This year's participation was dedicated to the memory of MB #92 from the Bay State Breakers. Whenever we see a rainbow, we are reminded that MB and her love for the game will always be in our hearts!
Massachusetts Adult Soccer was well represented and dominant at the 2025 USASA Veterans Cup in Traverse City, Michigan this July! From over 30s to over 70s, and in the women’s and men’s sides. Truly representative of the love of the game adult players in this state share and the talent our players bring to the pitch each time we play.
After round robin games July 9th-11th, qualifying teams progressed to knockout rounds.
The over 70 Bay State Breakers were also finalists, losing by a narrow margin to Goal Miners F.C.
Bay State Breakers O70 - Finalists/Silver Medal Winners
The Bay State Breakers over 65 team lost in their finals match to Camp Salty 0-3. Teamwork and hustle defined this team’s efforts despite the score.
Bay State Breakers O65 - Finalists/Silver Medal Winners
Mass Spirit Legacy (over 60’s) lost their semifinal round by a score of 0-1 to the Northern Virginia Majestics… which given their opponent had a member of the 1985 U.S. women’s national team, the team is proud of their result.
Mass Spirit Legacy O60 - Final Four
Mass Spirit Premier 55 team lost their final to the Texas Lonestar FC in a closely contested match.
Mass Spirit Elite dominated their final 3-1 against Northern Virginia Majestics to win the trophy in the over 50 age group. They were able to avenge many past losses in the semifinals when they took down rival Texas 4-1. They managed to go undefeated through the entirety of the Cup!
Mass Spirit Elite - Gold Medalists
The over 40 Mass Spirit Seasoned team lost in their finals to Maryland United in PKs after 1-1 in regulation and extra time.
The over 30 Mass Spirit women’s team won their final 3-2. This was a gutsy come-from-behind victory, as they were down 0-2 with 20 minutes remaining. They got on the board with a rocket of a shot from Mary "Dale" Casey assisted by Hope Perry with 17 minutes remaining. "Dale" managed to equalize a few minutes later, followed up by EMWSL president, Becca Brooke scoring the game winning goal right before stoppage time. Mass Spirit was able to avenge their opening round loss against Motown Moose from Michigan and bring home hard-earned gold!
Mass Spirit O30 - Gold Medalists
On the men’s side, our solo MASS Men's team, PT247, from the New England Over the Hill League was declared a co-champion with Philly Bucks in the over 55s men’s division after a 0-0 result in the final.
Philly Bucks & OTHSL PT247 - Co-Champs
Again, overall, the Massachusetts teams performed very well at the Veterans Cup this year and Mass Soccer is proud to have these teams represent their state at the tournament.
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