🚨 MATCHDAY
Tonight, it begins. This National Amatuer Cup First Round match is single elimination – win, or we’re out.
And it won’t be easy.
Wisloka Chicago (UPSL), is the defending Illinois State Cup Champion (yep, that trophy that’s eluded any Joliet-based teams for 106 years) and arrive in top form.
They’re fresh off a 1-0 win over Chicago Nation and a 4-0 dismantling of regional powerhouse Bavarian United SC. They’re bringing momentum. And fans.
Steel City, meanwhile, is still coming together – just a few sessions in – as we prepare for the MWPL season that kicks off in late May.
Dillard’s Starting XI includes two home-town debuts for Baumgartner and Darlage - two players that could prominently feature in any XI across the country.
XI:
Nigel Dillard
Orozco (Rolling Meadows)
Darlage (New Lenox)
Morales (Monee)
Bosco (Tinley Park)
Nugent (Naperville)
Baumgartner (New Lenox)
Ribbens (Tinley Park)
Reyes (Aurora)
Lysik (New Lenox)
Marchionna (Naperville)
Adams (Schererville)
Sub...