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Perkasie, PA (6/16/13) - The BuxMont Torch of the Women’s Premier Soccer League earned a home 3-1 win against FC Bucks in front of an enthusiastic Father’s Day crowd on Sunday June 16th... read more>
Perkasie, PA (6/16/13) - On Sunday June 16th the BuxMont Torch earned a 2-2 draw at home against National Premier Soccer League opponent Greater Binghamton F.C. (GBFC). A goal and an assist from Emmy Egbosimbah helped the Torch earn a tie against the second place team in the Keystone Conference... read more>
Cranbury Township, NJ (6/12/13) - The BuxMont Torch of the Women’s Premier Soccer League took to the road and earned their fourth win of the season with a late 3-2 win over the New Jersey Blaze on Wednesday evening... read more>
Pelham Manor, NY (6/9/13) - The BuxMont Torch fell by a score of 2-1 to Women’s Premier Soccer League divisional foe New York Athletic Club on Sunday June 9th. The match, contested in Pelham Manor, New York was won by two second half goals from the home team... read more>
Perkasie, PA (6/5/13) - The BuxMont Torch of the Women’s Premier Soccer League suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of the Long Island Fury... read more>
Perkasie, PA (6/2/13) – The BuxMont Torch of the Women’s Premier Soccer League earned their third consecutive win of the young season with a late 3-2 win over divisional foe New York Athletic Club... read more>
Souderton, PA (5/29/13) – The BuxMont Torch women’s team were well prepared and focused for their second game of the season, and the result proved it. The heat had no effect on the Torch as they pulled through for a 6-1 win against the New Jersey Blaze... read more>
Perkasie,PA (5/25/13) - The BuxMont Torch and Junior Lonestar FC, both of the Keystone Conference in the National Premier Soccer League, battled to a 1-1 tie on Saturday May 25th at Pennridge High School....read more>
Perkasie, PA (4/26/13) - Women's Roster Announced
The Buxmont Torch of the Tri-State division in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) announces the 2013 roster and staff.
Returning to lead the Torch women for their 2013 campaign is head coach and Torch president Rich Sparling. Sparling founded the organization in 2009 and brings with him four years of WPSL coaching experience. In addition to his sideline duties, Sparling oversees the day to day operations of the Torch and is incredibly optimistic about the 2013 season. "With the depth and quality of our 2013 roster we are looking to make an impact on the WPSL this summer. The Lord has given us a great nucleus, one I believe will take us to our first post season appearance."
Joining Sparling as assistant coaches for this season will be Scott Fogarty, Men's head Coach, Cairn University and as GK coach, Melissa Fawcett who serves in the same role for Gwynedd Mercy College. The Torch also welcomes Lauren Rhoades as their head ATC.
The 2013 women’s roster will see the return of 9 seasoned players from last year’s squad. In addition, the Torch welcome new players from all over the country including Division 1 standouts from Temple University, Mt. Saint Mary’s University, Marquette University, Baylor University, and the University of Hartford. Rounding out the deep pool of talent amassed on this year’s roster will be players from many of the top collegiate programs including local schools such as Messiah College and Philadelphia Biblical University. With such a collection of talent, there is optimistic hope that this year’s team can contend for the Tri-State division title.
Be sure to watch the Torch women compete as they get the 2013 season underway on Sunday May 19th with an away matchup at FC Lehigh Valley United Sonic.
Perkasie, PA (4/23/13) - Women's Schedule Announced
The Buxmont Torch of the Tristate division in Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) is excited to announce their 2013 schedule.
The Torch Women open the 2013 campaign on the road as they travel to take on FC Sonic on Sunday May 19th at 6:00 PM. They return home to Pennridge High School on Wednesday May 29th at 7:00 PM for their home opener against the New Jersey Blaze.
The season schedule includes ten regular season games with the concluding match being played at home on Saturday July 6th at 4:00 PM. A full schedule of Torch games can be found here:
http://www.buxmonttorch.com/womens_schedule.html.
The Torch Women are eager to get the season underway and encourage fans to come out and show their support for the 2013 team!
Perkasie, PA (4/23/13) - Men's Roster Announced
The Buxmont Torch of the Keystone Conference in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) announces the 2013 roster and staff.
Returning to lead the Torch for the 2013 campaign is head coach Daniel Byrd. Byrd, born in Zambia as the child of missionary parents, went on to earn all-region honors in all four seasons as a player at Johnson University in Tennessee. After graduation, Byrd played for the Cleveland City Stars in the United Soccer League. In addition to a stellar playing resume, Byrd brings a wealth of coaching experience. Currently, the men’s assistant coach at Saint Catherine College in Tennessee, Byrd also has multiple years of experience coaching at the high school and club level. Byrd will be assisted by Philadelphia Biblical University grad and former Torch player Richie Sparling.
The 2013 men’s roster will see the addition of many new faces from across the country as well as players hailing from Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, and Brazil. Coach Byrd believes this year’s compilation of talent has “the makings of a great team that I believe will be strong contenders for the conference title.” In addition to experienced returners, the Torch men have bolstered their 2013 lineup with players from traditional powers Messiah College and Liberty University. Byrd believes this combination of players offers a lot of promise for the upcoming season which gets underway on Sunday May 19th as the Torch travel to Hershey for a matchup with the newcomer Wildcats.
Be sure to check out this year’s team as they play host to six home games at Pennridge High School in Perkasie!
Perkasie, PA (4/22/13) - Men's Schedule Announced
The Buxmont Torch of the Keystone Conference in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) is proud to announce their 2013 schedule.
The Torch men will get the 2013 campaign underway on May 19th at 6:00 PM as they travel to face new NPSL member, the Hershey Wildcats. The season opens quickly with five games in the first fourteen days, including the home opener on Wednesday May 22nd at 7:00 PM against the Reading Revolution. The Torch will host six regular season games, including a July 6th matchup against reigning NPSL national champion side Lehigh Valley Sonic.
In total, the 2013 fixture list includes eleven regular season games and concludes on July 13 at 7:00 PM as they host the Morris County Colonials.
All home matches will be played at Pennridge High School in Perkasie. A full season schedule can be accessed here: http://www.buxmonttorch.com/mens_schedule.html. Come out and support this year’s team for what promises to be an exciting season of NPSL action!
2012 Game Recaps
July 7, 2012 - Torch women win by two over Tidewater...
The Torch women's team was back in action against the Tidewater Sharks today. The last time these two teams met, the Torch won 2-0. Today both teams had to battle intense heat during the game. More...
July 3, 2012 - Torch men show heart as they face adversity...
The Torch took on the Jersey City Eagles for the second time this season. The first time these two teams met, the Torch was unable to score on a PK. Jersey City scored on a PK in the game, and the final score finished 1-0. More...
July 1, 2012 - Heat and lack of subs contribute to a tough loss...
On an extremely hot afternoon, the Torch women took on the Maryland Capitals. The Capitals were leading the league going into Sunday's game. The Torch had several injured players going into the match, and as the game started, the Torch was down to only one available sub. More...
June 30, 2012 - Torch men dominate play but are unable to get the win...
The Torch men were also back in action on Saturday against Junior Lone Star. The Torch men would be looking to improve from the first time they faced Lone Star. The Torch controlled the game very well in the first half. More...
June 30, 2012 - Women get second win on the season...
The women were back in action on Saturday verses Binghamton. The Torch dominated the first half of the game and created several dangerous scoring chances. More...
June 28, 2012 - A tale of two halfs...
The Torch women took on FC Bucks for the first time this season. The two teams were scheduled to play in the first game of the season, but the game needed to be rescheduled due to lightning. The game opened up with several early scoring chances. More...
June 24, 2012 - Torch women dominate play to earn their first win...
The offensive explosion the Torch had been waiting for all season finally burst onto the scene Sunday in a 2-0 defeat of the visiting Tidewater Sharks. More...
June 23, 2012 - 2 unlucky goals give the Inferno a 2-0 victory over the Torch...
The BuxMont Torch looked to get their first win of the season against Penn Legacy, who they faced once before in the season. However, the Torch had to try to overcome an early deficit if they were going to get the win. More...
June 23, 2012 - Men earn another point in a draw to Pocono...
The last time BuxMont and Pocono met, the Torch won convincingly. The BuxMont Torch men looked for a similar result against Pocono Snow on Saturday. More...
June 20, 2012 - 2 goals from Sharp & Bruce give Torch a 4-0 win over the Snow...
The Torch took on the Pocono Snow, who was at the bottom of the table heading into last night's contest. Both sides looked to get their first win of the season. The Torch came out dominating possession. More...
June 19, 2012 - Torch women lose despite doubling their goal tally for the season..
The BuxMont Torch women's team looked to get their first points of the season after a strong showing against league leading Maryland Capitals. The Torch took on the Milburn Magic. More...
June 17, 2012 - Men nearly come back from 3 goals down...
The Torch men were hoping to provide a Father's Day present to all the Dads that support the team with their first win of the season. They were taking on the AC Crusaders, who beat the Torch 3-2 the first time the two squads met. More...
June 16, 2012 - Torch men unable to get the win in a physical battle...
The BuxMont Torch men's team was back in action against the Central Jersey Eagles. The game was physical from the start. More...
June 16, 2012 - Torch women dominate but fail to get the win...
The BuxMont Torch women's team was back in action on Saturday against the Maryland Capitals. The Torch came out possessing the ball well in the first half. More...
June 13, 2012 - Colonials steal win from Torch, as game ends in 4-4 tie...
The BuxMont Torch men's team was eager to get their first win of the season after a very strong showing against the league leading FC Sonic. To do this, the Torch would have to beat the Morris County Colonials, who were also unbeaten going into last night's match. More...
June 9, 2012 - Men lose in heartbreak to league leaders FC Sonic...
The BuxMont Torch men’s team was back in action Saturday night against undefeated FC Sonic. The game was scheduled for 7:00 PM. Players and coaches were optimistic going into the game after a strong showing in their previous match. More...
June 9, 2012 - Women fall 3-0 to Penn Legacy Inferno...
The BuxMont Torch women were in action on Saturday against the Penn Legacy Inferno for their home opener, and their first official game of the 2012 season. More...
June 6, 2012 - Torch men lose in a heartbreaker to AC Crusaders...
The BuxMont Torch men's team was back in action against AC Crusaders on Wednesday night for their home opener. The Torch opened the scoring with a goal just one minute into the game. More...
June 3, 2012 - Men's team encouraged despite 4-1 loss...
The BuxMont Torch men's team was in action against Junior Lone Star FC Sunday night. Game time was scheduled for 5:00 PM. More...
June 3, 2012 - Women's game cancelled due to lightning...
The BuxMont Torch women's team was in action against FC Bucks Sunday night. Game time was scheduled for 6:00 PM. More...
The BuxMont Torch is pleased to announce the signing of Women's Assistant Coach, Laura Behnke, and Men's Head Coach, Daniel Byrd.
Laura is a graduate of Messiah College and is currently the Women's Head Soccer and Assistant AD at Philadelphia Biblical University. Daniel grew up in Zambia as a missioanry child and after graduating from Johnson (Bible College) University, played professionally with the Cleveland City Stars. He is currently an Assistant Men's Soccer at St. Catharine's College, Kentucky. More...
WPSL/WPS NEWS
Sacramento, CA (February 9, 2012) – In a move to support women's soccer in America, and as a prelude to planned growth of a professional league in 2013, the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) has announced the creation of a special WPSL Elite League for the 2012 season. The league will be based in the East Coast and Midwest and will include squads from Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) teams The Boston Breakers and The Western New York Flash. The move will allow professional female soccer players from the WPS teams to remain in top form as the WPS moves toward resuming play in 2013. Current WPSL teams, The Chicago Red Stars of the Midwest-North Division and FC Indiana of the Midwest-South Division, will participate in the WPSL Elite League. More WPSL teams from the East will be added over the next few days. More...
Congratulations...
Help us congratulate several of our Torch players for their 2011 college awards. More...
2011 in Review
"The summer was filled with awesome memories. Jason and I still talk about how playing for the Torch has changed our lives in so many ways. I am so thankful that there are (ministries) out there such as the Torch that fuse the game of soccer with the love of Christ. When Keri, Jason and I talk about how our game has changed this past season, we always trace back our answers to something we learned this summer. Anyways, thanks again for everything the Torch offered me this summer" (Stephen Russo, Torch Defender).
"We can’t say enough about how being on the Torch is encouraging and exciting Cory about His walk with the Lord and about reaching out to others. Praise God. Thank you for following your call from the Lord – He is using it powerfully in others’ lives” (The Brautigams).
"God has taught me so much this summer. He really did some work on me. An example of how this summer has truly impacted me would be the fact that I am now switching my major from geology to Christian education. I love sport ministry and the experience with the Torch has shown me that" (Keri Shannon, Lady Torch Midfielder).
"The soccer camp has been nothing short of awesome!!! I am beyond grateful to afford these kids the opportunity to work with your staff. The coaches have given 100% from start to finish!!! Thanks again for bringing this to such an underserved community!! God bless" (Tiffany W. Thurman, Executive Director, Action Harvest, Inc., 4001 N. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140).
“My family and I have attended a couple of the Torch Girls games, and I wanted to drop you an e-mail to encourage you to keep it up. You are doing a great job, and I hope that the outreach of the team continues to grow. I have an 8-year-old daughter and I take her to a lot of sporting events, but it is so encouraging to tell her about the Christian side of the Torch. Keep up the good work” (Bob McIntyre, Parent, Perkasie).
"The other day we were sitting in the locker room waiting on a rain delay and one of my teammates pulled out note cards and yelled over to me 'Hey Gab, these (notes of encouragement) are from your team!' Thought you might like to know God is working through them" (Gabrielle Pakhtigian, Lady Torch Goalie).
"I just wanted to tell you what a blessing Kristin and Keri (and all the Torch players/staff we met) were to us this summer! Our entire family fell in love with them! Your ministry is amazing in so many ways. It touches the lives of both those serving and those being served. What a wonderful experience for our family! Our girls have informed us that we will be doing this again" (Jill Schlosser, Host Mom).
"Wouldn't it be awesome....... if we could do this again next summer...... you can count us in. It was an awesome opportunity once again to be a part of a great ministry reaching so many young people...but yeah, it's such a great feeling to be part of this ministry. (this week we get the 'grand prix' biker race guys from France) ....... always room for more at our house" (Jerry and Linda Spencer, Host family).
"(Little Torch Activity Time) is a great Program. All the parents and children really enjoyed it. Not only did the kids learn soccer, they also were taught social skills that enhanced what we at the Kiddie Academy strive to instill into the children" (Allison Dawson, Director of Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville).
“I just wanted to write a note that on behalf of FC SONIC, I appreciate how your organization handled your business & finished up the season playing passionate, attractive, & most importantly competitive soccer against two of the arguably better teams in the league. Please be sure to pass this message on to the boys and we look forward to seeing you next season” (Dave Weitzman, Head Coach, FC SONIC).
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