Red Bull Arena will host the National Premier Soccer League final Saturday between the New York Red Bulls Under-23 squad and Chattanooga FC. The final will follow the New York Red Bulls – New England Revolution MLS regular season match.
The Red Bulls Under-23 squad advanced to the NPSL Final with a 2-0 win over Lansing United at Red Bull Training Facility in one semifinals. Sean Sheridan and Mike Innocenzi each scored for the U-23s in a 2-0 win. The U-23s have posted a perfect 14-0-0 record en route to advancing to the NPSL Final in 2014 and have outscored its opponents 62-7.
Here's the highlights from Lansing United
Chattanooga FC earned their berth with a 4-1 win over the Sacramento Gold. This will be the club’s third overall appearance in the final but they have yet to win the title. CFC drew a club record crowd of 8,878 fans last Saturday at Finley for their semifinal match against Sacramento.
Here's the look from our friends at Mad Kemp
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
NPSL Semi-Finals Review/Preview
The NPSL is down to its Final Four
One semifinal is in Chattanooga as Chattanooga FC taking on Sacramento Gold...
Chattanooga beat Tulsa Athletics in the South Regional final at Finley Stadium
((HT: Mad Kemp))
Lansing United takes on Red Bulls Under-23's in the other semi at the Red Bulls training facility. The larger issue with this match-up is capacity in New Jersey. It doesn't currently meet minimum standards for attendance in a semi-final and there is no word on how the league is going to have Red Bulls meet capacity- or if they are at all.
The fans in Lansing are less than pleased at the turn of events.
The first year franchise won the Midwest after beating Fort Pitt in the final.
Here's the celebration...
((HT: Lansing United their own selves))
One semifinal is in Chattanooga as Chattanooga FC taking on Sacramento Gold...
Chattanooga beat Tulsa Athletics in the South Regional final at Finley Stadium
((HT: Mad Kemp))
Lansing United takes on Red Bulls Under-23's in the other semi at the Red Bulls training facility. The larger issue with this match-up is capacity in New Jersey. It doesn't currently meet minimum standards for attendance in a semi-final and there is no word on how the league is going to have Red Bulls meet capacity- or if they are at all.
The fans in Lansing are less than pleased at the turn of events.
The first year franchise won the Midwest after beating Fort Pitt in the final.
Here's the celebration...
((HT: Lansing United their own selves))
Friday, July 18, 2014
NPSL West/Northeast Region Playoffs Review/Preview
West Region
The Sacramento Gold (10-3-1) and Sonoma County Sol (9-2-3) play at River City High School in West Sacramento for the first spot in the Final Four.
The teams have already met four times this season -- in a U.S. Open Cup qualifier back in February and in Golden Gate Conference showdowns in March, April and May -- and the Sol have won three of them.
Scott French has the complete breakdown hyah...
The Sol are trying to get back to the title game- where they lost to RVA FC, 2-0 in Richmond last season...
Here's the highlights from last year
((HT: Tourbeau Sports))
Northeast Region
The region final is between the GBFC Thunder and the Red Bulls Under-23's...
GBFC upset DC United 1-0 on the road and Red Bulls knocked off the Brooklyn Italians 4-3 (again) to set up the Saturday title game.
The Sacramento Gold (10-3-1) and Sonoma County Sol (9-2-3) play at River City High School in West Sacramento for the first spot in the Final Four.
The teams have already met four times this season -- in a U.S. Open Cup qualifier back in February and in Golden Gate Conference showdowns in March, April and May -- and the Sol have won three of them.
Scott French has the complete breakdown hyah...
The Sol are trying to get back to the title game- where they lost to RVA FC, 2-0 in Richmond last season...
Here's the highlights from last year
((HT: Tourbeau Sports))
Northeast Region
The region final is between the GBFC Thunder and the Red Bulls Under-23's...
GBFC upset DC United 1-0 on the road and Red Bulls knocked off the Brooklyn Italians 4-3 (again) to set up the Saturday title game.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
NPSL Midwest Region Playoffs Review/Preview
Central Conference
Quad Cities 5-0 shutout of Eau Claire cemented their conference title- a 3-point difference over Minnesota United Reserves (23-20). Here's their celebration...
((HT: QC Eagles FC their own selves))
The Reserves beat the Madison 56'ers as they finished third (15 points). FC Bordo also beat Eau Claire to finish 4th with 14 points. Minnesota TwinStars were idle and finished with 12 points and Aris was winless for the season.
Great Lakes East Conference
Fort Pitt Regiment survived a last week loss to Detroit City FC to keep the top spot- one point better than Erie Admirals and two better than AFC Cleveland. Here's DCFC head coach Ben Pirmann after the win over Fort Pitt
((HT: Press Row Sports))
Erie had a 6-point week with wins over Michigan and AFC Cleveland. FC Buffalo finished their season with a win over Michigan Stars as well and a total of 16 points. Here's a look at their home finale
((HT: Buffalo Live))
Great Lakes West Conference
Lansing United wrapped the final weekend with a 4-point performance- a win over Indiana Fire
((HT: Lansing United their own selves))
And a draw with DCFC to wrap with 28 points- one more than Le Rouge.
Here's highlights of the draw
And postgame sound from head coach Eric Rudland
WILX-TV's Susan El Khoury looks at the first-year franchise
Indiana Fire wrapped up their season with a third place finish and a win over Cincinnati. Michigan ended up with 13 points and Cincinnati finished with 10.
Lansing United hosts the region playoffs Saturday and Sunday at the East Lansing Complex. Fort Pitt gets Quad City at followed by United vs. the Minnesota United Reserves at 7:30pm. The winners meet Sunday for the region title.
Quad Cities 5-0 shutout of Eau Claire cemented their conference title- a 3-point difference over Minnesota United Reserves (23-20). Here's their celebration...
((HT: QC Eagles FC their own selves))
The Reserves beat the Madison 56'ers as they finished third (15 points). FC Bordo also beat Eau Claire to finish 4th with 14 points. Minnesota TwinStars were idle and finished with 12 points and Aris was winless for the season.
Great Lakes East Conference
Fort Pitt Regiment survived a last week loss to Detroit City FC to keep the top spot- one point better than Erie Admirals and two better than AFC Cleveland. Here's DCFC head coach Ben Pirmann after the win over Fort Pitt
((HT: Press Row Sports))
Erie had a 6-point week with wins over Michigan and AFC Cleveland. FC Buffalo finished their season with a win over Michigan Stars as well and a total of 16 points. Here's a look at their home finale
((HT: Buffalo Live))
Great Lakes West Conference
Lansing United wrapped the final weekend with a 4-point performance- a win over Indiana Fire
((HT: Lansing United their own selves))
And a draw with DCFC to wrap with 28 points- one more than Le Rouge.
Here's highlights of the draw
And postgame sound from head coach Eric Rudland
WILX-TV's Susan El Khoury looks at the first-year franchise
Indiana Fire wrapped up their season with a third place finish and a win over Cincinnati. Michigan ended up with 13 points and Cincinnati finished with 10.
Lansing United hosts the region playoffs Saturday and Sunday at the East Lansing Complex. Fort Pitt gets Quad City at followed by United vs. the Minnesota United Reserves at 7:30pm. The winners meet Sunday for the region title.
NPSL South Region Playoffs Review/Preview
South Atlantic Conference
With Upward Stars win over Myrtle Beach Mutiny and the FC Carolina Discoveries win over Gate City, here's how the first-year team celebrated their title.
((HT: Upward Stars their own selves))
South Central Conference
In the end, it was Tulsa Athletics surviving their weekend with wins over Dallas City and Corinthians in the Conference final. Dave Saunders has the recap
((HT: Tulsa Athletics their own selves))
Here's Corinthians head coach Jon Burklo talking about his team's performance in Tulsa...
Southeast Conference
Chattanooga FC survived the weekend and finished with a 6-1 win over Nashville FC to get the Conference title.
Here's the highlights as Luke Winter, Niall McCabe, Luis Trude, John Carrier, Sias Reyneke, and Snoopy Davidson all scored goals.
((HT: Mad Kemp))
Sunshine Conference
Miami beat Tampa Marauders in the final 3-2 for the win after a semi-final win over Storm FC
((HT: Miami United))
The end result now means everyone travels to Finley Stadium for the next round.
Chattanooga FC will play in the opening semifinal on Friday at 6:00 against Miami United FC, champion of the Sunshine Conference. Champions of the South Central Conference, Tulsa Athletics, will take on NPSL newcomer and champion of the South Atlantic Conference, Upward Stars (from Greenville, SC) at 8:30.
Winners of both games will meet in the South Region Championship Final at 7:30 pm on Saturday July 19. The winner of that game will advance to the NPSL National Semifinals.
With Upward Stars win over Myrtle Beach Mutiny and the FC Carolina Discoveries win over Gate City, here's how the first-year team celebrated their title.
((HT: Upward Stars their own selves))
South Central Conference
In the end, it was Tulsa Athletics surviving their weekend with wins over Dallas City and Corinthians in the Conference final. Dave Saunders has the recap
((HT: Tulsa Athletics their own selves))
Here's Corinthians head coach Jon Burklo talking about his team's performance in Tulsa...
Southeast Conference
Chattanooga FC survived the weekend and finished with a 6-1 win over Nashville FC to get the Conference title.
Here's the highlights as Luke Winter, Niall McCabe, Luis Trude, John Carrier, Sias Reyneke, and Snoopy Davidson all scored goals.
((HT: Mad Kemp))
Sunshine Conference
Miami beat Tampa Marauders in the final 3-2 for the win after a semi-final win over Storm FC
((HT: Miami United))
The end result now means everyone travels to Finley Stadium for the next round.
Chattanooga FC will play in the opening semifinal on Friday at 6:00 against Miami United FC, champion of the Sunshine Conference. Champions of the South Central Conference, Tulsa Athletics, will take on NPSL newcomer and champion of the South Atlantic Conference, Upward Stars (from Greenville, SC) at 8:30.
Winners of both games will meet in the South Region Championship Final at 7:30 pm on Saturday July 19. The winner of that game will advance to the NPSL National Semifinals.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
NPSL Northeast Region Playoffs Review/Preview
This week, only two games left in the regular season...
Buxmont hosts FCLVU Sonic and Rhode Island goes to Seacoast Mariners
Keystone Conference
Last week, GBFC Thunder solidified their number one spot for a 6-point advantage over Sonic with a 2-0 shutout. Junior Lone Star finished third. Buxmont had a 6-point weekend with wins over Clarkstown and Hershey FC. Pocono Snow and Electric City finished the season with 9 points and 5, respectively.
Mid Atlantic Conference
DC United Under-23's won the conference after their win over ASA Charge with 26 points. Virginia Beach City FC had their chance to win it, but a loss to Legacy 76 keeps them in second (21 points). RVA FC is third with 15 points after a loss and a win to Chesterfield United in a home-and-home. Legacy 76 finishes with 11 points. Chesterfield is at 7 and ASA Charge is fifth with 5 points.
North Atlantic Conference
It was Red Bulls and Brooklyn Italians all season long and they finished one-two. The two wins Red Bulls had over Brooklyn were the difference in points for the season (36-30)- win two was this last week. Red Bulls also knocked off NYAC. Seacoast Phantoms edged out NYAC for third (16-15).
Here's a look at all the goals the Phantoms scored at home this season
((HT: SeacoastTV their own selves))
Seacoast lost to Rhode Island in their season finale. NYAC shut out Greater Lowell in their finale.
((HT: GLUFC their own selves))
The Reds could finish fifth- right now at 9 points. Seacoast Mariners could jump them with a win. Greater Lowell wrapped with four points this season.
Here's the playoffs match-ups as the three conferences play crossovers
Round 1
GBFC Thunder vs. Virginia Beach City FC
GB Sports Complex
June 12 at 3:00 pm
Brooklyn Italians SC vs. FC LVU Sonic
LIU Brooklyn
June 12 at 5:00 pm
Round 2
NY Red Bulls U-23s vs. Winner of Brooklyn Italians SC/FC LVU Sonic
Red Bulls Training Facility
June 16 at 7:00 pm
D.C. United U-23s vs. Winner of GBFC Thunder/Virginia Beach City FC
Maryland SoccerPlex Stadium
July 16 at 6:00 pm
The region finals will take place on July 19 and will include the winners of the Round 2 matches.
Buxmont hosts FCLVU Sonic and Rhode Island goes to Seacoast Mariners
Keystone Conference
Last week, GBFC Thunder solidified their number one spot for a 6-point advantage over Sonic with a 2-0 shutout. Junior Lone Star finished third. Buxmont had a 6-point weekend with wins over Clarkstown and Hershey FC. Pocono Snow and Electric City finished the season with 9 points and 5, respectively.
Mid Atlantic Conference
DC United Under-23's won the conference after their win over ASA Charge with 26 points. Virginia Beach City FC had their chance to win it, but a loss to Legacy 76 keeps them in second (21 points). RVA FC is third with 15 points after a loss and a win to Chesterfield United in a home-and-home. Legacy 76 finishes with 11 points. Chesterfield is at 7 and ASA Charge is fifth with 5 points.
North Atlantic Conference
It was Red Bulls and Brooklyn Italians all season long and they finished one-two. The two wins Red Bulls had over Brooklyn were the difference in points for the season (36-30)- win two was this last week. Red Bulls also knocked off NYAC. Seacoast Phantoms edged out NYAC for third (16-15).
Here's a look at all the goals the Phantoms scored at home this season
((HT: SeacoastTV their own selves))
Seacoast lost to Rhode Island in their season finale. NYAC shut out Greater Lowell in their finale.
((HT: GLUFC their own selves))
The Reds could finish fifth- right now at 9 points. Seacoast Mariners could jump them with a win. Greater Lowell wrapped with four points this season.
Here's the playoffs match-ups as the three conferences play crossovers
Round 1
GBFC Thunder vs. Virginia Beach City FC
GB Sports Complex
June 12 at 3:00 pm
Brooklyn Italians SC vs. FC LVU Sonic
LIU Brooklyn
June 12 at 5:00 pm
Round 2
NY Red Bulls U-23s vs. Winner of Brooklyn Italians SC/FC LVU Sonic
Red Bulls Training Facility
June 16 at 7:00 pm
D.C. United U-23s vs. Winner of GBFC Thunder/Virginia Beach City FC
Maryland SoccerPlex Stadium
July 16 at 6:00 pm
The region finals will take place on July 19 and will include the winners of the Round 2 matches.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
NPSL South Playoffs Review/Preview
South Atlantic Conference
Upward Stars have a four-point lead on Myrtle Beach, FC Carolina, and Gate City (15-11-11-11) with the Railhawks at 10 points heading into the final weekend.
Last week, Stars had the week off and everyone drew closer as a result. Gate City beat the Mutiny and the Railhawks drew FC Carolina at 2.
This weekend, Upward are on the road at FC Carolina and Myrtle Beach. Gate City are at FC Carolina and the Railhawks.
South Central Conference
The teams have been figured out...
Tulsa knocked off Liverpool Warriors to grab the top seed (27 points). OKC FC beat Corinthians and put 14 on BCS Clash to finish second with 22 points. Here's Corinthians head coach Jon Burklo after the 1-0 defeat
((HT: Corinthians their own selves))
Corinthians rebounded with wins over Fort Worth and Joplin to finish with 21 points.
Martin Hansson caught up with Johnny Lawson after the Fort Worth match
And with Uros Ceglaj after the Joplin match
Dallas City FC drew Joplin and finished in 4th with 19 points.
Angelina Armendariz caught up with DCFC's Victor Garza- in Spanish
Joplin finished 5th with 11 points just ahead of Liverpool (10 points) and Fort Worth finished with a 6-0 win over BCS Clash. The Clash went the full season without a win and a goal difference of -105, scoring 5 goals and giving up 110.
This week, everyone heads to Tulsa for the Conference title
Here's the schedule...
Semifinals - Saturday, July 12th, Athletics Stadium
Game #1 - Corinthians FC of SA vs. Oklahoma City FC, 4:30 pm
Game #2 - Tulsa Athletics vs. Dallas City FC, 7:30 pm
Finals - Sunday, July 13th, Athletics Stadium, 7:30 pm
Winner Game #1 vs Winner Game #2
Southeast Conference
Chattanooga FC's 5-1 win over Rocket City United gives them the conference title. They won the bid to host the conference tournament this weekend as the number 1 seed.
((HT: The Chattahooligans))
Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves lost out on the title on goal difference, but wrapped up their season with a win over the Georgia Revs. Nashville FC beat Knoxville Force 1-0 in their season finale for 21 points and the four seed.
((HT: The Williamson Source))
The New Orleans Jesters finished fourth in the table with 20 points, but are the three seed in the conference semis because the Pensacola City FC situation put the determining factor for seeding on a points-per-game average.
Rocket City finished with 8 points, the Revs with 4, and the Force with 2.
Two semifinal matches will be played on Friday, July 11.
The Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves and New Orleans Jesters will be at 5:00 pm.
The second game between Chattanooga FC and Nashville FC will follow.
The winners of the two games will then meet at 7:30 pm on Saturday, July 12 in the Conference Championship.
"We know it's not going to be easy but both games we've played against then this year have been extremely tight," Nashville FC goalkeeper Stephen Lunney told OSG Sports. "We believe that we have what it takes to win the game and move on to Saturday night."
Sunshine Conference
Miami United beat Storm FC 2-1 to secure the conference title at 24 points. Jacksonville United are second at 20 points after losing to Storm themselves in their season finale. Tampa Marauders and Storm were tied at 10 points and Cape Coral wrapped at 3 points.
Jacksonville get Tampa and Miami get a rematch with Storm for the playoffs.
Upward Stars have a four-point lead on Myrtle Beach, FC Carolina, and Gate City (15-11-11-11) with the Railhawks at 10 points heading into the final weekend.
Last week, Stars had the week off and everyone drew closer as a result. Gate City beat the Mutiny and the Railhawks drew FC Carolina at 2.
This weekend, Upward are on the road at FC Carolina and Myrtle Beach. Gate City are at FC Carolina and the Railhawks.
South Central Conference
The teams have been figured out...
Tulsa knocked off Liverpool Warriors to grab the top seed (27 points). OKC FC beat Corinthians and put 14 on BCS Clash to finish second with 22 points. Here's Corinthians head coach Jon Burklo after the 1-0 defeat
((HT: Corinthians their own selves))
Corinthians rebounded with wins over Fort Worth and Joplin to finish with 21 points.
Martin Hansson caught up with Johnny Lawson after the Fort Worth match
And with Uros Ceglaj after the Joplin match
Dallas City FC drew Joplin and finished in 4th with 19 points.
Angelina Armendariz caught up with DCFC's Victor Garza- in Spanish
Joplin finished 5th with 11 points just ahead of Liverpool (10 points) and Fort Worth finished with a 6-0 win over BCS Clash. The Clash went the full season without a win and a goal difference of -105, scoring 5 goals and giving up 110.
This week, everyone heads to Tulsa for the Conference title
Here's the schedule...
Semifinals - Saturday, July 12th, Athletics Stadium
Game #1 - Corinthians FC of SA vs. Oklahoma City FC, 4:30 pm
Game #2 - Tulsa Athletics vs. Dallas City FC, 7:30 pm
Finals - Sunday, July 13th, Athletics Stadium, 7:30 pm
Winner Game #1 vs Winner Game #2
Southeast Conference
Chattanooga FC's 5-1 win over Rocket City United gives them the conference title. They won the bid to host the conference tournament this weekend as the number 1 seed.
((HT: The Chattahooligans))
Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves lost out on the title on goal difference, but wrapped up their season with a win over the Georgia Revs. Nashville FC beat Knoxville Force 1-0 in their season finale for 21 points and the four seed.
((HT: The Williamson Source))
The New Orleans Jesters finished fourth in the table with 20 points, but are the three seed in the conference semis because the Pensacola City FC situation put the determining factor for seeding on a points-per-game average.
Rocket City finished with 8 points, the Revs with 4, and the Force with 2.
Two semifinal matches will be played on Friday, July 11.
The Atlanta Silverbacks Reserves and New Orleans Jesters will be at 5:00 pm.
The second game between Chattanooga FC and Nashville FC will follow.
The winners of the two games will then meet at 7:30 pm on Saturday, July 12 in the Conference Championship.
"We know it's not going to be easy but both games we've played against then this year have been extremely tight," Nashville FC goalkeeper Stephen Lunney told OSG Sports. "We believe that we have what it takes to win the game and move on to Saturday night."
Sunshine Conference
Miami United beat Storm FC 2-1 to secure the conference title at 24 points. Jacksonville United are second at 20 points after losing to Storm themselves in their season finale. Tampa Marauders and Storm were tied at 10 points and Cape Coral wrapped at 3 points.
Jacksonville get Tampa and Miami get a rematch with Storm for the playoffs.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
NPSL West/Midwest Region Week 11 Review/Preview
It's the playoffs...
The Sonoma County Sol advance after a 2-0 win over FC Hasental (goals by Brenton Frame and Taylor Jones).
They will play Spartans Futbol Club from the Northwest Conference next Sunday.
The Sacramento Gold defeated the San Diego Flash 2-1 on Saturday.
The Gold advance to play FC Force next Saturday.
Central Conference
The top three teams are separated by five points and the next two aren't far behind.
Quad Cities are three points ahead of Minnesota United (20-17) and five ahead of the Madison 56'ers.
Here's how the Eagles got that lead in part- a 5-1 win over Minnesota at home
((HT: WQAD-TV))
Twin Stars and FC Bordo are at 12 and 11 points, respectively, while Eau Claire Aris are still pointless.
Last week, Quad Cities lost to United as did Madison. TwinStars beat Eau Claire and FC Bordo had the week off.
This week is the last week of the regular season...
Quad Cities has Eau Claire. United Reserves goes to Madison. TwinStars are done, FC Bordo has Eau Claire as well.
Great Lakes East Conference
Fort Pitt Regiment has come from the pack to be on top heading into the last weekend- two points up on AFC Cleveland (20-18). Erie is at 14 and FC Buffalo is at 10 points.
The Regiment had their weekend made with a win over FC Buffalo while AFC beat Erie, 2-1.
Erie started their week with a shut out of FCB... highlights at the 3:00 mark
((HT: ErieTVNews/WICU))
WICU12 HD WSEE Erie, PA News, Sports, Weather and Events
This week, Fort Pitt travel to Cleveland and Detroit City FC. Cleveland also host Erie. Erie host Michigan the day before. FCB host Detroit City and Michigan Stars.
Great Lakes West Conference
The top three teams are separated by three points heading into the last weekend. Indiana Fire are at 24 points. Lansing United are at 23 points and Detroit City are at 21. Michigan Stars are at 13 points and Cincinnati are at 10.
Lansing got their 6 points beating Michigan and Cincinnati.
Here's the highlights of the 4-1 United win over the Saints
((HT: Lansing United their own selves))
With post from head coach Eric Rudland
DCFC split their match-ups with Cincinnati and Michigan and Indiana Fire had the weekend off.
This week, Lansing hosts Indiana and DCFC to decide the conference crown. Indiana also travels to Cincinnati.
The Sonoma County Sol advance after a 2-0 win over FC Hasental (goals by Brenton Frame and Taylor Jones).
They will play Spartans Futbol Club from the Northwest Conference next Sunday.
The Sacramento Gold defeated the San Diego Flash 2-1 on Saturday.
The Gold advance to play FC Force next Saturday.
Central Conference
The top three teams are separated by five points and the next two aren't far behind.
Quad Cities are three points ahead of Minnesota United (20-17) and five ahead of the Madison 56'ers.
Here's how the Eagles got that lead in part- a 5-1 win over Minnesota at home
((HT: WQAD-TV))
Twin Stars and FC Bordo are at 12 and 11 points, respectively, while Eau Claire Aris are still pointless.
Last week, Quad Cities lost to United as did Madison. TwinStars beat Eau Claire and FC Bordo had the week off.
This week is the last week of the regular season...
Quad Cities has Eau Claire. United Reserves goes to Madison. TwinStars are done, FC Bordo has Eau Claire as well.
Great Lakes East Conference
Fort Pitt Regiment has come from the pack to be on top heading into the last weekend- two points up on AFC Cleveland (20-18). Erie is at 14 and FC Buffalo is at 10 points.
The Regiment had their weekend made with a win over FC Buffalo while AFC beat Erie, 2-1.
Erie started their week with a shut out of FCB... highlights at the 3:00 mark
((HT: ErieTVNews/WICU))
WICU12 HD WSEE Erie, PA News, Sports, Weather and Events
This week, Fort Pitt travel to Cleveland and Detroit City FC. Cleveland also host Erie. Erie host Michigan the day before. FCB host Detroit City and Michigan Stars.
Great Lakes West Conference
The top three teams are separated by three points heading into the last weekend. Indiana Fire are at 24 points. Lansing United are at 23 points and Detroit City are at 21. Michigan Stars are at 13 points and Cincinnati are at 10.
Lansing got their 6 points beating Michigan and Cincinnati.
Here's the highlights of the 4-1 United win over the Saints
((HT: Lansing United their own selves))
With post from head coach Eric Rudland
DCFC split their match-ups with Cincinnati and Michigan and Indiana Fire had the weekend off.
This week, Lansing hosts Indiana and DCFC to decide the conference crown. Indiana also travels to Cincinnati.
Thursday, July 3, 2014
NPSL Week 10 South Region Review/Preview
South Atlantic Conference
Seven points separate top from bottom in the conference.
Upward Stars are at 15, Myrtle Beach Mutiny are at 11, FC Carolina Discoveries are at 10, Carolina Railhawks U-23's are at 9, and Gate City are at 8.
Last week, Myrtle Beach got a big three points with a win over Railhawks and Gate City got just a big a win over Upward Stars.
The only action this week is Discoveries hosting the Railhawks...
South Central Conference
Tulsa Athletics are on top with 24 points in 9 matches- five points clear of OKC FC and 6 clear of Dallas City FC. Group two is lead by Corinthians at 15 points. Liverpool and Joplin each are at 10. Fort Worth are at four points and BCS Clash are still looking for their first points.
Just so you know, the goal differential for them now is at minus-85.
Last week, Tulsa knocked off Dallas 4-1. Levi Coleman had a hat trick.
((HT: Tulsa Athletics))
Dallas City got their three points back with a win over Fort Worth.
((HT: Fort Worth Vaqueros))
Corinthians had an up and down week- shutting out Fort Worth, but losing to OKC FC
Martin Hansson caught up with head coach Jon Burklo
((HT: Corinthians FC their own selves))
Liverpool put 10 goals on BCS and Joplin had the week off.
This week is the last week of the regular season with Tulsa is at Liverpool, OKC gets BCS, Dallas City hosts Joplin before the Demize head to Corinthians. Corinthians also host Fort Worth on Friday. The Vaqueros also get a round with BCS.
Southeast Conference
Chattanooga FC, New Orleans, and Silverbacks Reserves all have 20 points and Nashville FC are at 18. Rocket City United are at 8 points, the Georgia revs are at 4, and Knoxville Force are at 2.
CFC had a big three points against the Jesters to re-emphasize the log jam
((HT: Mad Kemp))
Nashville FC have had to keep in step in a busy week- beating Rocket City 2-0
((HT: Rocket City FC))
Then, NFC lost to Silverbacks Reserves 1-0 to come back to the pack:
"Eventhough, we made the effort to win, we could have taken care of it before we did," Silverbacks head coach Alejandro Pombo told OSG Sports. "But every game is a fight in the Southern Conference because there are so many good teams. I also like the pressure, though, that every game brings. I grew up playing with that kind of pressure. I'm pretty comfortable with it."
Nashville still is ready for the home stretch, but injuries to keeper Stephen Lunney and Anthony Cedano are a concern going forward for the home finale with Knoxville.
"Every game matters right now," Lunney told OSG. "All our games now are like playoff games. The season is on the line every week. Obviously, the loss to Atlanta is disappointing, but it all leads to the post-season."
"We have to create and finish chances when we have them," Nashville head coach Brian Johnson said. "But every match in conference is tough. There are no laughers around here and it's good for the level of players that are here. I do think that players play physically and there are times that the tactics outpace the refs, though."
This week, Silverbacks Reserves (who also beat Rocket City) play Georgia Revs and Chattanooga plays Rocket City.
Sunshine Conference
Miami United and Jacksonville United are at 21 and 20 points. Tampa Marauders and Storm are at 7 points with Cape Coral Hurricanes at 3 points.
Last week, Miami beat Cape Coral and Jacksonville beat Tampa.
This week, Storm plays twice at Jacksonville and Miami while Tampa hosts Cape Coral.
Seven points separate top from bottom in the conference.
Upward Stars are at 15, Myrtle Beach Mutiny are at 11, FC Carolina Discoveries are at 10, Carolina Railhawks U-23's are at 9, and Gate City are at 8.
Last week, Myrtle Beach got a big three points with a win over Railhawks and Gate City got just a big a win over Upward Stars.
The only action this week is Discoveries hosting the Railhawks...
South Central Conference
Tulsa Athletics are on top with 24 points in 9 matches- five points clear of OKC FC and 6 clear of Dallas City FC. Group two is lead by Corinthians at 15 points. Liverpool and Joplin each are at 10. Fort Worth are at four points and BCS Clash are still looking for their first points.
Just so you know, the goal differential for them now is at minus-85.
Last week, Tulsa knocked off Dallas 4-1. Levi Coleman had a hat trick.
((HT: Tulsa Athletics))
Dallas City got their three points back with a win over Fort Worth.
((HT: Fort Worth Vaqueros))
Corinthians had an up and down week- shutting out Fort Worth, but losing to OKC FC
Martin Hansson caught up with head coach Jon Burklo
((HT: Corinthians FC their own selves))
Liverpool put 10 goals on BCS and Joplin had the week off.
This week is the last week of the regular season with Tulsa is at Liverpool, OKC gets BCS, Dallas City hosts Joplin before the Demize head to Corinthians. Corinthians also host Fort Worth on Friday. The Vaqueros also get a round with BCS.
Southeast Conference
Chattanooga FC, New Orleans, and Silverbacks Reserves all have 20 points and Nashville FC are at 18. Rocket City United are at 8 points, the Georgia revs are at 4, and Knoxville Force are at 2.
CFC had a big three points against the Jesters to re-emphasize the log jam
((HT: Mad Kemp))
Nashville FC have had to keep in step in a busy week- beating Rocket City 2-0
((HT: Rocket City FC))
Then, NFC lost to Silverbacks Reserves 1-0 to come back to the pack:
"Eventhough, we made the effort to win, we could have taken care of it before we did," Silverbacks head coach Alejandro Pombo told OSG Sports. "But every game is a fight in the Southern Conference because there are so many good teams. I also like the pressure, though, that every game brings. I grew up playing with that kind of pressure. I'm pretty comfortable with it."
Nashville still is ready for the home stretch, but injuries to keeper Stephen Lunney and Anthony Cedano are a concern going forward for the home finale with Knoxville.
"Every game matters right now," Lunney told OSG. "All our games now are like playoff games. The season is on the line every week. Obviously, the loss to Atlanta is disappointing, but it all leads to the post-season."
"We have to create and finish chances when we have them," Nashville head coach Brian Johnson said. "But every match in conference is tough. There are no laughers around here and it's good for the level of players that are here. I do think that players play physically and there are times that the tactics outpace the refs, though."
This week, Silverbacks Reserves (who also beat Rocket City) play Georgia Revs and Chattanooga plays Rocket City.
Sunshine Conference
Miami United and Jacksonville United are at 21 and 20 points. Tampa Marauders and Storm are at 7 points with Cape Coral Hurricanes at 3 points.
Last week, Miami beat Cape Coral and Jacksonville beat Tampa.
This week, Storm plays twice at Jacksonville and Miami while Tampa hosts Cape Coral.
NPSL Week 10 Northeast Region Review/Preview
Keystone Conference
It's two groups...
GBFC Thunder has a three-point lead (26-23) over FC Lehigh Valley United Sonic with Junior Lone Star in third (21). Clarkstown, Hershey, and Buxmont Torch are the next three (14, 13, 11) with Pocono Snow and Electric City the bottom two (9 and 5 points, respectively).
The Thunder had a 6-point week with two wins- one over FC LVU Sonic. Junior Lone Star had two wins and a draw (Buxmont Torch and Pocono Snow, the draw with Hershey FC). Clarkstown won in their only outing- over Buxmont as well. Hershey pulled in three points over Pocono Snow as well. Electric City also had a spirited 5-4 win over Buxmont- their first win of the season.
This week, Buxmont are very busy- hosting FC Lehigh Valley, at Clarkstown, and hosting Hershey FC. GBFC also hosts FC Lehigh. Clarkstown also hosts Electric City before Buxmont.
Mid-Atlantic Conference
It's still Virginia Beach and DC United's under-23's battling for one and two (21 and 23 points). RVA FC has a four point lead on Legacy 76 (8 points) and ASA Charge and Chesterfield United are at the bottom (5 and 4 points, respectively).
VBC FC beat RVA for three points two days before DC United beat them. Legacy 76 knocked off Chesterfield United for their win of the week. ASA Charge also beat Chesterfield in the last week.
This week, RVA has a home and home with Chesterfield. DC United goes to ASA Charge. VBC FC goes to Legacy 76.
North Atlantic Conference
Red Bulls and Brooklyn each have 30 points on the season, but Red Bulls have a game in hand. Seacoast United Phantoms are at 16 points. New York Athletic Club is at 12. Seacoast United Mariners are at 8, Rhode Island Reds are at 6, and Greater Lowell are at 4.
Last week, Red Bulls put 7 goals on the Seacoast Mariners and Phantoms for 6 points. Brooklyn matched with two shut outs over Greater Lowell and NYAC. The Phantoms also drew Rhode Island who also lost to NYAC.
One of the cooler moments in the league released this week was when Greater Lowell and the Phantoms were together watching the end of the USA-Portugal match.
Cool in the sense of the teams were watching together, not in the late draw by Portugal.
((HT: GLUFC))
This week, Red Bulls take on Brooklyn in a huge 6-pointer and they also get NYAC before they take on Greater Lowell. It's Rhode Island's turn to take on the Seacoast duo.
It's two groups...
GBFC Thunder has a three-point lead (26-23) over FC Lehigh Valley United Sonic with Junior Lone Star in third (21). Clarkstown, Hershey, and Buxmont Torch are the next three (14, 13, 11) with Pocono Snow and Electric City the bottom two (9 and 5 points, respectively).
The Thunder had a 6-point week with two wins- one over FC LVU Sonic. Junior Lone Star had two wins and a draw (Buxmont Torch and Pocono Snow, the draw with Hershey FC). Clarkstown won in their only outing- over Buxmont as well. Hershey pulled in three points over Pocono Snow as well. Electric City also had a spirited 5-4 win over Buxmont- their first win of the season.
This week, Buxmont are very busy- hosting FC Lehigh Valley, at Clarkstown, and hosting Hershey FC. GBFC also hosts FC Lehigh. Clarkstown also hosts Electric City before Buxmont.
Mid-Atlantic Conference
It's still Virginia Beach and DC United's under-23's battling for one and two (21 and 23 points). RVA FC has a four point lead on Legacy 76 (8 points) and ASA Charge and Chesterfield United are at the bottom (5 and 4 points, respectively).
VBC FC beat RVA for three points two days before DC United beat them. Legacy 76 knocked off Chesterfield United for their win of the week. ASA Charge also beat Chesterfield in the last week.
This week, RVA has a home and home with Chesterfield. DC United goes to ASA Charge. VBC FC goes to Legacy 76.
North Atlantic Conference
Red Bulls and Brooklyn each have 30 points on the season, but Red Bulls have a game in hand. Seacoast United Phantoms are at 16 points. New York Athletic Club is at 12. Seacoast United Mariners are at 8, Rhode Island Reds are at 6, and Greater Lowell are at 4.
Last week, Red Bulls put 7 goals on the Seacoast Mariners and Phantoms for 6 points. Brooklyn matched with two shut outs over Greater Lowell and NYAC. The Phantoms also drew Rhode Island who also lost to NYAC.
One of the cooler moments in the league released this week was when Greater Lowell and the Phantoms were together watching the end of the USA-Portugal match.
Cool in the sense of the teams were watching together, not in the late draw by Portugal.
((HT: GLUFC))
This week, Red Bulls take on Brooklyn in a huge 6-pointer and they also get NYAC before they take on Greater Lowell. It's Rhode Island's turn to take on the Seacoast duo.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
NPSL Week 10 Western Region Review/Preview
Golden Gates Conference
All the positions in the West are figured out except for one game down south- we'll get to that in a minute...
Sacramento held off Sonoma County 25-24 and CD Aguiluchos finishes third with 17. Real San Jose finishes with 11 points and San Francisco was fifth with 8 points.
The Gold put 10 on San Francisco while Sonoma tied CD Aguiluchos at Raimondi Park. Their conference title gives them an automatic bid in the West Region playoffs.
Northwest Conference
Spartans Futbol Club wrapped up the season at 32 points- 13 ahead of Seattle Sporting FC. Inter United finished with 9 points and Gorge FC finished with 6.
Gorge and Inter tied at 2 and Seattle and Spartans tied at 1.
Southwest Conference
The last game of the season out west is with Temecula and Del Rey City this weekend.
Force FC wrapped up with 40 points. FC Hasental was 3 better than San Diego Flash at 28. Temecula has 16, FC Santa Clarita has 10, and Del Rey City has one point.
Last week, Force knocked off Flash 3-2, but both teams are in the playoffs.
Here's the highlights
((HT: San Diego Flash their own selves))
Temecula finishes their season on a hot streak that included their 7-0 finale against FC Santa Clarita
((HT: Garrett Reese))
All the positions in the West are figured out except for one game down south- we'll get to that in a minute...
Sacramento held off Sonoma County 25-24 and CD Aguiluchos finishes third with 17. Real San Jose finishes with 11 points and San Francisco was fifth with 8 points.
The Gold put 10 on San Francisco while Sonoma tied CD Aguiluchos at Raimondi Park. Their conference title gives them an automatic bid in the West Region playoffs.
Northwest Conference
Spartans Futbol Club wrapped up the season at 32 points- 13 ahead of Seattle Sporting FC. Inter United finished with 9 points and Gorge FC finished with 6.
Gorge and Inter tied at 2 and Seattle and Spartans tied at 1.
Southwest Conference
The last game of the season out west is with Temecula and Del Rey City this weekend.
Force FC wrapped up with 40 points. FC Hasental was 3 better than San Diego Flash at 28. Temecula has 16, FC Santa Clarita has 10, and Del Rey City has one point.
Last week, Force knocked off Flash 3-2, but both teams are in the playoffs.
Here's the highlights
((HT: San Diego Flash their own selves))
Temecula finishes their season on a hot streak that included their 7-0 finale against FC Santa Clarita
((HT: Garrett Reese))
NPSL Week 10 Midwest Region Review/Preview
Central Conference
Quad Cities is ahead and the group behind seems to taking good pieces of each other...
The Eagles lead is 5 over Madison (20-15) while FC Bordo (11) and the Minnesota squads TwinStars (9) and United Reserves (also 11) are all within reach of one another for the home stretch. Eau Claire Aris are still looking for their first win of the season.
Last week, QC pulled out 4 points against the Minnesotans while Madison watched. TwinStars lost to FC Bordo and Quad Cities while United reserves drew the conference leaders. Aris also had the weekend off.
This week, QC are at United. Madison also travel there. Aris also travel to TwinStars.
The Eagles did a little behind the scenes thing to let us know how they hold up before games
((HT: QC Eagles))
Great Lakes East Conference
This is one of the most fun conferences to pay attention to all season long...
Four teams now separated by five points... AFC Cleveland (15), Fort Pitt Regiment (14), Erie Admirals (11), and FC Buffalo (10)
Last week, AFCC beat FCB but lost at Erie. Fort Pitt lost a crossover match with Indiana Fire, but beat Cincinnati. FC Buffalo also lost to Lansing United, 2-1.
Here are those highlights
((HT: Lansing United their ownselves))
This week, Erie hosts Buffalo but then travels to Cleveland. Fort Pitt also goes to Buffalo Sunday.
Great Lakes West Conference
Another scramble, but in two separate groups...
Indiana Fire are a point ahead of Le Rouge (21-20) with Lansing at 18. Then, Cincinnati and Michigan are paired at 9 points heading into the weekend.
After beating Fort Pitt, Indiana lost 4-0 at DCFC.
Here's goal number two for DCFC, a spectacular free kick
((HT: Sam Raffa))
Michigan was idle.
This week, Indiana are off and Detroit City can make some serous moves with a game at Michigan before a home game with Cincinnati. Lansing does the reverse- hosting Cincinnati before heading to Michigan.
Quad Cities is ahead and the group behind seems to taking good pieces of each other...
The Eagles lead is 5 over Madison (20-15) while FC Bordo (11) and the Minnesota squads TwinStars (9) and United Reserves (also 11) are all within reach of one another for the home stretch. Eau Claire Aris are still looking for their first win of the season.
Last week, QC pulled out 4 points against the Minnesotans while Madison watched. TwinStars lost to FC Bordo and Quad Cities while United reserves drew the conference leaders. Aris also had the weekend off.
This week, QC are at United. Madison also travel there. Aris also travel to TwinStars.
The Eagles did a little behind the scenes thing to let us know how they hold up before games
((HT: QC Eagles))
Great Lakes East Conference
This is one of the most fun conferences to pay attention to all season long...
Four teams now separated by five points... AFC Cleveland (15), Fort Pitt Regiment (14), Erie Admirals (11), and FC Buffalo (10)
Last week, AFCC beat FCB but lost at Erie. Fort Pitt lost a crossover match with Indiana Fire, but beat Cincinnati. FC Buffalo also lost to Lansing United, 2-1.
Here are those highlights
((HT: Lansing United their ownselves))
This week, Erie hosts Buffalo but then travels to Cleveland. Fort Pitt also goes to Buffalo Sunday.
Great Lakes West Conference
Another scramble, but in two separate groups...
Indiana Fire are a point ahead of Le Rouge (21-20) with Lansing at 18. Then, Cincinnati and Michigan are paired at 9 points heading into the weekend.
After beating Fort Pitt, Indiana lost 4-0 at DCFC.
Here's goal number two for DCFC, a spectacular free kick
((HT: Sam Raffa))
Michigan was idle.
This week, Indiana are off and Detroit City can make some serous moves with a game at Michigan before a home game with Cincinnati. Lansing does the reverse- hosting Cincinnati before heading to Michigan.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
NPSL South Region Week 9 Review/Preview
South Atlantic Conference
It's Upward Stars on top- five points clear (15) over FC Carolina Discoveries (10). Myrtle Beach and Carolina Railhawks Under-23's have 8 and Gate City have 4.
Upward's loss to Railhawks kept them from getting further ahead. Discoveries had a 4-point week with a win over Gate City and a draw with Myrtle Beach.
This week, Upward hosts Gate City. Myrtle Beach hosts Railhawks and FC Carolina Discoveries has the week off.
The Mutiny are enjoying the tourney in Brazil as much as the next guy
((HT: WMBF-TV))
WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather
South Central Conference
Tulsa Athletics are five points clear of the group (21 points). Oklahoma City and Dallas City are next in line (16 and 15 points). Corinthians and Joplin are 4th and 5th (12 and 10). Then, it's Liverpool Warriors (7 points), the Fort Worth Vaqueros (4 points), and BCS Clash. The Clash have now given up 80 goals in 7 games, only scoring 4.
Tulsa knocked off Corinthians 3-0. Here's the highlights
((HT: Tulsa their own selves))
Dave Saunders is along side Man of the Match, Levi Coleman
Dallas City FC's week included a 3-1 win over Liverpool Warriors
((HT: jacob tuygun))
Joplin put 9 on BCS Clash
((HT: Gabriel Hershewe))
And Fort Worth put 11 on BCS as well for their first win of the year- here's the highlights
((HT: Ft Worth Vaqueros their own selves))
Sarah Bruener caught up with head coach Mark Snell after the game
This week, Tulsa hosts Dallas City. DCFC also plays at Fort Worth. BCS hosts Liverpool and Corinthians also goes to Dallas for the back end of thier weekend home stand.
Southeast Conference
It's two halves...
Chattanooga FC, New Orleans Jesters, Nashville FC, and Silverbacks Reserves are all within three points of each other (17, 17, 15, and 14 points). Rocket City United, the Georgia Revolution, and Knoxville Force are in the bottom half at 5, 4, and 2.
CFC had a 4-point week drawing at Rocket City and winning over Knoxville.
Here's the match against the Force at Finley where CFC won 6-1
((HT: Chattahooligans))
New Orleans also got three points from their match with RCU.
Nashville had their week with the Revs and Rocket City in a 2-0 win
((HT: Williamson Source))
Goalkeeper Stephen Lunney told OSG Sports when asked about the week: "We're looking forward to this weekend's game. It gives us a chance to continue our good run of form and improve our seeding for the playoffs."
Silverbacks reserves shut out Knoxville as well.
This week, it's huge match-ups in the conference. Nashville travels to Silverbacks and Chattanooga hosts New Orleans who also play the Georgia Revs the night before. Rocket City travels to Knoxville before hosting the Silverbacks.
Sunshine Conference
Miami United and Jacksonville United are the class of the conference at 17 points each. Storm FC and Tamps Marauders FC are at 7 points each with Cape Coral at 3 points- still looking for their first win of the year.
Miami drew both matches this past week with Jacksonville and Cape Coral.
Here's the highlights of the Jacksonville match set to music
((HT: Miami United FC their own selves))
Jacksonville also beat Storm FC.
This week, Miami hosts Cape Coral. Jacksonville goes to Tampa. Storm FC gets the week off...
It's Upward Stars on top- five points clear (15) over FC Carolina Discoveries (10). Myrtle Beach and Carolina Railhawks Under-23's have 8 and Gate City have 4.
Upward's loss to Railhawks kept them from getting further ahead. Discoveries had a 4-point week with a win over Gate City and a draw with Myrtle Beach.
This week, Upward hosts Gate City. Myrtle Beach hosts Railhawks and FC Carolina Discoveries has the week off.
The Mutiny are enjoying the tourney in Brazil as much as the next guy
((HT: WMBF-TV))
WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather
South Central Conference
Tulsa Athletics are five points clear of the group (21 points). Oklahoma City and Dallas City are next in line (16 and 15 points). Corinthians and Joplin are 4th and 5th (12 and 10). Then, it's Liverpool Warriors (7 points), the Fort Worth Vaqueros (4 points), and BCS Clash. The Clash have now given up 80 goals in 7 games, only scoring 4.
Tulsa knocked off Corinthians 3-0. Here's the highlights
((HT: Tulsa their own selves))
Dave Saunders is along side Man of the Match, Levi Coleman
Dallas City FC's week included a 3-1 win over Liverpool Warriors
((HT: jacob tuygun))
Joplin put 9 on BCS Clash
((HT: Gabriel Hershewe))
And Fort Worth put 11 on BCS as well for their first win of the year- here's the highlights
((HT: Ft Worth Vaqueros their own selves))
Sarah Bruener caught up with head coach Mark Snell after the game
This week, Tulsa hosts Dallas City. DCFC also plays at Fort Worth. BCS hosts Liverpool and Corinthians also goes to Dallas for the back end of thier weekend home stand.
Southeast Conference
It's two halves...
Chattanooga FC, New Orleans Jesters, Nashville FC, and Silverbacks Reserves are all within three points of each other (17, 17, 15, and 14 points). Rocket City United, the Georgia Revolution, and Knoxville Force are in the bottom half at 5, 4, and 2.
CFC had a 4-point week drawing at Rocket City and winning over Knoxville.
Here's the match against the Force at Finley where CFC won 6-1
((HT: Chattahooligans))
New Orleans also got three points from their match with RCU.
Nashville had their week with the Revs and Rocket City in a 2-0 win
((HT: Williamson Source))
Goalkeeper Stephen Lunney told OSG Sports when asked about the week: "We're looking forward to this weekend's game. It gives us a chance to continue our good run of form and improve our seeding for the playoffs."
Silverbacks reserves shut out Knoxville as well.
This week, it's huge match-ups in the conference. Nashville travels to Silverbacks and Chattanooga hosts New Orleans who also play the Georgia Revs the night before. Rocket City travels to Knoxville before hosting the Silverbacks.
Sunshine Conference
Miami United and Jacksonville United are the class of the conference at 17 points each. Storm FC and Tamps Marauders FC are at 7 points each with Cape Coral at 3 points- still looking for their first win of the year.
Miami drew both matches this past week with Jacksonville and Cape Coral.
Here's the highlights of the Jacksonville match set to music
((HT: Miami United FC their own selves))
Jacksonville also beat Storm FC.
This week, Miami hosts Cape Coral. Jacksonville goes to Tampa. Storm FC gets the week off...
NPSL Week 9 Northeast Region Review/Preview
Keystone Conference
It's GBFC and FC Lehigh Valley U Sonic at the top with 20 points. Then, the group of five underneath is separated by a total of five points- Junior Lone Star have 14, Clarkstown and Buxmont are at 11, and Hershey and Pocono Snow have 9. Electric Shock are at the bottom of the table with 2.
The Thunder had a 9-point week putting 6 on Hershey with wins over Pocono, 1-0
((HT: J. Spike Rogan))
And Junior Lone Star on the second leg of a back-to-back weekend run, 1-0.
Ben Ramin got the game-winner for the Thunder's 4th straight shutout
((HT: WBNG-TV))
The Thunder host Electric City before this week's big conference showdown with FC Lehigh Valley. Sonic had a four-point week with a win over Buxmont and a draw with Junior Lone Star. Junior Lone Star finished their week with a win over Electric City and get Buxmont, Hershey, and Pocono Snow this week as well.
Clarkstown beat Electric City and lost to Hershey at home before their matches this week with Sonic and Buxmont Torch. Last week, Buxmont also has a round with Electric City and Hershey starts their week with Electric City.
Mid-Atlantic Conference
Right now, it's still DCU under-23's and Virginia Beach City FC within two points of each other (20-18)- both still undefeated on the season. RVA FC is third with 12 points. Legacy 76, Chesterfield United, and ASA Charge are the last three and all within three points of each other (5, 4, and 2).
DCU had a 6-point week with wins over ASA and Legacy 76. VBC FC beat Chesterfield, 4-3. RVA had a 6-pointer as well with wins over Legacy and ASA.
Here's the highlights of the 5-0 win over ASA
((HT: Profound Productions))
This week, DCU hosts RVA. VBC FC hosts RVA as well. Chesterfield hosts Legacy and ASA.
North Atlantic Conference
It's still Red Bulls Under-23's and Brooklyn still tied at 24 points. But the Red Bulls gave the Italians their first loss of the year last week 5-1. The Italians rebounded with two wins over Seacoast Phantoms and Rhode Island. The Phantoms are six points clear of fourth at 15 points. Their week was losing two out of three- Greater Lowell was the win, 3-1
((HT: GLUFC their own selves))
Brooklyn and NYAC were the losses. This week, they go to Rhode Island and host Red Bulls.
NYAC and Seacoast Mariners are at 9 and 8 points, respectively. NYAC tied Greater Lowell before the win. This week, they're at Rhode Island and host Brooklyn. The Reds and Greater Lowell are at 5 points and 4.
Greater Lowell caught up with leading scorer Yaw Addow this week as well
It's GBFC and FC Lehigh Valley U Sonic at the top with 20 points. Then, the group of five underneath is separated by a total of five points- Junior Lone Star have 14, Clarkstown and Buxmont are at 11, and Hershey and Pocono Snow have 9. Electric Shock are at the bottom of the table with 2.
The Thunder had a 9-point week putting 6 on Hershey with wins over Pocono, 1-0
((HT: J. Spike Rogan))
And Junior Lone Star on the second leg of a back-to-back weekend run, 1-0.
Ben Ramin got the game-winner for the Thunder's 4th straight shutout
((HT: WBNG-TV))
The Thunder host Electric City before this week's big conference showdown with FC Lehigh Valley. Sonic had a four-point week with a win over Buxmont and a draw with Junior Lone Star. Junior Lone Star finished their week with a win over Electric City and get Buxmont, Hershey, and Pocono Snow this week as well.
Clarkstown beat Electric City and lost to Hershey at home before their matches this week with Sonic and Buxmont Torch. Last week, Buxmont also has a round with Electric City and Hershey starts their week with Electric City.
Mid-Atlantic Conference
Right now, it's still DCU under-23's and Virginia Beach City FC within two points of each other (20-18)- both still undefeated on the season. RVA FC is third with 12 points. Legacy 76, Chesterfield United, and ASA Charge are the last three and all within three points of each other (5, 4, and 2).
DCU had a 6-point week with wins over ASA and Legacy 76. VBC FC beat Chesterfield, 4-3. RVA had a 6-pointer as well with wins over Legacy and ASA.
Here's the highlights of the 5-0 win over ASA
((HT: Profound Productions))
This week, DCU hosts RVA. VBC FC hosts RVA as well. Chesterfield hosts Legacy and ASA.
North Atlantic Conference
It's still Red Bulls Under-23's and Brooklyn still tied at 24 points. But the Red Bulls gave the Italians their first loss of the year last week 5-1. The Italians rebounded with two wins over Seacoast Phantoms and Rhode Island. The Phantoms are six points clear of fourth at 15 points. Their week was losing two out of three- Greater Lowell was the win, 3-1
((HT: GLUFC their own selves))
Brooklyn and NYAC were the losses. This week, they go to Rhode Island and host Red Bulls.
NYAC and Seacoast Mariners are at 9 and 8 points, respectively. NYAC tied Greater Lowell before the win. This week, they're at Rhode Island and host Brooklyn. The Reds and Greater Lowell are at 5 points and 4.
Greater Lowell caught up with leading scorer Yaw Addow this week as well
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
NPSL Week 9 Midwest Region Review/Preview
Central Conference
The top five teams are only separated by 8 points. Quad Cities are on top with 16 that included a 2-1 win over FC Bordo last week. Madison 56ers are only one point back at 15 after their 2-1 win over Minnesota TwinStars. Minnesota United Reserves are 3rd at 10 after their win over Eau Claire and TwinStars put 7 on Aris the next night- Aris are still winless this season.
This week, Quad Cities hosts United Reserves. TwinStars play at FC Bordo and Quad Cities. Eau Claire have the weekend off.
Great Lakes East Conference
This one is fun...
Four points among four teams...
AFC Cleveland had the week off and the group came back to them. Fort Pitt won two out of three and now have 11 points- beating FC Buffalo and Erie Admirals at home before losing at FC Buffalo in the return. The Wolves are now at 10 points with Erie at 8.
Here's the first half of the 4-0 Fort Pitt win over FCB
((HT: WNYMedia))
Great Lakes West Conference
Another street fight with three teams- Indiana Fire, Detroit City FC, and Lansing United all within three points of each other (18, 17, and 15). The Fire had a four-point weekend- beating DCFC and drawing Lansing United. Cincinnati Saints and Michigan Stars are tied at 4th with 9 points.
Here's the highlights from the 1-1 draw between Indiana and Lansing
((HT: Lansing United))
With postgame from Lansing head coach Eric Rudland
Cincinnati and Michigan had the weekend off...
This weekend, Indiana is on the road at Fort Pit and DCFC. Lansing gets FC Buffalo and Cincinnati hosts Michigan.
The top five teams are only separated by 8 points. Quad Cities are on top with 16 that included a 2-1 win over FC Bordo last week. Madison 56ers are only one point back at 15 after their 2-1 win over Minnesota TwinStars. Minnesota United Reserves are 3rd at 10 after their win over Eau Claire and TwinStars put 7 on Aris the next night- Aris are still winless this season.
This week, Quad Cities hosts United Reserves. TwinStars play at FC Bordo and Quad Cities. Eau Claire have the weekend off.
Great Lakes East Conference
This one is fun...
Four points among four teams...
AFC Cleveland had the week off and the group came back to them. Fort Pitt won two out of three and now have 11 points- beating FC Buffalo and Erie Admirals at home before losing at FC Buffalo in the return. The Wolves are now at 10 points with Erie at 8.
Here's the first half of the 4-0 Fort Pitt win over FCB
((HT: WNYMedia))
Great Lakes West Conference
Another street fight with three teams- Indiana Fire, Detroit City FC, and Lansing United all within three points of each other (18, 17, and 15). The Fire had a four-point weekend- beating DCFC and drawing Lansing United. Cincinnati Saints and Michigan Stars are tied at 4th with 9 points.
Here's the highlights from the 1-1 draw between Indiana and Lansing
((HT: Lansing United))
With postgame from Lansing head coach Eric Rudland
Cincinnati and Michigan had the weekend off...
This weekend, Indiana is on the road at Fort Pit and DCFC. Lansing gets FC Buffalo and Cincinnati hosts Michigan.
NPSL Week 9 West Region Review/Preview
Golden Gates Conference
Three teams for two spots in the playoff picture...
Sonoma County, Sacramento, and CD Aguiluchos are looking to advance with a few weeks left and the margin is 7 among the three (23, 19, and 16). The Sol shut out San Francisco Stompers 4-0 and get Aguiluchos next- as they had the weekend off. Sacramento had Real San Jose on the schedule. Sacramento get San Fran this weekend.
Real San Jose, three points clear of the cellar, have the weekend off.
Northwest Conference
Spartans Futbol Club added another 8 goals to their coffers with an 8-1 win over Inter United FC. Spartans point total is now 31 and the goal difference is plus-34. Gorge FC shocked the conference with a 5-1 win at home against Seattle Sporting FC- good enough for their first win of the season.
This week, Spartans go to Seattle and Gorge host Inter. With another win, Gorge (5 points) can catch Inter United in the ladder.
Here's a look at Sporting's win over Inter United on Father's Day
((HT: Seattle Sporting FC))
Southwest Conference
This is a battle for second...
Looks like FC Force have a chance of finishing with 40 regular season points if they beat San Diego Flash on the road this weekend. FC Hasental held Force to a 1-1 draw to put their point total at 28. Temecula FC tied Flash at threes to keep them at 28 as well.
Temecula host FC Santa Clarita and Del Rey City go to Hasental.
The Quails have been interesting as of late- at 13 points coming into the weekend.
Here's highlights of their 6-1 win over Del Rey City
((HT: Garrett Reese))
Three teams for two spots in the playoff picture...
Sonoma County, Sacramento, and CD Aguiluchos are looking to advance with a few weeks left and the margin is 7 among the three (23, 19, and 16). The Sol shut out San Francisco Stompers 4-0 and get Aguiluchos next- as they had the weekend off. Sacramento had Real San Jose on the schedule. Sacramento get San Fran this weekend.
Real San Jose, three points clear of the cellar, have the weekend off.
Northwest Conference
Spartans Futbol Club added another 8 goals to their coffers with an 8-1 win over Inter United FC. Spartans point total is now 31 and the goal difference is plus-34. Gorge FC shocked the conference with a 5-1 win at home against Seattle Sporting FC- good enough for their first win of the season.
This week, Spartans go to Seattle and Gorge host Inter. With another win, Gorge (5 points) can catch Inter United in the ladder.
Here's a look at Sporting's win over Inter United on Father's Day
((HT: Seattle Sporting FC))
Southwest Conference
This is a battle for second...
Looks like FC Force have a chance of finishing with 40 regular season points if they beat San Diego Flash on the road this weekend. FC Hasental held Force to a 1-1 draw to put their point total at 28. Temecula FC tied Flash at threes to keep them at 28 as well.
Temecula host FC Santa Clarita and Del Rey City go to Hasental.
The Quails have been interesting as of late- at 13 points coming into the weekend.
Here's highlights of their 6-1 win over Del Rey City
((HT: Garrett Reese))
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
NPSL South Region Week 7 Review/Preview
South Atlantic Conference
Upward Stars are trying to distance themselves from the pack- with the other four teams in the table only three points apart.
They're in the back in of a home and home with second place Myrtle Beach. Upward won round one at USC Upstate last week to widen their lead to five points. Upward moves to a road game with Railhawks Under-23's this weekend. The Railhawks are tied with Gate City FC. Gate City had a goalless draw with Carolina Discoveries last weekend and travel there for the back end of their home and home.
They'll look for the offense that they had in their match with the Railhawks two weeks ago- a 4-4-draw...
((HT: Gate City FC their own selves))
Carolina then travels to Myrtle Beach for their second match of the weekend...
South Central Conference
Three distinct groups in the 8 sides here...
OKC FC and Tulsa Athletics have kept spots one and two with the Athletics 2-0 win.
Daniel Wasson and Levi Coleman picked up the markers
((HT: Tulsa Athletics their own selves))
OKC FC won the back end of the weekend home and home, 5-2, and get the week off. Tulsa host fourth-place Corinthians this weekend who are actually tied with Dallas City FC on points, but are behind in goal differential (plus-26 to plus-21). Dallas City dropped their contest with Corinthians 2-1 in San Antonio last weekend.
Here's the highlights
((HT: Corinthians their own selves))
Head coach Jon Burklo caught up with CFCSA's Martin Hansson
Dallas City rebounded with a 1-0 over Fort Worth and have Liverpool Warriors next.
Joplin Demize are 5th at 10 points, losing at Tulsa but putting 9 on the board against BCS Clash.
Here's a look at the game against the Athletics
((HT: Gabriel Hershewe))
Liverpool, Fort Worth, and BCS are with 4, 1, and no points respectively. Liverpool head to Joplin after the DCFC match. Fort Worth host BCS Clash before the Corinthians match and Sarah Breuner caught up with Fort Worth city councilman Sal Espino about the impact the Vaqueros have in the community.
((HT: Fort Worth Vaqueros their own selves))
And, for the record, BCS Clash are at a goal differential of minus-67: 2 goals scored and 69 allowed.
Southeast Conference
Four teams at the top separated by three points. And just when you think someone may break away, the others in the queue strike back. The New Orleans Jesters are still riding a hot streak- unbeaten in the month of June. They were challenged in a road trip last weekend winning at Rocket City and drawing at Nashville FC, 0-0
((HT: Williamson Source))
The Jesters host Rocket City this week and Nashville gets the Georgia Revs.
"We're always disappointed when we don't pick up maximum points at home but it's important to remember that we faced 2 quality teams," goalkeeper Stephen Lunney told OSG Sports after the weekend. "Having said that, no one is more determined than our players to put things right by getting a win on Saturday at home."
Chattanooga FC are in between New Orleans and Nashville at 13 points. After the Nashville match, they had another big three points hosting the Georgia Revs at Finley Stadium winning 3-2.
((HT: The Chattahooligans))
This week, they're at Rocket City and hosting Knoxville. Silverbacks Reserves are fourth with 11 points beating the Revs last week themselves. The Backs host Knoxville this weekend as well. Rocket City, the Revs, and Knoxville are at the bottom of the table with 4, 4, and 2 points themselves.
Sunshine Conference
Miami United's lead is down to three points in the table over Jacksonville United FC as Jax closed the gap. Miami United had the week off and Jacksonville knocked off Cape Coral 3-1 to close the margin to 16-13. Storm FC and Tampa Marauders FC are in third and fourth with 7 points each. They solved nothing with a 1-1 draw last week. Cape Coral is last with two points on the year.
This week, Miami is home to Jacksonville before going to Cape Coral. After the Miami match, Jacksonville plays at Storm FC.
Upward Stars are trying to distance themselves from the pack- with the other four teams in the table only three points apart.
They're in the back in of a home and home with second place Myrtle Beach. Upward won round one at USC Upstate last week to widen their lead to five points. Upward moves to a road game with Railhawks Under-23's this weekend. The Railhawks are tied with Gate City FC. Gate City had a goalless draw with Carolina Discoveries last weekend and travel there for the back end of their home and home.
They'll look for the offense that they had in their match with the Railhawks two weeks ago- a 4-4-draw...
((HT: Gate City FC their own selves))
Carolina then travels to Myrtle Beach for their second match of the weekend...
South Central Conference
Three distinct groups in the 8 sides here...
OKC FC and Tulsa Athletics have kept spots one and two with the Athletics 2-0 win.
Daniel Wasson and Levi Coleman picked up the markers
((HT: Tulsa Athletics their own selves))
OKC FC won the back end of the weekend home and home, 5-2, and get the week off. Tulsa host fourth-place Corinthians this weekend who are actually tied with Dallas City FC on points, but are behind in goal differential (plus-26 to plus-21). Dallas City dropped their contest with Corinthians 2-1 in San Antonio last weekend.
Here's the highlights
((HT: Corinthians their own selves))
Head coach Jon Burklo caught up with CFCSA's Martin Hansson
Dallas City rebounded with a 1-0 over Fort Worth and have Liverpool Warriors next.
Joplin Demize are 5th at 10 points, losing at Tulsa but putting 9 on the board against BCS Clash.
Here's a look at the game against the Athletics
((HT: Gabriel Hershewe))
Liverpool, Fort Worth, and BCS are with 4, 1, and no points respectively. Liverpool head to Joplin after the DCFC match. Fort Worth host BCS Clash before the Corinthians match and Sarah Breuner caught up with Fort Worth city councilman Sal Espino about the impact the Vaqueros have in the community.
((HT: Fort Worth Vaqueros their own selves))
And, for the record, BCS Clash are at a goal differential of minus-67: 2 goals scored and 69 allowed.
Southeast Conference
Four teams at the top separated by three points. And just when you think someone may break away, the others in the queue strike back. The New Orleans Jesters are still riding a hot streak- unbeaten in the month of June. They were challenged in a road trip last weekend winning at Rocket City and drawing at Nashville FC, 0-0
((HT: Williamson Source))
The Jesters host Rocket City this week and Nashville gets the Georgia Revs.
"We're always disappointed when we don't pick up maximum points at home but it's important to remember that we faced 2 quality teams," goalkeeper Stephen Lunney told OSG Sports after the weekend. "Having said that, no one is more determined than our players to put things right by getting a win on Saturday at home."
Chattanooga FC are in between New Orleans and Nashville at 13 points. After the Nashville match, they had another big three points hosting the Georgia Revs at Finley Stadium winning 3-2.
((HT: The Chattahooligans))
This week, they're at Rocket City and hosting Knoxville. Silverbacks Reserves are fourth with 11 points beating the Revs last week themselves. The Backs host Knoxville this weekend as well. Rocket City, the Revs, and Knoxville are at the bottom of the table with 4, 4, and 2 points themselves.
Sunshine Conference
Miami United's lead is down to three points in the table over Jacksonville United FC as Jax closed the gap. Miami United had the week off and Jacksonville knocked off Cape Coral 3-1 to close the margin to 16-13. Storm FC and Tampa Marauders FC are in third and fourth with 7 points each. They solved nothing with a 1-1 draw last week. Cape Coral is last with two points on the year.
This week, Miami is home to Jacksonville before going to Cape Coral. After the Miami match, Jacksonville plays at Storm FC.
NPSL Western Region Week 7 Review/Preview
Golden Gates Conference
A logjam...
Three teams separated by four points- Sacramento, Sonoma County, and CD Aguiluchos (20, 19, and 16). Real San Jose are fourth at 11 points with the San Francisco Stompers last with 8.
Sacramento had the week off, but they host San Jose this weekend. Sonoma drew RSJ last week and they will host San Francisco. CD Aguiluchos beat San Fran last week and they're the ones who get the week off this time around.
Northwest Conference
Still Spartans Futbol Club running away with it- a 2-1 win over Gorge FC gives them 28 points and they host Inter United FC who are third. Seattle Sporting FC beat Inter last week and they travel to Gorge this time. Sporting are ten points back in second. Inter have 8 points on the season and Gorge have only 2.
Southwest Conference
This is one of the most competitive conferences in the league this season...
But, it's looking more and more like FC Force will take it- having pulled 12 wins out of their first 13 matches. They have a 9-point advantage over both San Diego Flash and FC Hasental.
Force blew out FC Santa Clarita 5-3 last week and travel to third-place Hasental this week.
But the biggest news came from Hasental's 2-1 win over Flash to draw square at 27 points. This offsides call kept the Flash off the board late and kept all three points with FCH.
((HT: SD Diego))
Here are the highlights in full
((HT: San Diego Flash their own selves))
And, thanks to FOSG "BSP" for the link to the Hasental highlights
Now, the math...
The Flash has won 2 of the 3 matches this season against Hasental, but have less wins. Hasental will face league leader FC Force and finish the season against winless Del Rey City. The Flash travel to FC Temecula and finish the season at home against FC Force.
Temecula blew out Del Rey City 6-1 to distance themselves from FC Santa Clarita (12 points to 7) and this week, FCSC and Del Rey will battle at the bottom of the table.
A logjam...
Three teams separated by four points- Sacramento, Sonoma County, and CD Aguiluchos (20, 19, and 16). Real San Jose are fourth at 11 points with the San Francisco Stompers last with 8.
Sacramento had the week off, but they host San Jose this weekend. Sonoma drew RSJ last week and they will host San Francisco. CD Aguiluchos beat San Fran last week and they're the ones who get the week off this time around.
Northwest Conference
Still Spartans Futbol Club running away with it- a 2-1 win over Gorge FC gives them 28 points and they host Inter United FC who are third. Seattle Sporting FC beat Inter last week and they travel to Gorge this time. Sporting are ten points back in second. Inter have 8 points on the season and Gorge have only 2.
Southwest Conference
This is one of the most competitive conferences in the league this season...
But, it's looking more and more like FC Force will take it- having pulled 12 wins out of their first 13 matches. They have a 9-point advantage over both San Diego Flash and FC Hasental.
Force blew out FC Santa Clarita 5-3 last week and travel to third-place Hasental this week.
But the biggest news came from Hasental's 2-1 win over Flash to draw square at 27 points. This offsides call kept the Flash off the board late and kept all three points with FCH.
((HT: SD Diego))
Here are the highlights in full
((HT: San Diego Flash their own selves))
And, thanks to FOSG "BSP" for the link to the Hasental highlights
Now, the math...
The Flash has won 2 of the 3 matches this season against Hasental, but have less wins. Hasental will face league leader FC Force and finish the season against winless Del Rey City. The Flash travel to FC Temecula and finish the season at home against FC Force.
Temecula blew out Del Rey City 6-1 to distance themselves from FC Santa Clarita (12 points to 7) and this week, FCSC and Del Rey will battle at the bottom of the table.
NPSL Week 7 Midwest Region Review/Preview
Central Conference
Early thoughts are that it's going to be Quad Cities and Madison for the top two spots and the Eagles home win last week may go a long way in solidifying that. Madison picked up some more game reps with a draw with FC Bordo- who play Quad Cities this week, by the way.
Madison hosts TwinStars this weekend, and here's a cool piece that was put together on life as a 56'er
((HT: themederman))
Bordo also put 7 on Eau Claire Aris FC last weekend. Aris are still looking for their first win of the year.
Minnesota United Reserves are battling TwinStars for 4th and 5th and drew each other last week.
This week, Madison hosts TwinStars and United hosts Eau Claire.
Great Lakes East Conference
Still a three team race with AFC Cleveland, FC Buffalo, and Erie Admirals...
AFCC had a rough weekend losing twice- at Buffalo and at home to Detroit City at Cass Tech
As a result, FCB are only two points back
((HT: BuffaloLive))
The Admirals had a win and a draw last week- a win over Indiana Fire and a draw with Fort Pitt for the Regiment's point of the season combined with a loss to Michigan Stars.
This week, Fort Pitt plays three matches in five days- home to the Wolves and Erie, and then, travelling to Buffalo Sunday. AFC Cleveland has the weekend off...
Great Lakes West Conference
Detroit City, Lansing United, and Indiana Fire are all within three points of one another.
DCFC has a big six-pointer with Indiana on the road this week. Lansing had the week off, but they head to Indiana as well for another six-pointer as well. Michigan Stars and Cincinnati Saints are tied with nine points each in fourth. After Cincinnati drew even on points with a 4-1 win over Michigan last weekend, they both have the weekend off.
Early thoughts are that it's going to be Quad Cities and Madison for the top two spots and the Eagles home win last week may go a long way in solidifying that. Madison picked up some more game reps with a draw with FC Bordo- who play Quad Cities this week, by the way.
Madison hosts TwinStars this weekend, and here's a cool piece that was put together on life as a 56'er
((HT: themederman))
Bordo also put 7 on Eau Claire Aris FC last weekend. Aris are still looking for their first win of the year.
Minnesota United Reserves are battling TwinStars for 4th and 5th and drew each other last week.
This week, Madison hosts TwinStars and United hosts Eau Claire.
Great Lakes East Conference
Still a three team race with AFC Cleveland, FC Buffalo, and Erie Admirals...
AFCC had a rough weekend losing twice- at Buffalo and at home to Detroit City at Cass Tech
As a result, FCB are only two points back
((HT: BuffaloLive))
The Admirals had a win and a draw last week- a win over Indiana Fire and a draw with Fort Pitt for the Regiment's point of the season combined with a loss to Michigan Stars.
This week, Fort Pitt plays three matches in five days- home to the Wolves and Erie, and then, travelling to Buffalo Sunday. AFC Cleveland has the weekend off...
Great Lakes West Conference
Detroit City, Lansing United, and Indiana Fire are all within three points of one another.
DCFC has a big six-pointer with Indiana on the road this week. Lansing had the week off, but they head to Indiana as well for another six-pointer as well. Michigan Stars and Cincinnati Saints are tied with nine points each in fourth. After Cincinnati drew even on points with a 4-1 win over Michigan last weekend, they both have the weekend off.
NPSL Week 7 Northeast Region Review/Preview
Keystone Conference
The team at the top will be trying to hold on for the balance of the schedule- FC Lehigh Valley United Sonic has a five-point lead (16-11) over the GBFC Thunder after Sonic's 2-1 win over Hershey FC and the scoreless draw Thunder had with Buxmont Torch.
Three points separate second from sixth in the table- Junior Lone Star has ten points after their tie with Clarkstown. Pocono Snow also knocked off Hershey FC for 9 points. Buxmont and Clarkstown are tied with 8. Hershey has 6 points for 7th and Electric City are last at 0-2-5 with two points.
Clarkstown knocked off Pocono 3-0 and Snow head coach Jerry Sheska talked about the turning point of the match afterwards in their fifth straight loss...
((HT: J. Spike Rogan))
This week, Sonic can solidify their lead with home games against Junior Lone Star and Buxmont Torch. GBFC are on the road for two just-as-important road matches with Hershey and Pocono Snow.
The Snow are trying to look forward with Matt and Dan
((HT: J. Spike Rogan))
Lone Star then go to Electric City and GBFC. Clarkstown go to Electric City and host Hershey in the middle of the table. Electric City finish their rough week with a home game in a week's time with FC Lehigh Valley.
Mid Atlantic Conference
It's all Virginia Beach FC and DC United's Under-23's- one point separates them (15-14) and DCU has a game in hand. VBFC beat ASA Charge and tied Legacy 76 while DCU knocked off Chesterfield United. The other four teams in the division are separated by four points- RVA FC blew out Legacy 8-1, but Legacy's second game of the week was another goalless draw with ASA to put them third with six points.
Legacy is 4th with 5 points. Chesterfield drew ASA after their loss to DC United for four points. ASA is still looking for their first win of the season.
This week, VBC FC goes to Chesterfield. DCU goes to Legacy and hosts ASA. RVA FC has two home games with Legacy and ASA.
North Atlantic Conference
It's still Red Bulls and Brooklyn Italians. Both still undefeated and the Italians have a game in hand, but this week's game with Red Bulls will go a long way to deciding the winner of the conference. It's one of three game this week for Brooklyn as they follow up with home games with the Phantoms and Rhode Island.
Red Bulls had the week off as Brooklyn beat NYAC. Seacoast United Phantoms won twice over the cross-town rival Mariners and Greater Lowell.
Here's the highlights of Lowell and Seacoast
((HT: Greater Lowell their own selves))
The four teams at the bottom are separated by three points total. NYAC followed their loss to Brooklyn with a draw at home to Rhode Island. The Reds host the Mariners and to Brooklyn. The Mariners beat Greater Lowell before their Phantoms loss and a GLUFC loss to the Mariners is in the mix as well.
The team at the top will be trying to hold on for the balance of the schedule- FC Lehigh Valley United Sonic has a five-point lead (16-11) over the GBFC Thunder after Sonic's 2-1 win over Hershey FC and the scoreless draw Thunder had with Buxmont Torch.
Three points separate second from sixth in the table- Junior Lone Star has ten points after their tie with Clarkstown. Pocono Snow also knocked off Hershey FC for 9 points. Buxmont and Clarkstown are tied with 8. Hershey has 6 points for 7th and Electric City are last at 0-2-5 with two points.
Clarkstown knocked off Pocono 3-0 and Snow head coach Jerry Sheska talked about the turning point of the match afterwards in their fifth straight loss...
((HT: J. Spike Rogan))
This week, Sonic can solidify their lead with home games against Junior Lone Star and Buxmont Torch. GBFC are on the road for two just-as-important road matches with Hershey and Pocono Snow.
The Snow are trying to look forward with Matt and Dan
((HT: J. Spike Rogan))
Lone Star then go to Electric City and GBFC. Clarkstown go to Electric City and host Hershey in the middle of the table. Electric City finish their rough week with a home game in a week's time with FC Lehigh Valley.
Mid Atlantic Conference
It's all Virginia Beach FC and DC United's Under-23's- one point separates them (15-14) and DCU has a game in hand. VBFC beat ASA Charge and tied Legacy 76 while DCU knocked off Chesterfield United. The other four teams in the division are separated by four points- RVA FC blew out Legacy 8-1, but Legacy's second game of the week was another goalless draw with ASA to put them third with six points.
Legacy is 4th with 5 points. Chesterfield drew ASA after their loss to DC United for four points. ASA is still looking for their first win of the season.
This week, VBC FC goes to Chesterfield. DCU goes to Legacy and hosts ASA. RVA FC has two home games with Legacy and ASA.
North Atlantic Conference
It's still Red Bulls and Brooklyn Italians. Both still undefeated and the Italians have a game in hand, but this week's game with Red Bulls will go a long way to deciding the winner of the conference. It's one of three game this week for Brooklyn as they follow up with home games with the Phantoms and Rhode Island.
Red Bulls had the week off as Brooklyn beat NYAC. Seacoast United Phantoms won twice over the cross-town rival Mariners and Greater Lowell.
Here's the highlights of Lowell and Seacoast
((HT: Greater Lowell their own selves))
The four teams at the bottom are separated by three points total. NYAC followed their loss to Brooklyn with a draw at home to Rhode Island. The Reds host the Mariners and to Brooklyn. The Mariners beat Greater Lowell before their Phantoms loss and a GLUFC loss to the Mariners is in the mix as well.
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