2018 Hank Steinbrecher Cup Explained

Hank Steinbrecher Cup
Year:2018
Country:United States of America
Dates:June 1 – 2, 2018
Num Teams:4
Defending Champions:Michigan Bucks
Champions:Michigan Bucks (2nd title)
Runner-Up:Charlotte Eagles
Matches:4
Goals:15
Prevseason:2017
Nextseason:2019

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.

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

* = after extra time

Final

See also

External links

Notes and References

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