The Development Academy wrapped up October with games from all across the country last weekend. There were marquee matchups in the Northeast with the New York Red Bulls taking on the Philadelphia Union. There were also key games in the Northwest with the San Jose Earthquakes hitting the road. Plus there was the goal of the year in the Carolina Rapids-Charlotte SA game on Saturday. 

Boys DA East Region Showcase Standouts: U14 (2004) | U13 (2005)

Check out the best individuals performances from the past weekend below. If you’d like to recommend a player for the weekly academy standouts piece, please email rankings@topdrawersoccer.com. 

TopDrawerSoccer Boys Development Academy Players of the Week: Lucas Cini (Portland Timbers U18/19), Benjamin Ortiz (Real Salt Lake U16/17), Ian Drake (Saint Louis FC Academy)