By Randy Vogt, Director of Public Relations, Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
June 6, 2025-In a very competitive match, the Auburndale Blast won the Boys-Under-13 State Open Cup on Sunday, June 1 at the Blue Sky Sports Complex in Middletown. Auburndale had tied East Coast FC Regional 2-2 in regulation, 3-3 after overtime and won the state championship in winning the shootout, 4-3.
“We were up 1-0, then we were losing 2-1, then we were down 3-2 in overtime, a back-and-fourth game,” explained Auburndale coach Tom Claro. “Both teams were battling and I have a lot of respect for East Coast.”
Gian Martinez scored two goals and Kevin Mueller added one for the new State Open Cup champs.
Auburndale will represent the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) at the East Regionals from June 28 to July 3 in Loudoun County, Virginia as part of the National Championship Series.
With over 100,000 youth soccer players––both boys and girls––and more than 25,000 volunteers, the non-profit Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA) stretches from Montauk Point, Long Island to the Canadian border. Members are affiliated with 10 leagues throughout the association, which covers the entire state of New York east of Route 81. ENYYSA exists to promote and enhance the game of soccer for children and teenagers between the ages of 5 and 19 years old, and to encourage the healthy development of youth players, coaches, referees and administrators. All levels of soccer are offered––from intramural, travel team and premier players as well as Children With Special Needs. No child who wants to play soccer is turned away. ENYYSA is a proud member of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer. For more information, please log onto http://www.enysoccer.com/