Tough matchups ahead in week five

Metuchen, NJ — Teams look to build momentum as conference standings shape up.

Great Lakes Division

Sunday, June 11

Nationals SC vs Livonia City

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Oakland University

Nationals SC looks to build off their opening win as the host Livonia City who is still looking for their first win of the season after a loss to the Michigan Hawks. Madison Medalle and Amber Best lead the charge for Nationals SC as Leah Wolf looks to keep Livonia City from earning their first points of the season on the road.

Monday, June 12

Michigan Hawks vs Michigan Jaguars

Start Time: 7:30 PM EST

Venue: Schoolcraft College

The top spot in the Great Lakes Division is on the line as the Jaguars travel to face a Hawks team looking to do big things in the UWS this season. The Hawks started the 2023 season with a 7-1 win, while the Jaguars have played two games, each of those wins with a +8 goal differential. The Jaguars look to create some separation with a win.

Tuesday, June 13

Michigan Burn vs Michigan Hawks

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Sports Academy

Back-to-back matches for the Hawks as they travel to take on a Burn team making their UWS debut in 2023. It will be interesting to see what the Michigan Burn bring to the Summer of Soccer while also having a chance to see how the Hawks handle their second match in 24 hours.

East Division

Saturday, June 10

Sporting CT vs Maine Footy

Start Time: 4:00 PM EST

Venue: Xavier HS

6 points in two matches is a great start for newcomer Sporting CT, but they host a Maine Footy team that isn’t to be overlooked as a potential contender in the East. Both of these sides offer a balanced lineup and this match will come down to who blinks first as neither will want to leave points on the pitch with both Coppermine and FC Buffalo being undefeated.

BC United vs NJ Copa FC

Start Time: 6:00 PM EST

Venue: Binghamton U

BC United has shown it is capable of taking points in matches in their first three games against quality sides in the UWS. They host a balanced NJ Copa FC team that will be playing their second game of the season and looking to jump into the race in the East for a playoff opportunity.

CT Rush vs Worcester Fuel FC

Start Time: 6:00 PM EST

Venue: East Haven HS

With both teams playing their 4th match of the 2023 season it will be interesting to see if either side can get take all three points or if they split them. Worcester Fuel sits one place behind CT Rush based on goal difference while scoring 2 more goals than the Rush. Look for both teams to come out wanting to win and get their 2023 campaign back on track.

Lancaster Inferno vs Coppermine

Start Time: 6:00 PM EST

Venue: Millersville University

May 20th doesn’t seem like it was long ago and Lancaster Inferno hasn’t forgotten about that opening match loss to Coppermine. Coppermine meanwhile, has won 3 consecutive matches scoring 3 goals in each of them. Look for this matchup to be a bit more physical and tactical this time around as Lancaster needs to grab points to stay in the playoff picture in the East.

Steel City FC vs FC Berlin

Start Time: 6:00 PM EST

Venue: Founders Field

FC Berlin with save of the week winner Hanna Johnson travels to Steel City looking for revenge after a 3-0 loss just this past weekend. FC Berlin looks to get Celina Barnard and Gillian Rovers going early like they did a few weeks back against Erie, but Steel City keeper Mackenna Yaracs has a different plan coming off here save of the week in week 2 of the Summer of Soccer.

NE Mutiny vs Albany Rush

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Lusitano Stadium

Catherine Berry leads a strong Mutiny team as they host an Albany Rush side with dreams of the postseason in the UWS. The Rush on the other hand head to Lusitano with their own threat in Katelyn Krohn who has 7 goals in three matches this season and is in the picture as an early-season offensive MVP candidate in the UWS. This could be a momentum-swinging matchup with lots on the line and all to play for early on with Mutiny looking to rebound off of a draw last match against Maine Footy.

Sunday, June 11 

Erie Commodores vs FC Buffalo

Start Time: 2:00 PM EST

Venue: St. Joseph HS

The two-pronged attack of Barberic and Cutrona helps lead the herd of FC Buffalo to Erie as they not only look to continue their winning ways as a team but also add to their early season point total as both players have combined for 12 goals and 5 assists this season. Erie meanwhile looks to continue building off of their last match against FC Berlin where they came back from a 2-goal deficit to win 3-2 on the road with Brooklyn Respecki leading the charge for the Commodores.

 

Monday, June 12

Scorpions SC vs NE Mutiny

Start Time: 7:30 PM EST

Venue: Medway HS

After a draw to open the season, Scorpions SC is back in action looking for their first win of the season as they host the New England Mutiny. After playing on Saturday this is a chance for the Mutiny to jump back into the thick of things in the East and keep their postseason aspirations alive while it is also an opportunity for the Scorpions to get their season on track with a win against a potentially different Mutiny looking side because of the weekend.

Midwest Division

Saturday, June 10 

Indiana Union VS RBFC Elite

Start Time: 6:00 PM EST

Venue: Trinity Sports

All eyes are on the task at hand for Indiana Union as they face an  RBFC Elite team looking to put their opening season loss behind them in Indiana. The Union looks to stay in the Midwest race with a win following their 3-point earning performance against Edgewater last weekend. The Elite, on the other hand, are wanting to improve their 2023 fortunes after their opening loss to Cincinnati. 

Cincinnati Sirens VS Chicago Rush

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Fairfield Stadium

A win in this match helps increase the Sirens’ postseason possibilities in their fourth match of the season but newcomer Chicago Rush opens their season with a chance to change the landscape of the Midwest division. All eyes in this match should be looking at Cincinnati keeper Taylor Spiller who has faced 16 shots and only allowed 2 past her this season, while their attack is solid with the likes of Miranda Weslake and Makala Woods. 

Southwest Division

Saturday, June 10

Luxoria FC vs ATX Blues

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: TBD

Southwest soccer is back and both of these squads made huge first impressions last week as they were able to earn three points from the respected first outings. This match looks to bring some heat as they are both wanting to earn or perhaps demand some respect for their clubs. Look for ATX Blues midfielder Lucy Ortiz to continue to make plays in hopes of securing three points for the Blues, while Luxoria FC has some firepower with Kennedy Kessler and a ball-winner in the midfield in Jacquline Cortez.

Sunday, June 4

San Antonio Runners vs San Antonio Athenians

Start Time: 7:30 PM EST

Venue: Cibolo

Both San Antonio sides left their matches last weekend with 0 points and perhaps lots of takeaways to get back on track. The Athenians will look towards the leadership of Eve Clarkson and Keeley Ayala to jumpstart their season after an opening 1-0 loss to the Blues while the Runners have worked hard in training to shore up some areas that could impact their own trajectory in the 2023 Summer of Soccer in the UWS.

West Division

Saturday, June 10

SC Blue Heat vs Los Angeles SC

Start Time: 7:30 PM EST

Venue: College of the Canyons

It took 90+ minutes of soccer to find a winner in the first “Hollywood Derby” of 2023, the question is will it take the same for the second? A late winner from Sophia Ruys gave the visiting Blue Heat all 3 points, while LASC has nothing to be upset about as it was a well-played match for both teams. Look for LASC and their homegrown squad to come out with a chip on their shoulder against their cross-town rival.

 

Sunday, June 11

Calgary Foothills vs FC Arizona

Start Time: 3:00 PM EST

Venue: Broadview Park

If ever a must-win, this is it for FC Arizona. After a 3-1 defeat at the hands of the visiting Calgary Foothills, this will put a dent in the postseason hopes of FC Arizona, who will want to stay in the mix. All eyes will be on Darya Mosallaei as she will need to keep an attacking Calgary team at bay with the likes of Mya Jones upfront, Lara Kazandjian in the middle of the park, and a wingback in Grace Stordy looking to keep the Foothill season running.

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