Soccer team in orange and white uniforms huddling together on a field before a match

2023-2024 Season Overview

We kicked off the 2023-2024 season with significant momentum, bolstered by adding new coaching staff in January. We welcomed Diego Pozo, former Argentina National Team goalkeeper, who played in the 2010 World Cup alongside Lionel Messi under the leadership of coach Diego Maradona. Pozo stepped in as our head coach, bringing a solid coaching team, including Martín Abuarre, Franco Testa, and Esteban Dovetta.

Our team consistently competed against and triumphed over first-team academies and 3rd Division professional first teams throughout the season. In May, we embarked on a professional tour to Buenos Aires, where we faced top-tier competition, playing against 1st Division professional academies Lanús and Banfield and 2nd Division academy Tristán Suárez. Following the Tour, 10 of our players were invited to trials with prominent clubs such as Lanús, Banfield, Tigre, and Racing—among Argentina's top 1st Division teams.

Over the summer, Diego Pozo and Martín Abuarre received coaching offers from professional clubs in Argentina. Still, we continued with Franco Testa and Esteban Dovetta, who remain integral members of our coaching staff. The season resumed for the fall semester in August, and the following months witnessed some of our best player development. By November, our squad was playing high, resulting in nearly half of our 40-player roster being invited to professional academy and first-team trials.

We concluded the year with an impressive achievement—17 players signed contracts with professional first teams and academies, marking a successful season for the players and the program.

A youth soccer team in matching black uniforms poses with luggage in an airport terminal.

Buenos Aires Pro Tour 2023

Mendoza United FC took a 10-day, 3-game Pro Tour in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We faced the two First Division Pro club U19 academies Lanus and Banfield. We got to tour and play in their Facilities. We also played the 2nd Division Reserve team named Club Tristan Suarez where we won 3-2.

The guys also got to visit two of the most Iconic Football Stadiums in the world La Bombonera and Estadio Monumental. These are the homes of the biggest clubs in Argentina Boca Juniors and Riverplate

Club Atlético Lanús soccer collage featuring players in maroon and orange uniforms, a team group photo, the club logo, and players viewing the Lanús stadium.
Soccer players in green-and-white and orange uniforms competing on a field, surrounding the Club Atlético Banfield crest and “1st Div Pro Club” text.
Large youth soccer team posing together on an outdoor field in orange, white, green, and purple uniforms

Club Tristan Suarez, 2nd Division

Club Tristan soccer collage featuring players in orange and navy uniforms, the Club Tristan UARZ crest, an action match photo, and a large team group portrait.
Collage of soccer match photos featuring Huracán Las Heras players in white and red uniforms competing against orange-and-black opponents, with the club logo centered.
Godoy Cruz U20 soccer players competing on a grass field, with the club crest and “Godoy Cruz U20 1st Div Pro Club” text between action photos.
Club Deportivo Maipu soccer players in orange and red uniforms competing on a sunny grassy field, with the club logo and name displayed.
Collage of university soccer players competing in orange, navy, green, and white uniforms, featuring the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo logo.
Godoy Cruz first-division soccer academy graphic featuring five young players, the club crest, and text about Americans advancing to professional clubs in Argentina since January 2024.

Housing

Team Excursions

Game/Training Facility