UNDER 11 SEASON

Fall 2007 Season - The Under 11 United completed a very successful fall season, compiling an overall record of 11-5-3, and finishing as the runners-up in their division in the Delco League. In addition to advancing to the league championship game, the United also finished 2nd in the Kids Peace tournament and were champions at the YMS Columbus Day tourney. The United amassed 53 goals on the season, an average of 2.8 per game, and played strong defense the entire season.

The initial challenge for the team involved meshing the 7 returning United veterans with 7 new team members. Team chemistry was quickly forged at early season training sessions and a team mini-camp in early August. Any questions of on-field performance were quickly answered at Kids’ Peace as the United soared to a 2nd place finish with a 3-1 record, behind the scoring output of forwards Adam Poluka and Elliot Gross. Beginning league play in a division of opponents’ top clubs, the United managed a 2-2-1 record in the first half of the league season to settle into 3rd place. Playing improved soccer with each passing week, the United opened the YMS tourney with a thrilling 6-4 come-from-behind victory over Horsham, featuring a second half hat trick by Ian Matherson. The boys continued their strong play in the second game, but fell 3-2 in a well played game. Midfielder Jack Soslow contributed both United tallies. In the semifinals, the team fought to a 2-2 tie after 80 minutes of soccer, including 2 overtime periods, with the outcome to be settled by a shootout. In the shootout, keeper Nick Geaneotes was huge, stopping 4 of 5 shots, while defenders Julian Sherman and Brady MacManus calmly drilled their shots to advance the United to the championship game. In a rematch against Falls SC, the United dominated the championship game. Forwards Geoffrey Kao and Spenser Kopp helped generate numerous scoring chances to lead the team to a 3-1 victory.

Setting its sights on the playoffs, the team made a strong second half run in league play with a 3-1-1 finish to earn a playoff berth. The stellar defensive play of fullback Nate Ulrich and stopper Paddy Black was instrumental in shutting down the opposition during October and November. The highlight of the league season was a sensational 2-0 defeat of the previously undefeated Methacton squad, featuring the tenacious two-way play of midfielders Auggie Espinosa, Sander Haigh and Jesse Bregman. This victory helped secure a playoff spot for the United. In a rematch against Methacton, the team played with great effort, but fell in the league championship game to finish the season in 2nd place.

Throughout the season, the team showed consistent improvement and the boys played with great energy, effort and sportsmanship. Continuous offensive success was provided by forwards Adam Poluka, Geoffrey Kao, Elliot Gross and Spenser Kopp. The midfield was controlled by the aggressive, creative play of Jack Soslow, Jesse Bregman, Sander Haigh, Auggie Espinosa and Brady MacManus. Defenders Ian Matherson, Julian Sherman, Nate Ulrich and Paddy Black, along with keeper Nick Geaneotes played formidable defense all year. Go United!

UNDER 9 SEASON

November 2005: Delco Soccer League - Division Three Finalists - The Under 9 United completed an exciting inaugural campaign, finishing as finalists in the Delco season ending playoffs. During the Delco season, the team lost only 1 game - the final game - to champion Greater Chester Valley Soccer Association 1-0. To their credit, the United scored the only goal the Greater Chester Valley team allowed this season in an exciting regular season ending 1-1 tie.

September 2005: Kids Peace Tournament – Finalists - The U9 United are pleased to report a 2nd place finish in the Kids Peace Tournament. The road to the finals included a 3-1 win over Buckingham United Lightning (Inter County Div. II) and a thrilling OT semi-final win in penalty kicks over the Pottsgrove Falcons. In the semis, the team battled to a 2-2 regulation tie, played a scoreless overtime and went through 9 rounds of penalty kicks before claiming the win. The team lost in the finals to Lionville 2-1. Lionville also beat the team 1-0 in the round-robin play. It was an exciting weekend.