The second stage of the 2024 Alianza de Futbol Tour took place in San Antonio, attracting hundreds of children and young people to the Star Soccer Complex for two days of intense soccer activity, marking the twentieth anniversary of Alianza.

In its 2024 debut with Alianza, San Antonio saw a high demand for teams in the Verizon Copa Alianza, Ford Copita Alianza, ViX Alianza Femenil, and Alianza 5v5 competitions. Additionally, a notable number of participants registered for Allstate Sueño Alianza.

This event not only involved San Antonio but also other Texas cities such as El Paso, Del Rio, Houston, Austin, Round Rock, Dallas, Tyler, McAllen, Ciudad Acuña, Mission, Brownsville, and the Rio Grande Valley area.

The circuit will conclude in October with the National Showcase, whose venue is yet to be determined. It will include the traditional scarf ceremony with the participation of renowned scouts from Liga MX, MLS, and the Mexican and United States Federations.

The Star Soccer Complex hosted over 25,000 fans who enjoyed not only the matches but also the food offerings from various vendors, music, gifts, prizes, and broadcasts of the Copa América and Eurocup by ViX in Alianza Village.

In San Antonio, Allstate Sueño Alianza featured scouts from FC Juárez, Atlético San Luis, Austin FC, San Antonio, and US Soccer, who evaluated the talent of 452 young players. The attending scouts were:

• Irving Enríquez (FC Juárez)

• Brian Cronin (Austin FC)

• Bryan Young (US Soccer)

• Víctor Rangel (Atlético San Luis)

• Juan La Madrid (San Antonio)

In ViX Alianza Femenil, Xteme was crowned champion after defeating F7 LCP 2-1. In Verizon Copa Alianza U23, WPB Elite won in penalties 5-4 against SCA Rayados.

WPB Elite, a frequent attendee at Alianza events, secured its first Verizon title after previously competing in Ford Copita Alianza. Four of their players have been part of Allstate Sueño Alianza in different editions.

Ford Copita Alianza recorded 106 teams and 1,908 participants, making it one of the major attractions of the weekend, with seven champions in different categories:

• U7: Rayados McAllen A (5-1) Dallas Texans Black

• U9: Cobras EP (2-0) ATX Futbolistas

• U11: Gallitos (2-1) FC Mustangs Elite

• U13: Fenomenos FC (2-0) SA FC B11

• U15: FC Dallas RGV (3-1) Fenix FC

• U17: Superior SL (1-0) Legends FC 08B

• U18 Female: Houstonians FC (1-0) MPG

 

The Alianza 5v5 lightning tournament exceeded expectations with 42 teams and 208 players. The champions were:

• U8: Chelsea FC (1-0) DM FC

• U10: Sao Paulo de Brasil (5-1) Alonso FC

• U12: Minions ATX (2-0) Atlas SA

• U14: Fenomenos (5-0) FC Dallas RGV

 

The Allstate Sueño Alianza tryouts evaluated 452 young players, resulting in eighteen invitations for trials at various clubs, and two qualifications for the national event. Additionally, one young player was selected for ACCESS U.

 

*Rabino Lozano and Abbie Ramírez secured their ticket to the National Showcase in October

 

Invitations:

• Abbie Ramírez (2006-2010 female): Juárez, Atlético San Luis, and National Showcase

• Jacqueline Quintanilla (2006-2010 female): ACCESS U

• Diego Rosales (2010-2012): Austin FC

• Robino Lozano (2010-2012): Austin, Juárez, San Antonio, San Luis, National Showcase

• Nathan Vázquez (2010-2012): San Luis

• Robertt Heredia (2008-2009): Austin FC

• Xavier Herrera (2008-2009): Austin FC, Juárez

• Erick Acosta (2008-2009): Juárez, San Luis

• Darwin Rodríguez (2008-2009): Austin, San Antonio

• Isaac Romero (2005-2007): San Antonio

• Daniel Valenzuela (2005-2007): Juárez

• Isai Camacho (2005-2007): Juárez

 

Colorado Springs is gearing up to host the third stage of the Tour on July 6 and 7 at El Pomar Youth Sports Park, which has sold out its registrations for Verizon Copa Alianza and Ford Copita Alianza.

 

June 24, 2024