MLS clubs are sending 10 academy teams to the U-17/18 Development Academy playoffs and nine to the U-15/16 playoffs that will begin Monday in Frisco, Texas. Five MLS teams are the No. 1 seeds in their U-17/18 groups, while academy teams from the Chicago Fire and Los Angeles Galaxy are the No. 1 seeds in their groups in both age divisions. Besides the Galaxy and Fire, the Vancouver Whitecaps, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls, FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake AZ are entered in both divisions.
The schedules are here, though it doesn't list game locations, just times/dates. http://ussda.demosphere.com/schedules/2011-2012/37416959.html
FCD's U18s won their first contest 3-0 over McLean (a decent team from Virginia). http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2012/06/academy-playoffs-u-18s-post-3-0-win-first-match
Here are some good write-ups on FC Dallas' performance on Day 2 vs. Real Salt Lake ... http://www.fcdallas.com/news/2012/06/academy-playoffs-mixed-results-day-two http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/club...-continues-for-u18-finals-week-spots_aid24520
Ok, so who watched and saw genuine prospects on FCD? It's nice they keep winning but losing but developing two to three big time players would be better. Winning and doing the same would be great.