Events

US Youth Soccer National League

Dates
Thursday, December 6, 2018 thru Sunday, December 9, 2018

Location
Wilson, NC

Description

Wilson, N.C. (Dec. 6, 2018) — The top teams in the country showcased their talent Thursday as several energetic matchups got the 12th season of US Youth Soccer National League Boys and Girls play underway with 14-15U games in Wilson, N.C and Goldsboro, N.C. All of the teams in each of the 14U-15U Boys and Girls age groups began their 2018-19 National League season at the Wilson Gillette Soccer Complex, Fike High School, and Bryan Multi-Sport Complex.

The 16U-19U Boys teams are competing this week, as well, with their games taking place in Greensboro, N.C.

National League teams earn their place in the league based on a proven track record of success in US Youth Soccer’s top competitive programs and are among the nation's best. Competing for a league title and a spot in the US Youth Soccer National Championships, each and every game will play into who represents the National League this summer in Overland Park, Kan.

“I think as a whole we’re looking to compete with the best,” said Pipeline SC Pre-Academy head coach Andrew Gillis. “They set the National League up to pit teams against each other in an outstanding atmosphere, with top notch facilities and there is a high level of play and intensity here that has no match for it.”

Pipeline made the most of its opportunity against a quality opponent on Thursday, as it earned a 3-0 win to start the season against a former National Championships finalist. Pipeline is looking to stay level headed as it moves forward after beating a top-notch opponent.

“I think playing a team considered one of the best teams in the country is going to be nerve wracking but our girls worked extremely hard and I’m proud of them,” continued Gillis. “I think for our group, we need to keep normal expectations and I keep preaching to them that we have to go one game at a time.”

National League action will continue Friday, Dec. 7 in Wilson, N.C. and Goldsboro, as the 14U-15U teams play their second game of the season. Complete standings, scores and schedules, including goal scorers and match information, can be found at the results page here. Click on the score of each game for more information.

Keep up with the National League all season:
National League Home: USYouthSoccer.org/National_League
Schedule and results: USYouthSoccer.org/tournaments/2018-19-National-League/  
Twitter: @NationalLeague
Facebook: Facebook.com/NationalLeagueSoccer
YouTube: YouTube.com/usyouth
Instagram: Instagram.com/NationalLeagueSoccer