2017 NPSL season

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National Premier Soccer League
Season2017
Champions Elm City Express
Matches played571
Goals scored2,101 (3.68 per match)
2016
2018

The 2017 National Premier Soccer League season was the 105th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States and the 15th season of the NPSL.

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Regions and conferences

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Locations of NPSL clubs for 2017. Blue = Northeast Region clubs, Yellow = South Region clubs, Green = Midwest Region clubs, Red = West Region clubs

Changes from 2016

Incoming teams

The following expansion clubs were announced for the 2017 NPSL season:

TeamLocationReference
Asheville City SC Asheville, NC Expansion [1]
Beaches FC Jupiter, FL Expansion [2]
Boca Raton FC Boca Raton, FL Joined from APSL [3]
City of Angels FC Los Angeles, CA Expansion [4]
Dakota Fusion FC Fargo, ND Expansion [5]
Duluth FC Duluth, MN Joined from American Premier League [6]
Elm City Express New Haven, CT Expansion [7]
FC Arizona Mesa, AZ Expansion [8]
Fort Pitt Regiment Pittsburgh, PA Return from hiatus
Greater Lowell NPSL FC Lowell, MA Acquired the right to play in NPSL from Greater Lowell United FC after that team departed for CSL USA [9] [10] [11]
Hartford City FC Hartford, CT Expansion [12]
Inter Nashville FC Nashville, TN Expansion [13]
Kitsap SC Bremerton, WA Joined from PDL [14]
Midland-Odessa FC Midland, TX Joined from PDL [15]
Minneapolis City SC Minneapolis, MN Joined from PLA [6]
Napa Valley 1839 FC Napa, CA Expansion [16]
Naples United FC Naples, FL Expansion
Orange County FC South Orange County, CA Expansion [17]
Oxnard Guerreros FC Oxnard, CA Expansion [18]
Ozark FC Springdale, AR Expansion [19]
PDX FC Portland, OR Expansion
Pierce County FC Pierce County, WA Expansion
Med City FC Rochester, MN Expansion [18]
Sioux Falls Thunder FC Sioux Falls, SD Expansion [20]
Spokane SC Shadow Spokane, WA Joined from PDL [21]
Syracuse FC Syracuse, NY Expansion [22]
TSF FC Wayne, NJ Expansion [23]
Tyler FC Tyler, TX Expansion [24]
VSLT FC St Paul, MN Expansion [6]
West Chester United SC West Chester, PA Expansion [25]

Moved and/or rebranded teams

TeamLocationFormer name
Rochester Lancers Rochester, New York Rochester River Dogz [26]

Outgoing teams

TeamLocationNotes
ASA Charge Gambrills, Maryland Will not return
Carolina RailHawks NPSL Cary, North Carolina Will not return
Chicago Mustangs Chicago, Illinois Will not return after being provisional member
Corinthians FC of San Antonio San Antonio, Texas Will not return
FC Hasental Thousand Oaks, California Joined UPSL
Fort Lauderdale Strikers U-23s Fort Lauderdale, Florida Will not return
Greater Lowell United FC Lowell, Massachusetts Joined CSL USA [10]
Liverpool Warriors Dallas, Texas Will not return
Myrtle Beach FC Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Joined PDL
Nashville FC Nashville, Tennessee Dissolved
North County Battalion San Diego, California Joined PDL
Real San Jose San Jose, California Joined UPSL
Richmond Strikers Richmond, Virginia Will not return
Storm FC Pembroke Pines, Florida On hiatus
Tampa Bay Rowdies 2 Tampa, Florida Will not return
Tobacco Road FC Durham, North Carolina Joined PDL
Weston FC Weston, Florida Joined PDL

Conference realignments

There were a number of conferences realigned for the 2017 season. In the South Region the South Atlantic Conference was eliminated and the South Central Conference was split into the Lone Star and Heartland Conferences. In the Midwest Region, the expanded Central Conference was renamed the North Conference and the Great Lakes East and Great Lakes West Conferences were renamed the East and Great Lakes Conferences respectively.

Personnel and sponsorship

TeamHead CoachKit manufacturerShirt sponsorRegion - conference
Albion SC Pros Flag of the United States.svg Ziggy Korytoski Puma PrimosWest - Southwest
Asheville City SC Flag of the United States.svg Richard Askey Nike Hi-Wire BrewingSouth - Southeast
Brooklyn Italians Flag of the United States.svg Dominic Casciato Puma Northeast - Atlantic
Boston City FC Flag of Brazil.svg Palhinha Nike Northeast - Atlantic
New York Cosmos B Flag of the United States.svg Fernando Barboto Under Armour Emirates Northeast - Atlantic
Elm City Express Flag of the United States.svg Ted Haley Adidas Northeast - Atlantic
Chattanooga FC Flag of the United States.svg Bill Elliott Diadora Volkswagen South - Southeast
Dallas City FC Flag of the United States.svg Ernesto Charles Vove Metro PCS South - Heartland
Sacramento Gold Flag of Mexico.svg Ruben Mora Jr. Gems Unger Construction Co.West - Golden Gate
FC Arizona Ulster Banner.svg Aidan Davison Adidas Commercial Properties Incorporated [27] West - Southwest
Georgia Revolution FC Flag of the United States.svg Chris Mahaffey Joma Eagle's Landing Family PracticeSouth - Southeast
Hartford City FC Flag of the United States.svg Christian Benjamin Hummel Armstrong RockwellNortheast - Atlantic
Kingston Stockade FC Flag of the United States.svg David LindholmInaria Trailways Northeast - Atlantic
Napa Valley 1839 FC Flag of Mexico.svg Jesus Medina Adidas Del Sur MortgageWest - Golden Gate
Orange County FC Flag of the United States.svg Paul Caligiuri Lotto Permaseal Tire sealantWest - Southwest
SoCal SC Flag of Italy.svg Daniel Musatti Hummel West - Southwest
Temecula FC Flag of Scotland.svg Willie Donachie Admiral Quail Real EstateWest - Southwest
Detroit City FC Flag of the United States.svg Ben Pirmann Adidas Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers Local Marketing AssociationMidwest - Great Lakes
Midland-Odessa FC Flag of the United States.svg Matt Barnes Under Armour Oxy South - Lone Star

Standings

Northeast Region

Atlantic Blue Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Elm City Express 12912275+2229 2017 NPSL Atlantic Blue Conference playoffs
2 Brooklyn Italians 12921207+1328
3TSF FC127322414+1023
4 New York Cosmos B 12642198+1120
5 Seacoast United Phantoms 1238111261510
6 Greater Lowell NPSL FC 122100837296
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss

Atlantic White Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Kingston Stockade FC 127413016+1422 2017 NPSL Atlantic White Conference playoffs
2 Boston City FC 126332917+1221
3 Hartford City FC 125342520+519
4 Rhode Island Reds 125612628216
5 Seacoast United Mariners 122911335227
6 New York Athletic Club 121921433195
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss
Atlantic White Conference top scorers
RankPlayerTeamGoals
1Isaac Nana Addai Boston City FC 12
2Pedro Espindola Kingston Stockade FC 11
3Fabrice Dogbey Rhode Island Reds 9
4Mateusz Koziol Kingston Stockade FC 6
5Luke Alvaro Hartford City FC 5
Ronaldinho Diniz Rhode Island Reds
Ryan Taylor Hartford City FC
Laurin Vogel New York Athletic Club
9Eric Fortier Kingston Stockade FC 4
Carlos Lopez Seacoast United Mariners
Jhonata Mateusz Nasimento Batista Boston City FC

As of July 16, 2017 [28]

Keystone Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 New Jersey Copa FC 107122413+1123 2017 NPSL Keystone Conference playoffs
2 Clarkstown SC Eagles 10622409+3120
3West Chester United SC10622229+1320
4 Electric City Shock SC 104332020015
5 Buxmont Torch FC 104421826814
6 Junior Lone Star FC 104512626013
7 Hershey FC 103702639139
8 GBFC Thunder 100100842340
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss

Mid-Atlantic Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Virginia Beach City FC (Q)630384+412 2017 NPSL Mid-Atlantic Conference playoffs
2 FC Frederick (Q)642096+312
3 Fredericksburg FC (Q)61326825
4 Legacy 76 (C)603381353
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss
(C) Champion; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated

South Region

Southeast Conference

Southeast East Division
PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Knoxville Force 127323121+1023 2017 NPSL Southeast Conference playoffs
2 Atlanta Silverbacks 126422413+1120
3 Asheville City SC 123362021115
4 FC Carolina Discoveries 121831233216
5 Georgia Revolution 120931033233
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss
Southeast West Division
PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 New Orleans Jesters 128042812+1628 2017 NPSL Southeast Conference playoffs
2 Chattanooga FC 12624287+2122
3 Inter Nashville FC 126242414+1022
4 Memphis City FC 125341515019
5 Birmingham Hammers 121921134235
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss

Sunshine Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Miami Fusion FC 1211103312+2133 2017 NPSL South Region playoffs
2 Miami United FC 127411715+222
3 Jacksonville Armada U-23 126423117+1420
4 Kraze United 116502123218
5 Beaches FC 124621718114
6 Boca Raton FC 123901434209
7 Naples United FC 11191923144
Updated to match(es) played on July 14, 2017. Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss

Lonestar Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Fort Worth Vaqueros FC 10721178+922 2017 NPSL Lone Star Conference playoffs
2 Houston Dutch Lions FC 106132718+921
3 Midland-Odessa FC 107302412+1221
4 Shreveport Rafters FC 103521414011
5 Houston Regals SCA 102621121108
6 Tyler FC 10082626202
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss

Heartland Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 FC Wichita 108112711+1625 2017 NPSL Heartland Conference playoffs
2 Tulsa Athletic 105412516+916
3 Little Rock Rangers 104241714+316
4 Dallas City FC 104511618213
5 Demize NPSL 103611820210
6 Ozark FC 102801236246
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss

Midwest Region

East Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Erie Commodores FC 126331711+621 2017 NPSL Midwest Region playoffs
2 Dayton Dynamo 126331514+121
3 Rochester Lancers 126421810+820
4 AFC Cleveland 126512115+619
5 FC Buffalo 125432218+418
6 Fort Pitt Regiment 123819191010
7 Syracuse FC 12273823159
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss

Great Lakes Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 AFC Ann Arbor 141211339+2437 2017 NPSL Midwest Region playoffs
2 Detroit City FC 149232919+1030
3 Grand Rapids FC 146622621+520
4 Lansing United 146712724+319
5 Kalamazoo FC 145632223118
6 Michigan Stars FC 143562630415
7 Milwaukee Torrent 143652627114
8 FC Indiana 1411211652364
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss

North Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Duluth FC 148244218+2428 2017 NPSL Midwest Region playoffs
2 Dakota Fusion FC 149503727+1027
3 Minneapolis City SC 148513116+1525
4 Rochester Med City FC 147342316+725
5Viejos Son Los Trapos FC147523724+1323
6 Minnesota TwinStars FC 145723333017
7 Sioux Falls Thunder FC 143742231913
8 LC Aris FC 1401311171601
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss

West Region

Northwest Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Kitsap SC 106221712+520 2016 NPSL West Region playoffs
2 FC Mulhouse Portland 106401714+318
3 PDX FC 105411715+216
4 Spokane SC Shadow 103432114+712
5 OSA FC 103431515012
6Pierce County FC101631431176
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss

Golden Gate Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 CD Aguiluchos USA 128312621+525 2017 NPSL West Region playoffs
2 Sonoma County Sol 125343222+1019
3 Sacramento Gold 124352518+717
4 East Bay FC Stompers 1236314241012
5 Napa Valley 1839 FC 121651325128
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss

Southwest Conference

PosTeamPldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 FC Arizona 161204473+4440 2017 NPSL West Region playoffs
2 Orange County FC 1610156519+4635
3 Riverside Coras 1611323916+2335
4 Albion SC Pros 1611414618+2834
5 SoCal SC 165833029+118
6 Temecula FC 1658323351218
7 Oxnard Guerreros FC 1651013641516
8 City of Angels FC 1621312288667
9 Sports Club Corinthians USA 1601421170592
Source: NPSL standings
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head; 3) goal differential in head-to-head results; 4) wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) fewest losses; 7) coin toss

Playoffs

The format is as follows. All playoff seeding is based on points per game. [29]

Heartland Conference Playoffs

Semifinal
July 12
Final
July 15
      
1 FC Wichita 3
4 Dallas City FC 2
1 FC Wichita 5
2 Tulsa Athletic 1
2 Tulsa Athletic 1
3 Little Rock Rangers 0

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Heartland Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
FC Wichita 3–2 Dallas City FC
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Match Report
Semifinals
Tulsa Athletic 1–0 Little Rock Rangers
Match Report
LaFortune Stadium
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Final
FC Wichita 5–1 Tulsa Athletic
Match Report

Lone Star Conference Playoffs

Semifinal
July 12
Final
July 15
      
1 Fort Worth Vaqueros 2
4 Shreveport Rafters FC 3
4 Shreveport Rafters FC 1
3 Midland-Odessa FC 2
2 Houston Dutch Lions FC 1
3 Midland-Odessa FC 3

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Lone Star Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Houston Dutch Lions FC 1–3 Midland-Odessa FC
Match Report
Houston Dutch Lions FC Soccer Facility
Conroe, Texas
Semifinals
Fort Worth Vaqueros 2–3 Shreveport Rafters FC
Martin Field
Fort Worth, Texas
Attendance: 800

Southeast Conference Playoffs

Quarterfinal
July 11
Semifinal
July 14
Final
July 15
W1 New Orleans Jesters 1
E2 Atlanta Silverbacks 1E2 Atlanta Silverbacks 0
E3 Asheville City SC 0 W1 New Orleans Jesters 0
W3 Inter Nashville FC 3
E1 Knoxville Force 1
W2 Chattanooga FC 1 W3 Inter Nashville FC 2
W3 Inter Nashville FC 2

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Southeast Conference Playoffs
Quarterfinals
Atlanta Silverbacks 1–0 Asheville City SC
Report
Quarterfinals
Chattanooga FC 1–2 Inter Nashville FC
Match Report

Semifinals
Knoxville Force 1–2 Inter Nashville FC
Match Report
Semifinals
New Orleans Jesters 1–0 Atlanta Silverbacks
Match Report

Atlantic Blue Conference Playoffs

Semifinal
July 12
Final
July 15
1 Elm City Express 2
2 Brooklyn Italians 0 3 TSF FC 0
3TSF FC1

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Atlantic Blue Conference Playoffs
Semifinal
Brooklyn Italians 0–1TSF FC
Match Report
LIU Brooklyn Athletic Complex
Brooklyn, New York

Final
Elm City Express 2–0TSF FC
Match Report Report 2

Atlantic White Conference Playoffs

Semifinal
July 12
Final
July 15
1 Kingston Stockade FC 2*
2 Boston City FC 1 3 Hartford City FC 1
3 Hartford City FC 2

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Atlantic White Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Boston City FC 1–2 Hartford City FC
Report

Final
Kingston Stockade FC 2–1 (a.e.t.) Hartford City FC
Match Report

Keystone Conference Playoffs

Semifinal
July 11-July 12
Final
July 15
      
1 New Jersey Copa FC 2
4 Electric City Shock SC 1
1 New Jersey Copa FC 1
2 Clarkstown SC Eagles 3
2 Clarkstown SC Eagles 1
3 West Chester United SC 0

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Keystone Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
New Jersey Copa FC 2–1 Electric City Shock SC
Match Report
Semifinals
Clarkstown SC Eagles 1–0 West Chester United SC
Match Report
Fairleigh Dickinson University Soccer Stadium
Teaneck, New Jersey

Mid-Atlantic Conference Playoffs

Semifinal
July 12
Final
July 15
      
1 Virginia Beach City FC 1
4 Legacy 76 3
4 Legacy 76 3
2 FC Frederick 1
2 FC Frederick 2
3 Fredericksburg FC 1

Bold = winner
* = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

Mid-Atlantic Conference Playoffs
Semifinals
Virginia Beach City FC 1–3 Legacy 76
Match Report

Final
FC Frederick 1–3 (a.e.t.) Legacy 76
Match Report

Regional and National Playoffs

Regional First round
July 14–22
Regional semifinal
July 22–28
Regional Final
July 29
National semifinal [A]
August 5
National Final
August 12
               
NE1 Elm City Express 4
NE4 Legacy 76 0
NE1 Elm City Express 3
NE2 Clarkstown SC Eagles 1
NE2 Clarkstown SC Eagles 6
NE3 Kingston Stockade FC 3
1 Elm City Express 2
4 CD Aguiluchos USA 0
W1 FC Arizona 3
W8 Albion SC Pros 1
W1 FC Arizona 0
W4 Orange County FC 2
W4 Orange County FC 1
W5 Riverside Coras 0
W4 Orange County FC 0
W2 CD Aguiluchos USA 1
W2 CD Aguiluchos USA 4
W7 Sonoma County Sol 0
W2 CD Aguiluchos USA 4
W3 Kitsap SC 2
W3 Kitsap SC 2
W6 FC Mulhouse Portland 0
1 Elm City Express 5
3 Midland-Odessa FC 0
MW1 AFC Ann Arbor 1
MW6 Dayton Dynamo FC 0
MW3 Erie Commodores FC 0
MW6 Dayton Dynamo FC 1
MW1 AFC Ann Arbor 2
MW4 Detroit City FC 3
MW2 Duluth FC 2
MW4 Detroit City FC 5
MW4 Detroit City FC 5
MW5 Dakota Fusion FC 1
2 Detroit City FC 0(2)
3 Midland-Odessa FC 0(4)
SS Miami Fusion FC 0
SE Inter Nashville FC 1
SE Inter Nashville FC 0
LS Midland-Odessa FC 1
HL FC Wichita 0
LS Midland-Odessa FC 1

Bold = winner

  • ^
    A The final four teams were reseeded based on points per game in the regular season.
  • * = after extra time, ( ) = penalty shootout score

    Regional First Round

    West Region First Round
    Quarterfinals
    FC Arizona 3–1 Albion SC Pros
    Match Report
    John D Riggs Stadium
    Mesa, Arizona
    Quarterfinals
    Orange County FC 1–0 Riverside Coras
    Match Report
    Quarterfinals
    CD Aguiluchos USA 4–0 Sonoma County Sol
    Match Report
    Quarterfinals
    Kitsap SC 2–0 FC Mulhouse Portland
    Match Report
    Gordon Field
    Bremerton, Washington

    Midwest Region First Round
    Quarterfinals
    Erie Commodores FC 0–1 Dayton Dynamo
    Match Report
    Quarterfinals
    Detroit City FC 5–1 Dakota Fusion FC
    Match Report

    Regional Semifinals

    Northeast Region Semifinals
    Semifinals
    Elm City Express 4–0 Legacy 76
    Match Report
    Semifinals
    Clarkstown SC Eagles 6–3 Kingston Stockade FC
    Match Report

    South Region Semifinals
    Semifinals
    Miami Fusion FC 0–1 Inter Nashville FC
    Match Report
    Ives Estates Park
    Ives Estates, Florida
    Semifinals
    FC Wichita 0–1 Midland-Odessa FC
    Match Report

    West Region Semifinals
    Semifinals
    FC Arizona 0–2 Orange County FC
    Match Report
    John D Riggs Stadium
    Mesa, Arizona
    Semifinals
    CD Aguiluchos USA 4–2 Kitsap SC
    Match Report

    Midwest Region Semifinals
    Semifinals
    AFC Ann Arbor 1–0 Dayton Dynamo
    Match Report
    Semifinals
    Duluth FC 2–5 Detroit City FC
    Match Report

    Regional Finals

    Northeast Region Final
    Final
    Elm City Express 3–1 Clarkstown SC Eagles
    Match Report

    Midwest Region Final
    Final
    AFC Ann Arbor 2–3 Detroit City FC
    Match Report

    South Region Final
    Final
    Midland-Odessa FC 1–0 Inter Nashville FC
    Match Report

    West Region Final
    Final
    CD Aguiluchos USA 1–0 Orange County FC
    Match Report

    National Semifinals

    National Semifinal
    Elm City Express 2–0 CD Aguiluchos USA
    Match Report
    National Semifinal
    Detroit City FC 0–0 Midland-Odessa FC
    Match Report
    Penalties
    2–4

    NPSL Championship Game

    Elm City Express 5–0 Midland-Odessa FC
    Match Report

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