Farmington 3- Plymouth United 0

Farmington (in blue) defeated Plymouth United (in black and white) 3-0 on August 1st

  
     Founders Sports Park was the place to be on Thursday August 1st,  for a Michigan United Soccer League (MUSL) showdown between Farmington, and Plymouth United.  These two teams also met last Thursday (Farmington 7 Plymouth United 1), however these photos are from the previous meeting on August 1st.  Both teams compete against each other in the MUSL's (over 40) 3rd West Division, but each team has gone in different directions in the divisional standings.  On August 1st, Farmington was able to control the tempo, while attempting several high percentage shots en route to a 3-0 victory over Plymouth United.
     Farmington is owned and operated by Mark Lumley, and is currently in 1st place in the MUSL's (over 40) 3rd West Division with 23 points, and a divisional record of 7-0-2.  In nine divisional games this season, Farmington has scored 28 goals, while only allowing 4 goals.  Scott Hilden has scored 6 goals this season to lead Farmington in scoring.  Scott Parker has added 4 goals.  Farmington lost to River Plate (40) 7-0 in the (over 40) 3rd & 4th Division Founders Cup Championship game.
     Plymouth United is owned and operated by Christopher Toupin, and is currently in 8th place (of 8 teams) in the 3rd West Division with 4 points, and an overall record of 1-8-1.  Cameron Dickson leads Plymouth United in scoring with 2 goals this season.  Plymouth United was defeated by FC Dolpa 4-1 in the 1st round of the (over 40) 3rd & 4th Division Founders Cup Tournament.
     Founders Sports Park is located on the north side of 8 mile, just east of Halsted, in Farmington Hills.  The park includes basketball courts, volleyball courts, a skate park, soccer fields, baseball fields, softball fields, and trails for walking.       

Farmington remains atop of the MUSL's (over 40) 3rd West Division!

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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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