The echoes of football fervor resonated within the grounds of the Los Angeles San Bernardino Soccer Complex as the Alianza de Futbol 2023 continued to ignite passions through its relentless Tour.

In a setting where the spirit of competition proved impervious even in the face of Hurricane Hilary's threat, the day they brought together 583 aspirants yearning to secure a ticket to showcase their skills in professional football. Allstate Sueño Alianza extended 35 direct invitations to those who shone in the hard-fought sixth stage of this fiercely contested circuit.

Amidst the contest, the scouts' attention was drawn to eighteen talented young individuals who caught the eyes of giants such as Pachuca, Orlegi Group (home to Atlas and Santos), Necaxa, Mexico's Primera División's Bravos, Liga de Expansión's Cimarrones de Sonora, and the promising representatives of MLS' LAFC.

The San Bernardino Soccer Complex fields, witnesses to countless football episodes, once again welcomed the enthusiasm of Hispanic youth from the United States with delight. There, in front of a crowd of 28,236 spectators, the magic of skill and ability dazzled all those present.

The young talents who received the invitations have taken their first step on the path of players who have achieved their dream of becoming professionals, just like Mauricio Isais, Nico Carrera, Jonathan González, Santiago Muñoz, and Eliana Ramírez, whose names are recognized in the most prominent clubs in Mexico, the United States, and Europe.

Among the various clubs participating in the event, the Bravos de Juárez and Atlas/Santos emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of the day. The resolute border team extended thirteen direct invitations, while the mighty Zorros and Guerreros granted ten.

From Juárez, promising figures emerged, including Héctor González from Porterville CA, Hugo Palomera from Guadalajara MEX; Alejandro Landavazo from Cabo San Lucas MEX, Aniya Williams from Riverside CA, Elena Vera from Fairfield CA, Isabella Wieder from Tarzana CA, Mariann Romero from Oakley CA, Angel Jasso, Brandon Carrillo, and Ángel Díaz from Los Angeles CA, Joseph Ruíz from Lake Elsinore CO, Sergio Briseño from Yucaipa CA, and Diego Sarmiento from Downey CA.

Meanwhile, the coalition of Atlas/Santos, a testament to the fruitful alliance between two major clubs, extended its hand to talents like Héctor González from Porterville CA, Hugo Palomera from Guadalajara MEX, Alejandro Landavazo from Cabo San Lucas MEX, Aniya Williams from Riverside CA, Elena Vera from Fairfield CA, Isabella Wieder from Tarzana CA, Mariann Romero from Oakley CA, Sergio Briseño from Yucaipa CA, Diego Sarmiento from Downey CA, and Javier González from Guadalajara MEX.

Alejandro Landavazo and Elena Vera stood out as the fortunate ones selected for the National Showcase in Phoenix, Arizona. This unprecedented event will bring together dozens of scouts from teams in both Mexico and the United States, along with renowned academies. The pinnacle of this grand gathering will be the emblematic scarf ceremony, a unique symbol of the Alianza heritage. Alejandro Landavazo left an indelible mark in San Bernardino, accumulating the most invitations to clubs and securing a coveted spot in the National Showcase. This young talent was recruited by Atlas/Santos, LAFC, Necaxa, Bravos, and Cimarrones, making him a central figure in this nationally acclaimed event.

Thus, a new chapter of the thrilling Allstate Sueño Alianza circuit came to a close, leaving behind a legacy of effort and determination in the heart of San Bernardino.

This was the initial stride toward realizing dreams, and now all roads lead to the next stop in San Jose on August 26th and 27th, continuing this exhilarating journey towards football greatness.

August 23, 2023