? 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:

• ? Champions: Steel Pulse – will face the VA Champion in the SSL Championship Final.

• ? 2nd Place: Bowleys Athletic

• ? 3rd Seed: Das Bierhalle FC

• ❌ Relegated: Baltimore Kickers → drop to D2 in the fall.

✅ MD D2:

• ? Champions & Promoted: Slainte Athletic

• Playoff Semifinals:

  • Baltimore City FC vs. MSI PRO

  • Touch Kings FC vs. Ittihad FC

• Winner of the D2 Final joins Slainte in promotion to D1.

✅ VA D1:

• Virginia Final:

  • Virginia Dream FC vs. Los Toros

  • Winner will be crowned VA Champion and advance to the SSL Championship Final against Steel Pulse.

? Key Takeaways – Week 12:

• Steel Pulse and Slainte Athletic are crowned champions of their respective divisions.

• Virginia Dream FC and Los Toros are headed for a must-watch VA Final.

• Baltimore Kickers relegated, while D2 promotion will be decided in the playoffs.

• Postseason drama begins now, as top contenders shift into knockout mode.