May 17^th, 2026 Game Summary

9:00 AM — Martin Middle School, East Providence, RI 

Tigre Futebol Clube vs. RI Riptide 

Two new teams to the 2026 season battled it out in East Providence. The game went back and forth for most of the match, but in the 23rd minute, Tigre’s #10 Saint Clair Soares scored the only goal of the game to make it 1–0. Both teams had chances after that, but strong defensive play on both sides kept the score unchanged. Tigre Futebol Clube defeated newcomer RI Riptide 1–0.

9:00 AM — Chafee Field, Cranston, RI 

Cranston Portuguese vs. Intelegencia FC 

This was a one-sided match, with the veterans from Intelegencia FC taking control early. #17 Jose Debrito scored in the 8th minute, followed by #6 Helio Monteiro in the 10th, and Debrito again in the 11th. Cranston Portuguese got on the board in the 27th minute through #12 Joseph Cidade, but Debrito completed his hat trick before halftime. Intelegencia continued to dominate in the second half, adding four more goals from Jailson Morais (60'), #21 Fernando Spencer (65'), #14 Jairson Jesus (80'), and Spencer again later in the match to seal an 8–1 victory.

9:00 AM — Galego Court, Pawtucket, RI 

Santo Antão United vs. Morabeza SC 

This was a classic rivalry match between two teams that know each other very well. It was a hard-fought, back-and-forth battle, with both sides competing intensely throughout the game. In the 28th minute, #13 Varlindo Estrela scored the decisive goal to give Morabeza SC a 1–0 victory.

11:00 AM — Fish Hill Soccer Field, Coventry, RI 

PCFC Renegades vs. Mexico 

This was an exciting match from start to finish. Mexico struck first in the 27th minute through #36 Abel Manzano. PCFC Renegades came out aggressively in the second half and turned the game around with goals from #23 Glenn McCrory (52') and #13 Keith Heyward (54'). Mexico responded in the 77th minute when #10 Javier Montoya (AKA Di Maria) scored, then added another two minutes later to put Mexico ahead 3–2. In the 89th minute, Keith Heyward scored his second goal of the match to rescue a 3–3 draw for PCFC Renegades. A thrilling back-and-forth contest.

11:00 AM — Lusitana Field, Cumberland, RI 

Academica FC vs. Real Colombia 

Another exciting game between two technically gifted teams. #13 Erick Lopez scored two quick first-half goals to give Real Colombia the lead. Academica responded with two goals from #9 Silvandro Lopes to level the match, before #5 Artur Depina scored the game-winner to give Academica FC the victory.

Another fantastic and competitive week of soccer.

USASA is excited to share that registration for the 2026 USASA Veterans Cup is off to a strong start, with more than 60 teams already registered for this year’s tournament.

This year’s event will take place in Burlington, Vermont from July 15–19, and it is shaping up to be one teams will not want to miss. Now is the time to encourage your teams to register. With strong participation already building, great hotel options, prize money for champions, and additional tournament activities planned, this year’s Veterans Cup promises to be one of our best yet.

Division Start Dates:

• Over 60 and Older: Starts July 15
• Over 40, Over 50, Over 55: Start July 16
• Over 30 and Open Division: Start July 17

We have also included a flyer with a QR code that you can share with your local leagues, other clubs, and any tournaments you attend this spring. We would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word and encouraging more teams to be part of this year’s event.

We also want to highlight that we have secured a strong selection of hotel options for participants. We worked directly with the hotels to arrange room blocks and negotiate the lowest rates available. These options include a variety of accommodations, including some apartment-style lodging, to give teams flexibility based on their needs and budget. Don't miss out on these savings.

New for this year, we are also offering prize money for division champions, which adds another exciting element to the competition.

In addition, there will be a major beer festival in taking place during the tournament, and we will be announcing more big news related to that soon. It will be another great feature that adds to the overall tournament experience for players, families, and supporters.

Teams can find all tournament information, including registration details, hotel information, and event updates, on the tournament website:
https://usadultsoccer.com/veterans-cup/ [usadultsoccer.com]

If anyone has questions, please feel free to reach out to us at veteranscup@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for your continued support and for helping us promote the Veterans Cup.

Cezar Wasecki

USASA Veterans Cup Tournament Director

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