2 pm | Woodbridge SC 2008 OPDL | Toyota 12 |
| Mar 26 | 2 pm | Celtic RL 08 | Toyota 15 |
| Mar 27 | 6 pm | RISE ECNL 08 | Moneygram 06 |
