1998 National Amateur Cup

Soccer tournament August 2023 Following are the results of the 1998 National Amateur Cup, the annual amateur cup held by the United States Adult Soccer Association. Quarterfinals June 7, 1998 Schwaben AC 2-0 Mandernach, Mark (July 12, 1998). "Putting Their Best Foot Forward". Chicago Tribune, p.1 col.3–4 Milwaukee Bavarians Indianapolis, IN May 1998 Cassal W-L Region IV Albuquerque, NM June 1998 Los Rayos W-L McCormick Kickers Birmingham, AL June 7, 1998 New York 3-2 "In Brief". (June 8, 1998). The Morning Call, p.C7 col.2 Sunburst SC Trenton, NJ Semifinals July 17, 19985:00PM Schwaben AC 1-0 "Soccer". (July 19, 1998). Chicago Sun–Times, p.25B col.6 Los Rayos Chicago, IL July 17, 19983:00PM Cassal 2-0 New York Chicago, IL Final July 19, 199811:30AM Schwaben 2-1 Chung, Jeanie (July 20, 1998). "Schwaben Takes U.S. Amateur Cup". Chicago Sun–Times, p.73 col.1–2 Cassal 40', 70' Robert Juszczyk 60' Ricardo Delgado (pk) Chicago, IL Men's Over 30 Quarterfinals June 1998 McCormick Kickers W-L Region II June 1998 Greek Americans W-L Region IV June 1998 St. Louis Kutis W-L Regional Indianapolis, IN June 7, 1998 Hibernian 4-0 "Mercer–Based Clubs Bounced". (June 8, 1998). The Trentonian, p.40 col.1–2 Kilkenny Pub 2', 67' Jeff Kraft10' John Abe80' Chris Webbert Mercer County Park, Trenton, NJ 400 Semifinals July 17, 19982:00PM Kutis S.C. 3-1 McCormick Kickers Steve MaurerKirk MoserJeff Cacciatore Chicago, IL July 17, 199811:00AM Greek Americans 2-1 Kilkenny Harry Nelson (3)Steve MauerJohn Hayes BeckerPolahan Chicago, IL Final July 19, 19989:30AM SF Greek Americans 4-1 Lyons, Joe (July 20, 1998). "Local Soccer Clubs Claim National Titles". St. Louis Post–Dispatch, p.C4 col.6–7 St. Louis Kutis Kevin Groark Chicago, IL Men's Under 23 Semifinals July 18, 1998 Scott Gallagher 3-1 "Soccer". (July 19, 1998). St. Louis Post–Dispatch, p.F4 col.5 Wolfpack Jeff DiMariaRyan BentonKen Costello Chicago, IL July 18, 1998 ATU Eagles 3-0 Hermes Chicago, IL Final July 19, 1998 Scott Gallagher 3-2 ATU Eagles Mike Moriarty (2)Todd Hunter Chicago, IL Champions: Scott Gallagher (St. Louis) Coach: Tommy Howe Roster: Brian Benton, Mark Beste, Ken Costello, Kirk Daues, Jeff DiMaria, Mike Francis, Todd Hunter, Kevin Kalish, Casey Klipfel, Matt Little, Tim Matter, Mike Moriarty, Pat Moriarty, Vince Pinon, Dave Popp, Ed Schoenbein, Josh Woodworth. Men's Under 20 The Under–20 championship took place from July 23–26 at the Rose Mofford Sports Complex in Phoenix, AZ. Region I Semifinals July 4, 1998 Columbia Darby 2-1 "Sports Digest". (July 5, 1998). Baltimore Sun, p.2D col.1 New Jersey Rovers Jason LockermanJoe DeSalva Edinboro, PA July 4, 1998 Nether Providence Mustangs L-W Beadling Blue Edinboro, PA Final July 5, 1998 Columbia Darby 5-0 "Youth Soccer". (July 6, 1998). Baltimore Sun, p.2D col.1–2 Beadling Blue 3' Lockerman4' DiSalvo35' Wierzbowski43' Watson76' Buehler Edinboro, PA Region II Semifinals June 30, 1998 Club Ohio/Dynamo 4-1 "Local Result". (July 1, 1998). Cincinnati Post, p.6B col.7 Team KC Brian FeldhausMiles Jablonka (2)Chris Lindemeyer Mark Roennigke Cincinnati, OH June 30, 1998 Mequon United 4-3 Busch Cincinnati, OH Final July 1, 199810:00AM Club Ohio/Dynamo 3-1 Taylor, Kellie(July 2, 1998). "Off To National Tourney". Cincinnati Enquirer, p.D6 col.1–3 Mequon United 6' Brian Feldhaus8' Bobby Biggs78' Tim Ashton Cincinnati, OH Region III Memphis Futbol Club Region IV Colorado Rush Nike Warriors National Semifinals July 24, 19988:00AM Columbia Darby 4-3 Fowler, Mary E. (July 25, 1998). "Buehler, Columbia Make Youth Final". Washington Post, p.E3 col.1–3 Memphis Futbol Club 51', 68' David Buehler56' Joseph DiSalvo (pk)66' Evans 82' Semrau85' Gaither88' Taylor Sterling Phoenix, AZ July 24, 19985:30AM Colorado Rush Nike Warriors 3-2 "Friday's Results". (July 25, 1998). Arizona Republic, p.C4 col.3–4 Club Ohio/Dynamo 15' Lisi34' Brian Mullan75' John Carroll 3' Feldhaus81' Campbell Phoenix, AZ Third place July 26, 19988:00AM Memphis Futbol Club 4-2 "Soccer". (July 27, 1998). Commercial Appeal, p.D2 col.4 Club Ohio/Dynamo 13', 24', 44' Michael Shipman18' Steven Brooks 15' Biggs82' Barnes Phoenix, AZ Final July 26, 19988:00AM Colorado Rush Nike Warriors 5-1 "Littleton Soccer Team Wins Title". (July 27, 1998). Rocky Mountain News, p.18C col.3 Columbia Darby 22', 28' John Carroll74', 78', 81' Brian Mullan 79' Donohue Phoenix, AZ Women's Open Semifinals July 17, 199810:00AM Ajax 5-0 Michigan Hawks Chicago, IL July 1998 Dallas Lightning W-L Region I winner Finals July 18, 19982:00 PM California Ajax 5-0 "Soccer". (July 20, 1998). Chicago Sun–Times, p.68 col.3 Dallas Lightning Christine KeeleySonia IbanezBryn BlalackYvette Okler Chicago, IL Women's Amateur Quarterfinals June 7, 1998 Soccer Academy 1-0 Opus County Mercer County, NJ July 7, 1998 Indiana Blaze 2-1 "Soccer". (June 8, 1998). Indianapolis Star, p.C5 col.4 Michigan Hawks Jennifer MartinAlysa Pykett Kuntz Stadium, Indianapolis, IN Semifinals July 17, 19981:00PM Houston Challengers 4-1 Indiana Blaze Chicago, IL July 17, 19984:00PM Colorado Rush 2-1 Soccer Academy United Chicago, IL Final July 19, 199811:00AM Houston Challengers 0-2 Soccer Academy United Chicago, IL Women's Over–30 Semifinals July 17, 19989:00AM Dallas Sting 30 2-0 Busch S.C. Chicago, IL July 17, 199812:00PM Zenith Bohemians 3-2 Brentwood Survivors Chicago, IL Final July 19, 19989:00AM Zenith Bohemians 4-1 Dallas Sting 30 Chicago, IL Women's Under 23 Semifinals July 18, 1998 J.B. Marine 1-0 D'Feeters Tracy Grose Chicago, IL July 18, 1998 ATU Eagles 6-2 Vista United Chicago, IL Final July 25, 1998 J.B. Marine 4-1 ATU Eagles Tracy GroseCourtney CoppedgeErin GrimsleyKasey Truman Chicago, IL Champions: J.B. Marine (St. Louis) Coach: Mike Gauvain Roster: Kristin Boeker, Sara Burkett, Courtney Coppedge, Tory Dolan, Becky Feldman, Erin Grimsley, Tracy Grose, Stefanie Kraay, Susan Kraeger, Liz LaTour, Krista Odenwald, Jamie Parker, Lindsey Rector, Molly Schmelzle, Christen Seaman, Emily Stevens, Amy Timmerman, Kasey Truman. Women's Under 20 The Under–20 championship took place from July 23–26 at the Rose Mofford Sports Complex in Phoenix, AZ. Region I Semifinals July 4, 1998 Braddock Road Zephyr 3-0 "Youth Soccer". (July 5, 1998). Boston Sunday Herald, p.B35 col.3 Greater Boston Bolts Edinboro, PA July 4, 1998 Northport/Cow Harbor Elite W-L Northport/Cow Harbor Voyagers Edinboro, PA Final July 5, 1998 Braddock Road Zephyr 1-0 "Youth Soccer". (July 6, 1998). SportsWeek, p.14–C col.3 Northport/Cow Harbor Elite 97' Jennifer Keefe Edinboro, PA Region II Semifinals June 30, 1998 Team Acceleration 2-1 "Soccer". (July 1, 1998). News–Herald, p.36 col.2 Busch Beth WechslerMichelle Burke Cincinnati, OH June 30, 1998 Michigan Hawks 2-0 Cardinal Premier Cincinnati, OH Final July 1, 199810:00AM Team Acceleration 3-2 "Ohio Youth Teams Win 4 Soccer Titles". (July 2, 1998). Cincinnati Post, p.4C col.5 Michigan Hawks 23' Janice Mentrup89' Claire KohakeAmy Reinshagen (pk) 27' DawsonLeplae Cincinnati, OH Region III Dallas Sting Region IV Southern California Blues National Semifinals July 23, 19988:00AM Braddock Road Zephyr 4-0 "Furthermore". (July 24, 1998). Washington Post, p.C2 col.4 Team Acceleration 25' Moore44' Shreve82' Newell84' Botta Phoenix, AZ July 23, 19985:30AM Dallas Sting 4-3 Zuckerman, Mark (July 24, 1998). "Dallas Under–20 Girls Team Gains National Soccer Final". Dallas Morning News, p.6B col.1–4 So California Blues 11' Meredith Florance60' Kara Brown90' Nikki Hales112' Nikki Hales (pk) 14' Gerhard80' Luke89' Hollis Phoenix, AZ Third place July 25, 19988:00AM So Cal Blues 4-0 August 10, 1998 American Scoreboard Pro Roundup Soccer America 53 31 26 Team Acceleration 35' Hollis50', 75' Clemens64' Luke Phoenix, AZ Final July 25, 19988:00AM Braddock Road Zephyr 2-1 Fowler, Mary E. (July 26, 1998). "Braddock Road Takes Title". Washington Post, p.D4 col.4–6 Dallas Sting 35' Emily Janss62' Kathleen Tracy 13' Nikki Hales Phoenix, AZ Veterans's Cup Men's Over–40 Premier Round Robin Moon SC W–L Seattle Soccer West SCASA Sundowners 1–1 Seattle Soccer West Moon SC W–L New England Stars SCASA Sundowners 4–0 New England Stars SCACA Sundowners 3–0 Moon SC Seattle Soccer West – New England Stars Final July 12, 1998 Moon SC 8-0 Equals Jr., Jim (July 28, 1998). "Never Too Old". Beaver County Times, p.B3 col.1–8 SCASA Sundowners Bellingham, WA Champions: Moon Soccer Club (West Pennsylvania) Roster: Michael Bowdler, Mark Carol, Gabe D'Achille, Mehdi Faradi, Fran Farzan, Jim Frantti, William Kammerer, Bill Lorimer, Pat McKeown, Tom McKeown, Jeff Miller, Ray Pronto, Chas Reist, Emil Ros, Dave Tomalno, Andy Walker, Peter Wassen, Colin Williams. Men's Over–50 Champions: Seattle Reign Women's Over–40 Champions: Las Margaritas (Washington) U.S. Open Cup Qualifying Region I Quarterfinals April 26, 1998 German American 2-0 Boston United April 26, 1998 Bridgeport Italians 1-3 Greek Americans Atlas April 26, 1998 Garfield Vistula 2-0 L.C.C. International April 26, 1998 German Hungarians 2-1 High Topps Semifinals May 10, 1998 Greek–American/Atlas W-L German American May 10, 1998 Garfield Vistula 5-1 United German Hungarian Final May 1998 Greek–American/Atlas W-L Garfield Vistula Randall Island, NY Region II Semifinals June 6, 1998 Wisla 4-0 Ziehm, Len (June 9, 1998). "Wisla, Schwaben Roll In National Events". Chicago Sun–Times, p.89 col.1–2 Milwaukee Kickers June 6, 1998 Kutis W-L Sectional finalist Final June 7, 1998 Chicago Wisla 1-0 St. Louis Kutis Region III Final May 1998 Los Lobos W-L Region III finalist Region IV Semifinals May 16, 1998 Fresno 4-2 "San Nicolas Advances To U.S. Sectional Final". (May 17, 1998). Santa Barbara News–Press, p.C6 col.6 Colorado Rene Vela (3) Albuquerque, NM May 16, 19984:30PM San Nicolas 4-3 Arizona Rene Vela (3) Albuquerque, NM Final May 17, 1998 San Nicolas 5-0 "San Nicolas Wins U.S. Sectional". (May 18, 1998). Santa Barbara News–Press, p.C2 col.3–4 Fresno Rene Vela (3)Thiago Martins (2) Albuquerque, NM George F. Donnelly Cup Tournament took place from November 27–29 at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The following state select teams were represented:Kennedy Paul November 2, 1998 In The News... Up Front Soccer America 53 43 4 Men– (Region I) Connecticut, (Region II) Nebraska, (Region III) South Carolina, (Region IV) Oregon. Women– (Region I) Metropolitan D.C.–Virginia, (Region II) Illinois, (Region III) Tennessee, (Region IV) Oregon. Men's Tournament November 27, 19984:30PM Nebraska T-T Oregon Ft. Lauderdale, FL November 27, 19986:30PM Connecticut 3-1 McDonald, Bill (December 4, 1998). "Off The Bench". Connecticut Post, p.B6 col.1 South Carolina Robert JachymBogdan LonevskyLee Williams Ft. Lauderdale, FL November 28, 199812:00PM Oregon 7-1 Connecticut Ft. Lauderdale, FL November 28, 199812:00PM South Carolina L-W Nebraska Ft. Lauderdale, FL November 29, 199811:00AM Oregon 6-2 Nolen, John (December 3, 1998). "Former Pilots Set Championship Tone". The Oregonian, p.C3 col.1–2 South Carolina Ft. Lauderdale, FL November 29, 199811:00AM Connecticut 3-3 Nebraska Robert Jachym (2)Gary Clark Ft. Lauderdale, FL MVP: Chris Brown (Oregon) Champion: Oregon Coaches: Clive Charles, Rob Baarts Roster: Jason Boykoff, Chris Brown, Zack Chown, Jimmy Clarke, Kiley Couch, Steve Elliott, Danny Falcone, Roger Gantz, Luke Ganzar, Billy Merck, Lennie Quashie, Scott Sagar, Nick Vorberg, Jim Weber, Brian Winters. Women's Tournament November 27, 19984:30PM Illinois L-W Metro D.C.–Virginia Ft. Lauderdale, FL November 27, 19986:30PM Oregon W-L Tennessee Ft. Lauderdale, FL November 28, 199810:00AM Illinois L-W Oregon Ft. Lauderdale, FL November 28, 199810:00AM Metro D.C.–Virginia W-L Tennessee Ft. Lauderdale, FL November 29, 19989:00AM Illinois W-L Tennessee Ft. Lauderdale, FL November 29, 19989:00AM Metro D.C.–Virginia 2-7 Oregon Ft. Lauderdale, FL MVP: Justi Baumgardt (Oregon) Champion: Oregon Coaches: Clive Charles, Paul Gouldsbrough Roster: Justi Baumgardt, Heather Beem, Joy Boswell, Courtney Carter, Sarah Charles, Valerie Fletcher, Erin Goodling, Tammy Gradwahl, Anne Lyons, Wynne McIntosh, Tracy Osborn, Nicole Pfeifer, Maria Schierman, Kristen Wair. U.S. Soccer Festival The tournament took place at St. Paul's School in Concord, NH and Singer Family Park in Manchester, NH from August 2–8."1998 Soccer Festival". (July 27, 1998). The Telegraph, p.21 col.4 Men's Tournament August 2, 19986:00PM NH Phantoms 0-4 Fitz, Gary (August 5, 1998). "Phantoms Stuck In Middle". The Telegraph, p.32 col.3–5 East 24' Luzak51' Rhine67' Clarke75' Kvello Concord, NH 150 Adam Gersting August 3, 19983:00PM U.S. U–18 2-3 August 24, 1998 American Scoreboard Pro Roundup Soccer America 53 33 27 West 32' Wickart71' Herrera 30' Engram73' Goodson85' Ochoa Concord, NH Emiliano Monje August 3, 19987:30PM NH Phantoms 1-8 South 49' Simmons 25', 43' Houser27' Redd30' Curtis48', 67' Briggs54' Robinson87' Wilson Manchester, NH 373 Bob Thunelius August 4, 19983:00PM Midwest 1-3 "U.S. Soccer Festival". (August 6, 1998). Concord Monitor, p.C5 col.2 East 14' Deist 10' Wolynick50', 54' Bob Rhine Concord, NH Brian Poeschel August 5, 19986:00PM West 3-5 Bashalany, Matt (August 6, 1998). "Midwest Blasts West". The Telegraph, p.38 col.3–4 Midwest 10', 79' Keith Defini88' Mark Hogenhout 10' Keith Defini20' Mondelli40' Jeff Dominguez50' Jeff Deist67' B. Adams77' Wojtek Manchester, NH Boris Lazari August 5, 19988:00PM U.S. U–18 1-1 "U.S. Soccer Festival". (August 7, 1998). Concord Monitor, p.C5 col.1 South 39' Herrera (pk) 42' Binkley Manchester, NH Brad Branch August 7, 19983:00PM South 1-2 West 16' Wilson 10' Estrada20' Ochoa Concord, NH Harry Kaltsounis August 7, 19986:00PM U.S. U–18 4-0 Fitz, Gary (August 8, 1998). "Getting A Jump On Competition". The Telegraph, p.19 col.2–5 East 22' Buddle33' Herrera90' Cooks 58' Own goal Manchester, NH Bob Peterson August 7, 19988:00PM Granite State All–Stars 1-7 Midwest 49' Walker 10', 29' Adams52', 78' Mullan62', 86', 87' Deist Manchester, NH Joe Pimentel Exhibition August 8, 19985:00PM NH Phantoms 2-2 Fitz, Gary (August 9, 1998). "Future Bright For U.S. Soccer". The Telegraph, p.C–1 col.4 U.S.U–18 35' Tapia44' Fleming 30' Buddle85' Wickart Manchester, NH Steve Taylor Third place August 8, 199811:00AM Midwest 5-4 South 23' DiGuardi59' Mondelli60', 71' Mullan74' Madrigal 41' Howser76' Robinson81', 90' Howser Manchester, NH Jose Maria Arias Final August 8, 19989:00PM East 5-2 West 29' Kodiat41' Rhine45' John Wolyniec61' Clarke 26' Own goal56' 65' Ochoa Manchester, NH Gibby Widner Champions: USASA Region I East Women's Tournament August 3, 19983:00PM U.S. U–18 5-0 South 13' Putz37' Burkett66' Wallis77' Borgman88' Worden Concord, NH 55 Joe Pimental August 3, 19983:00PM West 1-1 Midwest 63' Koleski 90' Taylor Concord, NH 10 Steve Taylor August 3, 19983:00PM U.S. U–16 2-1 East 18' Zepeda60' Morrell 37' Kurowski Concord, NH 63 Harry Kaltsounis August 4, 19983:00PM East 2-4 South 35' Smith90' Salmon 17', 57' Fotopoulos25' Benoit28' Woodward Concord, NH Bob Peterson August 4, 19986:00PM U.S. U–16 3-3 Fitz, Gary (August 5, 1998). "National Coach Scouting At Festival". The Telegraph, p.32 col.1–2 West 43' Morrell55', 75' Veronica Zepeda 1', 38' Tara Koleski50' Carol Hatcher Manchester, NH 75 Gibby Widener August 4, 19988:00PM U.S. U–18 2-1 Midwest 25' Welsh47' Patrick 39' Tajak Manchester, NH Jose Maria Arias August 6, 19983:00PM U.S. U–16 2-0 "U.S. Soccer Festival". (August 8, 1998). Concord Monitor, p.C3 col.2 Midwest 52' Zepeda90' Edwards Concord, NH Brian Poeschel August 6, 19983:00PM South 2-5 West 45' Mielde51' Janss 35' Eaton39' Baumgardt67', 69', 73' Tara Koleski Concord, NH Adam Gersting August 6, 19987:30PM U.S. U–18 1-0 East 76' Wallis Manchester, NH Bob Thunelius Exhibition August 8, 19983:00PM U.S. U–16 1-1 Bashalany, Matt (August 9, 1998). "U–16 Women's Team Ties U–18s". The Telegraph, p.C–2 col.3–4 U.S.U–18 89' Aleisha Cramer 41' Christie Welsh Manchester, NH 215 Brad Branch Third place August 8, 19981:00PM Midwest 4-2 East 12', 32' Moorman80', 86' Sarver 11' Gibbons66' Kurowski Manchester, NH Boris Lazier Final August 8, 19987:00PM South 1-4 West 36' Rawlings 4', 76' Baumgardt24', 77' Koleski Manchester, NH Emiliano Monje Champions: USASA Region IV West See also 1998 U.S. Open Cup References National Amateur Cup National Amateur Cup 1998