2018 ARMED FORCES MEN'S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP

Fort Bragg hosted the 2018 Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship at Hendrick Stadium June 2-10. This event is conducted every two years and featured teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force along with athletes from the Coast Guard competing on the Navy team.

ARMY

NAVY

MARINE CORPS

AIR FORCE

The week started off with an Ice-Breaker Social held at the Iron Mike Conference Center. 

June 3rd was the Opening Ceremony.

The Garrison Commander COL Kyle Reed gave the opening remarks.

The first match started shortly after the ceremony.

Here is a recap of the matches during the week.  

Match 1: Navy 2 - USMC 1 (OT-PKs 5-3)

 Match 2: USAF 2 - ARMY 1 (OT)

June 5th :
Match 3: USAF 4 - USMC 2

 Match 4: NAVY 2 - ARMY 1

 June 7th
Match 5: USAF 3 - NAVY 1

 Match 6: ARMY 2 - USMC 1

June 9th
Consolation Match Army 1 - USMC 0
Official Forfeit Due to Injuries

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Benson

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Benson

Championship Match USAF 5 - NAVY 2

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Benson

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Benson

In the end the Air Force won.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Benson

2018 ARMED FORCES MEN's SOCCER CHAMPIONS

AIR FORCE

I had an awesome time covering this event. I really enjoyed capturing each team in action as they played hard to represent their branch. Congrats to all the players. I met some amazing athletes this week.   

Photo Credit: Top End Shoot