Stars 4-3 FC Indiana

On Friday night, the Michigan Stars FC (in red) defeated FC Indiana (in black) 4-3.

     On Friday night, the Michigan Stars FC (MSFC) defeated FC Indiana 4-3.  FC Indiana lead 3-0 into the second half, but MSFC chipped away at the deficit, and capped off the evening with a victory aided by 2 stoppage time goals.  Friday night's game was played at Hurley Field located at 2301 Robina Ave, in Berkley.
     The Michigan Stars FC, and FC Indiana both compete in the Great Lakes Conference Division of the NPSL (National Premier Soccer League).  The Michigan Stars FC is currently in 6th place in the Great Lakes Conference Division of the NPSL standings with 15 points, and an overall record of 3-5-6.  FC Indiana is currently in 8th place in the Great Lakes Conference Division of the NPSL standings with 4 points, and an overall record of 1-12-1.
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The Michigan Stars FC currently has an overall record of 3-5-6.

FC Indiana currently has an overall record of 1-12-1.

Both teams compete in the Great Lakes Conference Division of the National Premier Soccer League.  

Friday night's game was played at Hurley Field located at 2301 Robina Ave, in Berkley.

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-  Michigan Stars FC Goalkeeper #1 Anthony Mwembia was the Man of the Match on Friday.



-  MSFC Defender #28 Alexander Ofiemu scored a goal on Friday night.  Ofiemu scored in two consecutive matches.



-  MSFC closed their season last night on the road with a 1-0 loss against AFC Ann Arbor.



-  AFC Ann Arbor is currently in 1st place in the Great Lakes Conference Division standings with 34 points, and an overall record of 11-1-1.  











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Stars 2-1 Lansing United

On Friday night, the Michigan Stars FC (in red) defeated Lansing United (in blue)  2-1.

     On Friday night, the Michigan Stars FC (MSFC) defeated Lansing United 2-1.  The Michigan Stars FC lead 1-0 late into the contest, but Lansing United tied the game 1-1.  The Michigan Stars FC won in stoppage time on a goal scored by #28 Alexander Ofiemu.  Friday night's game was played at Hurley Field located at 2301 Robina Ave, in Berkley.
     The Michigan Stars FC, and Lansing United both compete in the Great Lakes Conference Division of the NPSL (National Premier Soccer League).  Lansing United is currently in 3rd place in the Great Lakes Conference Division standings with 18 points, and an overall record of 6-5.  The Michigan Stars FC are currently in 6th place in the Great Lakes Conference Division standings with 11 points, and an overall record of 2-4-5 (5 ties).
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The Michigan Stars FC, and Lansing United both compete in the NPSL.

Friday night's NPSL game was played at Hurley Field in Berkley.

The Michigan Stars FC, and Lansing United both compete in the Great Lakes Conference Division.

Lansing United currently has an overall record of 6-5.

The Michigan Stars FC currently have an overall record of 2-4-5 (5 ties). 

Hurley Field is located at 2301 Robina Ave, in Berkley.

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-  Sammy Conti scored the only goal for Lansing United on Friday night.



-  Michigan Stars FC home games can be seen on the MSFC official website.



-  Highlights from Lansing United games can be seen at the official website of Lansing United.



-  Hurley Field is also home to the Berkley Bears.  











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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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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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MUSL Battle in Berkley!

On Wednesday night, the Michigan Rovers battled Farmington in a MUSL divisional game at Hurley Field!

     On Wednesday night, the Michigan Rovers battled Farmington in a Michigan United Soccer League (MUSL) matchup at Hurley Field.  Both teams are divisional rivals, and play in the MUSL's (over 40) 3rd West Division along with six other teams.  Farmington came into Wednesday's contest undefeated in divisional play, and their winning streak continued after defeating the Michigan Rovers 2-1.  #16 Adam Nowak missed on an opportunity to tie the score late in the game, when he barely missed wide right on a breakaway scoring attempt.  Nowak proceeded to lie on the grass on his stomach in a disgusted manner.
     Farmington is owned and operated by Mark Lumley, and are currently in 1st place in the MUSL's (over 40) 3rd West Division with 15 points, and an overall record of 5-0.  Scott Hilden leads Farmington in scoring with 4 goals on the season, while Scott Parker has added 3 goals.  Robert Gibbs, and Robert Milligan have also scored 2 goals each for Farmington.  Farmington has also advanced to the (over 40 3rd, and 4th Division) Founders Cup Championship Game, and will face  River Plate (40) on August 11th for the Cup.
     The Michigan Rovers are owned and operated by Andrew Norton, and are currently in 3rd place in the MUSL's (over 40) 3rd West Division with 12 points, and an overall record of 4-3.  The Rovers are lead in scoring this season by #16 Adam Nowak, and Paul Cefai with 4 goals each.  The Michigan Rovers were eliminated by SC 1924 UV in the first round of the (over 40 3rd, and 4th Division) Founders Cup Tournament by a score of 3-1.              











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FC Sparta vs FC Buffalo Photos

FC Buffalo visited Hurley Field in Berkley last Friday to take on FC Sparta in a NPSL showdown!

FC Sparta's #16 Jacob VanderLaan attempts to shake the defender! 

FC Buffalo's Asani Samuels dances around FC Sparts defenders!

The game got away from FC Sparta early, and FC Buffalo went to their bench players!

FC Buffalo coach Brendan Wilson congratulates his players!  FC Buffalo was victorious by a score of 4-0

Throw me a water with your good arm?

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FC Sparta Locker Room Pass!

FC Sparta goalie #24 Tyler Yachcik is ready for all of the action! 

FC Sparta's #5 Nicholas Kristock storms out of the locker room!

FC Sparta's #6 Tito Kromah looks to make a difference for the home team!

FC Buffalo's #11 Will Hudson makes his way to the locker room!

FC Sparta's #29 Sean Magee, along with #12 Laurence Patterson make their way onto Hurley Field!

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