? Weekly Recap:
Steel Pulse (3) def. Ambit10n FC (0)
Sun, Jun 22 – Milford Mill Academy
The defending champs finished strong, securing the Maryland D1 title with another clean sheet and a confident win. Steel Pulse will now represent Maryland in the SSL Championship Final vs. the Virginia champion.
Slainte Athletic (2) drew Ittihad FC (2)
Sun, Jun 22 – Milford Mill Academy
Slainte capped off an unbeaten regular season to secure the D2 crown and promotion. Ittihad’s second-half rally earned them a valuable point and a spot in the playoff semifinals.
Das Bierhalle FC (2) def. Baltimore Kickers (1)
Sun, Jun 22 – Milford Mill Academy
A late goal gave Das Bierhalle the edge and locked in the third seed. For the Kickers, the loss seals their relegation to D2 after a tough campaign.
NPC Futbol (2) def. Peru United (1)
Sun, Jun 22 – Milford Mill Academy
NPC finished strong with a solid performance, showing sparks of quality heading into the offseason. Peru United couldn’t build momentum in the final stretch.
Touch Kings FC (3) def. MSI PRO (1)
Sat, Jun 21 – Location TBD
Touch Kings grabbed a huge win over playoff-bound MSI in a high-stakes preview of the upcoming semifinal matchup. Their energy and high press were too much to handle.
Team United (1) def. A3 Highlanders (0)
Wed, Jun 18 – Bell Branch Athletic Complex
Team United closed their season on a positive note, grinding out a clean sheet in a defensive battle. The Highlanders couldn’t break through despite late pressure.
⚔️ SSL Virginia Semifinals:
Virginia Dream FC (5) def. Blazers FC (1)
Thu, Jun 19 – Thomas Jefferson High School
Dream FC booked their spot in the Virginia Final with a dominant win. Their high-octane attack continues to be the story of the season in VA D1.
Los Toros (4) def. Doradus FC (1)
Thu, Jun 19 – Annandale High School
Los Toros overpowered Doradus with a clinical first half and never looked back. They'll now face Dream FC in the SSL VA Final for the regional crown.
? Champions, Promotion & Relegation Summary
✅ MD D1:
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? Champions: Steel Pulse – will face the VA Champion in the SSL Championship Final.
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? 2nd Place: Bowleys Athletic
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? 3rd Seed: Das Bierhalle FC
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❌ Relegated: Baltimore Kickers → drop to D2 in the fall.
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✅ VA D1:
? Key Takeaways – Week 12:
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Steel Pulse and Slainte Athletic are crowned champions of their respective divisions.
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Virginia Dream FC and Los Toros are headed for a must-watch VA Final.
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Baltimore Kickers relegated, while D2 promotion will be decided in the playoffs.
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Postseason drama begins now, as top contenders shift into knockout mode.
