Soccer Semifinals

Only two days are left in the NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship. It’s been an exciting run this week, with two teams remaining undefeated all the way through so far and host team Mobile pulling out a win with only 58 seconds left in the quarterfinals.

But we’re not done yet. The semifinals begin on Friday, with Notre Dame and Mobile playing at 4 p.m. and Hastings and William Jewell playing at 6 p.m. Then the two semifinal winners will play in the final game on Saturday at 7 p.m.

It’s sure to be an exciting weekend for sports fans. Be there live to see which teams will advance to the finals!

Championship Kickoff

The NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship has officially begun in Orange Beach, and with some exciting results. No.-1 seed Rio Grande, previously undefeated, lost to unseeded Bethel University. Bethel defeated Rio Grande 2 to 1—a repeat of the championship-winning game between the two teams in 2008.

While those two teams repeated history, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma made a little history by winning its first-ever second round match. The game went into overtime, and Science and Arts won 4 to 3 against the University of Great Falls.

Plenty of soccer is yet to be played. The championship continues all week, with the final championship game on Saturday night.

Soccer Update

The 32-team field and bracket for the 2010 NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship will be announced this Sunday. We’re getting that much closer to the big soccer event in Orange Beach!

The latest Men’s Soccer Coaches’ Top 25 Poll placed the University of Rio Grande in the number 1 spot for the third week straight. The team has remained undefeated all season, along with Notre Dame College (ranked 2nd), Hastings College (ranked 3rd), and University of Maine at Fort Kent (ranked 6th). Rio Grande has been ranked in the top 10 since the start of the 2009 season. They could be an interesting team to watch!

The soccer championship begins November 29th at the Orange Beach Sportsplex and goes until the final championship game on December 4th.

College Sports: So Much Fun!

People often argue that college sports are better than professional sports. Many find college athletes more entertaining to watch, with their youthful energy and fearless attitudes. The college crowds attending their school’s sporting events also contribute a spirited element to the atmosphere—painted faces and enthusiastic cheering can be contagious.

The liveliness of a college soccer game is no different, which is why the week of November 29th to December 4th should be an exciting one in Orange Beach. With 16 college men’s soccer teams running, kicking, and head-bouncing balls all week, there should be plenty of reason for energetic cheering!

Get Ready for Some Soccer!

November 29th through December 4th for soccer fans—and sports fans in general—in the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores area. The 52nd Annual NAIA Men’s Soccer National Championship takes place that week at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. Sixteen NAIA soccer teams from around the country will compete single-elimination style throughout the week. The final championship game will take place on Saturday, December 4th.

Tickets are $8 per day for adults and $3 per day for children. Or if you want to witness the teams’ progress throughout the entire tournament, an all-tournament pass is available for $20.

Come root for a favorite team, or just check out all the action!