Monday, May 23, 2011

VSL Game 8 - Monarchs Clinch League Championship

May 22, 2011
Monarchs 4, Richmond Strikers 2

Monarchs win in Richmond to finish the season 8-0-0, and alone in first place in the standings with 24 points.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

VSL Game 7

May 15, 2011
Monarchs 5, Rush Academy Royal 0

Monarchs notched their fourth shut-out of the eason (7 matches) to remain in a first place tie with Richmond Strikers Premier. The Monarchs face the Strikers next Sunday in Richmond in the season finale. The Monarch defense allowed just one shot on goal, which was saved. The victory was the team's 15th straight in Va. Soccer League play, over two seasons.

Shots For: 13 (38%)
Shots Against: 1
Saves: 1
Assists: 2

Monarchs in Memorial Day Bash



The Monarchs will compete in the Virginia Legacy Memorial Day Bash May 28 - 29 in Williamsburg. The team will play "up" in the U-13/14 division, which offers their first competition in the 11 players-per-side format. See the full schedule here (click).

Monday, May 9, 2011

VSL Game 6

May 8, 2011
Monarchs 4, Beach FC Black 1

The Monarchs set each other up all afternoon, with all four goals coming off of assists, including two headers off lobs. Monarchs move to 6-0-0 in league play with two games remaining, and remain in a tie with Richmond Strikers for first place. Monarchs have outscored opponents 36-4 on the season, while the Strikers have outscored opponents 28-7. The Monarchs face the Strikers in Richmond in the season's final game. See full standings here (click).

Saturday, May 7, 2011

VSL Games 4 & 5

April 30, 2011
Monarchs 8, OBX Storm 0

May 1, 2011
Monarchs 5, Dynamo Navy 2

Monarchs move to 5-0-0 in league play. With 15 points in the league standings, they are tied with Richmond Strikers for 1st place with three matches remaining.