On the opening day of the 2009-10 U.S. Soccer Development Development Academy season, the FC Westchester U18s tied BW Gottschee 1-1, while the U16s were defeated by Gottschee 1-0.  Meanwhile, in U.S. Pre-Academy action, the FCW U14s tied Gottschee 1-1.  The games were played at SUNY Purchase.

In the U18 match, FCW got a goal from Hiroki Kobayahsi about eight minutes into the second half, but gave up a late goal that resulted in the tie match. In the U16 match, FCW gave up a first half goal on a set piece, fought back gamely in the second half, but couldn't find a goal to tie the match.

In the U14 Pre-Academy match, Jeffrey Antoine hit a bomb from long-range to give FCW a 1-0 lead, but just before half FCW gave up a penalty kick to Gottschee for a 1-1 tie.  Both teams had chances in the second half, but couldn't connect to end the game at 1-1.

The U16s and U18s next play against Match Fit Academy next Sunday at SUNY Purchase, with the 16s kicking off at 12:30 p.m. and the U18s kicking off at 2:30 p.m.  The U14s Sunday travel to Framingham State to take on FC Greater Boston.  The U15 Pre-Academy team will also play FC Greater Boston Sunday at Framingham.