The Ukrainian Nationals Shakhtar completed their U10 season as finalist in the 2010 EPYSA Challenge Cup. The Shakhtar were one of 44 teams in this event.

The Shakhtar advanced from "Group B" with wins against Fox Chase Rampage and PSC Dragons and a tie against Penn Legacy Black. The boys then got on a roll with strong results versus the Buckingham Blast and Lehigh Valley United (in the quarter finals). The team had a tremendous 2-1 semi-final victory versus a talented PSC Celtic team. The team's "Never Say Die" spirit was evident in a match played with skill, speed and sportsmanship by both sides.

The finals were played in West Chester against a strong WCUSC team. It was another great match for the fans, but West Chester emerged on top with a 2-0 result.

The State Cup completes an incredible season with the team recognized as champions in the CRUSA/FC Bucks Invitational, the VE Father's Day tournament, the Spirit United Kick-Off Classic, the Hempfield Fall Classic, the UJSL Premier league and the Bucksmont indoor league where they participated at the U11 level.

Congratulations to the boys on such a successful season.

The Shakhtar are coached by Chris Noe and Gary Stephenson.

Youth1, the worlds first media company devoted to youth sports, has an article on the 2010 Ukrainian Nationals Invitational.

Note that the official kickoff for the tournament is Friday night, and not Saturday as listed in the article: 9th Annual Tourney Ties Europe and Eastern Pennsylvania.

The U-11 Gunners, U-10 Shakhtar, and U-9 Fury all won over the weekend and are in the State Cup Finals.  The U-9 Fury beat out our own U-9 Arsenal team in the Semi-finals to make it through.  We almost had a fourth team in the Finals, but unfortunately the U-11 Red Rocks lost on Penalty Kicks.  Finals will be held Saturday, May 15 at West Chester. 

Good luck to our teams and let’s bring home some trophies.

PAGS Division 4 Champions

The U14 Raptors defeated the Methacton Strikers in the PAGS division 4 finals 1-0. 

US Open Cup

Nov 2 Round 1: Bethleham 0 Ukrainian Nationals 3

Nov 16 Round 2:  Ukrainian Nationals 0 UGH 2

US Amateur  Cup

Nov 9 Round 1: Phoenix 4 Ukrainian Nationals 1

The Ukrainian National Shakhtar defeated the NPAA Nitro's 2-1 on a rain soaked day to secure a 2^nd place finish in the top U-9 Boys division of the Delco soccer league. The team finished 7-1-1 in its inaugural season. In the league playoff's the Shakhtar lost in overtime in a semi-final to West Chester, which went on to defeat Lower Merion 7-1 in the championship.

The Ukrainian Nationals "FIRE" U15 Girls team  - won the Gold division in the West Chester Summer Classic Tournament this past weekend. Battling some tough opponents as well as the heat, the FIRE finished with a perfect 4-0-0 record, managing to score 12 goals while allowing only 3 against.

In the Championship game the score was tied at 1-1 at half time. Two minutes into the second half, the opponents managed a quick goal put them up by 1. The Fire answered back within minutes and scored 3 quick devastating goals, bringing the score 4-2, and winning the Championship game! Congratulations ladies, job well done.

UKN-FIRE    3        W.LEHIGH EXPRESS     1

UKN-FIRE    1        WCUSC EAGLES \'93      0

UKN-FIRE    4        MAHWAH RAIDERS        0

UKN-FIRE    4        W.LEHIGH EXPRESS     2     (Championship Game)

On June 28th & 29th,the U-13 boys Ukrainian Nationals "Black Hawks" stormed the sun drenched beaches of Wildwood to play in the 6th annual Beach Blast sand soccer tournament. The team was split into two groups, the Cossacks and the Black Hawks. The Cossacks, despite some injuries, played strong. The Black Hawks went undefeated in their bracket, beating the Rancocas Valley Fire, 4-1; the Pennsville Burn, 6-1; and playing to a 2-2 tie with the Pittsgrove Pulse. In the final, after a 2-2 tie in regulation, the Black Hawks won in a shoot-out for the Championship!