The Crew’s youth development system was ranked among the top 10 in Soccer America’s annual Best Boys Clubs rankings this week. The Crew is ranked No. 8, jumping 15 spots from No. 23 in 2009. The Crew has the distinction of being the least established program on the list, and only the Chicago Fire – one spot ahead at No. 7 – is ranked higher among other MLS clubs. The Crew’s impressive year was highlighted by national championships at both the Under-19 and U20 levels.
2010 Best Boys Clubs
1. Baltimore Bays
2. CASL
3. LAFC Cosmos
4. Michigan Wolves
5. PDA
6. Carmel United
7. Chicago Fire
8. Columbus Crew
9. New York Red Bulls
10. Cal Odyssey
11. Dallas Texans
12. Crossfire Premier
13. Andromeda
14. Real So Cal
15. Arsenal
16. Concorde Fire
17. Vardar
18. FC Dallas
19. D.C. United
20. Colorado Rush
21. Solar SC
22. Real Colorado
23. FC Delco
24. De Anza Force
25. Chicago Magic
26. St. Louis Scott Gallagher
27. West Coast FC
28. Triangle United
29. IMG Academy
30. FC Westchester
30. Westside Metros
