Maryland Sports Arena Valentine’s Tournament Rules
THE MARYLAND SPORTS ARENA
IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES, REGARDLESS OF HOW SUSTAINED WHICH A PLAYER
RECEIVES. THE MARYLAND SPORTS ARENA ASSUMES
NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT OF ANY PLAYER OR FOR PAYMENT OF MEDICAL
BILLS.
All teams will be emailed an
online roster that must be completed at least 24 hours prior to their first
game. All info is required including
parent emails. ALL PARENTS will be
emailed our Covid Safety Procedure Rules http://marylandsportsarena.com/covid.htm. All parents will be emailed a liability
waiver form as well. Waiver should be
collected by team manager and given to tournament director prior to first
game. Link to download additional
waivers is here http://marylandsportsarena.com/waiver.pdf. Waivers will also be available at concession
stand. Submit all waivers at once. Teams may carry a maximum of eighteen
players. Players may be not be added
after the tournament has started. Players may not play on more than one team in
the same age tournament unless approved by the tournament director. Players must play at least 1 game in the
qualification round to be eligible to play in the playoff round. Ages are based on 2020/21 US Soccer Age
Chart http://marylandsportsarena.com/agecutoff.htm .
Teams U12 and younger play with 7 players and use a size 4 ball. Teams U13 and older, play with 6 players and
use a size 5 ball. No slide tackling is
allowed in U12 and younger tournaments.
Teams may have a maximum of 2 coaches on the player’s bench. If you need additional coaches, permission
may be granted by tournament directors. Players not dressed to play are not
allowed on the bench. All teams must have
an adult coach (ie a parent or someone of similar
age) on their bench during all games.
All rules are those of the
Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) unless amended by the Maryland Sports
Arena. Gum chewing or chewing of other
similar type of products will result in a 2 minute penalty. Spitting on the field is an EJECTION. Games are 24 minutes. Game time is forfeit time. Due to Covid, teams
must follow our safety procedures for entering and exiting the facility. All teams must wait in the parking lot area
to be called before entering. Visiting
teams and spectators will enter first.
Once in the building, visitors will enter field through far gate
(scoreboard side). Visitor parents will
be seated in the last 3 bleachers.
After Visitors have entered, Home team and spectators will enter. Home team will enter through the first
gate. Home spectators will occupy the
first 3 benches. Spectators must be
seated. Benches are marked for social
distancing. After game has ended, teams
must leave thru gates entered. Home team
will leave first, followed by Visitors.
Once the teams are out of the building, the next games teams will be
allowed to enter. There are no time-outs
or halftime due to our Covid Safety Procedures and to
keep the games on time. If you are
playing back to back games you do not have to leave or move after your
game. One parent per player is allowed in the facility. COACHES AND SPECTATORS MUST WEAR A FACE MASK
AT ALL TIMES. PLAYERS MAY REMOVE MASK
WHILE PLAYING BUT MUST WEAR THEIR MASKS WHEN LEAVING THE FIELD. Youth teams must have 6 players to start and
finish game. Parents or grandparents who
cannot attend the game may view the game live. Info is here http://marylandsportsarena.com/live.htm
Substitutions are
unlimited. Maximum 15 seconds allowed
for guaranteed substitutions (ceiling, side or rear netting out of
bounds.) Fouls are not guaranteed
substitutions. Teams may substitute
"on the fly" for fouls. Ball
must be played within five seconds on foul situations. Two whistles for out of bounds, one whistle
for fouls. No guaranteed
substitutions will be allowed during the last 2 minutes of each game. Goalkeepers may not handle balls which are
intentionally played to them by a teammate with the exception of head balls or
other balls played above the knee. No
punting or drop kicking is allowed by the goalkeeper except for u8, u9 and u10
tournaments. For youth tournaments,
ages u14 and younger with the exception of the age groups previously mentioned, when the goalkeeper has
possession, the ball may only be distributed by throwing. For ages u15 and up,
the goalkeeper may also roll the ball to his/her feet as an alternative to
throwing, however, once the keeper places the ball on the ground, it is no
his/her possession and may be challenged by an opposing player. Again, no drop kicking or punting will be
allowed except for u8, u9 and u10
tournaments.. Opposing player must be 10 feet from the ball in dead
ball situations. Outstretched legs into
the 10 feet area longer are considered encroachment and may result in a
two minute penalty.
Dissent towards officials
will not be tolerated. Dissent will
result in a two minute penalty.
Continued dissent may result in expulsion. Teams are responsible for the behavior of
their fans. Penalties are served on
the player's benches. If both teams receive a penalty for the same time
duration, the penalty is un-releasable if any goals are scored. Any player ejected before, during or
after a game will be automatically suspended from the tournament play for a minimum of two games. Any teams, players and coaches who threaten
officials or staff will be banned from the facility.
A referee's decision cannot
be protested. Teams wishing to protest
ineligible players must notify officials prior to the end of the game regarding
the player being protested. If you have
not submitted your online roster, you forfeit. A player wearing a plaster cast
will not be allowed to play. Players may
use flat soled soccer or tennis type shoe, or turf shoes on the field. No cleats are allowed on the playing
surface. Shin guards are mandatory for
all youth players. Home team is
responsible for uniform change in case of conflict.
For 4, 6 & 8 team
tournaments, 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie. In case of a tie for tournament advancement
the following tie breaker will apply: 1. head to head competition, 2. goal
differential head to head, 3. total goal differential
(maximum allowed is 6 goals per game), 4th, least amount of goals
allowed. If still tied, a coin flip will
decide who advances. For must win
games, best of 3 alternating shootout.
If still tied 1v1 until there is a winner. Please note, do not run up the score on
weaker teams. It does not affect your
final standing. A maximum of 6 goals is allowed in the goal differential and
most goals scored calculation. for 5 & 9 teams tournaments, 7 points for a
win, 3 points for a tie, 1 point for each goal scored (max 7), 3 points for a
shutout.
Unless, there’s a major
snowstorm, the tournament will be played.
For inclement weather, coaches please visit our website, game
cancellations will be posted. You may
also call 410.538.7300 or visit your schedule @ http://marylandsportsarena.com.
House Rules
No commercially prepared food
or drink may be brought into the facility.
No food or drink is allowed on the playing field. Sports drinks or water may be consumed on the
players’ benches only. Plastic bottles
only inside facility. No gum, chewing
tobacco or sunflower seeds. Please do
not spit on the field. OVER FLOW PARKING
IS AVAILABLE IN GRAVEL LOT NEXT TO OUR PROPERTY AND BEHIND THE
To be courteous to others,
please do not stand in front of the bleachers.
Please remain seated while on the bleachers. For your safety, please do not stand on the
bleacher’s top level. No climbing is
allowed on any building structures. Do
not bang on the glass dasher boards. No smoking. No foul or abusive language. Anyone fighting on the Arena's premises will
be banned.
Have fun and enjoy the
facility but enter and play at your own risk.
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Friday |
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February 12, 2021 |
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U13 Boys |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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Red Division |
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4:30pm |
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FCUSA Force |
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Canes |
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FCUSA Force |
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5:00pm |
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FCUSA Revolution |
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Baltimore Crew |
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Canes |
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5:30pm |
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FCUSA Force |
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The Blaze |
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The Blaze |
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6:00pm |
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FCUSA Revolution |
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Straight Outtta Hockenssin |
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Blue Division |
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6:30pm |
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Canes |
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The Blaze |
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FCUSA Revolution |
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7:00pm |
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Baltimore Crew |
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Straight Outtta Hockenssin |
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Baltimore Crew |
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7:30pm |
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3rd red |
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3rd blue |
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Straight Outtta Hockenssin |
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8:00pm |
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2nd red |
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2nd blue |
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8:30pm |
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1st red |
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1st blue |
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Championship Game |
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Friday |
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February 12, 2021 |
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High School Girls |
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Time |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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Teams |
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9:00pm |
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Jaguars |
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Mount Carmel |
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Jaguars |
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9:30pm |
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Celtic Hurricanes |
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Heartbreakers |
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Mount Carmel |
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10:00pm |
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Celtic Hurricanes |
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Jaguars |
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Celtic Hurricanes |
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10:30pm |
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Mount Carmel |
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Heartbreakers |
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Heartbreakers |
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11:00pm |
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Jaguars |
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Heartbreakers |
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11:30pm |
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Celtic Hurricanes |
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Mount Carmel |
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12:00am |
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2nd place |
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1st place |
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Championship Game |
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Saturday |
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February 13, 2021 |
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U8 Boys |
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Time |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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Teams |
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7:30am |
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Coppermine Elite |
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Old Line Predators |
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Coppermine Elite |
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8:00am |
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Super Sweaty |
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PB&J |
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Old Line Predators |
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8:30am |
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Coppermine Elite |
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PB&J |
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PB&J |
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9:00am |
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Old Line Predators |
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Super Sweaty |
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Super Sweaty |
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9:30am |
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Coppermine Elite |
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Super Sweaty |
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10:00am |
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PB&J |
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Old Line Predators |
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11:00am |
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2nd place |
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1st place |
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Championship Game |
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Saturday |
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February 13, 2021 |
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U12 Boys |
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Time |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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Teams |
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10:30am |
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Coppermine Elite |
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Wolves |
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Coppermine Elite |
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11:30am |
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FCUSA Red |
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Coyotes |
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Wolves |
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Noon |
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FCUSA Red |
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Coppermine Elite |
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FCUSA Red |
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12:30pm |
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Wolves |
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Coyotes |
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Coyotes |
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1:00pm |
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Coppermine Elite |
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Coyotes |
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1:30pm |
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FCUSA Red |
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Wolves |
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2:30pm |
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2nd place |
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1st place |
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Championship Game |
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Saturday |
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February 13, 2021 |
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Time |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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U10 Boys |
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2:00pm |
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Northern Elite
Running Rebels |
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CFC |
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Red Division |
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3:00pm |
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The Blues |
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FCUSA Dobes |
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Northern Elite
Running Rebels |
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3:30pm |
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Azzurri |
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Norhern Elite Bravehearts |
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CFC |
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4:00pm |
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Blue Devils |
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Dragons |
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The Blues |
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4:30pm |
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Northern Elite
Running Rebels |
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The Blues |
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FCUSA Dobes |
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5:00pm |
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CFC |
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FCUSA Dobes |
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Blue Division |
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5:30pm |
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Azzurri |
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Blue Devils |
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Azzurri |
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6:00pm |
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Norhern Elite Bravehearts |
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Dragons |
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Norhern Elite Bravehearts |
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6:30pm |
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FCUSA Dobes |
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Northern Elite
Running Rebels |
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Blue Devils |
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7:00pm |
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The Blues |
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CFC |
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Dragons |
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7:30pm |
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Dragons |
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Azzurri |
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8:00pm |
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Blue Devils |
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Norhern Elite Bravehearts |
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8:30pm |
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Winner Red |
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Winner Blue |
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Championship Game |
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Saturday |
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February 13, 2021 |
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U17 Boys |
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Time |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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Teams |
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9:00pm |
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SSC |
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Kroos Control |
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SSC |
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9:30pm |
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Trojans |
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Pat FC |
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Kroos Control |
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10:00pm |
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Trojans |
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SSC |
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Trojans |
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10:30pm |
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Kroos Control |
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Pat FC |
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Pat FC |
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11:00pm |
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SSC |
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Pat FC |
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11:30pm |
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Trojans |
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Kroos Control |
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12:00am |
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2nd place |
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1st place |
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Championship Game |
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Sunday |
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February 14, 2021 |
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U11 Girls |
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Time |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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Red Division |
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7:00am |
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Blaze |
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SSC |
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Blaze |
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7:30am |
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Bmore United |
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Bmore Legends |
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SSC |
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8:00am |
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Blaze |
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Tristate Soccer
Academy |
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Tristate Soccer
Academy |
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8:30am |
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Bmore United |
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Cecil Hurricanes |
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Blue Division |
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9:00am |
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SSC |
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Tristate Soccer
Academy |
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Bmore United |
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9:30am |
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Bmore Legends |
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Cecil Hurricanes |
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Bmore Legends |
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10:00am |
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3rd red |
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3rd blue |
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Cecil Hurricanes |
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10:30am |
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2nd red |
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2nd blue |
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11:00am |
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1st red |
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1st blue |
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Championship Game |
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Sunday |
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February 14, 2021 |
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U9 Boys |
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Time |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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Teams |
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11:30am |
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Hearts & Farts |
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Baltimore Bays
Blaze |
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Hearts & Farts |
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12:30pm |
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Hearts & Farts |
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Otis United |
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Baltimore Bays
Blaze |
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1:30pm |
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Otis United |
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Baltimore Bays
Blaze |
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Otis United |
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2:30pm |
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3rd place |
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2nd place |
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3:30pm |
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winner 3v2 |
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1st place |
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Championship Game |
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Sunday |
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February 14, 2021 |
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U14 Boys |
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Time |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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Teams |
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Noon |
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Rapid Red |
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Baltimore Crew |
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Rapid Red |
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1:00pm |
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Rapid Red |
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Rapids Black |
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Baltimore Crew |
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2:00pm |
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Rapids Black |
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Baltimore Crew |
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Rapids Black |
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3:00pm |
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3rd place |
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2nd place |
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4:00pm |
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winner 3v2 |
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1st place |
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Championship Game |
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Sunday |
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February 14, 2021 |
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U10 Girls |
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Time |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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Teams |
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4:30pm |
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FCUSA |
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Tristate Evolution |
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FCUSA |
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5:00pm |
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Baltimore Bays
Crush |
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Baltimore Girls
United |
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Tristate Evolution |
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5:30pm |
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Baltimore Bays
Crush |
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FCUSA |
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Baltimore Bays
Crush |
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6:00pm |
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Tristate Evolution |
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Baltimore Girls
United |
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Baltimore Girls
United |
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6:30pm |
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FCUSA |
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Baltimore Girls
United |
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7:00pm |
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Baltimore Bays
Crush |
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Tristate Evolution |
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7:30pm |
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2nd place |
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1st place |
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Championship Game |
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Sunday |
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February 14, 2021 |
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U18 Boys |
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Time |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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Red Division |
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8:00pm |
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Tylenol FC |
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Goal Diggers |
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Tylenol FC |
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8:30pm |
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Loch Raven |
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Team Ballers |
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Goal Diggers |
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9:00pm |
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Tylenol FC |
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Cougher's Anonymous |
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Cougher's Anonymous |
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9:30pm |
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Loch Raven |
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DAB |
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Blue Division |
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10:00pm |
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Goal Diggers |
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Cougher's Anonymous |
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Loch Raven |
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10:30pm |
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Team Ballers |
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DAB |
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Team Ballers |
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11:00pm |
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3rd red |
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3rd blue |
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DAB |
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11:30pm |
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2nd red |
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2nd blue |
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12:00am |
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1st red |
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1st blue |
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Championship Game |
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Monday |
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February 15, 2021 |
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REVISED |
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Time |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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U11 Boys |
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7:30am |
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Baltimore Bays
Rebels |
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G.O.A.T |
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Baltimore Bays
Rebels |
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8:00am |
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FCUSA Revolution |
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Hearts of Goal |
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G.O.A.T |
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8:30am |
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FCUSA Strikers |
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Fury |
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FCUSA Revolution |
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9:00am |
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B'More United |
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Baltimore Bays
Rebels |
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Hearts of Goal |
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9:30am |
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G.O.A.T |
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FCUSA Revolution |
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FCUSA Strikers |
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10:00am |
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Hearts of Goal |
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FCUSA Strikers |
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Fury |
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10:30am |
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Fury |
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B'More United |
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B'More United |
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11:00am |
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6th place |
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5th place |
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11:30am |
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4th place |
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1st place |
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noon |
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3rd place |
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2nd place |
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1:00pm |
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winner 3v2 |
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winner 4v1 |
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Championship Game |
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Monday |
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February 15, 2021 |
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Under 13 Girls |
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Time |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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REVISED |
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12:30pm |
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Evolution Elite |
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Aftermath |
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Red Division |
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1:30pm |
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Lightning |
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BBFC |
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Evolution Elite |
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2:00pm |
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Enilepip |
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Fallston Warriors |
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Aftermath |
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2:30pm |
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Evolution FC |
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Fallston Flames |
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Lightning |
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3:00pm |
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Evolution Elite |
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Lightning |
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BBFC |
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3:30pm |
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Aftermath |
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BBFC |
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Blue Division |
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4:00pm |
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Enilepip |
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Evolution FC |
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Enilepip |
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4:30pm |
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Fallston Warriors |
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Fallston Flames |
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Fallston Warriors |
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5:00pm |
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BBFC |
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Evolution Elite |
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Evolution FC |
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5:30pm |
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Lightning |
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Aftermath |
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Fallston Flames |
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6:00pm |
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Fallston Flames |
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Enilepip |
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6:30pm |
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Evolution FC |
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Fallston Warriors |
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7:30pm |
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Winner Red |
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Winner Blue |
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Championship Game |
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Monday |
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February 15, 2021 |
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REVISED |
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Home |
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Visitor |
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Under 16 Boys |
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7:00pm |
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The Unoffical Officials |
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Kroos Controls |
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Teams |
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8:00pm |
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Storm FC |
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Cupid's Cuties |
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The Unoffical Officials |
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8:30pm |
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Storm FC |
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The Unoffical Officials |
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Kroos Controls |
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9:00pm |
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Kroos Controls |
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Cupid's Cuties |
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Storm FC |
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9:30pm |
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The Unoffical Officials |
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Cupid's Cuties |
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Cupid's Cuties |
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10:00pm |
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Storm FC |
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Kroos Controls |
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10:30pm |
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2nd place |
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1st place |
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Championship Game |