U17 World Cup
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The US U17 squad swept all three of their group stage matches, and have advanced to the next round in the World Cup in Qatar. It was the second time in history that a US team has won all three group stage matches (first time since 1991), and the first time to win their group in 20 years. The US ranks third among all group winners, and moves on to face Morocco in the round of 32, with time and date (the 14th or the 15th) not yet finalized. Incidentally, Morocco knocked the United States out of the U20 World Cup a month ago.
UPSL
Last week's results
North Georgia 2-1 FC Birmingham
FC Birmingham 3-2 North Georgia
Atletico Buford 6-1 FC Columbus Elite
Middle Georgia United 1-6 UMA II
UMA II 9-0 Middle Georgia United. Evan DeYoe had five goals
Columbus Knight Eagles 1-3 Angelus
This week's games
Premier teams wrap up this weekend, and Division 1 teams have one more week after this one.
Potros vs FC Birmingham; Sunday, November 16 at 5:00 ET. Potros has won all seven of their games for the Fall season, they're sporting a +19 GD, and they won the first meeting 7-1. I expect this game to be closer, but any points for FCB would be a huge upset.
FC Columbus Elite vs Kalonji Pro-Profile; Saturday, November 15 at 6:00 ET. These two teams are at opposite ends of the table, but played to a 2-2 draw in their first meeting. Colgaelite has performed better at home than they have on the road, and this could be another close game.
Angelus vs UMA II; Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 ET. This is a rematch of the first game this season, which ended in a 3-3 draw. This is Angelus’ first season, and they've lost just once. This match-up between the 2nd and 3rd place teams is one that you should tune in for if you have the chance.
Columbus Knight Eagles vs Middle Georgia United; Sunday, November 16 at 5:00 CT. The first meeting this Fall went to the Eagles 6-0. Middle Georgia has scored just four goals this season, with a -33 GD. CKE should get three points here.