When the Development Academy launched its 13th season this fall, the new DA Cup competition was designed to increase meaningful games for clubs at the older age groups.
While mixed reactions followed, the Fall Group Stage has proven fruitful for Seacoast United, as the New Hampshire-based club has topped the Northeast group at the U-15 and U-17 age levels.
In touching base with New England Soccer Journal, academy director Peter Decker described how continuity in both squads played a massive role as they edged out Beachside, Boston Bolts and Oakwood.