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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More ROH Photos!

Nigel McGuinness told Truth Martini to get in the ring with Kevin Steed!



The crowd wanted to see Truth wrestle in his home state!

"Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steed began to take it to Truth Martini!

Steed kept taking it to Truth!



The main event featured The American Wolves vs. Michael Elgin, and Jay Lethal!

There was non stop action throughout the match!

There was plenty of high flying wrestling!

Respect amongst competitors was displayed!

The American Wolves defeated Michael Elgin, and Jay Lethal!

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Ring of Honor Photo Album!

On Friday night, Ring of Honor came to the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn! 

TaDarius Thomas, and Kyle O'Reilly set the tone for the action packed night of wrestling that followed! 

The Women of Honor took center stage in Dearborn!

Ms. Chif stood tall after the match!

Nigel McGuinness provided a second pair of eyes to the official! 

Rhino battled Mike Bennett!

Bobby Fish squared off against ACH in singles competition!



Maria Kanellis attempts to motivate "The Prodigy" Mike Bennett!
 





 Kevin Steed wrestled Matt Taven!  After the match he wrestled Truth Martini! 

 

 

 

Maria Kanellis can't take her eyes off of the Mitten State Sports Report!

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Ring of Honor in Dearborn!

The Ring of Honor wrestling tour stopped in Dearborn on Saturday! 

     Ring of Honor wrestling (ROH) came to the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn last night for a live television taping.  Ring of Honor's top notch performers were on hand to put on a must see show, featuring all of the high flying, non stop action that Ring of Honor fans have come accustomed to.  The talking is limited, but the quality of wrestling in the ROH is second to none.  Ring of Honor wrestling is truly the best pound for pound wrestling available, and seeing a live show is as entertaining as any other sporting event around.  You really get a feel for how hard the wrestlers hit, and kick each other; and you get a perspective of how athletic, and focused the wrestlers are throughout the match.  Many fans wish that ROH would come to Dearborn more often, and several fans have expressed interest in the expansion of the television audience that ROH currently reaches.  Ring of Honor can be seen on Fox affiliates throughout certain cities in Michigan such as Grand Rapids, Saginaw, and Flint, but the option to view via television is currently not available in the Metro Detroit area.  Baileys Sports Grille in Dearborn has Ring of Honor viewing parties on Tuesday nights.  For more information on ROH, click on the link below, and as always you can leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com










Ring of Honor's top notch performers were on hand to put on a must see show! 

     One of the best matches of the night came early when the hometown favorite TaDarius Thomas (T.D.) squared off against Kyle O'Reilly.  O'Reilly makes up one half of the current World Tag Team Champions, but the crowd was certainly on the side of T.D.  It was a classic, non stop match that would set the tone for the action packed night of wrestling that followed.  All of the matches were entertaining, and the intensity was cranked up several notches after the intermission break.  The tag team main event between The American Wolves (Davey Richards, and Eddie Edwards) against Michael Elgin, and Jay Lethal, may have been the best match that I've ever seen at a live show.  The crowd was left with their jaws dropped for the entire match, in the same way that I appear when I look at Maria Kanellis.  Truth Martini also put on a tremendous show, and showed why he is also a hometown favorite.

Maria Kanellis gets caught in no man's (or women) land!

     The American Wolves (Davey Richards, and Eddie Edwards) defeated the tag team constructed of Michael Elgin, and Jay Lethal.  The World TV Champion Matt Taven (with Truth Martini) defeated "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen, in a non title bout, with outside help from Truth Martini.  After the match Nigel McGuinness announced that Truth Martini would have to wrestle Kevin Steen as a result of his actions.  Martini took a beating, but won the match with the help of outside interference.  World Tag Team Champion Bobby Fish defeated ACH.  TaDarius Thomas defeated World Tag Team Champion Kyle O'Reilly.  "The Prodigy" Mike Bennett (with Maria Kanellis) defeated Rhino with help from Maria Kanellis.  Ms. Chif was also victorious in a Women of Honor match.  For more information about Ring of Honor Wrestling click on  http://www.rohwrestling.com/

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The MUSL Plays in Plymouth!

On Thursday night, Plymouth Township (in green) defeated LCSC Palermo (in orange) 6-2.

     The Michigan United Soccer League (MUSL) returned to Plymouth last night for a divisional matchup between Plymouth Township, and LCSC Palermo.  Both teams play in the over 40 3rd West Division along with six other teams including Motley's, FSC Broncos, Farmington, and the Michigan Rovers which were all featured on the Mitten State Sports Report last month.  This was the six different city that the Mitten State Sports Report has visited for MUSL action.  Those cities include Farmington Hills, Livonia, Canton, Berkley, Northville, and Plymouth.  Plymouth Township (in green) defeated LCSC Palermo (in orange) 6-2.
     Plymouth Township is owned and operated by Chris Somercik and are currently in 5th place in the over 40 3rd West Division with 6 points, and a divisional record of 2-3.  Plymouth township is lead in scoring by Caglayan Tascioglu with 3 goals, while Serhat Eren has added 2 goals.  Plymouth Township was eliminated in the second round of the 3rd and 4th Division Founders Cup Tournament by SC 1924 UV by a score of 4-2.
     LCSC Palermo is owned and operated by Frank Guerin and are currently in 7th place in the over 40 3rd West Division with 1 point, and a divisional record of 0-3-1.  LCSC Palermo has given up 13 goals (in 4 games) this season, while only scoring 4 goals of their own.  LCSC Palermo was eliminated in the first round of the 3rd and 4th Division Founders Cup Tournament by Plymouth Township by a score of 3-2.
     Lake Pointe Soccer Park in Plymouth is located off of Haggerty road, between M14, and 5 mile road.  The soccer field is surrounded by elevated hills, which make viewing a game there enjoyable for fans.  The parking area is kept away from the park area, which gives Lake Pointe Soccer Park a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

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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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Upcoming Wrestling Shows

                                                                    Upcoming Local Wrestling Shows!









-  ROH (Ring of Honor) Wrestling returns to the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn on Saturday July 13th.  The main event features a tag team match involving The American Wolves (Eddie Edwards, and Davey Richards) against Michael Elgin, and Jay Lethal.  Matt Taven, Adam Cole, and "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen are also scheduled to appear.  The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center is located at 15801 Michigan Avenue, in Dearborn.  Bell time is 7:30 P.M., and there is a Q and A with Nigel McGuinness before the show.  For more information click on   http://www.rohwrestling.com/ 







-  Extreme Midget Wrestling returns to Gibraltar Trade Center in Taylor on Saturday July 20th.  See all the stars of the Extreme Midget Wrestling Federation including Baby Jesus, and Skinny Timmy.  For more information call 734-287-2000.  Check out the Mitten States Sports Report's exclusive photos from their last show by clicking on "Midget Wrestling Photo Album" posted on January 31st, 2013.







-  XICW (Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling) returns to the Ritz in Warren on Sunday July 21st for "XICW 165".  Some of the scheduled matches include Rhino vs. Mr. Insanity, T.D. Thomas vs. Jacob Hollows, and the Mad Dragon vs. Donnie Hollows.  Truth Martini, Zach Gowen, and Jimmy Jacobs are also scheduled to appear.  The Ritz in is located off of Hoover road, in between 9 mile, and 10 mile, in Warren.  Bell time is 5:30 P.M.  For more information click on  http://www.xicwdetroit.com/







-  Clash Wrestling returns to the Taylortown Trade Center Saturday August 31st for "All Out War".  See all of the stars of Clash Wrestling including J. Miller, "GQ" Gavin Quinn, and "The Caveman" Tyler Elkins.  The Taylortown Trade Center is located at 22525 Ecorse road in Taylor.  Bell time is 8:00 P.M.  For more information click on  http://clashwrestling.com/ 







-  MCL (Michigan Combat League) comes to A2Fest. on Friday July 12th for MCL 8!  A2Fest. is a two day music festival in Ann Arbor featuring tons of bands headlined by Taproot.  Some of the other bands scheduled to appear are Critical Bill, Minddrought, and Red Sun Rising.  The MCL is cage fighting, and not wrestling, but is an event worth noting.  There are fifteen fights scheduled, and tickets are $15.  A2Fest. takes place at the WFC Fairgrounds & Event Center located at 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline road, in Ann Arbor.  Tickets to Fridays fights do not include admittance to the festival on Saturday.  For more information about A2Fest. click on  http://www.a2fest.com/

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Rush vs Stars Photo Album

The Michigan Rush (in blue) met up with the MYSC Stars (in red) on Saturday night in Northville! 

The Michigan Rush came into Saturdays matchup undefeated in the (MUSL) Michigan United Soccer League!

The Michigan Rush kept applying the pressure!

The Rush possessed the ball for much of the contest!

The MYSC Yemen Stars goalie made several saves!

The MYSC Yemen Stars goalie played fearless in the loosing effort!

Both teams are still alive in the Open Division Founders Cup Tournament!

The Michigan Rush scored one of their goals as a result of a penalty kick!

The Michigan Rush remained undefeated in the MUSL by defeating the MYSC Yemen Stars 7-2.

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