Sunday, March 29, 2009

Sueño Day 2: Hear The Local Winners

Mikon Orellana, on almost not being available to play in the finals...


A creative midfielder, Mikon Orellana battled long odds to make it to the finals (German Alegria/LA Galaxy)

Salvador Ramos, who encouraged his nephew to register...


Salvador Ramos, who lives in Mexico, will add international flavor to the finals (German Alegira/LA Galaxy)

Javier Rodriguez, who commuted everyday from Las Vegas...


Despite long hours on the road, Javier Rodriguez kept his eye on the ball (German Alegria/LA Galaxy)

Cesar Silva (in Spanish), who's a product of the same youth soccer program that produced the first Sueño MLS winner, Jorge Flores...


Cesar Silva, left, and Mikon Orellana celebrate one of Silva's two goals on Sunday (German Alegria/LA Galaxy)

Galaxy Youth Academy Goalkeeper Coach Matt Mennell, the club's head scout during Sueño MLS over the weekend, on the significance of Sueño MLS...


After selecting the four local winners, Rolando Uribe and Matt Mennell pose for a picture.

2 comments:

charlesj27 said...

Really, I am happy to hear the success of the Sueno MLS program. I hope it keeps growing and continues indefinitely. Many thanks to Matt and Rolando for spending the time to watch, study, discuss, and evaluate the players. If there's anyway - please get the four finalists to practice and spend time together BEFORE April 11th/12th. Involvement, Timing, Communicating together is the key for them to have a very good chance and to be able to let their abilities and talents show well!
Thanks guys for the pics & audio from the players. Good luck to all four(4)!

Anonymous said...

Photography is definitely improving. I hope our midfield play would show as much.