📰 Weekly Recap:
🏆 SSL Virginia D1 Final:
Los Toros (4) def. Virginia Dream FC (2)
Thu, Jul 10 – Thomas Jefferson High School
Los Toros rose to the occasion in the SSL VA D1 Final, storming past Dream FC with a dominant attacking display. With quick transitions and clinical finishing, they sealed the Virginia title and punched their ticket to the SSL Championship Final vs. Maryland’s Steel Pulse. Despite a strong second half from Dream, the early deficit proved too much.
⚔️ SSL MD D2 Semifinals:
Baltimore City FC (2) def. MSI PRO (1)
Sun, Jun 29 – Milford Mill Academy
City FC advanced to the D2 Final behind a resilient second-half push. MSI struck first, but Baltimore’s attacking trio rallied late to complete the comeback and clinch a promotion shot.
Touch Kings FC (3) def. Ittihad FC (0)
Sun, Jun 29 & Jul 2 – Blandair Regional Park
In a rare two-day match (due to a rain delay), Touch Kings stayed sharp and executed a near-perfect second half to blank Ittihad. Their physical edge and pressing made the difference.
📉 Final Regular Season Fixtures:
Ambit10n FC (4) def. Baltimore Kickers (1)
Sun, Jun 29 – Milford Mill Academy
Ambit10n finished the season on a high note with a confident win. The Kickers, already relegated, close out a difficult campaign.
Bowleys Athletic (3) def. A3 Highlanders (0)
Sun, Jun 29 – Milford Mill Academy
Bowleys continued their strong finish with another dominant outing, keeping a clean sheet and applying steady pressure from start to finish.
Das Bierhalle FC (0) drew Team United (0)
Sun, Jun 29 – Milford Mill Academy
No contest, mutually agree to split a tie.
🏆 Final Standings & Championship Picture
✅ Virginia D1 Champion:
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🏆 Los Toros – Defeat Virginia Dream FC to advance to the SSL Super Copa vs. Steel Pulse.
✅ MD D2 Playoff Final (Promotion on the Line):
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Baltimore City FC vs. Touch Kings FC
Winner joins Slainte Athletic in promotion to MD D1.
Key Takeaways:
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Los Toros clinch the VA crown and move on to face MD’s best in the title showdown.
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Baltimore City and Touch Kings earn playoff wins and now battle for D1 promotion.
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Bowleys and Ambit10n end their seasons with strong wins.
