 Cincinnati United Teams Take Top Honors in CUSL
Several teams enjoyed very successful seasons in CUSL league play. Congratulations to our league Champions and Runner-Ups!
CUSL Division Champions
U8 Boys 1st div -- Cincinnati United Sycamore Chelsea
U8 Boys 2nd div -- Cincinnati United Sycamore Newcastle
U9 Girls 1st div red – Cincinnati United Sycamore Lightning
U9 Girls 4th div – Cincinnati United Sycamore Ice
U9 Girls 6th div – Cincinnati United Sycamore Tornadoes
U12 Girls 2nd div – Cincinnati United Sycamore USA
U12 Girls 6th div -- Cincinnati United Sycamore Italy
U12 Boys 5th div – Cincinnati United Sycamore Vipers
U13 Boys 2nd div -- Cincinnati United Sycamore Slam
CUSL Division 2nd Place Teams
U10 Girls 2nd div – Cincinnati United Sycamore Samba
U14 Girls 3rd div – Cincinnati United Sycamore Australia |
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 The Boys U-12 CU Sycamore - Storm finished their Fall season with a runner-up showing at the BSA Haunted Classic in Dayton. The team won their group with wins of 1-0 and 2-1 to advance to the finals to play CUSA Courage. In the final, the boys battled tough but dropped a close match by a score of 2-1. Team members include Joey Esserman, Jan Paul Mazur, Evan Guckenberger, Ashwin Rajgopal, Nathan Williams, Dan Nowery, Adeolu Adesanya, Kevin Fitzgerald, Ben Eckenrod, Trey Maxey-Duest, Keaton Glaser, and Jacob Weisberger. The team is coached by Scott Eckenrod and Dave Nowery, and trained by Nick Rascona. Congrats on a great tournament and season. |
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CUSL In-Season Tournament Action:
 The Girls U-9 CU Sycamore - Tornadoes won 1st place in the Bronze Division of the CUSL In Season Tournament. From left to right in the attached photo: Natalia Greinwald, Gabrielle Marcum, Genevieve Marsh, Mallory Comerford, Libby Van Den Brink, Jennifer Goodman, Heather Bruck, Kyra Fales, Coach Chris Bruck, and Coach Brad Comerford. Not pictured: Morgan Bates. The Tornadoes finished in 1st place in the Sixth Division for the regular season as well.
 The Girls U-12 CU Lakota - Sharks
won the Fall 2009 CUSL In-Season Tournament beating CU Lakota Lightning
3-2 in the final at Posey-Hartman. Back Row: Coach Haller, Sabrina
Barber, Karly Jones, Cassie Haller, Carolynn Jones, Emma Webb, Jaquelin
Ly, Coach Jones. Front Row: Sydney Robinson, Rachel Hatke, Kelly
McManus, Kirsten Hughes, Kelli Hatke, Emma Debolt.
 Boys U-14 CU Lakota - Wolverines Champions at CUSL In-Season Tournament. Front Row: Dan Meyer, Francis Puglielli, Austi Robillard, Dylan Castner, Derek Jones, Daniel Silvashy, Levi Combs, Coach Dave Slack. Back Row: Coach Tony Jones, Trevor Slack, Coach Tony Costello, Justin Quinlisk, Ike Cloutier, Joe Clear, Tanner Fanta, Chris Hudson, Josh Costello, Robert Rainer, Coach Paul Puglielli.
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 The Boys U-9 CU Sycamore - Eagles team was a finalist in the Cincinnati West Goooalrilla Classic this past weekend. The boys defeated the FOSC Firehawks 6-1, Metro FC 7-1, and PC Sting 3-1 to win their group. In the final, the boys were downed by Cincinnati West 3-1. For the weekend, the Eagles scored 17 goals while only giving up 6. Team players include Grant Saw, Jason Berry, Hadi Akbik, Ryan Burig, Evan Sichel , Sam Miles, Armeen Kazemi, Sam Bishton, and Taku Yoshigai. The team is coached Hammam Akbik and trained by Nick Rascona. |
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CU Teams at the HiFive Cincy Challenge:
 The Girls U-9 CU Sycamore - Sting were champions of the white division in the Cincy Challenge. Pictured from left to right are Sydney Rhodes, Reagan Bertke, Lainey Bachmann, Gabby Huster, Lauren Williams, Gwyneth Staats, Emily Moreira and London Brinkman. They are coached by Brad Williams and Brad Bertke and trained by Steve McCollum.
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 Congratulations to the Girls U-14 CU Monroe - Cyclones for winning the Mockingbird Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky. The girls had a fantastic weekend and really came together as a team. They outscored their opponents 8 to 1. Head coach Barry Randolph stated "It is a an honor to be associated with such fine young athletes and to work with great trainers like Tim and Carla. We also want thank the parents for all they do and the time and money they spend get the girls where they need to be." In the front row left to right: Megan Luiso, Lindsey Stone, Margo Walton, Kim Streetz, Kaleigh Ireton, Stephanie Randolph, and Caroline Caskey. The second row left to right: Coach Barry Randolph, Courtney Barker, Kassie Keck, Lexi Skrinak, Terrin Keeton, Taylor England, Whitney Kolianos, Sam Pugh, and Trainers Carla and Tim Snyder. Not pictured is Maddy Adams. |
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 The Boys U-10 CU -Lakota - Fury were Champions of the Fall Ball Soccer Classic the weekend of Oct. 3-4. They were also Champions of the Thunder United Classic over the wekend of Aug. 22-23. Pictured here with their trophies from the Fall Ball Classic are: (front row) Brady Keating, Brady Griffis, Brady Howell, Joey Hodson, (middle row) Josh Besl, Ilias Boujlil, Griffin Heintzman, Cameron Gall, and Jak Birdsong, (top row) coach Rick Griffis, coach Rob Howell and Director of Coaching Andy Szucs. |
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CU Teams at Fall Ball:
 The Girls U-10 CU Lakota - Hornets were Finalists at the Fall Ball Soccer Classic the weekend of Sept. 26-27.
 The Girls U-11 CU Lakota - Bengals were victorious in the championship game of the U-11 Girls Red Division in the Fall Ball Soccer Classic with a 2-1 score in OT.
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CU Teams at the Midfest Soccer Classic:
 The Girls U-12 CU Sycamore - Atlantis team finished as runner-ups in their division of the Midfest Soccer Classic. The girls defeated Lady Trojans 97 Black (7-0), Findlay Red (6-1), and tied Butler United Ladies (2-2) before falling in the finals. Players include: Anu Roy-Chaudhury, Megan Sneider, Paige Henry, Hope Bundy, Katie Jamison, Pamela Shoemaker, Corinne Gause, Orion Schlosser, Zoe Schlosser, Haya Akbik, and Gwen Constand. The team is lead by Coach Akbik, Coach Bruce Henry, and trained by Chris Hopkins.
 The Boys U-12 CU Sycamore - Feltman team had a successful weekend at the Midfest Soccer Classic in Middletown. The boys won their group by defeating the Toledo Celtic 2nd team (5-4) and PC Sting (1-0) while tying Extreme Soccer (3-3). In the finals, the boys matched up with the Toledo Celtics top team. Despite a strong effort, the CU-Sycamore U12 boys fell short, but still finished the tournament as runner-ups in the u12 red division. Team members include Max Weiss, Charlie Supp, Patrick Scott, Miles Menyhert, Bennett Smith, Nick Bashford, Martin Gonzalez, Ryan Minnich, Ryan Strotman, Nicholas Feltman, Andrew Cardenas and Brian Johnston. The team is coached by Tyler Scott and Cindy Feltman, and trained by CU Sycamore DOC Bobby Puppione.
 The Girls U-8 CU Lakota - Lightning were Finalists at the Midfest Soccer Classic in Middletown on September 26th and 27th. They lost the championship game 2-1. Standing left to right are Coach Kirc, Peyton, Madison, Kaitlyn, Casey, Regan, Coach Scott Kneeling left to right Emily, Danielle, Megan, and Rhiannon.
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 The Girls U-9 CU Lakota - Lightning finished as Finalists at the American Cup soccer tournament and at the Corpus Christi Invitational soccer tournament. |
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CU Teams at the Mead CUSA Cup:
Cincinnati United continues to show great success at high-level events.
Eight teams advanced out of group play at the Mead Cup which is widely
recognized as one of the Elite tournaments in the Midwest in the fall
season.
- Boys U-9 CU Lightning had a great going 3-1-0 in group play in the boys U9 Silver 6v6 division
- Boys U-10 CU Sycamore Wasik boys went 3-0-0 in group play winning
their semi 5-3 before losing in an exciting final 4-5.
- Boys U-11 CU Lakota Vipers put in a great performance going 2-0-1 in group play.
- Girls U-9
CU Sycamore Lightning followed their first place finish at the CU Cup
with a heart breaking loss in PK’s in the finals of the Five Star
Division. It was an enjoyable game to watch full of great skill.
Equally as impressive was their win over St. Louis Scott Gallagher's
top U-9 team, 3-0 in group play. The girls outscored their opponents
14-3 in group play.
- Girls U-9 CU Lakota Lightning went 3-1 in the Five Star division beating Carmel, OP Eagles Green and CUSA Courage.
- Girls U10 CU Lakota Hornets went 2-1-1 in the Gold division, beating
the Blast, CUSA, and drawing with the TNFC (Tennessee) Impact.
- Girls U-14 CU Fury went 2-1 in the Silver Division.
 The Girls U-9 CU Sycamore - Lightning were finalists in the Five Star division of the Mead Cup over Labor Day weekend. They had a great run and played with a ton of heart all weekend. Lightning started the weekend slow with a 1-0 loss only in score to Michigan Jaguars. The girls out shot the Jaguars something like 30-3, but were just unable to put the ball in the net -- hitting the post 3 times and the crossbar once. The CU Sycamore girls fixed their scoring problems in the next 3 games outscoring their next 3 opponents 14-3 (Kings, Beavercreek and SLSG). Lightning beat St. Louis Scott Gallagher's top U9 team 3-0. SLSG's coach commented after the game that they hadn't yet played anyone better than them in the last year and a half until today. On Monday, the finals came down to a Cincinnati battle between CU Sycamore Lightning and FOSC Red Rage. With FOSC up 2-0 at half time, the Lightning girls fought their way back 2nd half to take a 4-2 lead. The 2nd half ended in a 4-4 tie however, resulting in 2 overtimes and then the Lightning girls finally succumbing to FOSC in a pk shootout. Congratulations to the CU Sycamore Lightning U9 girls with an impressive start to their season....champions in the of CU Cup and then finalists at Mead Cup! Pictured in back are Olivia Yardley, Jordan Rhodes, Libby Pung, Maggie Grant; in front are Aliyah El-Naggar, Hannah Kirkham, Claire deHamel and Brittany Duncan. |
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CU Teams at the Dublin Charity Cup:
 The Boys U-12 CU Lakota - Jaguars Premier team dominated the Dublin Charity Cup soccer tournament. The Jags outscored their opponents 17 to 3 over the 4 tournament matches. Team pictured here: Front: Brian Hoover, Jake King, Grant Clemens, Ty Sutter, Austin Gibson and Andrew Bartels. Back: Logan Heintzman, Stephen Art, Johnny Noyen, Graham Long, Spencer Day and Jack Nguyen. Coaches: Rob Heintzman, Dan Art and Steve Nguyen. Not pictured: Coach/Trainer Hans van Rheenan |
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CU Teams at the Thunder United Classic:
 The Girls U-14 CU Lakota - Lightning won the Thunder United Tournament Girls U14/15 White Division in Lebanon, OH on Sunday, August 23. Front row (L-R) Alexa, Olivia, Mikayla & Megan. Middle row (L-R) Becca, Dani, Louise, Jackie & Daley. Back row (L-R) Jamie, Morgan, Ashley, Alyssa, Claire & Haley.
 The Girls U-10 CU Sycamore - Samba team won their division of the Thunder United Classic this past weekend. The girls beat WASA Attack 4-0, KSA Elite Edwards 8-2, and TUMFC White 8-0. In the final, Samba defeated TUMFC Green 6-0. Players include Isabella Buckeridge, Claudia Como, Bre Herzner, Abbie Hughes, Morgan Jackson, Kate Juliani, Hannah Klopfenstein, Ashlin McGill, Abbey Woodcock, and Lauren Ritter. The team is coached and trained by Adam Dobrozsi.
 The Girls U-9 CU Sycamore - Ice team picked up their first trophy of the fall season as they won their division of the Thunder United Classic. In group play, the girls beat FOSC 12-0, Thunder United 11-1, and CU-Lakota Lightning 7-0. In the finals, Ice defeated the SCSA Pythons by a score of 5-2 to take home top honors. For the entire tournament, Ice scored 35 goals while only giving up 3. Players include Megan Oduyoye, Olivia Green, Sophia Le, Annie Hugenberg, Gabrielle Marcum, Anna Scott, Maddie Thiss, Sydney Tepe, Jenna Foy, and Taylor Miller. The team is coached by Helene Thiss, Shelley Foy, and Fred Oduyoye.
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CU Teams at the Cincinnati United Cup:
 The Boys U-8 CU Sycamore - Chelsea team started off their first competitive year on the right foot, winning the U8 gold division of the Cincinnati United Cup. The team beat Warren County Blue 7-1, CU Newcastle 8-2, CU-Lakota Vipers 6-1 to win their group. In the final, Chelsea defeated the Vipers again 3-0 to lift the cup. Players include Connor Andrews, Ben Damge, Elliot Como, Buddy Hollmeyer, Luke Lundberg, Joey Plofchan, Kamal Sylvester, Kevin Thibodeaux, and AJ Washienko. The team is coached and trained by Garrett Buck.
 The Girls U-9 CU Sycamore - Sting were champions of the Cincinnati United Cup U9 Girls Silver division.
Pictured here are: Coach Williams, Emily Moreira, Gwyenth Staats, Lainey Bachmann, Sydney Rhodes, Reagan Bertke, Lauren Williams, Gabby Huster, and London Brinkman and Coach Bertke
 The Girls U-11 CU Lakota - Tigers finish as Finalists in the Cincy United Cup.
 The Girls U-9 CU Sycamore - Lightning team won all 4 games in the Cincinnati United Cup. They played two very hard fought games against Beavercreek and our CU Lakota Stingers to bring home the championship trophy. Pictured are in the back are Brittany Duncan, Olivia Yardley, Aliyah El-Naggar, Claire deHamel; and in the front are Hannah Kirkham, Jordyn Rhodes, Maggie Grant and Libby Pung.
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