WEEKEND SUMMARY: 2 GAMES, 2 LEAGUES, 2 VICTORIES

Falls Church, VA – Virginia Dream is coming off a very busy weekend. On Sunday evening they kicked off the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) season with a match against league newcomers Hub City. On Saturday they faced Alexandria Reds Pro with their United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) undefeated streak on the line.  In UPSL action, winger Diarra Zoumana continued to add to his Golden Boot title pursuit with the opening goal of the match in the 28th minute. In the second half midfielder Bernie Majano netted the second goal in the 68th minute sealing the victory against the Reds and keeping the Dream’s undefeated streak in the UPSL intact. Sunday’s match was the season opener for the NPSL against league newcomers Hub City from Hagerstown, MD. Virginia Dream took control of the game right from the whistle scoring 3 goals in the opening 37 minutes. AP Slavov, Fela Osifesu and Mike Akinkoye each netted a goal apiece to make the score 3-0 but Hub City pulled one back before halftime to make the score 3-1 at intermission. In the opening 15 minutes of the second half, the visitors took control of the momentum and added a second goal in the 58th minute. The teams traded blows for the next 15 minutes with both creating scoring opportunities but neither being able to capitalize. After the Dream made several substitutions the momentum swung back to their side and the final 15 minutes of the match was “nothing but a Dream.” Fela Osisefu and AP Slavov scored their second goals of the contest and Tobi Osisefu added 2 more to make the final result 7-2. 

This Wednesday, May 20, The Dream host Arlington Soccer Association Pro in a UPSL Virginia North Conference title fight at “The Cloud” aka Meridian High School Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30pm. Currently, The Dream stand at the top of the Conference with 16 points and the advantage in goal differential.