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.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | United States of America |
| Dates | June 1 – 2, 2018 |
| Teams | 4 |
| Defending champions | Michigan Bucks |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Michigan Bucks (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Charlotte Eagles |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 4 |
| Goals scored | 15 (3.75 per match) |
Premier Development League (PDL) side Michigan Bucks successfully defended their title.[1][2]
Host selection
editVeterans Memorial Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut was selected as the host venue for the tournament.[3]
Teams
editQualification
editThe 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
editThe 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
editBracket
edit| 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
edit| 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  43' |
Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium |
Third-Place Match
edit| 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
edit| 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Hank Steibrecher Cup 2018". United States Adult Soccer Association. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ Duggan, Dan (June 4, 2018). "Bucks Earn Second Consecutive USASA National Championship". Michigan Bucks. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Fricker, Michael (March 26, 2018). "National Office Releases 2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup Draw". US Amateur Cup Media. Retrieved August 19, 2018.