The East Providence AYSO Dragons Crowned Soccer Champs of the U10A/Open Division at Sherwood Ultra Sports.

Top Row Left to Right: Nick Bento, Brandon Rowe, Connor Huff, Zander Calouro, Andrew Jackson, Ryan DeCampos and Dorian DaSilva all of East Providence Bottom Row Left to Right: Dirceau Sotomayor, Jack Santos, Nathan Capelo, all of East Providence, Justin Muscatelli of Warwick and Jacob Barcelos of East Providence Not Pictured: Coach Bob DaSilva, Coach Peter Santos and Coach Joe Capelo

Posted Thursday, March 26, 2015 12:00 am

On Sunday March 15, the AYSO Dragons U10 boys soccer team completed the second session of indoor competition at Sherwood Ultra Sports in Seekonk , MA. The Dragons battled against some of the finest soccer teams from the region including some top level premier clubs to post an undefeated record of 8 wins, 0 losses and 1 tie.

The Dragons high potency offense led by the wings Nathan Capelo, Connor Huff, Justin Muscatelli and Dirceau Sotomayor along with strikers Ryan DeCampos and Nick Bento lead the league in scoring with 44 goals. The Dragons defensive wall consisting of midfielder Jack Santos and backs Dorian DaSilva, Andrew Jackson, Brandon Rowe and Jacob Barcelos with keeper Zander Calouro allowed only 12 goals all season.

The Dragons faced off against the Dartmouth Vipers FC in the semi-final and came away a 2-0 victory to move to the finals. In the finals they were matched up against the Bristol Dogs of War, a team that has always played well against the Dragons. After two hard fought halves the Dragons came away with a 2-0 win to bring home the championship to East Providence .

Coach Bob DaSilva stated, "These boys are by far the most dedicated and hard working young athletes I've had the pleasure to see playing the sport of soccer." "There is no quit in their vocabulary, they practice hard and play even harder."

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