Category: Michigan Bucks
Bucks honor Hall-of-Fame class with much-needed win over Cincy
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com PONTIAC — The Michigan Bucks inducted three of their own Saturday night into the PDL franchise’s Hall of Fame. Out on the soccer pitch, the Bucks displayed some much-needed inspired play in their honor. Michigan, coming off an 0-1-1 streak, dispatched the visiting Cincinnati Kings, 2-0, at the Ultimate [...]
AOTW: Givens provides Bucks unmatchable on-field advantage
BY ALEX DROPKIN CORRESPONDENT PONTIAC — Stewart Givens is in his second season as a key marking back for the Michigan Bucks and game after game, he continues to turn the heads of fans, opponents and teammates alike. But it is not with his defensive prowess, leadership or even his ability to attack the net, [...]
Michigan Bucks post draw with FC Rage
BY ALEX DROPKIN CORRESPONDENT HAMILTON, Ontario — The Michigan Bucks struggled on the road Sunday but came away with a critical point in a 0-0 draw against the Hamilton FC Rage. The tie keeps the Bucks on top of the Premier Development League’s Great Lakes Division (8-1-2, 26 points) while it also kept Hamilton’s slim [...]
Bucks ‘Assault’ Akron to reach milestone 200th win
BY ALEX DROPKIN CORRESPONDENT AKRON, Ohio — The Michigan Bucks achieved yet another Premier Development League milestone Wednesday when they became the first team in league history to win 200 games in a 4-3 victory over host Akron Summit Assault. The Bucks (8-1-1, 25 points) kept their slight lead in the Great Lakes Division by [...]
Bucks off mark in seventh straight win
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com PONTIAC — The Michigan Bucks are in the midst of seven-game win streak. It’s hard to imagine what could happen when the Bucks actually start firing on all cylinders. Even with another dominating performance — the Bucks defeated PDL expansion team Akron Summit Assault, 2-0, Wednesday in a Great [...]
Uzoigwe becomes PDL’s all-time leading scorer in Bucks’ rout of Indiana
CANTON, Mich. – After Saturday, Kenny Uzoigwe stands alone on top. After tallying two goals in the Michigan Bucks 4-0 win over the Indiana Invaders on Saturday,Michigan Bucks forward Kenny Uzoigwe now stands as the United Soccer League-Premier Development League’s all-time leading goal scorer. Uzoigwe’s scored his 77th and 78th goals of his career, the [...]
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COLLEGE SOCCER: Bucks to host College Cup
PONTIAC — The Michigan Bucks are proud to sponsor their second College Cup of the spring this Saturday, featuring five of the top NCAA soccer programs hailing from the state of Michigan. Michigan, Michigan State, and hometown Oakland will clash at Ultimate Soccer Arenas along with Valparaiso. Fans will get the chance to see three high level [...]
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FLASHBACK: Late Bloomer: Braun keeps climbing U.S. soccer latter
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com PORTLAND, Oregon — Freddie Braun might be a late bloomer when it comes to success on the soccer pitch. At each level of his career, it has taken him some time to rise to the top. Each time, nevertheless, he has been able to reach a high level of [...]
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TEAM TRYOUTS
TEAM TRYOUTS SOCCER The Rochester Select Soccer Club Boys U15 and U17 still has spots open. Anyone interested in playing club soccer this upcoming winter and spring seasons, please contact Coach Brian Fitzgerald at (248) 894-0311, or e-mail Brianfishbone@gmail.com BASKETBALL The Detroit Shock AAU girls and boys basketball program is hosting tryouts in December. Tryouts [...]
Back on a mission: U-M senior, Rochester grad Tennant comes back to aid Wolverines in NCAA tourney
BY DAN STICKRADT SENIOR EDITOR dan.stickradt@northoaklandsports.com ANN ARBOR — There was a time where Chase Tennant had little contact with the outside world. No cell phone. No Facebook. No TV or E-mail. No Soccer, or at least not much time to work on the game he loves. Tennant, who part of the Church of Jesus [...]
