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Mercer United F.C. Fall 24 - Week 2 Recap
Week 2 of this Fall 2024 season saw seven MUFC teams post victories. 2013 Guardians got their first win of the season with a 6-0 drubbing against the Old Bridge Knights. This game was over early as the Guardians posted all six goals before halftime. Meanwhile, the 2015 Cobras notched their second victory of the season against Beachwood FC at Community Park. Coach Kelly Talar talking about the result, “very pleased that the scoring was spread out between five different Cobras against a very tough Beachwood team.” Great job Cobras!
Over at Sawmill, the 2013 Dynamo already improved their total victories from this past Spring moving to 2-0 with a 5-1 victory against Marlboro Thunder White. Five different players found the back of the net. Dynamo are starting to believe again! The 2014 Thunder followed with their second 2-0 win of the season against the Freehold Vipers. This was a good, hard fought, game that saw the Thunder throw everything at the Freehold defense, only to come away with two goals. A lot of firepower up front for the Thunder, it could have easily been 6-0. Credit to the Freehold goalkeepers for keeping this game close.
The 2012 Union, who are playing in EDP and MOSA simultaneously, got their second victory of the weekend. They took down Match Fit Shore 2-0 on Saturday and the Holmdel Hammers 2-1 in a Sunday showdown at Holmdel. Coach Matt had this to say about the weekend, “we played solid team ball finding the back of the net enough to get the job done. Finishing is a skill that takes time to develop and especially when you transition from 9v9 to 11v11.” Develop, it will. Still in early days here.
The 2011 Mavericks got a 4-3 come from behind victory at home against West Windsor. The Mavs scored the winner with a less then a minute to go to improve their record to 2-0 on the season. The 2014 Hotspurs found the back of the net six times taking down the Breakers of Point Pleasant FC. The Spurs find themselves at the top of the table the U11 National 6 flight. They will travel to Stafford next week and see if they can make it three in a row.
“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up." Babe Ruth
Keith Monacchio
MUFC Beat Writer
9/15/24
2011 Mavericks Draw Princeton FC Lazio in State Cup Opening Round
Round one of the Fall 2024 State Cup kicks off this week and the MUFC 2011 Mavericks have drawn Princeton FC Lazio in their 14U opening round match. The game is scheduled for 7PM on Thursday 9/12/24 at the Sawmill YMCA. Lazio boasts a 117 State ranking and will be a tough out for the Mavericks.
Mavericks skipper Mark Kmiec had this to say about the tournament "we're excited to represent MUFC in the NJ State Cup and are looking forward to competing with some of the top teams in NJ. The boys worked hard in pre-season training and are ready to compete for the title."
Getting a home game right out of the gate is a plus and "the mill" is sure to be rocking. Come on out and support the Mavericks in their quest for the cup!
Keith Monacchio
MUFC Beat Writer
9/10/24
Mercer United F.C. Fall 2024 – Week One Recap
Dynamo Celebrate PK Save
A beautiful late summer Sunday saw the kickoff of the Fall 2024 season for Mercer United FC. A number of teams were making their MUFC debut. We’ll start with the 2016/2017 Arsenal who posted a 6-2 victory over the Point Pleasant Makos. In speaking with team manager Greg Shultz before the match he said “this team has talent and will be ready to play!” I’d say he was right on the money with that assessment.
The 2014 Hotspurs were another team getting off on the good foot in their inaugural match. Spurs took down the Manchester Monsters 4-1. Coach Chris Dixon, who was coaxed out of retirement for a second go round with MUFC, had the Hotspurs pumped and ready. They’ll need the same intensity next week when they’ll meet a hungry Point Pleasant team who dropped their opener 1-0.
The 2012/2013 Chelsea team made a great entrance into the MUFC family by blanking Toms River Davies 6-0. Coach Rodrigo was pleased with what he saw with this new group of players and in the half that this writer watched, I concur.
In other action, the 2012 Union beat the Freehold Scorpions 7-1, while the 2015 Cobras got the best of the Old Bridge Royals 5-2. The 2013 Dynamo traveled to Rumson and got a 3-0 win over the Thunder Dawgs and the 2011 Mavericks stepped on Marlboro Gold 7-1 at home. The 2014 Thunder jumped up an unheard of 4 flights and still blanked Old Bridge 2-0.
Great start to the season MUFC and keep working hard!
“Perform at your best when your best is required. Your best is required each day.”
John Wooden
Keith Monacchio
MUFC Beat Writer
9/8/24
Union Find Success at Kickoff Tournament
Mercer United Union 2012 team took second place at the Al Perlini Memorial Tournament in Warminster, PA. Playing 4 games in one day, the Union were 3-0-1 on the weekend scoring 9 goals and only conceding 1. This being the Union’s first foray into playing 11v11, I would say that the effort that gave has them off to a fantastic start!
Mercer United FC 2024/2025 Preview
As the summer heat starts to cool, and the daylight starts to fade into the evening, Mercer United FC is deep into preseason training and our teams look poised to have their most successful year yet. This past summer has seen MUFC add 5 new teams which includes welcoming Mooch Soccer into our fold, bringing us to a total of 18 teams going into the 24/25 season.
We are also proud to be running the recreational soccer program in Robbinsville this fall which will improve soccer opportunities for our youngest players as they learn to play the beautiful game.
The Mercer County NJ area has always been a hotbed for soccer talent and Mercer United FC is happy to offer players an opportunity to take their game to the next level. All 18 teams will be competing in various leagues & tournaments through the year. We will be posting weekly updates in this space, spotlighting different teams throughout the Fall 2024 season. Please check back from time to time to see how our teams are progressing. The future is bright for Mercer United FC and we look forward to seeing you on the pitch!
Congratulations 2007 Storm!
Mercer United FC 2007 Storm State Cup Finalist Spring 2024
Please join us in congratulating the 2007 Storm in reaching this year’s NJYS State Cup Final. As our oldest team in the club, this group of young men made another amazing run through a very challenging bracket. This was their second state cup final, having won it back in 2021. They are also four-time semi-finalist which is a very impressive accomplishment. This team is led by Head Coach Tim Tafrow and Assistant Coach Jim Barton. Most of these players have been in the club since 2016. Their hard work and commitment to one another epitomizes the values we strive for as an organization. Over the history of their team, they have compiled a record of 177 wins, 56 losses, and 32 ties. While their playing days are not over, we wanted to recognize the players and the coaches for proudly representing Mercer United FC in their pursuit of the beautiful game. Congratulations and many more successes as you finish out an exemplary career.
Photo Gallery
2009 U14 Falcons
2012 U13 Union
2011 U12 Mavericks
2010 U14 Scorpions - FC Bayern Munich Tournament Champs
WHO WE ARE
Mercer United F.C. is a travel soccer club partnered with the Hamilton Area YMCA Sawmill, is located in Hamilton Township in Mercer County, New Jersey and a club affiliate of the Philadelphia Union (https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/youth/) . We are a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization that has been providing Hamilton area boys and girls with a quality soccer experience for more than 40 years. Our competitive travel teams can be found on the pitch in the Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association (MOSA) and EDP leagues.
We also play various indoor leagues in January and February and numerous tournaments in the Northeast throughout the year.
Executive Board
Greg Schultz
Tony Mevoli
Matt O’Grady
Jim Barton
Keith Monacchio
EBOARD EBOARD
MUFC Executive Board
NJYS Lightning Safety
Lightning Safety
NJ Youth Soccer direction and policy adheres to US Soccer’s Recognize to Recover (R2R) approach. For specifics and detailed information, see U.S Soccer’s Comprehensive Player Health and Safety Program. It is imperative to follow the guidelines outlined by US Soccer Recognize to Recover to ensure safety during these situations:
- Consult the National Weather Service, the Storm Prediction Center or local media outlets for severe weather watches and warnings before all events. Alerts can be sent directly to your mobile device while you are on the field.
- No place outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area. All activity should be suspended, even if lightning or thunder has not yet been observed, and everyone should get indoors. Communicate this information completely and quickly to all participants.
- If it has been half an hour since thunder, it’s safe to go outdoors. Outdoor activity may resume 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder or flash of lightning. The 30-minute clock restarts every time lightning flashes or thunder sounds.
If someone is injured by a lightning strike, follow these emergency management steps:
- Call 911 and alert emergency medical responders (EMS).
- Establish that the area is safe before moving to help victim. If there is more than one victim, first assist those who appear in the most severe condition.
- Move individual(s) carefully to a safe location (victims of lightning strikes are safe to touch and do not carry an electric charge).
- Initiate CPR on victims who are unconscious, not breathing or have no pulse. Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) if one is available.
- Evaluate the individual(s) for additional injuries, such as broken bones or dislocations. Notify EMS of the potential injuries when they arrive on the scene.
