SPORT SHORTS

The U13 girls soccer team Monroe Sparks have progressed to the Presidents State Cup 2015 semifinals by defeating FC Copa Academy, 2-0. The game was a closely fought contest with both teams having chances to win.

The NJ Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP) will begin programming for its Young Olympians program (birth year 2004) and Club NJYS (birth year 2005) in November.

Sessions are hosted regionally (south, shore, central and north). Complete program and schedule information is available on the ODP page of www.njyouthsoccer.com.

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