LVU Sonic

SONIC MEN LOSE ON THE ROAD TO BINGHAMTON

Weitie — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:10:20 +0000

The Sonic men traveled to Binghamton on Saturday afternoon for a 6pm kickoff and found themselves on the shortend of the stick losing 2-0 to the host team.

In front of nearly 400 fans and tailgaters at the Greater Binghamton Sports Plex the 2012 NPSL National Champions showed signs of a championship team during the first half action as they had the better part of play and were dangerous in the attacking third. Although not getting a shot on goal the Sonic faithful that attended the match were hopeful that a goal would come. Sonic were denied a penatly from the spot when Hunter Norton was clearly taken down inside the box by two Binghamton defenders. As play continued Sonic center-mid Manny Joseph came up with an injury and the Sonic struggled to regain the momentum. The teams went to the locker rooms tied 0-0 at the break.

In the second stanza Binghamton looked to be the quicker and more aggressive team winning balls in the air and getting several good scoring opportunities. Eleven minutes into the half Armin Budnjo scored on a pass from Ermin Corbic. In the 79th minute Armin put the game out of reach as he took a punt from the keeper and beat Ali Famili before firing a shot past Sonic keeper Charile Sales.

Sonic must turn the page quickly as they head for Greensboro, NC on Thursday to represent the NPSL in the U.S. National Amateur Cup. Sonic will play in the first semi-final on Friday May 24th against the Croatian Eagles. The winner will play the winner of the second semi-final (Carolina Dynamo vs. Battery Park Gunners) Finals.

Sonic’s homeopener is scheduled for Wednesday June 5th at 7pm versus rival Pocono Snow. The first 250 fans to enter the gates at Whitehall HS will receive a Sonic T-Shirt sponsored by Service Electric TV2 Sports!!!

Lady Sonic Home Opener Sunday Night!

Mark Masenheimer — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:01:19 +0000

FC LVU Lady Sonic

vs.

BucksMont Torch

May 19, 2013 at 7:05 pm

Whitehall H.S. Soccer Stadium

Use Campus Drive via Schadt Avenue

The FC LVU Lady Sonic open their 2013 Women’s Premier Soccer League season against BuxMont Torch this Sunday, May 19 at Whitehall HS Soccer Stadium. In its inaugural year, the Lady Sonic features many local high school stars who have gone on to play intercollegiate soccer at Lehigh, Lafayette, University of South Carolina Upstate, St, Joseph’s University, Colgate, Moravian, DeSales, Franklin & Marshall, and Limestone College as well as a number of high quality high school seniors who will be playing college soccer this Fall.

The Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) is the largest national Women’s Soccer League in the world. With 70-plus women’s soccer teams, the WPSL is the leading amateur soccer league in America.

Deja Vu for Sonic in US Open Cup

Weitie — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:17:24 +0000

Two early second half goals lift United over FC Lehigh Valley United Sonic.

READING, Pa. (May 15, 2013) – In a showdown between Pennsylvania’s two elite amateur soccer teams, Reading United A.C. defeated the 2012 NPSL Champions FC Lehigh Valley United Sonic by a 2-0 score line to advance to the second round of the 100th Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. In a tight match between two evenly matched sides, Reading used a two-goal outburst shortly after halftime to secure the club’s second win in U.S. Open Cup history. With the win, Reading will face fellow Philadelphia Union affiliate the Harrisburg City Islanders next Tuesday.

The first half of the match saw Reading hold a decided advantage in the possession. Much like Saturday’s 8-0 demolition of the Westchester Flames, United came out aggressively, playing large portions of the match in FC Lehigh Valley United’s half of the field. Sonic countered by staying well organized, thwarting wave after wave of pressure.

Reading’s first real opportunity of the match came in the 19th minute when midfielder Manolo Sanchez struck a ball from the right wing that hammered off the crossbar and was eventually cleared by the NPSL Champions.

Whether it was the excitement of a cup tie or excellent marking, several Reading players saw there shots sail hopelessly over the goal. United outshot their opponents seven to three in the first half, but only forced Sonic keeper Charlie
Sales to make one save.

FC Lehigh Valley United had a golden opportunity to catch Reading on a counter in the 37th minute. Following a Reading corner kick, Sonic cleared and launched a counterattack that saw them have a three on one advantage. Great hustle by United defender Jimmy Ockford and midfielder Keegan Rosenberry broke up the play and ended Sonic’s opportunity.

With the half winding down, Larry Ndjock fired a shot that rattled the post. In the ensuing scramble to clear the ball, the Reading bench shouted for handball, but referee Eric Weisbrod allowed the final seconds of play to tick off before whistling for halftime.

The second half began with United again exerting pressure in Sonic’s half. The aggressive tactics worked and in the 50th minute when Reading United found the breakthrough goal.

Ndjock began a run down the right side of the field, with Philadelphia Union academy graduate Darius Madison tracking the run in the center channel. Njdock beat his mark and found Madison alone in the Sonic penalty area. With the keeper at his mercy, Madison coolly stroked the ball into the back of the net to hand United a well-deserved 1-0 lead.

With the advantage, Reading continued to press forward. Right back Wes Charpie earned a throw in following an aggressive run down the right flank. Charpie picked out captain Steve Neumann on the throw in, who took the ball down the end line as he drove toward goal. From a nearly impossible angle, Neumann looked up and saw the keeper off his line and fired a shot that nestled just inside the side netting to double United’s advantage. “I just saw the goalie off a little bit, the guys were asking me if it was a shot or a cross,” said Neumann. “I’ll take it to my grave that it was a shot,” the Georgetown midfielder said with a smile.

With the insurance goal, United went looking for a third goal to kill off the match. Creating more opportunities to score, Reading forced Sales into several acrobatic saves to keep the match at 2-0.

As the scoreboard clock showed ten minutes remaining, Sonic desperately went searching for a goal. It was end-to-end stuff in the closing moments as each team attacked and then counterattacked. United keeper John McCarthy did well to save a stinging long-range effort from Sonic forward Joe Sales.

The late surge by FC Lehigh Valley United came up empty as McCarthy, who made four saves on the evening, and his defense earned their second consecutive clean sheet to start the 2013 season.

Article Written by ~

Sean Doyle

Communications Director, Reading United A.C.

SONIC Notes: For consecutive years Sonic lose in US Open Cup play by a score of 2-0. Losing to L.I. Rough Riders in 2012. Sonic open their NPSL league play on Saturday May 18th in Binghamton then travel to North Carolina for the US National Amateur Championship where they will play the Croatian Eagles in the first semi-final on May 24th.

SONIC IMPRESS THE FANS WITH 9-0 ROUTE IN FRIENDLY

Weitie — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:59:54 +0000

The Electric City Shock came to Whitehall Stadium on Friday night for a friendly against the 2012 NPSL National Champions. The Shock are forming a team and organization that will attempt to represent the Scranton area in the NPSL for 2014. However, Sonic wasn’t interested in being too friendly on the night but instead were getting themselves prepared for a hectic month of May (Sonic will play in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on May 14th at Reading United, begin league play Saturday May 18th at Binghamton, and head to North Carolina for the US National Amateur Championship during Memorial Weekend ). The first several minutes Sonic looked a bit out of rhythm giving up a corner and an early chance but after they got their legs firmly planted on the turf it was lights out for Electric City. Hunter Norton (GA Southern), Christian Kaschak (PSU), Tom Mustac (ESU), and Joe Sales (So. Illinois) were combining and finding opportunities with terrific build up play from inside the attacking third. Reed Norton, Ryan Jones, and Ali Famili steadied the back line and 2012 NPSL Keeper of the Year looked like his usual self, organizing the players in front of him. If this is any indicator for the 2013 campaign the Sonic faithful will have another magical ride on the Super Sonic Express.

SONIC Notes: The Sonic reserves took to the Iron Lakes field on Saturday morning against Keystone Athletics Super 20′s and lived up to the same billing as the 1st team. As they dominated play and went on to a 11-0 win. Brendan McIntyre and Ben Roda controlled the midfield as Jeff Reinhart and Javi Alvarado impressed the coaching staff with their attacking play.

If SONIC win their 1st Round Lamar Hunt US Open Cup match vs. Reading United they will host the USLPro Harrisburg City Islanders on Tuesday May 21st in 2nd Round action.

SONIC’s Home Opener is scheduled for Wednesday June 5th at 7pm versus the Pocono Snow.

Sonic vs Shock!!

Mark Masenheimer — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:21:17 +0000

FC LVU Sonic

vs.

Electric City Shock

May 10, 2013 at 7:05 pm

Whitehall H.S. Soccer Stadium 3800 Mechanicsville Road

The 2012 NPSL National Champions FC LVU Sonic open their 2013 Season with a non-conference match versus the Electric City Shock. In their 2012 Championship Season, the Sonic had a 14-1-1 record, and held both of their opponents scoreless in the National Championship Semifinal and Championship Match.

The National Premier Soccer League includes approximately 60 teams nationwide. Last year the Sonic were ranked #1 Nationally for all teams in the NPSL and PLD Leagues.

The Sonic will return with several players from last year’s stellar roster, including Keeper Charlie Sales (12 shutouts in 2012), Joe Sales, Pat Letourneau, Tom Mustac, Matt Baker, Ali Famili, Tucker Sandercock, Ryan Jones, Brian Suchoski, and Schuyler Rimmelee.

Game Tickets: $6 Adult;$4 Seniors 65+; $4 Youth Under 18 or with College ID

www.fcsonic.com

LAMAR HUNT US OPEN CUP 1ST ROUND MATCH

Weitie — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:40:07 +0000

U.S. SOCCER has officially announced the 1st round matches for the 2013 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. FC LVU SONIC will travel to OLEY VALLEY HS STADIUM on Tuesday May 14th, 7pm kickoff, to take on the PDL’s Reading United. The two-time PDL national semifinalist have had numerous players selected in the MLS draft during the past several years. Most notable players are CJ Sapong (2011 MLS Rookie of the Year), Raymon Gaddis and Andrew Wenger. Since 2009 Reading has had a partnership with the Philadelphia Union of the MLS and Brendan Burke, Reading’s man in charge, is also the Union’s 1st assistant under head coach John Hackworth.

Stay tuned more information on this sure to be US Open Cup classic!!!

U.S. SOCCER CHAMPION COMING TO THE LEHIGH VALLEY!!!

Weitie — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:15:33 +0000

2-Time World Champion Olympic Gold Medalist & FIFA Player of the Century MICHELLE AKERS (#10) will be making a rare appearance at GameTime FieldHouse (Breinigsville, PA) on Saturday May 18th.

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DYNAMIC VETERAN FORWARD RETURNS FOR SONIC

Weitie — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:45:39 +0000

Former pro-player and dynamic forward from the 2012 National Championship team Tom Mustac is returning for his second stint with the SONIC. The one time ESU standout and now assistant coach at his alma-mater is excited to get back on the pitch to defend the NPSL title.

“He’s pretty fit for this time of the year and he has a terrific frame of mind to be one of the leaders of this 2013 team,” said head coach Dave Weitzman. “Many of the players looked to Tom for his guidance last season and I know he’ll provide that again for us. Being that Tom is a coach he brings a tremendous amount of knowledge onto the playing field and really helps in delivering the coaching staffs message – when needed,” Weitzman also stated.

Mustac scored four goals for SONIC last season and none bigger than the second goal in the NE Conference Final against the New York Red Bulls U-23 team. Mustac also added four assists to last years stats and lead the team with twelve overall points.

Cheer Tom on this season as the FC LVU SONIC will be playing their home games at Whitehall HS Sports Stadium.

SONIC are scheduled for a pre-season match versus the Eletric City Shock (Scranton, PA) on Friday May 10th, 7pm, at their NEW home venue, Whitehall HS Sports Stadium, followed by a May 14th Lamar Hunt US Open Cup 1st round game. Sonic open the NPSL season on May 18^th, in Binghamton. Home opener is Wednesday June 5th when they take on Keystone Division rival Pocono Snow. Tickets can be purchased at the gate on game-days and on-line.

BAKER TO PLAY FOR FC LVU SONIC

Weitie — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:39:56 +0000

Former professional player Matt Baker has officially announced that he will be wearing the SONIC jersey this season. Baker, who grew up playing for LVU (coached by Greg Ramos), played at Central Catholic HS in Allentown, the University of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Reading United, and the Philadelphia Union Reserves, played four matches for the SONIC last season helping them to the 2012 NPSL National Championship.

Baker will also serve the team as an assistant to Coach Weitzman during the season. “It’s tremendous that Matt has signed with us for this season. Matt has a great sense of community and he understands what he brings to the table with regard to knowing where his roots are and inspiring young players. He’s very passionate about playing for the clubs (FC LVU) most senior level team and showing the next generation of players that their hard work will pay off,” stated Weitzman.

Come out to cheer Matt on this season as the FC LVU SONIC will be playing their home games at Whitehall HS Sports Stadium.

SONIC DRAW CROATIAN EAGLES (WI) IN U.S. NATIONAL AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI’s

Weitie — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:06:18 +0000

U.S. Adult Soccer Association (USASA) has announced that the first semi-final game, 5:30pm, will feature FC LVU SONIC (NPSL Champions) against the Croatian Eagles (the reigning USASA Open Cup Champions) from Wisconsin. The U.S. National Amateur Championship will be played May 24th & 26th at MacPherson Stadium in Greensboro, NC.

The second semi-final, 8pm, will feature the Carolina Dynamo (PDL finalist) playing against the Battery Park Gunners (USASA Amateur Cup Champions) from Boston, MA.

The winning team will be awarded the Hank Steinbrecher trophy, which the USASA named in honor of the former Secretary General of U.S. Soccer and National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee.

“What a fantastic year to celebrate not only the 100th anniversary of U.S. Soccer but to start a new, truly historic National Amateur Cup,” Steinbrecher said upon hearing the news. “I am looking forward to attending the event in Greensboro and spending time with players, referees and administrators. What fun it will be. My family and I are delighted to have the trophy named in our honor although the real honor will be to crown the first National Amateur Champion.”