It took AFC Cleveland 87 minutes to get a lead, but when Antonio Manfut scored, it would be the goal to beat Sonoma County Sol FC to win the 2016 National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) National Championship, 4-2. Manfut’s goal was just part of a six-goal thriller, as Sonoma County Sol FC Taylor Varnadore and AFC Cleveland’s Vinny Bell traded two goals each. AFC Cleveland’s Ryder Bell added a fourth in extra time. Photo Credit: Matthew Jones/ISNSoccer.com “(Tom) Beck got the
Photo Credit: Richard Kruszynski/NPSL.com AFC Cleveland claimed the 2016 NPSL National Championship Powered by Mitre with a 4-2 win over the visiting Sonoma County Sol FC. The match took place in front of a sellout crowd of 2,205 at Stan Skoczen Stadium in Independence, Ohio. “It’s good for the soccer community,” AFC Cleveland midfielder Tom Beck commented. “It’s good for everyone up here that loves soccer. It’s important that we continue to grow the game and hopefully AFC Cleveland can do
By Kelly Haapala/NPSL.info Detroit City FC won their NPSL season opener Saturday 3-2 at Cass Tech against AFC Cleveland. This game also tallies points for DCFC towards the Rust Belt Derby that has been an ongoing supporter-sponsored competition between the two teams as well as FC Buffalo since 2012. DCFC won in 2013 and are the reigning 2014 champions. Both teams came out looking as though they were getting to know each other and see where they could edge their way in towards
AFC Cleveland is proud to announce the return of three players from the 2013 NPSL squad. Goalkeeper Anthony Flowers joins midfielders Ty Smith and Tom Beck on the 2014 NPSL squad for the Royals. Photo Credit: Frank Agin Flowers, a 2014 Wright State University commit, comes to Cleveland from New Albany, OH. Flowers broke New Albany HS records for GAA (goals against average), shutouts, and best overall record during his senior season. “After being primarily on the developmental side of AFC Cleveland
