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KCW Juniors U-19 Squad Wins Opening Game

July 23, 2008 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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(July 23, 2008) - The KCW Juniors U-19 team began the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship tournament Wednesday morning against Freestate United from Maryland with a come-from-behind 3-2 victory. After falling behind 2-0, the Juniors received goals from Giovanni Edward, Coleton Henning and Willy Koss for a dramatic opening win. All three goals came in the final 15 minutes.

For updates throughout the tournament, visit the Juniors' official blog, www.kcwjuniors.blogspot.com. Match recaps, pictures and other features will be available throughout the U-19 team's quest for the National Championship.

The Juniors U-19 team won Kansas State Cup in early June before posting a 4-0-1 record at the U.S. Youth Soccer Region II tournament later in the month. The Juniors defeated a team from Scott Gallagher Soccer Club of St. Louis 1-0 in the final to advance to Nationals. Highlighting the match were a Curt McDonald goal and a shutout from goalkeeper Scott Angevine and the defense.

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