The New York Red Bulls U-18 and U-16 Academy teams headed south to Lakewood Ranch, Fla., for the U-18 and U-16 U.S. Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) 2015 Winter Showcase. The showcase wrapped up the 2015 half of the season for the Academy, who will pick up their seasons after the winter break in March 2016. The Red Bulls U-18s finished 2-1-0, while the U-16s went a perfect 3-0-0.
The Red Bulls U-18s honored teammate Sean Teixeira (see above photo), who tragically lost his brother Anthony in a car accident. He passed away at the age of 21. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sean and his family during this difficult time.