On June 6, the Impact U18 finished the regular season of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) as the best team in the country, winning its final game of the season against Beachside SC to clinch top spot. After winning two games and tying one in Indianapolis in the first playoff round, head coach Jason Di Tullio’s team came back to Montreal to play the quarterfinal game against Real So Cal. In front of over 1,000 fans at Stade Saputo for this important game, the Bleu-blanc-noir won 3-1.
In Los Angeles, in the semifinals, the Impact lost 4-2 after forcing overtime, scoring the tying goal in the second half against the Chicago Fire. They then lost 2-1 against the San Jose Earthquakes in the third place final.
Following this great season, eight U18 players graduated to FC Montreal and signed a USL pro contract.
Impact Media re-visits this emotional year in Episode 13 of its Secteur 12 series.
