Team Chicago Academy-Palmeiras traveled to Carmel, IN for the crossroads college showcase on April 11. The team came flying out of the gates cruising to a comfortable 6-2 victory over Fort Wayne Fever. Aayush Kaul scored the games first goal inside the first minute, and Palmeiras never gave up control of the game.
Wesley Anderson and Josh Kolzow led the team with a brace each and Spencer Weiss rounded out the scoring.

The team’s second game was a bit more challenging as they faced a very strong Columbus Crew Academy side. The weather conditions were unfavorable with winds reaching 20mph. After a hard-fought game with both team creating chances, neither team capitalized and it ended in a 0-0 tie.

The third and final game of the weekend was doubled as Palmeiras’ opening MRL game against Carmel United. With the wind being as big of a factor as it was the day before, it would prove to be an even more challenging game. After another hard-fought game, Palmeiras gave up a goal halfway through the second half and were unable to grab an equalizer and dropped their first MRL game 1-0.

April 19, Palmeiras played its second MRL game of the season against a talented Lemont Raiders side. Antonio Magno put Palmeiras up 1-0 on a free kick going into half time. An unfortunate turn of events resulted in a Raiders’ penalty kick and a red card midway through the second half. Playing a man up the talented Raiders side took full advantage as the game would end in a 6-1 defeat. A very unfortunate result as the team put up a very strong performance.

Palmeiras switch its focus to the State Cup with a round-robin game this Sunday against Tinley Park Bobcats at 9am at PlayUSA.