Alright, alright, alright! What a season of summer 7v7 du foot we've witnessed rocking the Battery Park City Ball Fields! The beautiful game, el fútbol, has been played with passion and intensity, delivering some truly breathtaking moments and, dare we say, a few shockers along the way. Get ready for the latest rundown as we head into the business end of the campaign!
Folks, it's a two-horse race at the summit of this division, and the title chase is tighter than a freshly laced boot! Currently, it's Team OSTTRA leading the pack by the slimmest of margins, continuing to OSTTRA-cize the competition with a formidable goal difference of +18. Their dominant 9-1 dismantling of Monks FC on August 19th was a statement piece, an absolute masterclass of relentless attacking football!
But hot on their heels, lurking with intent and a game in hand, are the mighty Big Dogs. These Dogs might be big, but their bite is certainly even bigger! They've been a relentless force, racking up six wins themselves, including a critical 2-0 victory over none other than Team OSTTRA on August 12th. That result alone blew this title race wide open, proving that even the frontrunners are not invincible. With their incredible defensive record, only conceding 8 goals, these Big Dogs are proving to be the real deal, a top dog indeed, ready to pounce and claim their rightful place at the top.
Just behind the leading duo sits How I Met Your Mata. This squad is still searching for their Mata of success to find consistency, currently holding a respectable third place with a couple of solid wins under their belt, including a recent 2-0 shutout against FC Snip. Their 4-3 thriller against Big Dogs on August 19th, despite being a loss, showed flashes of brilliance and a true never-say-die attitude. They are certainly bringing an intriguing dynamic to the middle of the table, making every match a competitive affair!
Further down the line, we find FC Snip and Monks FC. FC Snip, with one win and one draw, has shown glimpses of potential throughout the season. They'll need to snip through defenses with greater regularity to climb the ladder, but their 3-2 victory over Monks FC back in July showed they have the talent to get results. As for Monks FC, well, the Monks are still searching for enlightenment on the pitch. With four draws, they've been agonizingly close to breaking their winning duck, but that humbling 9-1 defeat to Team OSTTRA was a tough pill to swallow. They’ve been in a meditative state, perhaps too focused on chanting, not enough on scoring, but there's still time for a late surge!
The tension is palpable as we look to the final match days! With Big Dogs facing off against FC Snip and then in a seismic clash with Team OSTTRA on September 2nd, the title could very well be decided in a head-to-head battle. The stakes couldn't be higher, and we are absolutely buzzing for the drama that's about to unfold in this incredible season of summer fußball!