Germantown, Maryland - The first four titlists of the 2014 UYSA Championships were crowned Saturday night, with boys and girls winners in the youngest and oldest groups claiming the spoils. By Peter Nolan

Portland Thorns had a lackluster week, earning a single point with a draw against Washington Spirit on Wednesday, and ending with a shattering defeat at the hands of Seattle Reign. By Courtney Lambert

This has been looking like it might be the year that Seattle finally give all those fans the ultimate gift, an MLS Cup, and it still could turn out that way. But, don't sleep on L.A. By Peter Nolan