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2018 PDL Preview: Mid Atlantic Division

By COLTON CORESCHI - colton.coreschi@uslsoccer.com, 04/24/18, 9:00AM EDT

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Red Bulls U23 look to defend title from dangerous Reading and returning Rough Riders

Led by defending divisional and PDL Regular Season champion New York Red Bulls U23, the Mid Atlantic Division will be tough again in 2018.

With a sterling 12-1-1 record, the Red Bulls U23 finished just above Reading United AC at 12-2-0, who will look to topple the current title-holders as the two have traded off division crowns the past three seasons. Both clubs boast a long history of developing future professional talent, which can be seen below.

In addition to Reading United, the Red Bulls U23 will need to fend off the Long Island Rough Riders, who return to the division after two years back in the Northeast Division where they finished second in 2017.

Also returning are Lehigh Valley United, the Ocean City Nor’easters, Evergreen FC and FA Euro New York to try and win the title.

Mid Atlantic Division Breakdown


Evergreen FC

Location: Leesburg, Virginia
Home Field: Evergreen Sportsplex
2017 Finish: 1-11-2, 7th in Mid Atlantic Division
First PDL Season: 2016
PDL Playoffs Appearances: N/A
PDL Titles: N/A
Notable Alums: N/A


FA Euro New York

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Home Field: Aviator Sports/Belson Stadium
2017 Finish: 3-10-1, 5th in Mid Atlantic Division
First PDL Season: 2013
PDL Playoffs Appearances: N/A
PDL Titles: N/A
Notable Alums: N/A


Lehigh Valley United

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Home Field: JBC Stadium
2017 Finish: 4-9-1, 6th in Mid Atlantic Division
First PDL Season: 2015
PDL Playoffs Appearances: N/A
PDL Titles: N/A
Notable Alums: Jordan Scarlett (New York Red Bulls II), Andrew Kendall-Moullin (Atlanta United 2)


Long Island Rough Riders

Location: South Huntington, New York
Home Field: Hofstra University Soccer Stadium
2017 Finish: 8-2-4, 2nd in Northeast Division
First PDL Season: 2007
PDL Playoffs Appearances: 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017
PDL Titles: Mid Atlantic Division Champion (2011), Eastern Conference Champion (2011)
Notable Alums: Mike Grella (Columbus Crew), Tim Melia (Sporting Kansas City), Tim Parker (New York Red Bulls)


New York Red Bulls U23

Location: Harrison, New Jersey
Home Field: Red Bull Training Facility
2017 Finish: 12-1-1, 1st in Mid Atlantic Division
First PDL Season: 2015
PDL Playoffs Appearances: 2015, 2017
PDL Titles: Mid Atlantic Division Champion (2015, 2017), PDL Runner-Up (2015), PDL Regular Season Champion (2017)
Notable Alums: Sean Davis (New York Red Bulls), Alex Muyl (New York Red Bulls)


Ocean City Nor’easters

Location: Ocean City, New Jersey
Home Field: Carey Stadium
2017 Finish: 9-4-1, 3rd in Mid Atlantic Division
First PDL Season: 2003
PDL Playoffs Appearances: 2004-05, 2007, 2009, 2012-13, 2016
PDL Titles: Northeast Division Champion (2004), Mid Atlantic Division Champion (2012-13), Eastern Conference Champion (2013, 2016), PDL Regular Season Champion (2009)
Notable Alums: Logan Ketterer (Columbus Crew), John McCarthy (Philadelphia Union)


Reading United AC

Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Home Field: Gurski Stadium
2017 Finish: 12-2-0, 2nd in Mid Atlantic Division
First PDL Season: 2004
PDL Playoffs Appearances: 2004, 2008-2014, 2016-17
PDL Titles: Mid Atlantic Division Champion (2008-10, 2016), Eastern Conference Champion (2008, 2010
Notable Alums: Alex Bono (Toronto FC), Matt Hedges (FC Dallas), Keegan Rosenberry (Philadelphia Union), C.J. Sapong (Philadelphia Union), Ben Sweat (New York City FC)



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