The 2017 NPSL National Championship powered by Mitre is set and will feature the Elm City Express and Midland-Odessa FC. Both semifinal winners will face off in New Haven, CT on Saturday, August 12. The winner will have the privilege to call themselves national champions. For both clubs, they both set expectations to be here and now can make a mere dream become reality. Photo Credit: Mark Nicholas/Midland-Odessa FC For Midland-Odessa’s Andrew Moullin, he is loving the playoffs and the team’s progress to
Battle in the Great Lake State: Detroit City FC vs Midland-Odessa FC in the NPSL National Semifinals
Detroit City FC and Midland-Odessa FC will face off in Michigan this Saturday, for a spot in the NPSL National Championship powered by Mitre. Detroit City FC had one of their most historical moments in club history to move onto the NPSL National Semifinal. In the regional final, Bakie Goodman’s headed pass to the foot of Tyrone Mondi, who found the back of the net in extra time, securing DCFC a 3-2 win over AFC Ann Arbor. For captain Dave Edwardson,
There will be an abundance of talent at Yale University’s Reese Stadium this weekend as the Elm City Express and CD Aguiluchos USA meet in the NPSL National Semifinals. Elm City boasts players with international experience, with one representing New Zealand at the U-17 World Cup and another starring in the Portuguese Second Division. Aguiluchos carries talent on the club which features the 2013 NPSL Player of the Year and a two-time NPSL Golden Boot winner. Photo Credit: Roger Amaya Aguiluchos
Saturday’s game between Orange County FC and CD Aguiluchos USA should be a great game of skill and offensive power. The pair face off in this weekend’s West Region Final, a thrilling part of the NPSL Playoffs powered by Mitre. In their first season of the NPSL, Orange County was an offensive juggernaut in the 2017 regular season, racking up 65 goals and a +46 goal differential. OCFC’s attack is led by 2017 NPSL Golden Boot co-winner Alessandro Canale, who finished
Every so often to reach a goal an individual must take the unexpected journey. Gustavo Villalobos went through such a journey to arrive at Orange County SC. He got his start in the NPSL, where he played for FC Hasental. Briggs Palmer, Hasental’s General Manager, had high praise for the talented midfielder. Photo Credit: Hi-Vision Sports/FC Hasental “Both Eric Warner and I are pleased to see Goose back playing in Southern California. Goose is a dynamic player, technically strong, and a fearsome
Two of the top three teams in the Southwest Conference clashed, as FC Arizona and Orange County FC looked to claim the top spot in the standings. Yet like their first match, that outcome came out to be a 0-0 draw. Photo Credit: Victor Higuera FC Arizona was coming into the match off an impressive home 4-0 victory over SoCal SC, allowing FC Arizona to claim the top spot in the standings. OCFC looked to claim a valuable home victory and
Orange County SC launched their new stadium at the Orange County Great Park with a dominating 4-0 win over rivals LA Galaxy II in the I-405 derby. Photo Credit: Victor Higuera/ISNSoccer.com OCSC introduced their new facility for the first time this season after four consecutive road matches. With the rain showers seemingly looking to affect the big opener, approximately 4,000 still showed up ready to cheer on the home side. OCSC got off to a fast start and created two scoring chances
The game was over at halftime, but Orange County FC wanted to make a statement to the league. OCFC manhandled SC Corinthians USA for an 8-1 home victory to remain undefeated. Photo Credit: Victor Higuera/ISNSoccer.com Corinthians was hoping to not just solidify a road win, but their first win of the season. With a huge match against first place Riverside Coras next for OCFC, this was a possible trap game and they could not take SC Corinthians USA lightly. Head coach Paul
Draws can be victories when they come under such impressive circumstances. After being down 3-0 at home, OCFC managed to crawl out of such a deficit to draw 3-3 against SoCal SC. OCFC was playing just their second home game as new franchise in the NSPL. OCFC was undefeated so far in league play and coming across a SoCal SC team that was looking to solidify a road win. Photo Credit: Victor Higuera SoCal SC came out of the gate fast. Putting
