2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup

2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup
Tournament details
Country	United States of America
Dates	June 1 – 2, 2018
Teams	4
Defending champions	Michigan Bucks
Final positions
Champions	Michigan Bucks (2nd title)
Runner-up	Charlotte Eagles
Tournament statistics
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

			Def.	Michigan Bucks	2
Def.	Michigan Bucks	2

NPSL	Elm City Express	0	Third Place


			NAC	Lansdowne Bhoys FC	2

			NPSL	Elm City Express	1

* = after extra time

Semifinals

June 1, 2018	Lansdowne Bhoys FC	2–6 (a.e.t.)	Charlotte Eagles	New Britain, Connecticut
17:00 EDT	Voltaire 64' Zarges 87'	Report	Seagrist 6', 111' Roscoe 34' Brennan 97', 113' Madison 105+1'	Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium

June 1, 2018	Michigan Bucks	2–0	Elm City Express	New Britain, Connecticut
19:30 EDT	Goldsmith 15' Cissé 79'	USASA Report MIB Report	Oliveira 43'	Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium

Third-Place Match

June 2, 2018	Lansdowne Bhoys FC	2–1	Elm City Express	New Britain, Connecticut
17:00 EDT	Esteves 5' 90+3'	Report	Saunchez 34'	Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium

Final

June 2, 2018	Charlotte Eagles	0–2	Michigan Bucks	New Britain, Connecticut
19:30 EDT		USASA Report MIB Report	Goldsmith 62' Ricci 79'	Stadium: Veterans Memorial Stadium

References

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

External links

Official USASA website

[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.

[host-3] 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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