U17 Clubs World Cup: The Academy team competing in the international youth competition, the 4th Clubs Youth World Cup, arrived Monday morning in Spain with a squad made up of players from both the Under 16 and Under 18 Academy teams. D.C. United fell 3-2 to RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in their first match-up on Tuesday.

For a full report check out the Academy Update and for pics from some of the matches closer to home, check out Matt’s batch of fine game action at the “Plex.