Rain City VW Cup - Day 2 Recap: Excitement Builds for Championship Friday!

Championship Games Set in U12 and U13 Boys Divisions; Others Still Wide Open!!

Day 2 of the Rain City VW Cup (click for schedule and standings) delivered non-stop action, with 39 games played and countless moments of skill, determination, and teamwork. The competition was fierce, but sportsmanship shone bright, making the day a true celebration of youth soccer. A big thank you to all the players, coaches, parents, and volunteers who made today such a success!
While there were too many standout performances to list them all, here’s a quick snapshot of the day’s highlights across divisions:
Girls U9 Piatto Pizzeria Division Mt. Pearl (Black) put on a clinic in their first two games, tallying an impressive 11 goals to secure two decisive wins. CBS (Spingle) demonstrated exceptional defensive prowess, conceding just one goal over two matches to remain in contention. The stage is set for an exciting finish tomorrow as these two teams battle for supremacy.
Boys U10 VW Jetta Division The Crazy 8's have taken the division by storm, claiming victories over NEUSC (Kelly) and FAA (Tobin). However, with every team still in the hunt and two games remaining for each team tomorrow, the championship is far from decided. Expect high-stakes drama as the teams take the field for the final push.
Boys U10 VW Golf Division FAA (Halliday) leads the pack after a thrilling win against FAA Double Blues  and another commanding offensive performance against NEUSC (Craig) . With every game providing edge-of-your-seat action, tomorrow promises more of the same.
Boys U11 Taos Division (Group 4)
Goals have been plentiful, but it’s St. John's (Foran) ’s defensive grit that has them sitting atop the standings. With just three goals conceded and six points secured, they’ve set the bar. FAA White and FAA Navy still have a chance to challenge, but they’ll need to keep their scoring momentum going strong.
Boys U11 Tiguan Division (Group 5)
CBS (Snook) have been a force to reckon with, scoring 14 goals and conceding just three. Mt. Pearl (Black 11)  is close behind, boasting a perfect record and six points. Tomorrow’s matches will decide if CBS can hold their lead or if Mt. Pearl will overtake them.
Boys U12 Atlas Division (Group 6)
The finalists are set! St. John's (Murphy) will get their rematch against FAA Courage  in what promises to be a thrilling finale. After a tight 3-1 win for FAA in their initial meeting, all eyes will be on this showdown at 5:00 PM tomorrow. Both teams have faced challenges today, showing resilience and grit. Will St. John's avenge their earlier loss, or will FAA rise to the occasion again?
Boys U13 VW Buzz Division (Group 7)
The championship match is locked in: St. John's (Devereaux) will take on CBS (Lewis) for the title. CBS earned their spot after a hard-fought draw with FAA (Chitsike) in what was essentially a semifinal. Tomorrow’s final promises to be a nail-biter as these two talented teams vie for the Cup.
Congratulations to all teams for their effort and determination. Coaches, parents, and tournament officials, your dedication has been invaluable. Tomorrow is Championship Friday, and we can’t wait to see how the final day unfolds. Let’s finish the tournament strong and celebrate the incredible talent and spirit of all involved. Good luck to everyone tomorrow!