The KCW Juniors U-19 team began the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship tournament Wednesday morning against Freestate United from Maryland with a come-from-behind 3-2 victory. After falling behind 2-0, the Juniors received goals from Giovanni Edward, Coleton Henning and Willy Koss for a dramatic opening win. All three goals came in the final 15 minutes.
For updates throughout the tournament, visit the Juniors' official blog, www.kcwjuniors.blogspot.com. Match recaps, pictures and other features will be available throughout the U-19 team's quest for the National Championship.
The Juniors U-19 team won Kansas State Cup in early June before posting a 4-0-1 record at the U.S. Youth Soccer Region II tournament later in the month. The Juniors defeated a team from Scott Gallagher Soccer Club of St. Louis 1-0 in the final to advance to Nationals. Highlighting the match were a Curt McDonald goal and a shutout from goalkeeper Scott Angevine and the defense.
Nationals Schedule
Day, time |
Opponent |
Result |
|---|---|---|
Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. |
Freestate United (Maryland) |
3-2 Win |
Thursday, 11:30 a.m. |
Colorado Nike Rush |
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Friday, 9:30 a.m. |
Solar 89 (Northern Texas) |
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Sunday, 10:45 a.m. |
U-19 Boys National Championship Game |
KCW Juniors U-19 Roster
Pos |
Player |
Hometown |
College |
|---|---|---|---|
GK |
Scott Angevine |
Overland Park, KS |
Coastal Carolina |
GK |
Alex Burton |
Lansing, KS |
Baker University |
M |
Ian Christiansen |
Lee's Summit, MO |
Graceland University |
D |
Austin Eanes |
Scituate, MA |
Evansville University |
F |
Giovanni Edward |
Toronto, Canada |
Graceland College |
D |
Matt Griffin |
Olathe, KS |
Baker University |
D |
Brett Heinz |
Leawood, KS |
Graceland University |
M |
Colton Henning |
Shawnee, KS |
Furman University |
M |
Willie Koss |
Overland Park, KS |
Loyola-Chicago |
M |
Matt Kuhn |
Raytown, Mo |
Drake University |
F |
Chase McCoy |
Blue Springs, MO |
Hastings College |
F |
Curt McDonald |
Leawood, KS |
Loyola-Chicago |
M |
Michael McDonald |
Leawood, KS |
Rockhurst University |
D |
Kyle Miller |
Overland Park, KS |
Rockhurst University |
M/F |
Spencer Nash |
Shawnee, KS |
Baker University |
D |
Tyler Nichol |
Blue Springs, MO |
Rockhurst University |
D/M |
Michael Perry |
Overland Park, KS |
Denver University |
F |
Kelly Porter |
Wichita, KS |
Coastal Carolina |
M |
Tyler Schwab |
Leawood, KS |
Marquette University |
M/F |
Josh Westberg |
Overland Park, KS |
Loyola-Chicago |
