The younger age bracket at the Development Academy playoffs is still wide open after two games. Out of the 32 teams at the event, only nine have been mathematically eliminated before Tuesday's finale. Thus, almost every game Tuesday morning could be for a spot at Finals Week in Milwaukee from July 9-16. Here is a breakdown of the potential scenarios for which teams could book their trip to Wisconsin.
Group 1:
Remaining games:
9:00 a.m. (CT)
Empire United v. Crew Soccer Academy, Field 12
Seattle Sounders v. D.C. United, Field 9
Standings:
Sounders 6 pts. +4
Empire United 3 pts +2
Crew 3 pts 0
D.C. United 0 pts -6
Scenarios:
Scenarios:
Seattle advance with win or draw. Could advance with 1-goal loss unless Empire United win by more than 2 goals. Or Crew win by more than 4 goals.
Empire United advance with win and Seattle loss combined with margin of victory to overtake Seattle.
Crew advance with win and Seattle loss combined with margin of victory to overtake Seattle.
D.C. United is eliminated.
Group 2: