Forfeitures by 340WSC and Castaways and a short break for the men’s teams gave St. Croix Kestrels and Champion Athletic Performance Academy a Premier League weekend all to themselves.
On St. Croix, Lady Rovers received a forfeit victory over 340WSC, adding another win to their record as the defending champions continue their strong form this season. On St. Thomas, Rock City United SC also received three goals by default, further solidifying their position at the top of the St. Thomas standings.
The forfeitures reflect the growing pains of an expanding league in just its second year of operation. 340WSC is one of three newly formed teams that joined the USVISF Women’s Premier League this season, and building consistent rosters has proved to be a significant barrier to competition among other startup struggles.
Despite these early challenges, Saturday’s completed match between Kestrels and CAPA demonstrated the quality and competitiveness of the league as it continues to grow. Both teams showcased their defensive prowess, but CAPA ultimately broke through for a narrow 2-1 victory over Kestrels.
The Aug. 2-3 weekend marks the close of regular season matches for the Women’s Premier League, setting the stage for the much-awaited championship rounds where interisland matchups will bring together the top teams from St. Croix and St. Thomas for what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the league’s second season.
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