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Metuchen, NJ — Week 7 of the Summer of Soccer, and a lot of clubs are holding their own feat while others are hoping that teams can play spoilers to others the rest of the way.

Great Lakes Division

Friday, June 23

Livonia City vs Futsal Factory

Start Time: 6:00 PM EST

Venue: Schoolcraft College

Coming off of their first win, Futsal Factory makes it two in a matchup that Livonia City might look at as an opportunity to jumpstart their Summer of Soccer and grab their first 3 points of the campaign. Livonia will need Kelly Capoccia to find the back of the net and GK Alex Deruvo to keep Futsal Factory scoreless if they want to get their first win of 2023.

Saturday, June 24

MI Stars vs Livonia City

Start Time: 12:00 PM EST

Venue: Michigan Stars SC

A Quick turnaround for Livonia City and they take on the Michigan Stars who are winless this season in the UWS. Look for this matchup to be a goal fest as both teams will be pressing to ensure they get all 3 points.

Sunday, June 25

Nationals SC vs MI Burn

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Oakland University

The result on Tuesday night is a big match and this could be bigger if the Nationals can secure all three points as they could go top of the table in the Great Lakes division. The midfield will be critical for the Nationals and the trio of Kylie Cesarek, Madison Slezinski, and Cecillia Steinwascher will be called upon to keep the engine running for the Nationals’ postseason dreams.

East Division

Saturday, June 24

Flower City 1872 vs Erie Commodores

Start Time: 2:00 PM EST

Venue: Rochester Sports

Erie heads to Rochester as Flower City plays host and potential spoiler against a Commodores side that needs to win out to have a chance to make the playoffs. Look for this to potentially be a breakout game for Kathryn Wall who has featured a lot for Erie and wants to contribute more by finishing chances and helping her team get to the playoffs. For Flower City, each game the rest of the way is their playoff and they have a few opportunities to spoil some seasons as well.

Coppermine vs Steel City FC

Start Time: 5:00 PM EST

Venue: Coppermine Norris

Two teams that are on course to perhaps play each other in the playoffs in the East division with both teams wanting to win and show the other who they are. In the end, this will be a physical low-scoring affair as neither team likes to concede with a combined 9 goals against in nine matches to date this season. This will come down to the midfield play and who blinks first in a matchup that could change the landscape out East.

NJ Copa FC vs Lancaster Inferno

Start Time: 6:00 PM EST

Venue: St Joseph HS

NJ Copa FC is still looking to hit its stride and will have a chance to do so at home against a Lancaster Inferno team that is heating up with a four-game unbeaten run. This is a must-win for both teams as neither wants to miss out on the playoffs. Look for Copa midfielders Amanda Mendez and Christina Layden to have a good match and cause problems for Lancaster with their pace and endurance.

Albany Rush vs Maine Footy

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Union College

Four points separate these two teams who sit at number 5 and number 10 in the East. A win and Maine Footy could jump to 6th in the East while a win for Albany could move them up to 4th. Playoff seeding and implications aside this is a match that could be an entertaining one as both teams are solid in the midfield and have been regulars for goal of the week nominations as well as save of the week. It may be low scoring but the skill and chance that come from these two will make it must see Eleven TV.

NE Mutiny vs Sporting CT

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Lusitano Stadium

Top seed possibilities are the line for Sporting as the first-year UWS side looks to replicate a feat that was last seen by FC Buffalo in 2021 when they topped the East as the #1 seed. NE Mutiny meanwhile looks to punch their postseason ticket with a win and give themselves an opportunity to play for a National Championship after a loss in the Conference Semifinals last season. Catherine Berry for the Mutiny and Tiffany Weimer look to get on the score sheet as both are in the running for the Golden Boot in the UWS this season.

Worcester Fuel vs Scorpions SC

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Quinsigmond Park

Worcester Fuel is hoping that the draw last time out was not luck and they are going to go into this match as the favorites as the Fuel could perhaps ruin plans for a Scorpions team that has had a good run as of late after a sluggish start to 2023. Erica Dimmick and Felicia Flores have played every minute to date for the Fuel and hope that their leadership and continued growth as a team can get them over the edge while Scorpions and their homegrown talent want to continue to impress in the East.

Sunday, June 25

NJ Copa FC vs BC United

Start Time: 12:00 PM EST

Venue: St Joseph HS

A loss last time out was not something that BC United had in the cards for their first season but the loss to Coppermine was perhaps a good one for BC United to prepare them for the rest of the UWS Summer of Soccer. Sitting in the last spot for the playoffs, BC will want to get back to its winning ways in order take make one final push with two games left in their season after this. NJ Copa FC will be playing in back-to-back matches at home and hope that a little home cooking can help them play spoiler in the East division race.

CT Rush vs Scorpions SC

Start Time: 4:00 PM EST

Venue: East Haven HS

The last game these two played was a three-goal thriller that saw Scoprions walk away with all three points and ending the Rush’s postseason dreams. This week is a new week and CT Rush can return the favor to a Scorpions SC side that will have just played less than 24 hours prior. Look for Rush’s Julia Carr and Sam Halligan to continue their high level of play in hopes of leading the Rush to all three points.

Midwest Division

Saturday, June 24

Chicago Rush vs Indiana Union

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Olympic Park

The Chicago Rush plays their second match of the 2023 Summer of Soccer and it comes at a time when others are gearing up in the UWS. Indiana Union looks to keep pace with a good Cincinnati team while also hoping to separate themselves from others and make it a two-team race in the Midwest. The Rush have been off since June 10th and looks to come out after 14 days with a chip on their shoulder and make a case as the best team in the division. Amelia White leads a Union attack that has been flying so far this season contributing 12 points to date for a team that has scored 25 times and conceded only 4 with contributions from Erin Baker and Jordan and Isabella Imes.

Cincinnati Sirens vs Edgewater Castle

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Fairfield Stadium

A replay from the first week of Midwest action in the UWS that saw both teams share a point and go in two different directions up until this point. The Sirens have gone on to win 4 straight matches by a combined score of 25-0 and look to continue that trend against an Edgewater Castle team looking to make a late run with a few chances left. Edgewater midfielder Amanda Buechel hopes to lead the attack from the midfield against a familiar team in the Sirens with hopes of getting her team back in contention with all three points. The question is will Cincinnati concede?

Sunday, June 25

Indiana Union vs Chicago Rush

Start Time: 4:00 PM EST

Venue: Trinity Sports

A replay in 21 hours could create some roster changes for both teams as they look to build their postseason resume in the UWS Summer of Soccer. It will be interesting to see how many if any changes are made to the sides heading into this one and perhaps the significance of those changes with so much to play for. Keep an eye out for what happens Saturday before this replay to get a feel for what could take place in this one.

Southwest Division

Friday, June 23

ATX Blues vs Luxoria

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Round Rock

Luxoria has looked like a different team up to this point in the season and much different than the 2022 team that went 6-4-0. This season they have yet to concede while Kennedy Kessler is leading the attack and Terrie Noelle Tchoffo has made 7 saves to date and keeping opponents at bay with the help of a solid defense. ATX Blues on the other hand are searching for their form from their opening match win against the Athenians as they have been shut out since. Blues will need the trio of Tatiana Jerman, Kaitlynn Milton, and Lucy Ortiz to partner and get things going early and often if the Blues want to stay in the hunt in the Southwest division.

Saturday, June 24

Athenians vs SA Runners SA 

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Soccer Central

The “Riverwalk Derby” part 2 is going to be a classic if their last time out was any indication. That match saw the Athenians escape with a 1-0 win and left the Runners searching for answers as they are still looking for their first win of 2023. Back-to-back shutouts have the Athenians heading in the right direction with two games against Luxoria coming up the next two Saturdays. A win would help the Athenians not only in the standings but also in confidence as they prepare for two very hard matches in the UWS Summer of Soccer.

West Division

Friday, June 23

FC Arizona vs Reno Vikings

Start Time: 7:00 PM EST

Venue: Campo Verde HS

FC Arizona has lost their last three matches and plays a Reno Viking team that is still searching for their first points of the season. Look for FC Arizona to use this match as momentum to help their cause in the West with matches up against SC Blue Heat and LASC the rest of the way. Reno will be looking to do the same with a big opportunity to play a spoiler for Blue Heat and Calgary as well.

Saturday, June 24

SC Blue Heat vs Calgary Foothills

Start Time: 7:30 PM EST

Venue: College of the Canyons

Calgary Foothills takes its 15-game regular season winning streak down south for what could be the deciding game for the West with a win. SC Blue Heat will want to get back at Calgary after a close 1-0 loss in Canada this past weekend and look forward to welcoming Foothills this weekend with all to play for.

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