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Two young women I knew from Long Island were tragically lost in a DWI accident along with another of their friends, a huge loss for Massapequa, their families, freinds, local soccer, etc. In the wake of this horrific loss, the scholarship was generously established. This lucky and well deserving young woman, Stephanie Radakovic has been awarded this year is out of the Smithtown Hotspur of LIJSL, they took a State Open Cup title in 2016. This young women is now recovering from a car accident of her own in which she broke her ankle in 2 places.

Houston by way of their penalty kick win, earned the right to host the Union who we just saw at their home this past weekend. ESPN2 & UDN will have the game kicking off at 8p.m. ET. The BBVA faithful will see their hometown Dynamo in their first ever final of this historic tourney. Meahwhile the Union are back to the final yet again, for the 3rd time in 5 years. To the victor go the many spoils, 300,000 of them in dollars and a seat directly into the 2019 CCl. The loser in this last match will also get 6 figures with a  $100,000 prize.

Aaron, on the strength of his play in the 2-0 win over Tampa is now an honoree for the week. Aaron lent his talents as NCFC ran their unbeaten streak to 6 games and just 2 points out of the playoffs. He totalled 4 interceptions, winning 3 tackles and all 6 duels, he is the 7th team member so honored.

Sporting KC defender, Jimmy Medranda will be out from a knee surgery for the rest of the year. Last week, he underwent surgery showing damage in his left knee, another surgery is coming, sidelining him for 8 months.  The 24 year old had been in each of the first 12 games for SKC, starting 8, getting 2 goals and an assist, the first in a 4-3 victory facing the Fire March 10 and then the goal of the week candidate in a 6-0 drubbing of the 'Caps April 20, on the 15th, his assist went to Zusi and the tying goal facing Seattle.