Midcoast United’s U12 soccer team finished in the top of their league, nearly coming in first, over the past two weekends of playoffs.

In the first playoff match against the Yarmouth Colts, Midcoast came out strong with Will Shaffer scoring in the first 30 seconds. The highlight of the match came when Midcoast keeper Timmy Chappelle saved a penalty kick in the second half. Midcoast defenders, Ella Spear, Ethan Carmolli, Ben Jacobs and Simon Spear, were able to keep the score at 1-0, clinching the win.

An hour later, while playing against Lewiston-Auburn, Midcoast was down 1-0 when Spear dribbled through the midfield and struck from the 18 yard line to tie the game up. Avery Stuart brought the score to 2-1, with a goal off a cross from defender Ben Jacobs. Lewiston-Auburn then pulled ahead with back to back goals. Risking it all for the win, Midcoast moved its players up field to increase offensive pressure on Lewiston’s goal. Lewiston was able to squeak by with two more goals, ending the game Lewiston-Auburn 5, Midcoast 2.

The last game against Western Maine United ended in a tie. Midcoast's Will Shaffer and Simon Spear each scored for Midcoast. After a tackle that took out center defender Ella Spear, Midcoast could not hold on to their lead letting in two goals, for a final score of 2-2.

Coach Lester Spear said, "I am extremely proud of this team, they played at the highest level and really grew this year. They beat the number 2 team and lost to the number1 team by just one point, they are the hardest working team I have seen.”

Midcoast United U9

Midcoast United’s U9 team played their final games of the season at the North Central Soccer Festival in Waterville. In their first match against the Gray Patriots, Maddox Tilas scored the first goal, followed by two more goals by Jack Duncan. Andrew Gudroe played a great game in goal, contributing some tough saves. Midcoast beat the Patriots 3-1.

In the second game of the day, Midcoast faced Winslow. Gudroe started in goal for Midcoast and Aden Foley took over for the second half. Both goalies worked hard and played tough. Jack Duncan put two goals into the back of the net but Midcoast fell short with a final score of 5 -2.

In the final game of the day, Midcoast matched up against Freeport United. With Gudroe back in the goal, Duncan contributed two goals, and Midcoast ended the season with a 3-2 loss to Freeport.

In this final day of play, all the Midcoast players worked hard and played some of their best soccer of the season. Teammates include Gavin Loupe, Nathaniel Jewitt, Andrew Gudroe, Aden Foley, Garrett Cossette, Eric Drappeau, Jack Duncan and Maddox Tilas.