FAYETTEVILLE FURY WEEKEND DOMINANCE: LEADERSHIP, DEVELOPMENT & VICTORY

Fayetteville, NC – March 2025 – Fayetteville Fury delivered a weekend for the history books, proving yet again that excellence is a way of life both on and off the field. From major leadership accolades to strategic brilliance and commanding performances in La Liga de León, Fayetteville Fury continues to lead the game and set the standard for soccer in North Carolina.

The weekend started with a massive achievement as Philip Lin, club owner, was named WRAL’s 2025 Best Employer of the Year. Under his leadership, our presenting sponsor, Catering by Design, earned the title of Best Catering Company of the Year. His dedication, vision, and commitment to excellence fuel both business success and the winning mentality that defines Fayetteville Fury.

FURY 17U ORANGE: SECOND-HALF FIREPOWER

The Fury 17U Orange squad faced off against Jalissa FC in a high-stakes battle that tested their resilience and tactical adaptability. A tight first half ended 2-2, but a game-changing halftime talk from Coach Pierre and Coach Al ignited a second-half explosion, leading to a dominant 7-2 victory.

🚀 Scoring Breakdown:
⚽ Christian Florez – 2 goals, 1 assist
⚽ Emilio Mandes – 2 goals
⚽ Fermín Roman – 2 goals
⚽ Julian Houghton – 1 goal

🎯 Key Playmakers:
🅰️ Bryan Sotelo-Lopez – 2 assists
🅰️ Sebastian Mandes – 1 assist
🅰️ Adian Mulabecirovic – 1 assist
🅰️ Christian Florez – 1 assist

🧤 Defensive Wall:
🔥 Joshua Richardson – 11 shots faced, 9 crucial saves, .818 save percentage

With clinical finishing, tactical precision, and a rock-solid performance from goalkeeper Joshua Richardson, Fury 17U Orange dominated every aspect of the game.

17U Orange Roster (Alphabetical Order):

Adian Mulabecirovic (#24, M)
Bryan Sotelo-Lopez (#23, D)
Christian Florez (#29, AM)
Emilio Mandes (#16, WM)
Fermín Roman (#31, P)
Isrrael Ponce Martell (#17, CB)
Jocsan Lopez (#5, P)
Joshua Richardson (#00, GK)
Julian Houghton (#03, P)
Sebastian Mandes (#15, WM)

FURY NXT 14U: NEXT-LEVEL LEADERSHIP, NEXT-LEVEL PERFORMANCE

The Fury NXT 14U squad faced Ajax FC in a tightly contested match that demanded tactical awareness, adaptability, and composure. With the scoreline balanced at halftime, Coach Ann Marie made a bold move—bringing in 17U players Bryan Sotelo-Lopez and Christian Florez to mentor and guide the younger players.

The result? A second-half masterclass as Fury NXT 14Uturned up the intensity, executed adjustments flawlessly, and secured a 4-2 victory.

🚀 Scoring Breakdown:
⚽ Mark Attia – 2 goals
⚽ Elias Stokes – 1 goal
⚽ Ivan Gonzalez Lopez – 1 goal

🎯 Key Playmakers:
🅰️ Gabriel Machuca – 1 assist
🅰️ Nicholas Dus – 1 assist

🧤 Between the Posts:
🔥 Caden Rosser – 8 shots faced, 6 crucial saves, .750 save percentage

The tactical leadership and mentorship approach paid off, reinforcing Fury NXT’sdevelopment-first philosophy—mentoring young players through real-time, high-pressure match experiences.

Fury NXT 14U Roster (Alphabetical Order):

Caden Rosser (#8, GK)
Collin Rae (#26, CB)
Darian Urena (#7, M)
Elias Stokes (#2, M)
Ethan Lowe (#12, M)
Gabriel Machuca (#5, F/M)
Ivan Gonzalez Lopez (#18, M)
Joshua Ocampo Cervantes (#17, W)
Mark Attia (#3, AM)
Mason Warfel (#4, B)
Nicholas Dus (#11, D)
William Holland (#6, B)

WHAT’S NEXT?

With two tournaments left this Spring, Fayetteville Fury is ready to take things to the next level. Assessments for next season are set for May 17-18, 2025, and we’re looking for dedicated, talented players who want to be part of something bigger.

🔥 Think you have what it takes to be part of the Fury movement? 🔥
📩 Contact us today and join the action!

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