For three National Premier League Soccer clubs, their dream to hoist the 2009 NPSL Championship trophy remains a reality, as the West, Southeast and Northeast Region crowned their 2009 Regular Season/Playoff Champions and will represent their region at the NPSL Final Four Championship Weekend in Madison, Wis. on July 31-August 1.
The Midwest Regionwill crown their Regular Season winner (and Final Four rep) the weekend of July 25-26.
And the 2009 NPSL Final Four Clubs Are… (minus the Midwest!)..drum roll please.
West Region
The West Region played out as the numbers predicted, as the Sonoma County Sol defeated NorCal LaMorinda United 2-1 at Santa Rosa High School. The match was not an easy victory for the Sol, as they faced argubly their toughest challenge in the NPSL this season. (Read Game Recap)
The Sonoma County Sol have advanced to the final four for the third straight year, but so far have no hardware to show from their appearances. The Sol look to change their fortune this time around.
Southeast Region
Rocket City United left no doubts as to who should represent the Southeast Region, costing to a 3-0 victory over Saturn FC. RCU entertained plenty during their match with a fantastic display of soccer.
Rocket City United welcomed 150 soldiers from Bravo and Charlie Companies of the 832nd Ordinance Battalion from the United States Army with free admission and dinner on Military Night at John Hunt Park. Other luminaries in attendance included Brigadier General Genaro Dellarocca and recently-elected Alabama State Senator Paul Sandford.
This is RCU’s first Final Four appearance since the club was founded in 2008.
Northeast Region
First year Erie Admirals SC joined Sonoma County Sol as the only undefeated teams in the Nation, capping off a dream inaugural season with a 2-0 victory against Atlantic Conference Champions Boston Aztec. The match was scoreless until the 83rd minute when second half substitute Dan Howell beat Boston’s last defender and slotted home the game winning goal. (Read recap here)
