VSL Game 3

April 17, 2011

Monarchs 4, United FC Puma 0

Shots For: 18 (22%)

Shots Against: 4 (0%)

Assists: 2

Saves: 2

Monarchs get their second straight shut-out and improved to 3-0-0 in league play. The Monarchs have been clicking on offense and defense in league play, outscoring their opponents 19-1. With nine points in the standings, the Monarchs moved into a first-place tie with Richmond Strikers Premier. United FC Puma came into the match undefeated in league play, and had not given up a goal on the season until the Monarchs scored in the 14th minute. The Monarchs converted a corner kick and a penalty kick for goals.

Weekend Recap

Monarchs dropped their State Cup match Saturday, 8-4, in Charlottesville. On Sunday, they defeated NNFC Revolution 11-0 in a VSL game, to improve to 2-0 in league play.

State Cup This Weekend

MONARCHS TO PLAY IN FIRST STATE CUP MATCH

The Monarchs will head to Charlottesville Saturday to compete in their firt Virginia State Cup match, against SOC Express. The State Cup features 35 teams from across the state, competing in a single-elimination format over several weeks. Winners advance each week, until a State Cup Champion is crowned. Monarchs are competing in the U-12 division. Click here for more State Cup information, including brackets and weekly schedule. The Monarchs also have a regular season Va. Soccer League match on Sunday at noon, at the Centerville complex in Chesapeake against Newport News Revolution. Monarchs enter the match 1-0-0 in league play.

Spring VSL Game 1

April 3, 20115

Monarchs 4, VIP United Vipers 1

Shots For: 17 (24%)

Shots Against: 13 (8%)

Assist: 1

Saves: 4

Goals by minute: 4, 7, 18, 52

Monarchs open the Va. Soccer League Spring season with a 4-1 victory. They never trailed, scoring two goals by the eighth minute, before giving up their only goal in the 12th minute. The defense drew six offsides on the Vipers.