North Andover FC United Makes Play for State Title in Inaugural Year

The following was submitted by Scott D'Entremont.

The all 5th grade U-12 boys FC United have completed their spring season with an Essex County Youth Soccer Association (ECYSA) playoff berth. They began their inaugural year in travel team play with an 8-0 record in the fall season. As a result of their fall season success, they started the spring season as the “team to beat.” At the halfway point of the eight-game season, FC United had 2-1-1 record. With four games remaining, they had to win all four games to qualify for the ECYSA playoffs. FC United won their week 5 game against Peabody (6-3) and their week 6 game against Triton (7-0) before taking a break from regular season play to participate in the Danvers Memorial Day Weekend Tournament. In the Danvers Tournament, FC United defeated…

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U12 Girls Soccer Clobbers Newburyport

The following was submitted by David Phillips.

On a windy and cold Saturday afternoon in Newburyport the North Andover Fire (U12) girls soccer team won a physical match, 2-0,  over the Newburyport Lightning! The Fire scored first on shot from the left wing by Peyton Sportelli.  Molly Connolly added the assist after fighting to regain the ball.  Izzy Ceraso netted the second goal with hard left footed shot after evading the Newburyport defense with her footskills.  The Fire was led by it’s normally stingy defense led by Riley Cinquegrano,  Eva Sauls, Liz Steinberg, & Madi Landry. The Fire resume play next weekend against a tough Peabody team.

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PHOTOS: North Andover 5th Graders Defeat Pentucket

The following was submitted by Janine Ceraso.

The North Andover Girls 5th grade select soccer team used a smothering defense to shut out Pentucket 4-0 Saturday at Foster Field. Riley Cinquegrano got the scoring started when she rifled a penalty kick into the top corner following a take down of Caroline Evangelista in the box. Christina Farmer followed with a high blast from just inside midfield to make it 2-0 at the half.  North Andover made it 3-0 when Peyton Sportelli scored on the rebound of a shot by Molly Connolly. Maggie Phillips, whose solid first half goaltending helped preserve the shut out, also finished off the scoring when she took a pass from Izzy Ceraso and buried a one timer in the back of the Pentucket goal.

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Veracity Falls Short in Georgetown

The U14 boys soccer team lost over the weekend but is on its way up.

The following was submitted by the North Andover Soccer Association.  The U14 boys North Andover Veracity played Georgetown on Saturday October 1 in a game that for North Andover was about improvements. They lost, 5-0, but are slowly but surely improving and with no shortage of effort by the Veracity players they may find opposing teams a little bit easier at the Columbus Day Tournament next weekend and then easier still each remaining week of the fall season. The game saw the possession center of mass move steadily across the field, starting from the North Andover defensive third at the beginning of the game and reaching, by the end of the game, their offensive third. North Andover forwards Michael Polignone, Andrue Crowley, Gary Baginski…

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Veracity Competes in Labor Day Tournament

The annual North Reading tournament featured teams from all around the area.

The following was submitted by the North Andover Soccer Association.  The North Andover Veracity U14 boys soccer team participated in the 21st annual North Reading Kick-Off soccer tournament over the Labor Day weekend.   In addition to the preseason competition, the Veracity was able to get in some valuable pregame practice time with coaches Jeremy Dalmer, Jim Killelea, and Patrick Duffy.  The Veracity finished with a 1-2 record.  In Game 1, the Andover Warriors were in tournament championship form as they beat the Veracity 6-0.  The Veracity found themselves defending in their end of the field for most of the match.  Veracity goalkeeper Cole Julius was bombarded with shots from all angles and distances.   Despite the onslaught, Julius was…

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The O-Zone

Columbus Day Tournament Registration Open

The annual soccer tournament takes place on Oct. 8, 9, and 10 this year.

The annual North Andover Columbus Day Tournament will feature over 10,000 players, coaches, and spectators. This year you can be part of the action, and all you have to do is click here to register your team.  This year's tournament takes place on Oct. 8, 9, and 10 with a new, expanded field of teams.  Click here to check out our coverage of last year's Columbus Day Tournament.  For more information, visit the North Andover Soccer Association's website by clicking here. 

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Photo of the Day: Red Thunder

The U-12 boys soccer team won the Essex County Youth Soccer Association Tournament at Pingree last month.

Last month, the North Andover Red Thunder won the the Essex County Youth Soccer Association Tournament at Pingree. The Red Thunder is a U-12 boys traveling squad.

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Youth Soccer: Red Fury Win Pingree Tournament Championship

The Red Fury Came from Behind to win the U12 County Championship.

The following article was submitted by the North Andover Soccer Association.   On Sunday, June 19,  North Andover’s U12 D2 team, the Red Fury, faced off against their counterparts from Andover in the Essex County Championship game.  On a beautiful,sun drenched Father’s Day, North Andover’s undefeated unit quickly fell behind to the Thunder 2-0.  Making matters worse,  Andover knocked goalie Sam Naftal from the game.  Fortunately for the Red Thunder, they had an ace up their sleeve and were able to replace Naftal with Matt Shea in net who played brilliantly in goal. Just before halftime, the tide turned for the Red Fury as they continued to put pressure on the Thunder’s defensive unit.  With the help of Matty Waterman and Nick Coutracos, …

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IMAGE GALLERY: Knight Hawks Defeat the Andover Eagles

North Andover won 1-0 with a penalty kick.

Check out some highlight photos from Saturday's youth soccer game between the North Andover Knight Hawks and the Andover Eagles. North Andover won 1-0 with a penalty kick by Mikayla Guthrie.

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