In Spring 2009, the Upper Makefield Patriots (Red) U9 Boys claimed the 1st State Cup Championship in the history of Upper Makefield Newtown Soccer Club today with a thrilling 2 - 0 victory over perennial soccer power Lower Merion Soccer Club. This win comes on the heels of the U9 Boys Indoor State Cup title in January.
The Patriots got off to a fast start as Dean Rubakh buried a diving header into the corner off a beautiful pass from Conner Fife. It was simply a world class goal and it occurred in the game’s 1st minute and it set the tone for the day. The Patriots added to their lead mid-way through the second half as Coner O’Donnell fed Matt McAlister with a beautiful pass and McAlister beat the Lower Merion keep with his left foot to send the Patriots into the half up 2 - 0.
The second half was more of the same as the Patriots continued to apply the pressure hitting the cross bar and post to go along with some magnificent saves by the Lower Merion keeper. Andrew Lutshcaunig kept his cool in the nets for the Patriots adding another clean sheet to his record. As the whistle sounded a huge celebration ensued on the field as the boys piled on top of each other celebrating their Championship.
This group of boys from Upper Makefield is unique and special. Very rarely does a club of this size produce such quality. Their skill, desire, heart, hustle, love of the game and most importantly love for each other is to be commended. As they approach their third year of play, they take with them a record (including losing 2 of their 1st 3 games in 2007) of 61 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws. They also have won 8 tournaments from Maryland to NJ, an Indoor State Cup and now an Outdoor State Cup. Special thanks to these boys for representing our Club with pride and dignity.
