Pitt teams head to Conference Cup

The Pitt Meadows United U-17 bronze and U-15 silver boys’ soccer teams both claimed Alouette District titles and will be competing for Conference Cup this weekend.

Both teams finished first in their league play and will also earn a berth in the Coastal Cup playoffs, which begin next month.

The U-17 Pitt United team came from behind to defeat the Golden Ears Mustangs 3-1 Sunday at Pitt Meadows Community Field in their bronze league district final game.

The local team was down 1-0 at the half, but came roaring back in the second half, scoring three unanswered goals en route to the win.

The United advanced to the Alouette District finals after knocking of Mission 5-3 on Feb. 20 on the road, and will Peace Arch this Sunday for the Conference Cup.

The U-17 United are Daniel Anzulovich, Nick Anzulovich, Connor Bell, Justin Brain, Kienan Dumont, Ryan Hunt, Griffin Jarvis, Alex LaForge, Paul Nagra, Mark Osborn, Nolan Pontes, Cole Ram, Erik Schmidt, Sean Smith, Cole Spittle, Dylan Talbot, Michael Vierra, and Jacob Ydenberg.

The Pitt Meadows United U-15 silver team is also headed to the Conference Cup final this weekend where they will take on the Aldergrove at 1 p.m. this Saturday at the Coquitlam Town Centre Sports Field Complex.

The U-15 United beat the Port Coquitlam Fury 2-1 on Feb. 26 to win the Alouette District Cup.

The team hasn’t allowed a goal so far in Conference Cup playoff action, defeating Whalley 6-0, and Langley 2-0, earlier this season. The team went 8-1-2 in league play to finish atop the standings.

The U-15 United are Devin Acheson, Calvin Andrews, Matthew Anzulovich, Jeremy Carlson, Ryan Cho, Jared Dunlop, Ryan Green, Roy Halverhout, Brendon Hunter, Jake Loenen, Avery London, Austin MacAlister, Sean Paulsen, Nathan Rear, Teagen Saunders, and Brandon Spencer.

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