The final stretch of the Alianza de Futbol 2022 tour has begun, after having concluded the tournament in Los Angeles this weekend, there are only three dates left to conclude a great year full of soccer and youthful talent.

Last Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, 'The Great Orange' hosted the seventh stage of the tour, with more than 28,000 attendees and 21 players invited by professional teams, Los Angeles placed third and second, respectively, as the city with the best records in these areas.

The action at the 'San Bernardino Soccer Complex' got off to a strong start with the exclusive tournament for Hispanic women from across the country. TUDN Alianza Femenil registered 240 players in 12 teams that gave us an exciting and hard-fought contention for the title, where in the end, Elite SC defeated SoCal Alexis Mazatlán 3-0, (the only undefeated team in the competition). Congratulations Champions!

The idol and legend of Mexican futbol, Luis 'Matador' Hernández adorned the clashes of Ford Copita Alianza and lived with all those who gathered to witness the show.

Ford Copita Alianza had a very good participation, receiving 74 teams and more than 1,300 players in eight categories, of which three were decided on penalties and the other two by the minimum difference, results that demonstrate the competitive level of the children's and youth tournament largest in the United States.

Here are the champions:

U7: Phenom SA (6-2)

U9: FC Gunners (1-0)

U11: Northern Nevada SL Tigers (5-3)

U13: AKDMIA (2-0)

U15: Rosarito Premier Academy (4-1 on penalties)

U16 Women: SO Cal Select (2-1 on penalties)

U17: Rebels IE – B05 Urbano (5-4 on penalties)

U19: Chivas Academy LA (2-1)

Verizon Copa Alianza, the most important amateur futbol competition in the country, had 240 soccer players and 12 teams divided into three groups, to then form the direct elimination keys, from which LA FC Guate would come out as champion after winning, in a highly competitive duel. closed, to Chiriacos 1-0; more than enough result to raise the glass and take home the check for $5,000.

To close the weekend tournaments with intensity and emotion, Alianza 5v5 in conjunction with Angel City FC (official sponsor of this event) were present with 34 teams and 272 players who gave themselves completely in each match of one of the events fan favorites.

Dorados defeated Lobos 2-1 in the U10, Nido Águila Mexicali won the U12 after beating Real Madrid B 3-0, the women's U12 category was won by FC Premier Elite with a 2-1 victory against Blues Futsal; Similarly, Corona Wolves was crowned in the U14 after a lofty 6-0 against OC Gladiadores and Leyendas would do the same in the women's U14 by defeating Blues Futsal 6-2; Finally, I.E.F.C lifted the U16 cup by beating Riverside FC 3-2 and CYSA Cochella the U18 by beating Lobos FC 5-1.

The seventh stage of the Alianza de Futbol tour concluded with Allstate Sueño Alianza, the free tryouts for young hispanics with aspirations to debut in the professional futbol.

The more than 587 players who gathered in Los Angeles put their qualities to the test before the scouts present from Pachuca, América, LA Galaxy, Fuego USL, US Soccer and the FMF.

At the end, 27 invitations were extended to 21 young players who will closely seek the opportunity to reach the highest futbol circuit, as well as three tickets to the National Championship and four awards from the Mexican Soccer Federation.

The eighth stage will take place from Saturday, August 27 to Sunday, August 28 in San José, California.

August 23, 2022