2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup

2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup
Country United States of America
Dates June 1 – 2, 2018
Teams 4
Defending champions Michigan Bucks
Champions Michigan Bucks (2nd title)
Runners-up Charlotte Eagles
Matches played 4
Goals scored 15 (3.75 per match)
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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.

Premier Development League (PDL) side Michigan Bucks successfully defended their title.[1][2]

Host selection

Veterans Memorial Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut was selected as the host venue for the tournament.[3]

Teams

Qualification

The 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

The 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

Bracket

  Semifinals     Final
                 
  NAC Lansdowne Bhoys FC 2  
  PDL Charlotte Eagles 6*    
      PDL Charlotte Eagles 0
      HSC Michigan Bucks 2
  HSC Michigan Bucks 2    
  NPSL Elm City Express 0   Third Place
 
NAC Lansdowne Bhoys FC 2
  NPSL Elm City Express 1

* = after extra time

Semifinals

Third-Place Match

Final

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Hank Steibrecher Cup 2018". United States Adult Soccer Association. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
  2. ↑ Duggan, Dan (June 4, 2018). "Bucks Earn Second Consecutive USASA National Championship". Michigan Bucks. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
  3. 1 2 Fricker, Michael (November 30, 2017). "CT Veterans Memorial Stadium to Host Hank Steinbrecher Cup 2018". US Amateur Cup Media. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
  4. ↑ Fricker, Michael (March 26, 2018). "National Office Releases 2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup Draw". US Amateur Cup Media. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
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