Did Youth Soccer Teams Tank to Advance in Tourney?

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Two soccer teams raised eyebrows as they competed in the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships last week, when it appeared that they played to a scoreless draw on purpose in order to advance.

Top Drawer Soccer reports that entering the final day of group play in the U18 girls' division, Carlsbad Elite and Ambassadors FC took the pitch. Carlsbad needed to win or draw to win its group, and Ambassadors needed a draw to earn a point and stave off a third team that had won its final match 4-1.

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