Fayetteville, North Carolina to Host US Adult Soccer 2007 Region III National Cup!
The best adult teams across the South came to the Jordan Soccer Complex in Fayetteville, North Carolina over Memorial Day weekend to compete in the Region 3 Finals of the US Adult Soccer National Cup.  Open, amateur & over 30 men's and women's teams from the 13 states representing US Adult Soccer's Region 3 (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, North Texas, Texas South, Louisiana & Oklahoma) battled to move on to the US Adult Soccer National Cup finals, and in the case of the Men's Open teams qualify for the prestigious Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

RESULTS

The competition ended with some major upsets and some heartbreaking defeats.

Men's Open Championship
Azzurri of North Texas defeated Lynch's Irish Pub 7-0 to take the title. Both teams qualify to compete in the 2007 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

Men's Amateur Championship Florida Kickers completed a flawless weekend with an undefeated record to win the Men's Amateur title.  Newcomer's Triad United of North Carolina took 2nd place in the competition.  Florida Kickers

Women's Amateur Championship Triad United Aces took the Women's title with an undefeated weekend of play.  The 2007 tournament was only their 2nd appearance in the competition. Triad United Aces

Men's Over 30 Championship Azzurri O-30 defeated the Florida Kickers, defending National Champions, 4-2 to win the Men's O-30 title.  North Carolina newcomers, Highbury FC, finished with a win and 2 tough loses, losing 1-0 to the eventual champs in its opening match on a last minute heartbreaker. Azzurri Over 30

The winners of each competition now advance to the National finals where they will play teams from Region I, II, or IV to battle for the much coveted National titles.  Men and Women's U23 competition is schedule for June 22, 23, and 24th in Atlanta GA.  June 1 is the deadline date for entry into the U23 competition.

Thanks to all for a great weekend.  Our host did an incredible job and made our presence here not only enjoyable but memorable.