Heartbreak in the Heights!

The Michigan Stars played their 2014 season at the Star International Academy football field, located in Dearborn Heights.

     The Michigan Stars played their 2014 season at the Star International Academy football field, located in Dearborn Heights.  Last month, the Stars announced that they are moving their team operations to Pontiac, and the team will play their 2015 home games at Wisner Stadium.  Wisner Stadium is located at 441 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, in Pontiac.
     The Michigan Stars compete in the Midwest Region of the NPSL (National Premier Soccer League), and the team expanded into the league in 2014.  The NPSL currently has 64 teams scheduled to compete in the 2015 season.  The NPSL featured 74 teams in 2014.  Click on the link below for more information about the National Premier Soccer League.
     The Michigan Stars finished the 2014 season in 12th place (of 15 teams) in the Midwest Region with 13 points, and an overall record of 4-9-1.  The Midwest Region is scheduled to feature 12 teams for the 2015 season.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan Stars.
      FC Sparta was a NPSL team that competed at Hurley Field (in Berkley) during the 2013 season, but the team is now dormant.  There are currently 3 teams from Michigan scheduled to compete in the 2015 NPSL season including Lansing United, Detroit FC, and the Michigan Stars.  Click on June, and July of 2013 to see exclusive photos of National Premier Soccer League action.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down to relive the memories of FC Sparta.

FC Sparta competed in the NPSL during the 2013 season.  The team is now dormant.

   

During the 2013 season, FC Sparta played their home games at Hurley Field, in Berkley.

Two FC Sparta games were featured on the Mitten State Sports Report. 

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Snow Eliminated!

The last piles of snow are disappearing throughout the state of Michigan!

     The site of snow on my lawn two days ago was no April Fools' Day joke.  The remaining piles of snow are disappearing throughout the state of Michigan, and the signs of Spring are upon us.  It was a brutal Winter in Michigan consisting of record breaking snow totals, record low temperatures, and even a Polar Vortex.
     The Mitten State Sports Report is excited about the warmer months ahead, and is committed to providing the latest information about local sports.  I look forward to attending some college baseball games this season, and I can't wait to check out some of the auto races at Flat Rock Speedway!  The Michigan Bucks have scheduled some outdoor games this season, and FC Sparta will be returning to the city of Berkley.  I will also be on the lookout for new teams, and new events this year, so be sure to stay connected with the Mitten State Sports Report!
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The snow has finally been eliminated from the Southeast Michigan area!

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Pictures of 2013!

In January we witnessed chaos at the Gibralter Trade Center!  "Extreme Midget Wrestling" took center stage in Taylor!

In February we posted photos from "School Bus Racing" at Flat Rock Speedway!

We watched the Plymouth Whalers fight through another OHL season!

We watched mascots play hockey!  That Tim Hortons cup has real potential!

In March we saw former Red Wings Alumni players like Dino Ciccarelli!  

We took an all access tour of Ray Fisher Stadium!    

In April we rooted on the Plymouth Whalers during the OHL Playoffs!

In May we updated information about the renovation project at West Park in Ann Arbor!

Veterans Memorial Park in Ann Arbor also received upgrades!

We saw a boat race on land at Flat Rock Speedway!

Rob Remick and the #3 car put on a show for the fans after winning at Flat Rock Speedway!

In June we checked out Pro soccer in Saline!  The Michigan Bucks defeated the Chicago Fire 4-1.

We went to the locker room area at FC Sparta games. 

In July we watched Truth Martini wrestle at Ring of Honor!

Ring of Honor Wrestling was one of the most viewed posts of 2013!

In August we got on a bridge that lead us nowhere!

We saw Classic Cars like this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette!

We saw this homemade vehicle at St. Robert Bellarmine! 

We went to the 3rd Annual Hines Park Cruise, and saw this rare 1928 Cadillac LaSalle!  

In September we went to Prescott to see the Fall Colors!

In October we learned that there is in fact fighting in recreational league hockey!

In November we updated the progress of the Michigan United Soccer League season! 

We saw Christmas lights in December!  

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All Access: FC Sparta

FC Sparta head coach George Kallis discusses strategy with one of his assistants!

#9 Vinny Bell leads AFC Cleveland in scoring this season with 6 goals!

Game time for FC Sparta!

#6 Daniel O'Callaghan has contributed 1 goal this season for AFC Cleveland!

This was the final home game of the regular season for FC Sparta!

AFC Cleveland's bench players keep themselves loose!

FC Sparta returns to Hurley Field on July 20th, (2:00 P.M.) for an exhibition game against the Windsor Stars!

AFC Cleveland won 5-1.  Don't miss FC Sparta next time they come your way!

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FC Sparta vs AFC Cleveland

FC Sparta (in red, and white) collided with AFC Cleveland (in blue) at Hurley Field in Berkley!

AFC Cleveland scored 4 goals in the second half.



#31 Tommy Schmitt is always a threat to score!  He has 4 goals for AFC Cleveland this season!

#9 Vinny Bell adds another goal for AFC Cleveland!

A race for the loose ball!

What did I do?

#23 (yellow jersey) Jesus Ginez is the leading scorer for FC Sparta!  Ginez was benched until the final minute of play! 

FC Sparta's Tyler Yachcik saves #4 Taylor Fletcher's shot attempt! 

AFC Cleveland celebrated the 5-1 victory over FC Sparta!

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Pro Level Soccer in Berkley!

FC Sparta (in red, and white) hosted AFC Cleveland (in blue) at Hurley Field in Berkley! 

     On Sunday June 30th, FC Sparta hosted AFC Cleveland, at Hurley Field in Berkley.  It was the final home game of the regular season for FC Sparta, and the game was a tale of two halves.  Both teams scored a goal in the first half,  and the game appeared to be up for grabs at half time.  At around the 60th minute, AFC Cleveland scored the go ahead goal, and began to pour it on.  #9 Vinny Bell, and #7 Tom Beck were amongst several players to score for AFC Cleveland in the 5-1 final.  AFC Cleveland is the defending Flight Great Lakes Division Champions, but are currently in 4th place (out of six teams) in the division with 11 points, and an overall record of 3-6-2.  Vinny Bell leads AFC Cleveland in scoring this season with 6 goals, while Tom Beck has added 5 goals.  FC Sparta is currently in 5th place in the Flight Great Lakes Division with 8 points, and an overall record of 2-7-2.  Jesus Ginez leads FC Sparta in scoring this season with 3 goals.  It is important to note that Jesus Ginez was benched for most of the game during Sunday's 5-1 loss to AFC Cleveland.  Ginez substituted into the game during the final minute of play.
     FC Sparta will play an exhibition game against the Windsor Stars at Hurley Field, on Saturday July 20th, at 2:00 P.M.  Tickets are $5, and kids 12 and under are free.  AFC Cleveland has qualified for the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) Postseason, and will play Detroit City FC on July 13th at Cass Tech High School, in Detroit.  Detroit City FC is currently undefeated, and is in 1st place in the Flight Great Lakes Division with 30 points, and an overall record of 10-0.

#9 Vinny Bell scores for AFC Cleveland!  FC Sparta fell to AFC Cleveland 5-1.

#7 Tom Beck scored for AFC Cleveland on Sunday night!

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