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Despite Maryland State Cup final defeat, Baltimore Celtic hopeful of future success

The Maryland Under-18 State Cup final on May 31 brought together two of the state’s powerhouse youth teams as Olney Rangers faced Baltimore Celtic at the Maryland Soccerplex in Boyds, Maryland. Baltimore Celtic overcame Bayshore Soccer Club, Bethesda Revolution and SAC Pre-Academy in the previous rounds of the State Cup without conceding a goal, a run that took them to the final game and a shot at the 2014 US Youth Soccer Region I Championships. Rangers would come out on top by a final score of 2-1, and Celtic head coach Brandon Quaranta was quick to praise Olney and their coach Matthew Pilkington after their fifth straight State Cup victory.

Gedion Zelalem’s former U.S. club team Olney Rangers wins another Maryland State Cup

Olney Rangers have once again translated their dominance of the Maryland youth soccer scene as they defeated Baltimore Celtic 2-1 in the final of the Under-18 Maryland State Cup on Saturday, May 31 at the Maryland Soccerplex in Boyds, Maryland.

Standing Tall: D.C. Gatorade Player of the Year Nick Jackson’s remarkable career re-visited

The end of Sidwell Friends School's fall soccer season back in November came down to two separate penalty kicks to help the school to a conference and state title. Nick Jackson, who was a regular holding midfielder found himself between the goalposts during the shootouts. However, it wasn't an unfamiliar territory for the D.C. Gatorade Player of the Year, but one he didn't venture into for years.

Tournament Q&A: Pete Cinalli and Jono Rollins discuss Washington Invitational

The Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association will host its second Washington Invitational youth tournament in August. The girls weekend is scheduled for August 16 and 17 and the boys are scheduled for August 23 and 24. Senior contributor Dave Ungrady recently talked with FASA executive director Pete Cinalli and tournament director Jono Rollins about the tournament’s evolution and goals.

Doing the Double: Two-time Gatorade POY and Maryland commit George Campbell is a rare talent

Winning state Gatorade Player of the Year once is an outstanding achievement at the close of a high school season, but being recognized twice shows exemplary consistency at a high level of play in addition to impressive commitments off the field. George Campbell of the McDonogh School in Maryland has done just that, taking the honor for a second straight year. The senior midfielder found the net 23 times and assisted on 15 goals.

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U.S. Club Soccer welcomes New England Premiership

Virginia State Cup sees five out of six champions crowned

The spring edition of the annual Virginia Youth Soccer Association’s State Cup tournament wrapped up Sunday for all but the Under-14 boys. Prince William Soccer, Inc (PWSI) was the only club to take home two titles; but they could be matched by Braddock Road Youth Club (BRYC), who have yet to play in Under-14 final.