Game of the Week (1/6): Gang Green vs Lasers FC

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In the first 2013 Game of the Week, Gang Green faced off against Lasers FC in Coed Indoor play. Both teams are frequent Coed Outdoor league participants, but often head inside during the winter season to escape the elements and better their outdoor game for the spring. Though Gang Green put up a good fight, Lasers FC would bank an 8-2 victory in their first game of the season.

SPSL powered by adidas: Championships Recap

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The fall session of SPSL powered by adidas saw intense competition in both the Premier and First Divisions. For much of the season, the brackets were tight keeping the playoffs picture murky throughout.

By week 7, the top teams began pulling away from the competition, but as playoffs approached the teams who would secure the remaining spots remained in question. In  week 9, the spread between 3rd and 6th was only 3 points in the Premier Division and the First Division saw a three-way tie for 2nd between Deportivo Italia-Series B, Nomads and Seattle East.

The fourth Premier Division playoff contender would not be decided until the day of the semifinals match. Dinamo and Lagers faced off in two 25-minute halves in an effort to clinch 4th place. Lagers would secure a 3-1 win over Dinamo and go on to upset the bracket leaders, Three Lions, to advance to the finals. The semifinals for the First Division saw another significant upset when Seattle East topped the undefeated front-runners, Westside United, 2-1.

In the finals of the Premier Division the Lagers opened up scoring, but Deportivo Italia tied things up with a successful penalty kick by Luiggi Montero. It was the first of many goals for the squad, who went on to take the championship with a 5-1 win.

The First Division final saw Seattle East and Nomads battling it out in a tight match. Seattle East held a 2-1 lead as regulation time was winding down, but Nomads tied things up with this great goal in the final minutes to send the match into overtime. In overtime Nomads found themselves playing a man down and Seattle East was able to capitalize on the advantage, winning the finals 3-2.

Congratulations to the Fall 2012 SPSL powered by adidas Champions Deportivo Italia (Premier) and Seattle East (First).

Game of the Week (12/2): Smajic Construction vs Manbearpig FC

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Check out this fast-paced Men’s A Indoor Championship action where Smajic Construction and Manbearpig FC played out a thrilling match for game of the week. After going down early Manbearpig FC surged back to tie the game 8-8 with a rocket from Bryan Iotte. However, Smajic’s pressure finally broke the deadlock and they would prevail 9-8 through a tight-quarter finish from Edin Dedakovic.

SPSL powered by adidas: Semifinals Recap

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The weekend started off with Dinamo and Lagers playing for the 4th semifinals spot in the Premier Division. The teams faced off in a shortened match of two 25 minute halves. Lagers defeated Dinamo 3-1, thanks in part to this goal from Sean Akamine.

With a short rest between matches, Lagers took to the field once more to compete in the semifinals versus the Premier Division’s #1 seed, Three Lions. Heading into the playoffs Three Lions’ record was 8-2-0 compared to Lagers’ 4-5-0. Despite the numbers, Lagers proved themselves a strong competitor for the Lions squad, creating an upset with a 3-2 win to advance to the finals where they will face Deportivo Italia who overtook Seattle Americans 4-1.

The First Division saw some upsets of their own–most notably the ousting of Westside United. Westside United entered the playoffs with a 9-0-1 record and 29 point goal differential, but they would suffer their first defeat when it mattered most, falling to Seattle East 2-1 in the semifinals. Seattle East will battle Nomads for the title after Nomads advanced over Deportivo Italia – Series B with a 2-1 victory.

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Score Recaps

PREMIER DIVISION
Score Home Away Score
 1 Dinamo Lagers  3
2 1st: Three Lions 4th: Lagers 3
4 2nd: Deportivo Italia 3rd: Seattle Americans 1
FIRST DIVISION
Score Home Away Score
1 Westside  United Seattle East 2
0 2nd: Deportivo Italia – Series B 3rd: Nomads 2