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U19 Boys State Quarterfinals Preview

U19 BOYS STATE QUARTERFINAL A
5/7CV SJ Gunners
3:00 PM
Force
The first match of the weekend in the U19 Boys State Cup bracket is sure to draw the eyes of neutrals as NPL Champions League winner Force I takes on second-place finisher CV San Jose Gunners Red in a marquee quarterfinal game. Though Force took the title, it was the Gunners who delivered them their only league loss, beating Force 2-1 roughly two weeks ago to ensure an exciting rematch in the Cup.
U19 BOYS STATE QUARTERFINAL B
5/7Milan FC
5:15 PM
SC Sporting
Milan FC Forza will look to continue their dream run through the State Cup by upsetting yet another squad, with Boys U19 NPL 1 side Santa Clara Sporting standing in their way. State Premier Championship side Milan have been in impeccable form as of late, going 4-0-0 in league play this spring while winning their first two knockout round games by a 3-1 scoreline.
U19 BOYS STATE QUARTERFINAL C
5/7Folsom Force
3:00 PM
SF Seals
Both Folsom Force and SF Seals United are at or near the top of their league divisions, but the pair play in the State Premier Championship and State Premier 2 divisions, respectively. Still, both sides have put forth an admirable efforts in the Cup thus far, combining for 20 goals in their four total knockout round games. Expect this matchup to go down to the wire with a semifinal berth on the line.
U19 BOYS STATE QUARTERFINAL D
5/7Star Academy
5:15 PM
Mustang
Both Star Academy FC and Mustang Barcelona sit near the bottom of their NPL divisions (NPL 2 and NPL 1, respectively), meaning that the focus for the season has clearly been on the State Cup, where the pair meet this weekend to book a place in the semifinals. Both Star and Mustang have kept it close in the Cup so far, winning their four games by a combined six goals.