Belle Isle FC vs. FSC Lightning

Belle Isle FC (in orange) battled FSC Lightning (in white) in a MUSL (Michigan United Soccer League) matchup! 

The game took place last Sunday in Plymouth!  Both teams compete in the MUSL Open Division!

Belle Isle FC won the 2013 Founders Cup Open Division Championship! They defeated the Michigan Rush in the Finals!

This is the 1st time that Belle Isle FC has appeared on the Mitten State Sports Report!

FSC Lightning was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report twice in 2013!

The Michigan United Soccer League Open Division has 2 Conferences!  Both teams compete in Conference B.

Belle Isle FC defeated FSC Lightning 2-1. 

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MUSL Open Division Returns!

Belle Isle FC (in orange) defeated FSC Lightning (in white) 2-1 yesterday in Plymouth! 

     The MUSL (Michigan United Soccer League) returned to action for their 2014 campaign, and several familiar teams are back this season.  The Mitten State Sports Report was in Plymouth yesterday for MUSL Open Division action between Belle Isle FC, and FSC Lightning.  Belle Isle FC won the 2013 MUSL Open Division Founders Cup, and they've started off this season on a positive note.  They defeated FSC Lightning 2-1 yesterday afternoon behind the old Visteon Plant.
     Belle Isle FC is owned and operated by Robert Anderson, and is currently in 2nd place in Conference B of the MUSL Open Division standings with 4 points, and an overall record of 1-0-1.  Belle Isle FC has only allowed 1 goal to be scored against them in 2 games.
     FSC Lightning is also owned and operated by Robert Anderson, and is currently in 4th place in Conference B of the MUSL Open Division standings with 3 points, and an overall record of 1-1.  Samer Sahoury leads FSC Lightning in scoring with 1 goal.
     The old Visteon Plant is located on Sheldon Road, and M-14 in Plymouth, and is now known as the ACH (Automotive Components Holdings) Plant.  The MUSL Open League consists of 14 teams, and 2 Conferences. There are 6 teams in Conference A, and 8 teams in Conference B.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan United Soccer League.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Be sure to check out exclusive photos from yesterday's MUSL matchup in Plymouth!

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Rush vs. Lightning

The Michigan Rush (in blue) battled FSC Lightning (in white) in the Open Division Founders Cup semifinal!

Lightning players checked on their goalie after he hit is head on the goal post!

The game was very physical!  Back on July 19th, the Lightning handed the Rush their only loss of the season (4-0).

Yellow cards, flying elbows, and early departures were par for the course!

The officials stopped play to talk to both teams!

Officials allowed the rough stuff early, but later tried to restore the order!

The Rush defeated FSC Lightning 5-1 to advance to the (Open Division) Founders Cup Tournament Championship!

The Rush and Lightning are scheduled to meet this Wednesday night, in Northville (7:00), for a divisional matchup!

The Rush will play the Belle Isle Football Club for the (Open Division) Founders Cup Championship!

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Rush To The Finals!

The Michigan Rush have advanced to the (Open Division) Founders Cup Finals!

     On July 28th, the Michigan Rush competed against the FSC Lightning for a chance to advance to the Michigan United Soccer League's (Open Division) Founders Cup Finals.  The two teams have developed a bit of a rivalry with one other, after the FSC Lightning handed the Rush their only loss of the season (4-0) just nine days earlier on July 19th.  Founders Cup Tournament games are usually played with more intensity then divisional games are, and Northville Community Park had a playoff atmosphere for Sunday's semifinal elimination game.  The Rush defeated FSC Lightning 5-1, but the story of the game was the high quality level of soccer played, between a couple of teams that appeared not to like each other.  Yellow cards, flying elbows, and early departures were par for the course, and the fans that were in attendance remained vocal, and very much into the game.  The premier level of the MUSL was on display, and I found myself standing for much of the second half.  The Michigan Rush and the FSC Lightning are scheduled to meet this Wednesday night (7:00) for a divisional showdown at Northville Community Park.
     The Michigan Rush are owned and operated by Jan Rigterink, and are currently in 1st place in the MUSL's Open Division with a 21 points, and a divisional record of 7-1.  Craig Hearn has 13 goals on the season, and leads the Michigan Rush, along with the Open Division in scoring.  Eric Bowman has added 4 goals this season for the Rush.  The Michigan Rush have advanced to the (Open Division) Founders Cup Tournament Finals, and will play the Belle Isle Football Club on August 11th at the Creek Center for the right to hoist the trophy.
     The FSC Lightning are owned and operated by Eric Wright, and are currently in 3rd place in the MUSL's Open Division with 12 points, and a divisional record of 4-3.  Marcel Schmidt leads FSC Lightning in scoring with 5 goals this season.  Kyle Thom has added 4 goals this season for the Lightning. 
     Northville Community Park is a beautiful park in Northville, located on the north side of 5 mile, just west of Beck road.  The park has trails for walking, and offers fields for baseball, softball, and soccer.

The Michigan Rush (in blue) defeated FSC Lightning (in white) 5-1.

Founders Cup Tournament games are usually played with more intensity then divisional games!

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For more information about the Michigan United Soccer League click on  http://www.musl.net



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FSC Lightning vs SC Mladost BIH

FSC Lightning (in white) battled SC Mladost BIH (in blue) in a Founders Cup elimination game!

Both teams left it all on the field!

ACH (Visteon) in Plymouth was the venue for last Fridays game!

It was a defensive struggle between two evenly matched clubs!

FSC Lightning defeated SC Mladost BIH 1-0.  They will play the Michigan Rush in the Founders Cup semifinals.



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Founders Cup Elimination Game!

FSC Lightning (in white) met up with SC Mladost BIH (in blue) on Friday night in Plymouth!

     The Michigan United Soccer League (MUSL) returned to Plymouth last Friday for a Founders Cup Tournament game featuring FSC Lightning vs. SC Mladost BIH.  Both teams compete in the Open 1st Division, which includes some of the top teams that the MUSL has to offer.  Friday nights matchup was a Founders Cup (Open Division) quarterfinal, and an elimination game for the losing team. The game was played at ACH (Visteon) Soccer Field which is located off of Sheldon road across from the M14 exit.  The soccer field is hidden behind the old Visteon Plant, and there isn't a parking area next the field.  To access the soccer fields, you must park in the ACH parking lot and walk a short trail to the field.  The soccer field is surrounded by a walking trail which includes several fitness stations.  FSC Lightning defeated SC Mladost BIH 1-0, and will play the Michigan Rush (TBD) for a chance to advance to the Open Division Founders Cup Final.
     SC Mladost BIH is owned and operated by Nisvet Sabic and is currently in 3rd place in the 1st Open Division with 9 points, and a divisional record of 3-1. Mirsad Halep leads SC Mladost in scoring this season with 8 goals on the season. 
     FSC Lightning is owned and operated by Eric Wright and is currently in 4th place in the 1st Open Division with 9 points, and a divisional record of 3-3.  Kyle Thom currently leads FSC Lightning in scoring this season with 4 goals.

FSC Lightning defeated SC Mladost BIH 1-0.

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