FRISCO, Texas (September 30, 2009) – Two Eastern New York clubs are among those named today by Soccer America magazine Top 40 boys and girls youth soccer clubs in America, it was announced today by US Youth Soccer. Albertson SC was ranked 14th on the girls’ side and 37th on the boys’ side, while FC Westchester was ranked 29th on the boys’ side

"Congratulations to each of the clubs selected as ’America’s Best Youth Clubs’ by Soccer America," said Larry Monaco, president of US Youth Soccer. "It’s wonderful to see that this publication continues to recognize the work of coaches, players and administrators. These clubs are honored for their dedication and efforts to the game. Their recognition provides us with another opportunity to be proud of how clubs, leagues, State Associations and national programs advance soccer to be ’The Game for All Kids’."

Now in its seventh installment, Soccer America selected the top 40 boys and girls clubs, based on success of their teams in national youth competitions over the last three years and national recognition for players from these clubs in 2009.

"Selecting America’s annual youth rankings has become very difficult because of the increasing quality we’re seeing in all parts of the country and the range of playing opportunities available for players," said Paul Kennedy, editor in chief and general manager of Soccer America.

2009 Boys Top 40

Clubs/State Association

1. Baltimore Bays* Maryland
2. Dallas Texans* North Texas
3. Michigan Wolves* Michigan
4. PDA^ New Jersey
5. Andromeda SC* North Texas
6. LAFC Chelsea California-South
7. CASL^ North Carolina
8. Arsenal FC^ California-South
9. Carmel United Indiana
10. FC Delco^ Eastern Pennsylvania
11. Chicago Magic^ Illinois
12. Solar SC* North Texas
13. Chicago Fire^ Illinois
14. Real Colorado^ Colorado
15. FC Dallas North Texas
16. Colorado Rush* Colorado
17. NJSA 04* New Jersey
18. Real So Cal* California-South
19. West Coast FC* California-South
20. D.C. United Virginia
21. New York Red Bulls~ New Jersey
22. Cal Odyssey California-North
23. Columbus Crew Ohio
24. Washington Premier FC Washington
25. IMG Academy~ Florida
26. Vardar SC Michigan
27. De Anza Force California-North
28. Concorde Fire Georgia
29. FC Westchester Eastern New York
30. Discoveries SC* South Carolina
31. Triangle United^ North Carolina
32. Kendall Soccer Coalition Florida
33. St. Louis Scott Gallagher^ Missouri
34. Javanon SC^ Kentucky
35. Schulz Academy Florida
36. Crossfire Premier Georgia
37. Albertson SC Eastern New York
38. CZ Elite FC* California-South
39. Grand Rapids Crew Juniors^ Michigan
40. Sereno SC^ Arizona
 

2009 Top 40 Girls

1. Dallas Texans* North Texas
2. Eclipse Select* Illinois
3. So Cal Blues* California-South
4. Slammers FC^ California-South
5. Colorado Rush* Colorado
6. San Diego Surf* California-South
7. PDA^ New Jersey
8. Mustang Soccer* California-North
9. Michigan Hawks^ Michigan
10. Force FC* Michigan
11. Sting Soccer* North Texas
12. FC Stars of Massachusetts^ Massachusetts
13. McLean Premier* Virginia
14. Albertson SC Eastern New York
15. De Anza Force* California-North
16. CASL^ North Carolina
17. San Juan SC* California-South
18. FC Bucks* Eastern Pennsylvania
19. Eagles SC* California-South
20. Carmel United* Indiana
21. Sereno SC^ Arizona
22. Pleasanton Rage^ California-North
23. Ponte Vedra SC^ Florida
24. St. Louis Scott Gallagher^ Missouri
25. Arsenal SC California-South
26. FC Delco^ Eastern Pennsylvania
27. Scorpions SC^ Massachusetts
28. KCFC^ Kansas
29. Sockers FC Illinois
30. FC Pennsylvania Strikers^ Eastern Pennsylvania
31. Solar SC^ North Texas
32. Lonestar SC^ South Texas
33. Real So Cal California-South
34. D’Feeters SC^ North Texas
35. Montclair United SC New Jersey
36. FC Milwaukee Wisconsin
37. Ohio Elite Soccer Academy^ Ohio-South
38. Chantilly SC^ Virginia
39. Crossfire Premier^ Georgia
40. North Atlanta SA Georgia

* US Youth Soccer National Champions at least once from 2007-2009
^ Advanced to the US Youth Soccer National Championships at least once from 2007-2009 through the US Youth Soccer Regional Championships or US Youth Soccer National League
~ Not a member of US Youth Soccer