8/30/2023 0 Comments Silverback stadium![]() UPSL Commissioner Yan Skwara said, "The UPSL is ready for its moment in the national spotlight once again. The UPSL National Semifinals are Friday, March 5, followed by the UPSL National Championship Final and National Third-Place Game on Sunday, March 7. We did it as professionals and the results speak for themselves.Febru– Los Angeles, CA – The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce its upcoming National Championship Finals will be showcased at Atlanta, GA's Silverbacks Stadium. It is a testament to how much work was put in. “To win 19 games in a row is something we might not see again for some time in the UPSL as the competition grows every year. “Getting here to the UPSL National Finals means everything for this group and for this club.” said Joao Guillerme Garcia, Manager of the Ginga Atlanta. We’re excited and grateful to be the hosts of the UPSL National Finals.” We’ve been working since Day 1 and we’re looking good. They understand the game and make the game easier. “It’s been great playing with these big ballers,” said Otoo. “I want us to leave a legacy before we all move forward.” Jeffrey Otoo, Ginga Atlanta’s team captain ![]() This is something that I’ve been dreaming for. Prior to the match, Ginga Atlanta’s captain Jeffrey Otoo said, “This opportunity means a lot. ![]() Goalkeeper Alberto Ciroi was selected as UPSL Finals MVP Once the Penalty Kick shootout started you could sense that Ginga Atlanta was a team of destiny and that all the hard work this season was about to pay off, which it did thanks to Ciroi who blocked the second penalty attempt from forward Juan Hernandez.Ĭiroi was selected as UPSL Finals MVP after making two saves in the shootout to preserve the victory for Ginga Atlanta (21-0-0 overall). Fransisco was escorted off the field by security.įrom that moment on Ginga Atlanta played the keep away strategy successfully and were even able to create a couple of scoring opportunities in the 30 minutes of extra time, despite being a man down. The turning point of the match however would come in the 71st minute after defender Onezimo Fransisco received a red card. While Olympians controlled the possession and had the better chances during the first half, Atlanta created opportunities to find the back of the net of their own, including a shot from midfielder Jeffrey Otoo which hit the Olympians’ post defended by their goalkeeper Jose Cortez. The intensity of the match would shoot up just a few minutes later when a double yellow card was issued to the Olympians’ Dylan Greenberg and Ginga Atlanta’s Diego Casillas after the two got tangled up going after the ball close to the midfield line. Ginga Atlanta defeated Olympians FC, 0-0 (3-1) to win UPSL Championship – Atlanta rejoiced as they lifted the trophy in what turned out to be a historic season. The Olympians FC had the first chance to score early in the match which required the intervention from 3X UPSL player of the week goalkeeper Alberto Ciroi to keep them off the scoresheet. The UPSL championship match, which was attended by a limited number of fans at the 5,000 seat stadium in respect to COVID-19 guidelines, saw both teams engage in a physical battle for 120 minutes creating enough chances to win it for either side during regulation. ![]() Ginga Atlanta, who are rebranding as Atlético Atlanta moving forward, made it to the final after defeating Brockton FC United 3-2 in their semifinal match on Friday evening. The two-time Arizona Division champion Olympians made it to the final after defeating Capital City SC 3-2 in the semifinal thanks to an 85th minute header from defender Israel Espinoza. Atlético Atlanta “We had a fantastic UPSL Final Four weekend in Atlanta at Silverback Stadium,” said Yan Skwara, UPSL Commissioner.”The final was a epic battle on the field which went into penalty kicks with Ginga hoisting the cup.” UPSL matches are filled with heart, passion and ambition. Ginga Atlanta had a storybook ending worthy of the best scriptwriters in Hollywood to finish off its 2021 undefeated season after defeating Olympians FC (3-1) in penalty kicks on Sunday afternoon. UPSL Soccer News: Ginga Atlanta defeated Olympians FC, 0-0 (3-1), to win the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) 2020 Fall/Winter Season National Championship Game at Silverabacks Stadium. #UPSL #LetsGoUpSL #ConnectingAmericanSoccer Ginga Atlanta Defeats Olympians in Penalty Shoot Out To Become UPSL Champions ![]()
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