📰 Weekly Recap:
Steel Pulse (3) def. Ambit10n FC (0)
Sun, Jun 22 – Milford Mill Academy
Steel Pulse makes it six titles for the Super Soccer League. Ambit10n forfeits and all three points go to the most successful team in Maryland.. Steel Pulse will now represent Maryland in the SSL Championship Final vs. the Virginia champion.
Slainte Athletic (2) drew Ittihad FC (2)
Sun, Jun 22 – Milford Mill Academy
Slainte capped off an unbeaten regular season to secure the D2 crown and promotion. Ittihad’s second-half rally earned them a valuable point and a spot in the playoff semifinals.
Das Bierhalle FC (2) def. Baltimore Kickers (1)
Sun, Jun 22 – Milford Mill Academy
A late goal gave Das Bierhalle the edge and locked in the third seed. For the Kickers, the loss seals their relegation to D2 after a tough campaign.
NPC Futbol (2) def. Peru United (1)
Sun, Jun 22 – Milford Mill Academy
NPC finished strong with a solid performance, showing sparks of quality heading into the offseason. Peru United couldn’t build momentum in the final stretch.
Touch Kings FC (3) def. MSI PRO (1)
Sat, Jun 21 – Location TBD
Touch Kings grabbed a huge win over playoff-bound MSI in a high-stakes preview of the upcoming semifinal matchup. Their energy and high press were too much to handle.
Team United (1) def. A3 Highlanders (0)
Wed, Jun 18 – Bell Branch Athletic Complex
Team United closing out their season on a positive note, grinding out a clean sheet in a defensive battle. The Highlanders couldn’t break through despite late pressure.
⚔️ SSL Virginia Semifinals:
Virginia Dream FC (5) def. Blazers FC (1)
Thu, Jun 19 – Thomas Jefferson High School
Dream FC booked their spot in the Virginia Final with a dominant win. Their high-octane attack continues to be the story of the season in VA D1.
Los Toros (4) def. Doradus FC (1)
Thu, Jun 19 – Annandale High School
Los Toros overpowered Doradus with a clinical first half and never looked back. They’ll now face Dream FC in the SSL VA Final for the regional crown.
🏆 Champions, Promotion & Relegation Summary
✅ MD D1:
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🏆 Champions: Steel Pulse – will face the VA Champion in the SSL Championship Final.
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🥈 2nd Place: Bowleys Athletic
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🥉 3rd Seed: Das Bierhalle FC
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❌ Relegated: Baltimore Kickers → drop to D2 in the fall.
✅ MD D2:
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🏆 Champions & Promoted: Slainte Athletic
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Playoff Semifinals:
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Baltimore City FC vs. MSI PRO
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Touch Kings FC vs. Ittihad FC
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Winner of the D2 Final joins Slainte in promotion to D1.
✅ VA D1:
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Virginia Final:
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Virginia Dream FC vs. Los Toros
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Winner will be crowned VA Champion and advance to the SSL Championship Final against Steel Pulse.
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🧠 Key Takeaways:
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Steel Pulse and Slainte Athletic are crowned champions of their respective divisions.
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Virginia Dream FC and Los Toros are headed for a must-watch VA Final.
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Baltimore Kickers relegated, while D2 promotion will be decided in the playoffs.
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Postseason drama begins now, as top contenders shift into knockout mode.
