AFC Cleveland dominated FC Buffalo in their final home game of the 2012 NPSL season, sending the Blitzers home with a 3-0 defeat. The first half was rather pedestrian as both sides fought for control of the match. The score at halftime was a rather uneventful 0-0. The second half was a different story and one that belonged to AFC Cleveland. The goal scoring spree began with Ohio State’s Michael Matlock, who scored off a rebound to put the Royals up 1-0. Vinny Bell
AFC Cleveland and the Erie Admirals (4-4-1) battled to a 1-1 draw Friday night. The first half was back and forth as each side tried to gain an advantage. Erie would go on the board first thanks to a penalty kick, but Cuyahoga Falls native Christian Earnest equalized for Cleveland minutes later. The score was 1-1 at the half. The defensive battle continued in the second half as each team battled to get the deciding goal. The goal proved to be
University of Akron striker Thomas Schmitt scored the equalizing goal in the 86th minute to propel AFC Cleveland to a 1-1 road draw with Detroit City FC. Cleveland found themselves down 1-0 at the half after a goal from Detroit’s Stefan St. Louis in the 23rd minute. AFC fought back and claimed a goal of their own in the final moments of the game. Fellow Akron teammate Andrian McAdams was impressive in goal, claiming 6 saves for Cleveland. Detroit did well
Goals by Vinny Bell, Michael Matlock, and Tyler Johnston helped AFC Cleveland defeat Detroit City FC 3-2. A record crowd of 1,251 was on hand at Byers Field to see this important Rust Belt Derby matchup. The win propels AFC Cleveland (3-0-4, 13 pts.) into first place in the NPSL’s Midwest Great Lakes Conference. It also clinches a playoff spot for Cleveland, which is in their first year in the league. “It’s exciting,” AFC Cleveland Chairman/CEO Terry Lawriw stated. “We have a
A goal by Christian Earnest in the 84th minute gave AFC Cleveland a 1-1 draw against the Erie Admirals in NPSL action. “It was a very physical battle,” AFC Cleveland manager Andy Hoggarth commented. “It was a pretty fair result. Erie was very hardworking. They moved the ball well.” Sean Washek scored the lone goal for the Admirals (1-1-1). University of Akron star Andrian McAdams made his AFC Cleveland debut in goal for Cleveland. “Andrian was solid,” Hoggarth added. “He was quick off his
Vinny Bell and Tyler Johnston scored goals for AFC Cleveland (2-0-3) as they landed a 2-2 draw with FC Buffalo in a Rust Belt Derby match. Bell scored in the first half, capitalizing on a Buffalo turnover. This would give the visitors a 1-0 lead. The Blitzers brought things even at 1-1 thanks to an Alexander Rouse goal nineteen minutes later. Former Hertha Berlin and Maccabi Haifa striker Anthony Bahadur would make his AFC Cleveland debut during the match, but would have to
A strong second half by AFC Cleveland (2-0-2) helped the home team shutout Greater Binghamton FC 3-0. Goals by Thomas Schmitt, Vaughn Spurrier, and Dean Miller paced Cleveland’s attack in dominating fashion. The first half was rather pedestrian as each side struggled to gain the upper hand. Cleveland would hold a slight advantage statistically, but the score remained 0-0 after 45 minutes. The second half started strong for the visitors, but their fortunes quickly changed after Schmitt slotted one past the
Two top players from the University of Akron have joined AFC Cleveland of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). Forward Thomas Schmitt of Berea, Ohio is a senior forward for the 2010 National Champion Akron Zips. Schmitt is expected to be a starter this fall after an impressive spring season that included five goals against Wright State on April 28. Schmitt scored five goals, two of which were game-winners, in 2011 as he saw action in 23 matches on his way
AFC Cleveland came away with an exciting 4-2 victory over the visiting FC Buffalo Friday night. “Any time, any season the first win is vital,” AFC Cleveland manager Andy Hoggarth commented. “But the first win in franchise history is massive.” The attack was balanced as four different AFC Cleveland players found the back of the net. Case Western Reserve striker Vinny Bell opened the scoring for the home side in the 41st with a successful PK attempt. “We ‘ve been down both
