USL League Two On YouTube

 

     The USL (United Soccer League) League Two YouTube channel currently features 556 videos for fans of American soccer.  Some of the videos on the USL League Two YouTube channel show the "Goal of the Week", the "Save of the Week", the "Goal of the Month", and the "Save of the Month".  The USL League Two YouTube channel currently has just under 4,000 subscribers.  

     The USL League Two Great Lakes Division features six teams from the state of Michigan including AFC Ann Arbor, the Flint City Bucks, Kalamazoo FC, Lansing City Football, Midwest United, and Oakland County FC.  The USL League Two was formerly known as the PDL (Premier Development League).  

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-  USL League Two joined YouTube in 2013.  

-  The Flint City Bucks won the 2019 USL League Two Championship. 

-  The Flint City Bucks also won the PDL Championship in 2006, 2014, and in 2016. 

-  Kalamazoo FC is currently in 1st place in the USL League Two Great Lakes Division with 15 points, and an overall record of 4-1-3 (3 draws).  

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Bucks Begin Era In Flint

The Michigan Bucks are now known as the Flint City Bucks.  

     The Michigan Bucks are now known as the Flint City Bucks, and the club plays their home games at Kettering University's Atwood Stadium.  The Flint City Bucks compete in the USL League Two Great Lakes Division against four other teams from the Midwest.  The Flint City Bucks currently have an overall record of 0-0-1 (1 draw).  USL League Two was formerly known as the PDL (Premier Development League).
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-  The 2019 USL League Two season features 4 Conferences, 11 Divisions, and 72 teams.



-  The 2019 USL League One season features 10 teams.



-  The 2019 USL Championship season features 2 Conferences, and 36 teams.



-  The Flint City Bucks defeated DCFC 1-0 in a friendly on May 4th, 2019.  











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Bucks 3 - Chill 2 - OT

Last Friday, the Michigan Bucks defeated the Thunder Bay Chill 3-2 in overtime.

     Last Friday, the Michigan Bucks defeated the Thunder Bay Chill 3-2 (in overtime) at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac.  Both teams compete in the PDL (Premier Development League), and Friday's matchup was part of the 2015 Central Conference Championships.  Click on the links below for more information about the PDL, or the Ultimate Soccer Arenas. You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com
     The Michigan Bucks finished the 2015 regular season with an overall record of 11-1-2.  David Goldsmith lead the Bucks in scoring this season with 10 goals, and Demir Muftari is the teams Head Coach.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan Bucks.  Scroll down to check out exclusive photos from last Friday's PDL showdown.
     The Thunder Bay Chill finished the 2015 regular season with an overall record of 9-2-3.  The Chill are from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Giovanni Petraglia is their Head Coach, and the team was lead in scoring by Brandon Swartzendruber with 9 goals.  Click on the link below for more information about the Thunder Bay Chill.  

The Thunder Bay Chill finished the regular season with an overall record of 9-2-3.

The Michigan Bucks lost to K-W United FC 3-1 on Saturday night.  

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Buck To Dynamo!

Zach Steinberger (in white) was selected 8th overall in the MLS SuperDraft! Steinberger now plays for the Houston Dynamo!

     Zach Steinberger was selected with the 8th overall pick of the 2015 MLS (Major League Soccer) SuperDraft, and he will now play professional soccer for the Houston Dynamo!  Steinberger spent his college career as a four year starting Midfielder for the Butler Bulldogs.  Steinberger also played four seasons (as a Midfielder) for the Michigan Bucks, of the PDL (Premier Development League).
     As a Butler Bulldog, Steinberger recorded 14 goals, and accumulated 15 assists.  Steinberger was also named to three different All-Conference teams including the Horizon League, the Atlantic 10, and the Big East. Click on the link below for more information about Butler University athletics.
     In 2014, Zach Steinberger was a part of a Michigan Bucks team that won the PDL Championship. Steinberger was also named to the PDL All XI.  Click on the link below for more information about the Michigan Bucks, or the Premier Development League.
     The Houston Dynamo currently have an overall record of 1-0.  Last Saturday, the Dynamo hosted, and defeated the Columbus Crew SC 1-0 in the opening game of the 2015 MLS regular season.  Click on the links below for more information about the Houston Dynamo, or Major League Soccer.
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MLS Calls Catic

#7 Dzenan Catic was selected with the 31st overall pick of the MLS SuperDraft.  

     On January 15th, the Philadelphia Union selected Dzenan Catic with the 31st overall pick of the MLS (Major League Soccer) SuperDraft.  Catic played his college ball at Davenport University, and lead the Panthers to a NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) National Championship victory.  Catic lead the Nation in goals with 39, and was named the NAIA National Player of the Year.  Catic also lead the nation in total points with 89.   In just two seasons, Dzenan Catic accumulated 63 goals, and 140 total points.  Davenport University finished the season with an overall record of 22-3-1.  Click on the links below for more information about Davenport University athletics, the Philadelphia Union, the NAIA, or the MLS.
     Dzenan Catic was also part of a 2014 Michigan Bucks team that won the PDL (Premier Development League) Championship.  Catic lead the PDL in goals with 16, and was named as the league's MVP (Most Valuable Player).  Catic also lead the PDL in total points with 35.  The 2014 Michigan Bucks finished the regular season with an overall record of 9-2-3.  Click on the links below for more information about the Michigan Bucks, or the Premier Development League.
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#7 Dzenan Catic will now play professionally for the Philadelphia Union.

  












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Bucks vs. Fire U23

"Buckster" had the crowd pumped up for Michigan Bucks soccer!  The Bucks defeated the Fire U23 4-0.

The Michigan Bucks improved their record to 9-2-3.  The Bucks have 30 points, and lead the PDL Great Lakes Division!

The Chicago Fire U23 could not score against the Bucks last night!  The Fire U23 fell to 7-5-2 overall with 23 points!

The Michigan Bucks have qualified for the 2014 PDL Playoffs!  The Bucks will play the St. Louis Lions this Friday!

The Bucks #16 Gerald Ben made life difficult for Chicago last night.  Ben is a forward for the Bucks. 

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Bucks 4 - Fire U23 0

The Michigan Bucks defeated the Chicago Fire U23 4-0 last night in Pontiac!

     The Michigan Bucks defeated the Chicago Fire U23 4-0 last night at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac. Both teams compete in the Premier Development League (PDL), and both teams have been featured before on the Mitten State Sports Report!  This was the final home game of the regular season for the Bucks, but the team has already qualified for the 2014 PDL Postseason.  The Bucks are currently in 1st place in the PDL Great Lakes Division with 30 points, and an overall record of 9-2-3.
     The Michigan Bucks will battle the St. Louis Lions this Friday in Des Moines, Iowa in the 1st round of the Premier Development League Playoffs!  The Bucks have clinched the PDL Great Lakes Division title for a remarkable 11th time, and the club has qualified for the PDL Postseason for the 17th time!  The Michigan Bucks have never had a losing season in their 19 years of PDL soccer!
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The Michigan Bucks celebrated the 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire U23.  The Bucks are ready for the PDL Playoffs!

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Pro Level Soccer in Saline

 Luis Medina handles the ball for the visiting Chicago Fire!

    
     Last Saturday night, Saline High School hosted an outdoor professional soccer match featuring the Michigan Bucks against the Chicago Fire.  Both teams play in the PDL (Premier Development League) and represent a high quality level of soccer.  The Michigan Bucks are the official minor league affiliate of the Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer), and have already sent up four players this season.  The Bucks are a combination of unpaid professional players, along with college all-stars, and in their brief history have had 50 players drafted by Major League Soccer clubs, and 85 former Buck players have gone on to play some form of professional soccer.
     The Michigan Bucks played their first PDL season in Saginaw back in 1995, and were known as the Mid-Michigan Bucks.  The Bucks have won three regular season PDL Championships (2000, 2008, 2012), one North American PDL Title (2006), and are the only PDL team with over 200 team victories. The Michigan Bucks are the most successful soccer club in the history of this state, and also represent the highest level of soccer being played in Michigan. 

The Bucks #25 Zach Steinberger shadows Chicago's Luis Medina!

   








     This was the first professional soccer game that I have ever attended, and it was way more fun then I ever would have anticipated.  The Bucks usually play their home games indoors at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac, but it was nice to be able to experience the event outside in its natural form.  The weather was more then cooperative (76%, sunny with a cool breeze), and the visiting bleacher section was nearly empty.  I sat in the fourth row at the 50 yard line, and even got involved in the action by defensively smacking the ball away when it came directly for the Mitten State Sports Report. 

Chicago's #95 Anthony Torres takes a seat near midfield!

     As for the actual game itself, the Michigan Bucks were able to defeat the Chicago Fire 4-1, and improve to 4-1-0 on the season with 12 points.  The PDL's leading scorer Zach Steinberger scored two goals, while Thomas Catalano, and Jason Stokes each added a goal for the Bucks.  Daniel Keller scored the lone goal for the Chicago Fire.  The Bucks are currently tied for first place in the PDL Great Lakes Division, while the Chicago Fire fell to last place in the division with 3 points and a current record of 1-4.  The Michigan Bucks are 6-0-1 against the Chicago Fire in their last seven meetings.

Chicago's  #74 Trevor Wheeler looks to impress the pro scouts! 

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