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Women's Reserve Team Draws Corktown AFC II 2-2
HAMTRAMCK, MI (June 14, 2021)- The Detroit City FC UWS 2 team battled a tough Corktown AFC UWS 2 that resulted in a 2-2 draw from Keyworth Stadium.
Detroit City opened up the game a little slow and found themselves having a tough time possessing the ball in the midfield. With Corktown AFC controlling the ball mainly in the midfield and the tempo of the game, DCFC struggled to find and create chances for themselves.
After a diving breakaway save from #30 Goalkeeper Gabrielle Schriver, Detroit City turned their play around. They began to create chances by forcing Corktown AFC to lose the ball and find open runners down the sideline and in the middle of the field. Forward #21 Kayla Addison started to break down defenders; however, her shots would not be on target.
Corktown broke the tie in the 28 minute with a breakaway goal by Alexa Sabbagh.
DCFC would respond to that goal just minutes later as #18 Lilian Lucas would have a shot towards the bottom left corner. Unfortunately, that strike would be saved.
Despite being down at the half, a bright spot for the Le Rouge was defender #3 Brooke Honeycutt. She played very well in the back in the first half as she won many fifty-fifty balls and found open teammates after winning the ball. She was also able to push up at times to give the Le Rouge another look.
Detroit City would start the second half off with a bang. Just two minutes into the half, #33 Midfielder Hannah Becker scored a stunning goal that went to the top right corner from just outside the 18-box.
Becker’s goal was exactly what DCFC needed as they began to play with more confidence and started to control the tempo of the game more and more. After controlling possession for most of the half, a strong challenge by #30 Schriver resulted in a penalty for Corktown AFC. Alexa Sabbagh would take advantage of the opportunity and score her second goal of the match.
Corktown slowed the tempo down after their goal. With just minutes left and DCFC down a score, it looked as if the team was going to lose their first game of the season. However, #3 Honeycutt had other ideas. She took control of the ball, dribbled past a defender, and let her strike go towards the top left corner from the opposite side of the 18-box. The breathtaking goal took the life out of Corktown AFC and brought the crowd to their feet.
After her amazing goal and gritty game in the back, Brooke Honeycutt earned the Google Fi Woman of the Match.
The Detroit City UWS 2 team continues their campaign on June 17 at the Legacy Sports Facility in Brighton as they take on Legends FC at 7 p.m.
Match: Detroit City FC vs. Corktown AFC
Date: June 14, 2021
Competition: UWS 2
Venue: Keyworth Stadium – Hamtramck, MI
Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET
Weather: 75 degrees, sunny
Lineup: 30-Gabrielle Schriver, 2-Natalie Graf, 3-Brooke Honeycutt, 4-Gabriella Tremonti, 6-Brianne Rogers, 17-Megan Miles, 21-Kayla Addison, 26-Caroline Fleming, 33-Hannah Becker, 37-Julia Stancato, 55-Brooke Sleeva
Subs: 7-Morgan Reitano, 50-Katie Coleman, 18-Lilian Lucas, 39-Isabella Sabo, 34-Sydney Smith, 38-Meyah Romeo, 42-Keren Maze
Detroit City FC Women Lose Close Game / Men Return June 26 / Reserve Teams To Play
WOMEN’S FIRST TEAM (UWS)
Detroit City FC LOSE 2-1 TO CORKTOWN AFC: On Saturday June 6, the DCFC women’s team put in a hard fought second half comeback attempt against Corktown AFC. Despite the 1-2 scoreline, Le Rouge created plenty of chances and could have leveled the game multiple times if not for the important defense and goalkeeping displayed by Corktown. The goal came when Melanie Forbes slotted home a penalty attempt ten minutes into the second half, and Mami Yamaguchi had a stellar substitution performance after coming on in the 62nd minute. You can find the full match recap here.
The ladies will return to Keyworth on June 19 to face Midland FC at 7:30 pm. TICKETS
Stream: YouTube
See the UWS standings here: https://uwssoccer.com/standings/
MEN’S FIRST TEAM (NISA)
DETROIT CITY FC MEN RETURN TO ACTION ON JUNE 26: On June 26, the Le Rouge men will return to Keyworth to face Chattanooga FC at 7:30 pm ET. This will be the first match for the men since June 5, and the last game of the Spring Season. After this matchup, Detroit will play in the NISA Spring Season Championship against the winner of Chattanooga vs the next highest team in the NISA table at the end of the Spring Season.
See the NISA standings here: https://nisasoccer.com/standings
MEN’S U23 TEAM
U23 TEAM PLAYS TUESDAY IN WEST MICHIGAN, THURSDAY AT HOME: The DCFC U23’s (3W-0L-0D) will travel to South Christian High School in Byron Center, MI to face the West Michigan Bearings. The U23 side just played the Bearings at Keyworth to a 3-0 victory.
After that, they will return home to Keyworth on Thursday to face Livonia City FC.
See the MWPL standings here: https://midwestpl.com/table/east-division/
WOMEN’S SECOND TEAM
RESERVE TEAM PLAYS MONDAY NIGHT AT KEYWORTH: The women’s UWS 2 (2W-0L-0D) will play their third UWS 2 match against Corktown AFC.
See the UWS 2 standings here: https://uwssoccer.com/league-2-standings/
OTHER NEWS OF NOTE
In light of the latest guidance from the CDC and state and local health officials, Keyworth Stadium has returned to full capacity.
Please review the CDC’s full guidelines here as of May 13, 2021: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html#anchor_1619526673330
Detroit City FC Women Fall to Corktown AFC
Detroit City FC Women Win Big / NISA Men Draw / Reserve Teams Dominate
WOMEN’S FIRST TEAM (UWS)
DCFC WOMEN WIN 10-0 IN MUSKEGON: On Saturday June 6, the DCFC women’s team put in a stellar performance to beat the Muskegon Risers 10-0 in their fifth match of the 2021 United Women’s Soccer league season. Leading the line for Detroit was Melanie Forbes who scored five goals including three in the second half. You can find the full match recap here.
The ladies will return to Keyworth on June 12 to face the Corktown AFC at 7:30 pm. TICKETS
Stream: YouTube
See the UWS standings here: https://uwssoccer.com/standings/
MEN’S FIRST TEAM (NISA)
DETROIT CITY FC MEN )5W-0L-2D) BEAT LA FORCE, DRAW WITH STUMPTOWN AC: On June 2, the men hosted the LA Force (4W-2L-0D) at Keyworth Stadium and came away with a 3-0 victory after three second half goals. On Saturday, June 5, the men hosted Stumptown AC (2W-1L-1D) and played to a 0-0 draw.
On June 26, the men will host Chattanooga FC at Keyworth Stadium. The match will begin at 7:30 pm ET and will be open to the public.
See the NISA standings here: https://nisasoccer.com/standings
MEN’S U-23 TEAM
U23 TEAM WINS IN LIVONIA 5-1: The DCFC U-23’s (3W-0L-0D) season continued their winning ways with a 3-0 win over the West Michigan Bearings (3W-1D-2L). You can find the full match recap here.
See the MWPL standings here: https://midwestpl.com/table/east-division/
WOMEN’S SECOND TEAM
RESERVE TEAM WINS SECOND MATCH 4-1: The women’s UWS2 (2W-0L-0D) played their second match of the UWS 2 season on Sunday, June 6 with an emphatic 4-1 win over Midland FC (0W-1L-1D).
See the UWS 2 standings here: https://uwssoccer.com/league-2-standings/
OTHER NEWS OF NOTE
In light of the latest guidance from the CDC and state and local health officials, guests will not be required to wear masks at Keyworth.
Please review the CDC’s full guidelines here as of May 13, 2021: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html#anchor_1619526673330
Detroit City Men Play 0-0 Draw Against Stumptown AC
Women's Team Wins Big In Muskegon, Scores 10
U23 Team Wins Third In A Row
Detroit City FC Scores Three To Beat LA Force
U23 Team Wins 5-0 In Livonia
LIVONIA, MI (May 29, 2021) – Detroit City FC successfully built on their strong start to Midwest Premier League play on Saturday as they defeated Livonia City FC 5-0 on the road at Schoolcraft college. Right from the start, it was apparent that Le Rouge just wanted this one more tonight as they were first to every ball and were ruthless in 50/50 situations.
The scoring for Detroit City began in the 13th minute when #5 Caio Mazzo played a beautiful ball over the top and into the path of #8 Brady Walker who took it incredibly well and unleashed a rocket past the Livonia keeper with confidence. Then, 25 minutes later, Detroit City would double their advantage due to some quick thinking from #17 Benedek Tanyi who was first to pounce on a rebound from the Livonia keeper.
The Detroit City FC squad did not take their foot off of the gas with the 2-0 lead, coming out of the half with the same intensity that got them to such a lead and in the 54th minute #18 Shion Soga was taken down in the box following some very quick footwork, he then stepped up and calmly slotted home the PK. After this goal, six changes were made, every player listed on the team sheet got minutes this evening and it was very nice to see paired with the dominating performance.
The goals didn’t stop there, though. In minute 82 #8 Brady Walker beat a man on the edge of the box with some fancy skills and rifled home a rocket past the Livonia keeper at the near post for his second goal of the night to make it 4-0 and just to put the cherry on top, substitute #77 Sanad Yahya scored in stoppage time with a peach of a curler from the edge of the box to bring us to our final 5-0.
This win moves Detroit City FC U23 to (2-0-0) and we will next see them in action on June 5 at 4 pm ET at Keyworth Stadium when they host the West Michigan Bearings. This loss saw Livonia City FC drop to (0-2-3) as they still search for their first win of the season, they next take on Lake St. Clair FC on June 6 at 4 pm ET.
Location: Schoolcraft College
Date: May 29, 2021
League: Midwest Premier League
Weather: 55 degrees, windy
Lineup for DCFC: Hunter Morse (‘68), Lachlan Hepburn, Josh Wates (‘64), James Lee (‘64), Will Perkins, Caio Mazzo (‘64), Benedek Tanyi (‘64), Shion Soga (‘68), Kellan Landefeld, Brady Walker, Keith Larson (‘45)
Subs: Mason Maziasz (‘68), Sam Harshe (‘64), Nigel “Zion” Beaton (‘45), Nick Stone (‘64), Ryan Dobson (‘64), Jack Zugay (‘64), Sanad Yahya (‘68)
Bookings: Yellow Card – #5 for Livonia City FC (‘55)
