The Bermuda Futsal Federation's (BFF) Youth Futsal League continued inside the Dellwood Middle School Gymnasium.
Under 16 Division
Hamilton Parish 3 North Village Rams 0
Darius Usher led a strong Hamilton Parish side against NVCC who were led by Quinn Outerbridge.
Footy Force 7 Hamilton Parish 2
Footy Force led throughout the game and was too strong for a determined Hamilton Parish side.
Under 14 Division
Footy Force 11 Hamilton Parish 5
Despite the score, fans were treated to another exciting game. Taiquan Davis was man of the match for Footy Force, with Diaje Hart leading the way for Hamilton Parish.
Under 12 Division
Hamilton Parish 4 Footy Force 2
Jordan Burgess was outstanding for Hamilton Parish, with Diego Richardson man of the match for Footy Force.
Bermuda Brazilian Football School-Blue 4 ABC Valencia 3
An entertaining, seesaw match saw the Bermuda Brazilian Football School-Blue just edging out a strong Valencia side. Khiari Sharrieff-Hayward was man of the match for Bermuda Brazilian Football School-Blue with Z'Dao Dill taking the honors for ABC Valencia.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Chapman Offered News Wimbledon Contract
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Judah Chapman and his AFC Wimbledon under 14 teammates player their Final Match of the Season against Swindon which ended in a 3-3 draw.
Chapman also played earlier in the day with the Under 15’s against QPR FC in a 4-2 win.
Chapman has been offered a new two year contract with the club, which would take him to 16 years old. Combined with this, the club has decided to dissolve his Under 14 team and only field a combined Under 15 & Under 16 team for next year.
This means that Chapman will be playing up an age group for a full year, which will be good for his overall development.
Only three boys from the Under 14 team including Chapman, were retained for next year.
Chapman now has to decide if he will take up this offer or move on to other opportunities.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Youth Futsal League Round Up
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The Bermuda Futsal Federation’s (BFF) Second Annual Youth Futsal League got underway inside the Dellwood Middle School Gymnasium.
In the Under 10 Division, ABC Valencia defeated the Devonshire Recreation Club 7 – 0, while the Bermuda Brazilian Football School Yellow and ABC Valencia played to a 2 – 2 draw in the Under 12 Division. In the other Under 12 Division match of the day Hamilton Parish defeated the Bermuda Brazilian Football School Blue 3 – 0.
Footy Force won their Under 14 Division match 12 – 3 over the Bermuda Brazilian Football School Blue, while the North Village Rams defeated the Bermuda Brazilian Football School Yellow 3 – 0 in their Under 14 Division match.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
USL PDL Mid Atlantic Division Preview
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The United States Soccer League Officially released a Preview for the Premier Development Leagues Mid Atlantic Division that features the Bermuda Hogges.
The Mid Atlantic Division remains the largest, and one of the most competitive, in the league, with a number of its alumni going on to feature in Major League Soccer.
Baltimore Bohemians – The Bohs had a strong second half in their inaugural season, going 5-3-1 and taking victories against playoff sides Reading United and the Jersey Express. Coach Steve Nichols will have a strong squad to work with, as 2012’s leading scorer Kingsley Okwuna returns after scoring five goals last summer.
Bermuda Hogges – Bermuda was able to record some upsets in 2012, but the team is looking to become a playoff contender this season. The club has installed Bermuda National Team coach Andrew Bascome as its new head coach as he aims to steward the top young players in the country forward, and will be hopeful that Antwan Russell and Kieshen Bean can improve on their seven combined goals from a season ago.
Central Jersey Spartans – After struggling a season ago, the Spartans appointed Jimmy Quinn to be the club’s new coach in the offseason, with the former Northern Ireland international aiming to push his team back toward the top of the standings.
F.A. Euro – New York Magic – A new addition to the division, the F.A. Euro – New York Magic will hope to contend immediately as they build off a strong youth organization in New York. Former Rutgers standout Sam Archer, who won the Chicago Fire’s Open Tryout this spring but didn’t earn a place on the roster, will lead the team.
Jersey Express – With former Coach George Vichniakov being promoted to become the club’s Sporting Director, the Express enter the new season with former Charleston Battery player Jeff Matteo at the helm. With the club looking to return to the playoffs, the Express have again built a strong squad, with former Rochester Rhinos goalkeeper Neal Kitson set to lead the team alongside former Westchester Flames standout Jake Keegan.
Long Island Rough Riders – After missing the playoffs a season ago, the Rough Riders return a number of familiar faces as they look to make a move back up the standings this summer. Ben Arikian returns after finishing tied for the team lead with 14 points in 14 games, including five goals, a season ago.
NJ LUSO Rangers FC – After finishing fourth a season ago, the Rangers will try to move into the playoff places this summer. Among those aiming to push the side on are defender Pedro Vilar, who appeared in 14 games last season, and goalkeeper Paul Killian, who recorded a 1.268 goals-against average in his 13 appearances.
Ocean City Nor’easters – After finishing mid-table in 2011, recording draws in half of their games, the Nor’easters surged to the top of the standings, and the Eastern Conference overall, under the leadership of Tim Oswald in 2012.
Reading United – Making its fifth consecutive U.S. Open Cup appearance, Reading is aiming for its first conference title since 2010 with a re-tooled roster that saw a number of alumni go pro this spring.
Westchester Flames – Westchester is looking to return to its former glory of the late 2000s after finishing bottom of the division a season ago. Veteran coach Gus Skoufis no longer has forward Jake Keegan at his disposal, but the addition of Zach Gosse and Dwayne Reid has the side hopeful of success.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Second Annual Youth Futsal League
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The Bermuda Futsal Federation (BFF) announced that its Second Annual Youth Futsal League will start on Saturday mornings beginning May 11th, 2013 at the Dellwood Middle School Gym. Games will start at 9:30 am and be played in 3 age groups: Under 14, Under 12 and Under 10. This year has seen player participation increase from 100 players in 2012 to 170 players for the upcoming season.
Members of the public are invited to bring their families to the game and support their favorite teams and players and enjoy the family environment. Admission is free.
The Bermuda Futsal Federation wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to the Bermuda Football Association and Dellwood Middle School for continuing its partnership with the BFF in the development of Youth Futsal in Bermuda.
