Nebraska Sends 7 Teams to Semis in Region 2 Championships
*June 27, 2016* Westfield, IN- Seven teams from the state of Nebraska have advanced to Tuesday’s semi-final play at the US Youth Region 2 Championships in Westfield, Indiana. Nebraska sent fifteen total teams to the tournament, fourteen State Cup Champions and one team who earned a spot through the Midwest Regional League (MRL). Bracket play began Friday morning and concluded with games on Sunday. Nebraska teams compiled twenty-four wins, with four teams going undefeated, in bracket play.
The following teams will continue to the semi-final round:
U13 Girls OFC Elite
U14 Girls EGA Maroon
U17 Girls EGA Maroon
U18 Girls OFC Elite
U19 Girls EGA Maroon
U17 Boys OFC Elite
U18 Boys OFC Elite
This number of teams advancing to semi-final play is believed to be a record number for Nebraska. Of the seven teams advancing, six were group winners, and one earned their spot through a wildcard spot.
Semi-final games begin Tuesday morning. Our teams play at the following times:
8am- 13 Girls, 18 Boys, 18 Girls
10am- 14 Girls, 17 Girls
12pm- 17 Boys, 19 Girls
You can follow all the semi-final action by following us on Twitter www.twitter.com/nebstatesoccer
Find all scores and schedules for the Region 2 Championships here: http://tournaments.usyouthsoccer.org/events/2016-Region-II-Championships/