Boca U23s Drop Close One to PDL’s Dynasty
May 13, 2006
The Boca U23 men’s team took on the Delaware Dynasty of the PDL Saturday night in a full pre-season exhibition game under the lights at the new John Patrick Sports Complex in Lakewood. Boca will again participate this summer as one of the founding members of the Mid-Atlantic Summer Showcase League (MSSL) which begins its third season the first weekend of June.
Boca U23s Drop Close One to PDL’s Dynasty
Delaware scores in 80th minute to take friendly match 1-0
LAKEWOOD, NJ (May 13, 2006) – The Jersey Shore Boca U23 men’s soccer team took on the Delaware Dynasty of the Premiere Development League (PDL) Saturday night in a full pre-season exhibition game under the lights at the new John Patrick Sports Complex in Lakewood.
After both sides battled scoreless for most of the game, Delaware scored the only goal of the match in the 80th minute with a thirty yard shot from the right side which bent inside the far post past Boca goalkeeper Dylan Hastings (Kean University).
“This was a pretty evenly matched game. Both sides had some good scoring opportunities which were not capitalized on. Their goal was off a very good shot. We all thought it was heading wide and then bent inside the far post at the last minute. Overall, our guys played very well tonight. It was a chance to take a look at some new players and great tune-up for our season” mentioned Walt Konopka the head coach of the Boca U23 team.
“We want to thank Delaware for making the trip and we wish them the best of success in their PDL season. We also would like to thank the Township of Lakewood for hosting this event for us at this wonderful new complex. The atmosphere was great” Konopka added.
The Delaware Dynasty kick-off their first season in the USL’s Premiere Development League on May 19th. They are coached by Fran Kulas.
The Boca U23 team will again participate this summer as one of the founding members of the Mid-Atlantic Summer Showcase League (MSSL) which begins its third season the first weekend of June.
Last year, the Jersey Shore Boca men’s summer program finished as one of the most successful summer programs in the history of the Club.
Two Boca teams, U23s and U20s, played a total of 43 games during 2005, had 45 players on their combined rosters and advanced to semi-finals of both the USASA Regional Championship Tournament and the MSSL Cup.
The Jersey Shore Boca men’s summer soccer program is officially sponsored by Surf Taco, a jersey shore area Mexican-themed restaurant chain.
Boca was a member of the USL’s Premiere Development League for the 2003 season playing in the Eastern Conference – Atlantic Division and finished with an overall record of 4-8-0.
Jersey Shore Boca has been a fixture in the soccer community since 1978 and is one of the most respected soccer clubs on the East Coast.
The Club is celebrating their 28-year anniversary in 2006.
For more information on the Jersey Shore Boca Soccer Club log on to the Club’s official web site at www.jerseyshoreboca.com
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