WILMINGTON, MA — Below are Wilmington Youth Soccer in-town game summaries from Saturday, September 24, 2016.
Girls Kinders
Thorns vs. Dash
Nobody stayed home for this action packed game. The Portland Thorns’ Madison Scanlon and Samantha Brander scored, getting the crowd jumping out of their seats. Outstanding offense by Olivia Smith and Gabriella Larosee set up many scoring chances. The flawless defense of Alexis Wang and Lila Rosa provided great protection of the goal.
Boys Kinders
Houston Dynamo vs. Colorado Rapids
On the other side of the ball for the Colorado Rapids was an incredible offensive performance by Cameron Chisholm and Ryan Gallozzi , while goals scored by Jacob Andrade-Silva , Justin Gallozzi and Patrick Jamieson got the Colorado Rapids on the board. With a rock solid defensive stand led by Thomas McGagh and Bart Zaino, the Colorado Rapids was never out of this game. The midfield team of Ryan Gallozzi and Cameron Chisholm could only be classified as awesome. The coaching staff was very proud of the team effort and sportsmanship the Colorado Rapids showed.
Girls Grade 1 games:
Washington Spirit vs. Boston Breakers
The Washington Spirit’s Molly Kilburn, Chloe Stryhalaleck, Jillian Weinstein, and Avery King stayed on their toes creating many scoring opportunities. The play of Anna Cavanaugh, Niamh McNeil, Meghann Warford, and Emily Quamme shut down the other end of the field on defense that set the tone for this game.
Boys Grade 1 games:
Houston Dynamo vs. New York Red Bulls
Nobody stayed home for this action packed game. The Houston Dynamos Matthew Lawler, Declan Perry and Ammar Khenifar scored, getting the crowd jumping out of their seats. Outstanding offense by Caden Merritt and Colin Finn set up many scoring chances. The flawless defense of Christopher Cali provided great protection for the team.
Columbus Crew vs. LA Galaxy
The crowd was kept on the edge of their seats this week as the Columbus Crew, led by the offensive skills of Sam Beaudoin, Jacob Mcgahey and Andrew Templeton resulted in scoring opportunities by Joe Constantino , William Da Cunha, Connor Jamieson, Aidan Linquist and Sanjeev Puvancendrakumar . The defense was not to be left out of this one either as Sam Beaudion, Joe Constantino ,William Da Cunha, Connor Jamieson and Andrew Templeton kept the ball out of their zone for much of the game. Great passing and overall team work by the Columbus Crew!
Girls Grade 2 games:
Chicago Red Stars vs. FC Kansas City
FC Kansas City’s defensive stand, led by Heidi Ferrer, Katie Perkins and Jenna Giammarco, not only struck fear in the Chicago Red Stars, but will be feared by future opponents as well. It was this team defense that led to counter attacks by Isabel Carriere, Madison O’Donoghue, Bailey O’Connor and Emma Tarin ultimately leading to goals scored by Lucia Mendoza. Timely saves by Anne Reppucci & Kalea Lamb helped strengthen a solid team effort.
Boston Breakers vs. Portland Thorns
The air was full of excitement, as the much-anticipated match between Boston Breakers and Portland Thorns commenced. Fantastic ball skills were displayed by Elisabeth Gillis Charrlotte Kiley, Hailey Reguera, Alliana Pilcher resulting in goals by Abigail Engvaldsen,Megan Smith, Emma Nolan, Madison Forbush and Anna Heiplik. The midfield and defensive play of Molly Guyette,Mia Barresi, Leah Hanafin, Katlyn Costello kept the Boston Breakers in excellent shape
Boys Grade 2 games:
DC United vs. NE Revolution
On the other side of the ball for the New England Revolution was an incredible offensive performance by Nate Anderson, Preston Hunt, Cole Falk and Michael O’Hearn, while goals scored by Nate Anderson, Michael O’Hearn and Preston Hunt got the New England Revolution on the board. With a rock solid defensive stand led by Cameron Molina, Ian Heos and Zachary Atwater, the New England Revolution was never out of this game. The midfield team of Joshua Nille, Jackson Hegarty, Thomas Murphy, Daniel D’Augusta and Aiden O’Hearn could only be classified as awesome.
LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire
The Chicago Fire was also impressive on the offensive side of the ball with great skill being displayed by Aiden Harris, Collin Holman, Jake Arsenault, Ben Harris, Richard Holland, and Carter Callis, leading to a goal by Jonathan Malley. The defense showcased their skills today with Devin DeGennaro, Dillan Roberts, Jack Cronin, and Jack Morin keeping the ball out of their zone for much of the game; while the goal keeping team of Ben Harris and Richard Holland made this game close.
The crowds gathered at the Shawsheen fields for this back and forth game. The L.A. Galaxy led by Joe Mytych, Parker Canevari, Ethan Laconte, and Antionio Braga got the crowd jumping out of their seats. Gavin Poirier led the scoring charge, while the great defensive effort of Kyle Price, Chase Levesque, Jack Mahnken and Oskar Arnold kept the action going. The crowd roared to their feet when Jackson Griffith and Jake Driscoll made some spectacular saves.
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