The PDA Fire downed the Mt. Laurel Comets in the 2008 NJ National Championship Series at The College of New Jersey to reclaim the title of NJ State Cup Champions.  A very well played first half by both teams ended scoreless after the first 40 minutes.  However, the Fire found the spark to ignite no less than 3 goals in the second half to claim the top spot in NJ once again.  Team participation was the order of the day, as defense, midfield, and offence all contributed their part to bring the victory home.  Congratulations to Mt. Laurel for a great battle and congratulations to the Fire girls for a great win!

The PDA Fire re-claimed the honor of Region I Champions for a second time in a 3-year span.  In Portland, Maine, the Fire defeated Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York West in the preliminary rounds scoring a total of 13 goals while allowing only 3.  The Semi-Final game against Connecticut again found PDA on top by a score of 2-0.  Looking toward the Finals, the Fire would battle for the top spot in Region I against a team that has become a "local" rival, the Pennsylvania Hershey Attack.  From the opening kick-off, the Fire would command the game by possessing the ball, but could not find the back of the net.  With less than 10 minutes left in the first half, Hershey shocked PDA with no less than 2 goals, ending the half with a comfortable 2-0 lead.  Although the situation did not look favorable for PDA, the Fire did not give up.  Opening up the second half with a quick goal, the Fire regained their confidence.  Shortly thereafter, a second goal would level the score with plenty of time left to play.  With approximately 7 minutes left to play, PDA put up a third goal to take the lead and never look back.  The final whistle sounded with the Fire ahead 3-2 in a truly amazing second half comeback win again the Attack, cementing the PDA Fire into the #1 spot in Region I.  Congratulations to the Hershey Attack for an excellent game and congratulations to the Fire girls for a great comeback victory.

KICKWOOD SOCCER COMPLEX, DELAWARE:  The PDA Fire claimed the title of Region I Premier League Champions on Sunday, May 13, 2007.  After securing the top spot in Region I North Division with a record of 6-1, the Fire faced the McLean Dragons in the Semi-Final Match on Saturday.  PDA struck early finding the back of the net before 2 minutes of play had ticked off the clock.  However, the early goal had little effect on the Dragons, as they continued their aggressive style of play throughout the first half.  Up for the challenge, the Fire once again scored before the half would end.  The 2-nil halftime lead instilled confidence in the PDA attack, as the second half would see yet another Fire goal, ending the match with a 3-0 victory.  Sunday pitted the Fire against the Mt. Laurel Comets.  From the opening whistle, the Fire denied the Comets from ball possession, backing them up into their own end for the majority of the first half.  However, the Comets struck first on one of their few runs into PDA territory, scoring on a direct kick.  This setback only fortified the Fire’s resolve, as PDA leveled the score with only seconds left on the clock, compliments of a precision direct kick from just outside Mt. Laurel’s 18.  The second half did not disappoint, as both teams escalated the battle.  The Fire continued its trademark possession play, resulting in the go-ahead goal midway thru.  The remaining 20 minutes of play was a pleasure to witness, as both teams played like champions.  However, only one club could emerge the winner, and this day belonged to the PDA Fire.  Congratulations Mt. Laurel on a well played match and congratulation to the Fire girls for an impressive Region I League Championship!

The PDA Fire won the 2006 US Club National Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina on July 25, 2006.  PDA triumphed against Hawaii in the championship match in PK sudden death.  The Fire controlled the game with their signature possession play, but could not finish against a stubborn Hawaii defense.  After a scoreless regulation time followed by two scoreless overtimes, the game came down to PKs. In a torrential downpour of rain, the first round of PKs ended in a draw.  However, the rain did not extinguish the "Fire", as PDA finished the match in a nerve-racking sudden death PK round, 2-1.  Congratulations PDA Fire and congratulations to Hawaii for a well played match.

The PDA Fire won the 2006 US Club Soccer Region B Championship at Fort Dix on June 27, 2006. The Fire scored 17 goals in all without allowing a single goal to be scored against them. In the Championship match, the Fire soundly defeated the 2006 Pennsylvania State Cup Champion FC Delco Sting 3 goals to 0 in a outstanding display of offensive tatics and defensive strengths.

UNDEFEATED 2006 JEFFERSON CUP CHAMPIONS

Monday, March 27
PDA Fire Wins Jefferson Cup for 3rd Consecutive Year

The PDA Fire went on to win the 2006 Jefferson Cup for a third consecutive year.  The Fire went undefeated throughout the weekend, scoring 8 goals in all and allowing 0 goals to be scored against them.  In a very well played game by both teams in the Championship round, the Fire defeated the Hershey Attack 4 to 2 in a shootout after a scoreless regulation match and scoreless 15 minute OT.

UNDEFEATED 2006 PDA SPRING KICK-OFF TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

The Fire with Tucker!