The San Jose Earthquakes U-13 Boys’ Academy team had a phenomenal U.S. Soccer Development Academy season in 2017-18, scoring 174 goals and posting an undefeated 23-0-4 record against NORCAL division opponents. The U-13s had some notable standouts, including forward Dylan Tellado, who scored 45 goals in 24 appearances and would eventually land third on the USSDA’s top goal-scorers list. Martin Kwende Jr. also featured on the list, finishing in ninth after scoring 32 goals. Goalkeeper Andrew Samuels was a brick wall for the U-13s, tallying 16 clean sheets with the help of his back line.
“It is a talented group of players with high potential,” said Academy Director of Formation Paul Holocher.