NFPL Matchweek 5 Preview
It's been too long since we've had NFPL matches! That changes as we have a big week on the horizon with big implications for the standings in both divisions!
Get all of the details and more for this weekend's NFPL matches here.
WOMEN'S DIVISION
Futsal Factory Academy (H) vs. Columbus Futsal (A)
Matchweek 5 goes from 0 to 100 real quick, with a Saturday night double-header featuring Futsal Factory Academy and Columbus Futsal.
The Women's teams will get us started with the early kickoff. This will be the Columbus Futsal Women's team their season and NFPL debut, so they will undoubtedly have had this fixture circled on the calendar for several months. Meanwhile, the Futsal Factory Women have started the season unbeaten, with a gritty comeback win at home against the Grand Rapids OLé Women and a thorough dismantling of the Futsal Indy Women on the road.
This should be a great match and we're looking forward to seeing what Columbus can bring up I-75 to southeast Michigan.
Key Players:
Futsal Factory Academy:
Columbus Futsal:
MATCH DETAILS:
- Date: Saturday, January 21
- Time: 6:00PM EST
- Location: High Velocity Sports Center
- Streaming: NFPL YouTube
FUTSAL Indy (H) VS. Grand Rapids OLé (A)
Grand Rapids OLé will travel to Indianapolis to take on Futsal Indy in a matchup between the two Women's teams.
Both teams are still hunting for their first win this season, with tough losses coming at the hands of the league leaders. The Grand Rapids OLé Women will be looking to maintain pressure on FFA while the Futsal Indy Women will aim to bring their club a first victory in all matches, any division this season.
KEY PLAYERS:
Futsal Indy:
Grand Rapids OLé:
MATCH DETAILS:
- Date: Sunday, January 22
- Time: 5:30PM EST
- Location: Irsay Family YMCA
- Streaming: NFPL YouTube
- Tickets: At The Door
MEN'S DIVISION
FUTSAL FACTORY ACADEMY (H) VS. COLUMBUS FUTSAL (A)
The Futsal Factory Men will host the Columbus Futsal Men in a spicy Great Lakes Conference matchup this weekend for the first time this season.
The two teams are locked in a battle for a playoff spot, with Grand Rapids OLé looking most likely to take the first one. That means this game has real playoff implications for both teams, and they'll both be looking to take all 3 points.
Last season, Columbus Futsal made the trip up north and came up empty handed. However, they look better equipped for road matches this season with a deeper team and arguably more talent across the court. Futsal Factory Academy are always a tough match on their home court, rarely dropping points and drawing off the energy of their fans to push forward.
KEY PLAYERS:
Futsal Factory Academy:
Columbus Futsal:
MATCH DETAILS:
- Date: Saturday, January 21
- Time: 8:00PM EST
- Location: High Velocity Sports Center
- Streaming: NFPL YouTube
fc tRYZUB (H) VS. jOY aTHLETIC (A)
NFPL fans have been looking forward to this matchup since the season began.
FC Tryzub and Joy Athletic are both 2-0 and sit atop the Midwest Conference, and we couldn't be more excited to see the fireworks on display between two of the league's top teams.
Spectators can expect a physical, high-pace game with some excellent technical quality on show from both sides.
KEY PLAYERS:
FC Tryzub:
Joy Athletic:
MATCH DETAILS:
- Date: Saturday, January 21
- Time: 7:10PM CST
- Location: Wheeling Rec Center
- Streaming: NFPL YouTube
- Tickets: At The Door
Cadence SFC (H) VS. JOY ATHLETIC (A)
Joy Athletic will wrap up their two-game weekend with a second game on the road in the Chicagoland area as they take on Cadence SFC. On paper, this looks like a tough matchup for the home side, and matchups last season between the two didn't go well for Cadence as they were played soundly off the court.
However, it's a new season and anything can happen in this game. Cadence SFC will be on fresher legs and the home court advantage is always a bonus.
KEY PLAYERS:
Cadence SFC:
Joy Athletic:
MATCH DETAILS:
- Date: Sunday, January 22
- Time: 5:00PM CST
- Location: Cadence Sports Center
- Streaming: NFPL YouTube
- Tickets: At The Door
WHERE THINGS STAND:
Big opportunities here across the league in Matchweek 5! We've got teams at every level hunting to establish themselves, get a first win, or stake their claim for a playoff spot.
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