2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup
Tournament details
CountryUnited States of America
DatesJune 1 – 2, 2018
Teams4
Defending championsMichigan Bucks
Final positions
ChampionsMichigan Bucks (2nd title)
Runner-upCharlotte Eagles
Tournament statistics
Matches played4
Goals scored15 (3.75 per match)
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The 2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup was the sixth edition of the United States Adult Soccer Association's (USASA) tournament whose winner is recognized with the title of U.S. National Amateur Champions.

Premier Development League (PDL) side Michigan Bucks successfully defended their title.[1][2]

Host selection

Veterans Memorial Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut was selected as the host venue for the tournament.[3]

Teams

Qualification

The tournament featured the 2017 PDL champion Charlotte Eagles, the 2017 National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) champion Elm City Express, the 2017 USASA National Amateur Cup winner Lansdowne Bhoys FC and the defending Steinbrecher Cup winner Michigan Bucks.[3]

Draw and schedule

The draw to determine semifinal matchups took place on March 23, 2018 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. The Lansdowne Bhoys FC drew the Charlotte Eagles in the first semifinal, and the Michigan Bucks were matched against the Elm City Express in the second semifinal. The semifinal matches were scheduled to take place on June 1, followed by the third-place and final matches on June 2.[4]

Matches

Bracket

Semifinals Final
      
NAC Lansdowne Bhoys FC 2
PDL Charlotte Eagles 6*
PDL Charlotte Eagles 0
Def. Michigan Bucks 2
Def. Michigan Bucks 2
NPSL Elm City Express 0 Third Place
NAC Lansdowne Bhoys FC 2
NPSL Elm City Express 1

* = after extra time

Semifinals

June 1, 2018 Lansdowne Bhoys FC 2–6 (a.e.t.) Charlotte Eagles New Britain, Connecticut
17:00 EDT Voltaire 64'
Zarges 87'		 Report Seagrist 6', 111'
Roscoe 34'
Brennan 97', 113'
Madison 105+1'		 Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium
June 1, 2018 Michigan Bucks 2–0 Elm City Express New Britain, Connecticut
19:30 EDT Goldsmith 15'
Cissé 79'		 USASA Report
MIB Report		 Oliveira Red card 43' Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium

Third-Place Match

June 2, 2018 Lansdowne Bhoys FC 2–1 Elm City Express New Britain, Connecticut
17:00 EDT Esteves 5'
90+3'		 Report Saunchez 34' Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium

Final

June 2, 2018 Charlotte Eagles 0–2 Michigan Bucks New Britain, Connecticut
19:30 EDT USASA Report
MIB Report		 Goldsmith 62'
Ricci 79'		 Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hank Steibrecher Cup 2018". United States Adult Soccer Association. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
  2. ^ Duggan, Dan (June 4, 2018). "Bucks Earn Second Consecutive USASA National Championship". Michigan Bucks. Retrieved August 19, 2018.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ a b Fricker, Michael (November 30, 2017). "CT Veterans Memorial Stadium to Host Hank Steinbrecher Cup 2018". US Amateur Cup Media. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
  4. ^ Fricker, Michael (March 26, 2018). "National Office Releases 2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup Draw". US Amateur Cup Media. Retrieved August 19, 2018.

External links

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