VA Knocks Off Washington Fire 8-6

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YOUNG SQUAD RALLY'S FOR FUTSAL SUPERLIGA RESULT VS DC
VA Futsal Pro Turns It On in the 2nd Half for Opening Win at Home

May 25, 2024; Newport News, VA - Superliga newcomer Evan Burke scored the equalizer and the go ahead goal to propel VA Futsal Pro to the result Saturday night as they hosted the Washington Fire.  2nd year defender Reese Wolf put the game away with the final tally as the DC squad pressed forward chasing the tying goal only to concede the counter attack that sealed the victory for the home side. 

After a goal on the kickoff by VA's Ahmed Alba, the visiting Fire found their rhythm scoring goals off the buildup and against the run of play pushing their lead to 6-2 at the half.  "We created a lot of quality chances in the 1st half but the final ball was poor.  It also took a half to sort out our defensive shape and system, but once we got that in place and were detailed in front of goal we dominated the second half."  says coach Darcy.  "Washington is a good side but I felt it was a matter of time till we found our way and got on top of the game."

Veteran attacker Alba scored two goals and assisted on another playing as the target player and a force all game long for VA.  Shawn Anthony and Abdul Mohkatar scored a goal apiece in their Superliga debut and Devin Hayes was solid in goal providing timely saves and good distribution jumpstarting the attack throughout the match.  Davian and Damien Jackson along with Cameron Wizzard were strong in possession and Luuay Hassan provided quality minutes in defense for VA.

VA Futsal Pro returns to action June 22 in DC for a rematch with the Fire.  For the full schedule of matches click here. 

Tickets to the home matches will be $5, free for children 6 & under and will be made available through the team website at vafutsalpro.com.  Interested sponsors can also contact the team through the site to gain exposure on the website, social media, mass email marketing and at our home matches.

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ABOUT VA FUTSAL PRO & PATH2GOAL
Home to the Peninsula and the Hampton Roads region, VA Futsal Pro provides competitive summer futsal matches in a professional league platform for current and former college players as well as top talent from the region. VA Futsal Pro will compete in the Futsal Superliga for the 2024 season with NOVA, Baltimore Kings and the Washington Fire. Through a partnership with Path2Goal, VA Futsal Pro serves as the top of the developmental pyramid and boasts a platform that includes grass roots to professional level teams as well as affiliations with strategic partners throughout Hampton Roads, Virginia and the Mid Atlantic Region.  

Path2Goal is a full service platform for all players & coaches to develop and gain participation opportunities.  P2G provides a connection for top players to move on to a national academy, college program or professional team when they have outgrown the level provided by their current club, league or team of choice.  Our staff is proud and has done their job when a player moves on to a higher level or a coach enhances their education on a path to reach their goal (Path2Goal)! Our program is partnered with Regional & National Academies, International Pro clubs as well as with college and domestic professional coaches - to provide the path for high performing players to reach their goal. In addition, Path2Goal provides sports consulting for structuring/restructuring of clubs, branding, organizational hierarchy defining roles & responsibilities, coaching education & curriculum as well as team and organizational access to discounted uniforms, gear & equipment.