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Mayhem (1-0-3) vs. EY FAAS (0-4) – Sunday, July 8, and 2018
Going into this game, both teams were hungry for their first win of the season. With a final score of 1-0, Mayhem emerged with an exciting win against EY FAAS, who had a double header. Sadly, they lost both matches, which now gives them a 4-game losing streak. This victory for the Mayhem came as a surprise considering it’s more than halfway through the season and they have only scored a handful goals. The club’s goalie Ian Adams deserves much of the credit after earning a clean sheet. To steer the team’s offense, Ian Adams kicked one goal. On Sunday, EY FAAS face off against Who Said Cheers?! (1-1-2) as they attempt to get off the schneid. Next week, Mayhem tries to remain perfect with a date against Nutmeg (2-0-1).

Kickin It (1-2-1) vs. Toe Ballers (2-1-1) – Sunday, July 8, and 2018
Kickin It celebrated a team milestone this week as they earned their first win of the season, defeating Toe Ballers 2-1. Toe Ballers had two games this week. Sometimes double headers help you get in a groove, other times they lead to heavy legs, but unfortunately it was their first loss of the season. Maggie Kistver scored the only goal for Toe Ballers to get their team on the board. Athletico WB (3-1-0) are next up on the calendar for Toe Ballers, as they look to rebound. This victory for the Kickin It came as a surprise considering it’s week 4 and they have only scored a handful goals. Tim Haaf fired one goal to provide some scoring. Chicos (0-3-1) are next up on the schedule for Kickin It, as they look to keep it going.

FC Beers!Chicago (1-2) vs. EY FAAS (0-4) – Sunday, July 8, and 2018
These teams knew this game was a battle to stay out of last place. Neither team had a win yet this season. Finally breaking their losing streak, FC Beers!Chicago grabbed a win against EY FAAS with a final score of 3-1. This week, FC Beers!Chicago came ready for a double header; both matches were victories and increased their total goals scored to 4, and Matt Stern scored one goal to lead the crew’s offense. Next up for FC Beers!Chicago is a throwdown against Team Bugles (3-1-0). EY FAAS had two games this week. Sadly, they lost both matches, which now gives them a 4-game losing streak. Truding scored the only goal for EY FAAS to prevent the shut out. Next week, EY FAAS take on Who Said Cheers?! (1-1-2) as they attempt to break their winless streak.

Nutmeg (2-0-1) vs. Toe Ballers (2-1-1) – Sunday, July 8, and 2018
Nutmeg and Toe Ballers were very evenly matched in this contest and concluded all tied up at 2-2. Nutmeg had a double header this week. They tied both matches boosting them to a 3-game tie streak, a rare occurrence. For Nutmeg, Edwin Rodriguez fired two goals and earned the most tallies on the scoresheet. Toe Ballers also had a double header this week and tied both matches. Jasmin Watkin was the star player for Toe Ballers this week, taking care of the offense for the squad with 2 goals. Exiting week 4, Nutmeg will look ahead to Mayhem (1-0-3) who are next on the schedule. For Toe Ballers next they take on Athletico WB (3-1-0).

FC Beers!Chicago (1-2) vs. Who Said Cheers?! (1-1-2) – Sunday, July 8, and 2018
FC Beers!Chicago came ready for a double header this week. Incredibly, they tied both matches, which now gives them a frustrating streak of 3 tie games. Exiting week 4, FC Beers!Chicago looks ahead to Team Bugles (3-1-0) who are next on the calendar. With two victories slipping through their fingers, Who Said Cheers?! have a 2-game draw streak. For Who Said Cheers?! next up is EY FAAS (0-4-0).

For Fuchs Sake (3-1) vs. Nutmeg (2-0-1) – Sunday, July 8, and 2018
For Fuchs Sake routed Nutmeg 6-2 in this game. Nutmeg had two games this week; both matches were losses. Edwin Rodriguez was the star player for Nutmeg this week. They scored all two goals for their team. Mayhem (1-0-3) is next up on the calendar for Nutmeg, as they look to rebound. This win is the second in a row for For Fuchs Sake, and it bumps them to 2nd place in the standings. Chad S. kicked two goals and earned the most tallies on the scoresheet. Next up for For Fuchs Sake is a date against Fondangoals (1-1-2).

Athletico WB (3-1) vs. Team Bugles (3-1) – Sunday, July 8, and 2018
In this match, Athletico WB beat Team Bugles 5-1. Athletico WB continued their winning streak this week and are officially on fire. Caroline Dreher fired two goals to help gain the team the win. Michael Messmer scored the only goal for Team Bugles to prevent the shut out. Next up for Athletico WB is a match-up against Toe Ballers (2-1-1). FC Beers!Chicago (1-2-0) are next up on the docket for Team Bugles, as they attempt to bounce back.

Fondangoals (1-1-2) vs. Chicos (0-3-1) – Sunday, July 8, and 2018
It took half the season, but Fondangoals finally earned their first win, defeating Chicos 1-1. This is Chicos’s first tie this season and it was their best defensive performance yet. Chris Wright was the star player for Chicos this week with the only goal for their team. For Chicos next they take on Kickin It (1-2-1). This win for the Fondangoals came as a pleasant surprise considering it’s week 4 and they have only tallied a total of 4 goals. For Fondangoals, Nate Shreber netted one goal to lead the club’s offense. Exiting week 4, Fondangoals will look ahead to For Fuchs Sake (3-1-0) who are next on the calendar.