Three time National Champions "Shooting Stars" (U16Girls).

ANAHEIM, California -- Five teams  from New England place as medalists at the 20^th USFF National Championship that concluded on Sunday, July 17^th. after four days of intense and exciting competitions.   Two New England teams captured gold medals at the National Futsal Championships.  They include the Shooting Stars GU16 and the New Bedford Pitbulls GU12.  Three New England teams came away with Bronze medals.  They include the Pride FC BU10, the Black Widows GU16 and the New England Futsal Academy Men.

Topping the excitement was the final game of tournament play in the men’s division, which was won by ServCorp over World United, a former three-timer winner, by a score of 4-2.  With the growth of Futsal accelerating so rapidly over the last five years, so has the competition.  ServCorp represents the fifth different state association to win the National Title in as many years. At the youth level the U16 Girls “Shooting Stars” team from Massachusetts, who lost last years championship game on Penalty Kicks, came back to win their third National Title in four years with an impressive 4 – 1 victory.

All the games in every division over the course of this event were well played and well attended.  It is estimated that this 20th anniversary championship was attended by a total of over 7,000 participants and spectators alike. This support was most likely bolstered by the fact that there was quite a cross-representation of teams from regions throughout the U.S. Six out of eight regions were represented in these finals.

Fifty referees, from various locations across the country, were invited to participate in this tournament, including two international quest referees as well as two U.S. FIFA officials. These referees, with their combined CONCACAF and FIFA World Championship experience, certainly enhanced the officiating at this event.

U.S. Futsal congratulates all the teams that participated  for their hard work dedication and "Fair Play" throughout the competition.

Note that teams from New England are Highlighted in RED!