The Maryland Super Soccer League (MSSL) is back in full swing starting on Sunday, September 10, and it promises to be an action-packed season! Let’s dive into what’s in store for MSSL 2023:
🏆 Prestigious Competitions:
MSSL is hosting three winners of the 2023 edition for the most prestigious competitions in the state: Rowland Cup, Stewart Cup, and Morton Cup. Christos clinched the 2023 Rowland Cup, defeating Maryland Bobcats’ Steel Pulse in a thrilling final. Sure Sports secured the 2023 Stewart Cup.
AFC Dobes
AFC Dobes is an American Soccer club established in 2016. The club is based in Baltimore and competes in the Maryland Major Soccer League. AFC Dobes plays their home games in a yellow/black kit.
Dobes Accolades
| Competition | Title | Season |
| Maryland Majors Soccer League Regular Season | 1 | Fall (2021) |
🥇 Top Performers:
Christos dominated the Spring 2023 MSSL D1 regular season with 9 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws.
Steel Pulse finished second in the regular season but returned strong to claim the post-season Playoff Championship.
Christos
Christos Football Club is an American soccer club established in 1997 by the Haislip Brothers. The club is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and competes in the Maryland Super Soccer League and USL. Christos plays their home games in a Grey/White/Black kit.
Christos Accolades
| Competition | Title | Season |
| Rowland Cup | 8 | 2000, 2009, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023 |
| Stewart Cup | 10 | 2001, 2002, 2006, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021,2022 |
| Maryland Majors Soccer League Regular Season | 10 | 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,2015,2016,2017,2018,2020 |
| Maryland Majors Soccer League Playoff Season | 9 | 1997,2001,2003,2007,2015,2016,2017,2018,2020 |
| Maryland Super Soccer League Regular Season | 2 | 2021, 2022 |
| Maryland Super Soccer League Playoff Season | 1 | 2022 |
| Lamar Hunt US Open Cup 4th Round | 2017 |
👋 Farewell to Some:
Unfortunately, Rockville and Goodnow faced relegation and chose to drop out of the competition entirely. Promising teams like Elite Vision, Maryland Bobcats II, Sure Sports, and FC 4188 have also dropped out for the Fall 2023. Fredrick Skyline won’t return, and Ittihad has also withdrawn from the competition.
Das Bierhalle
Das Bierhalle Football Club, formally known as Academy Football Club, is an American soccer club established in 2013. The club is based in Baltimore County, Maryland, and competes in Maryland Super Soccer League Division Two. Das Bierhalle Football Club plays its home games in white/black.
Ristozi
Ristozi Football Club is an American soccer club established in 2022. The club is based in Baltimore County, Maryland, and competes in Maryland Super Soccer League Division Two. Ristozi poses decent training facilities and plays home matches at Carver Center for Arts and Technology in their home blue/orange.
Ristozi played their first season MSSL D2 in the fall on 2022 and managed a finish 6th place position.
🆕 Welcome Newcomers:
On a brighter note, NPC Futbol and AC Imperio are the new teams joining the league, adding fresh energy and competition.
Steel Pulse
Steel Pulse is an American semiprofessional soccer club established in 2019. The club is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and competes in the Maryland Super Soccer League. They placed 2nd in last season’s competition. Steel Pulse plays their home games in yellow/red kit.
Steel Pulse Accolades :
Maryland Major Soccer League Spring/Fall 2019, EPSL Mid Atlantic Region 2021
runner up mssl
Steel Pulse Accolades
| Competition | Title | Season |
| Maryland Majors Soccer League Regular Season | 3 | Spring(2019), Fall (2019), Spring (2021) |
| Eeastern Premier League Mid Atlantic Region | 1 | 2021/22 |
| Maryland Super Soccer League Playoff | 1 | 2021 |
🌟 Division 2 Excitement:
Division 2 promises a thrilling battle with six clubs, a mix of heritage-rich teams and newcomers, vying for the championship and a shot at automatic promotion or a top-five finish for a place in Division 1.
Team United
Team United is an American Club established in 1998. The club is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, and competes in the Maryland Super Soccer League. Team United played their home games in Blue/White and away in Green/White. Runner-Up in Maryland Majors Soccer League (2022)
Team United Accolades
| Competition | Title | 2nd | Season |
| Maryland Super Soccer League Regular Season D2 | 1 | Fall (2022) |
🔍 Division 1 Spotlight:
Das Bierhalle FC: Keep an eye on them as they face formidable opponents like Team United, Steel Pulse FC, and AFC Dobes. Their clashes with Christos FC and Ristozi FC later in the season are sure to be nail-biters.
Christos FC: Traditionally strong, they’ll go head-to-head with Ristozi FC, Steel Pulse FC, and Das Bierhalle FC, making for some of the season’s most anticipated showdowns.
Team United: Their postponed match against Christos FC is bound to build suspense. They’ll also face tough rivals like Das Bierhalle FC and AFC Dobes, making their performance in these key games crucial.
Soccer fans, get ready for an unforgettable MSSL 2023 season filled with drama, competition, and incredible skills on display. The stage is set, and the action begins on September 10. Stay tuned for some exhilarating fixtures in both Division 1 and Division 2 that will keep you on the edge of your seats! ⚽🏆🎉
MSSL D1 Fall 2023 Fixture List
MSSL D1 Fall 2023 Match Day 1
Sunday, September 10, 2023
11:00 Das Bierhalle FC VS. Team United at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
15:00 Christos VS. Ristozi at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
17:00 Steel Pulse FC VS. AFC Dobes at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
MSSL D1 Fall 2023 Match Day 2
Sunday, September 17, 2023
15:00 Ristozi fc VS. AFC Dobes at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
17:00 Steel Pulse VS. Das Bierhalle at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
MSSL D1 Fall 2023 Match 3
Sunday, September 24, 2023
09:00 Das Bierhalle VS. Christos at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
13:00 Team United VS. AFC Dobes at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
17:00 Steel Pulse FC VS. Ristozi fc at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
MSSL D1 Fall 2023 Match Day 4
Sunday, October 1, 2023
17:00 Ristozi fc VS. Das Bierhalle FC at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
MSSL D1 Fall 2023 Match Day 5
Sunday, October 8, 2023
11:00 Das Bierhalle FC VS. AFC Dobes at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
15:00 Team United VS. Ristozi at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
17:00 Steel Pulse FC VS. Christos FC Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
MSSL D1 Fall 2023 Match Day 6
Sunday, October 1, 2023
09:00 Christos VS. Das Bierhalle at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
13:00 AFC Dobes VS. Team United at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
17:00 Ristozi VS. Steel Pulse FC at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
MSSL D1 Fall 2023 Match Day 7
Sunday, October 22, 2023
11:00 Das Bierhalle FC VS. Team United at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
15:00 Ristozi fc VS. Christos FC at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
17:00 Steel Pulse FC VS. AFC Dobes at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
MSSL D1 Fall 2023 Match Day 8
Sunday, October 29, 2023
14:00 Team United VS. Christos at Atholton High School-Atholton HS
15:00 AFC Dobes VS. Ristozi at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
17:00 Das Bierhalle VS. Steel Pulse at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
MSSL D1 Fall 2023 Match Day 9
Sunday, November 5, 2023
10:00 Ristozi fc VS. Das Bierhalle at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
14:00 AFC Dobes VS. Christos at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
16:00 Steel Pulse VS. Team United at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
MSSL D1 Fall 2023 Match Day 10
Sunday, November 12, 2023
10:00 AFC Dobes VS. Das Bierhalle at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
14:00 Ristozi VS. Team United at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
16:00 Steel Pulse VS. Christos at Milford Mill Academy HS Stadium-Stadium Turf Field
MSSL Division Two
The Maryland Super Soccer League Second Division Two is not shy to state dominance, with last season’s third-place finisher Das Bierhalle (7W – 1L – 2D) claiming the 2023 Morton Cup to house the competition trophy for a second year running. For the MSSL D2 spring season, eight exciting clubs, rich in heritage and newcomers, will suit up for a chance at being crowned champions and gaining automatic promotion or a top-five finish to earn a stake in Maryland Super Soccer League Division 1.
Elit Vision (10W – 1L – 2D) and Team United (7W – 2D – 1L) are the newly promoted MSSL D1 teams, increasing the first division tally to eleven.
Lions FC (2W – 7L – 1D) and LAI FC (0W – 7L – 3D) have dropped out of MSSL D2.
Fredrick Skyline and Heartland S.G. join the MSSL D2 to bring the season tally to eight clubs.
A3 Highlanders
A3 highlanders, formally known as Crofton Soccer, is an American soccer club established in 2010. The club is based in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and competes in Maryland Super Soccer League Division Two. A3 play their home games in the pink/black kit.
Baltimore Kickers
Baltimore Kickers is an American soccer club established in 1953. The club is based in Baltimore County, Maryland, and competes in Maryland Super Soccer League Division Two. Baltimore Kickers play their home games in all red, away games all black, and have an alternate all-white kit.
Heartland
Heartland S.G. is an American soccer club established in 2017. The club is based in Montgomery County, Maryland, and competes in Maryland Super Soccer League Division Two. Heartland plays their home games in Yellow/Black.
street footie Hathaway
street footie FC Hathaway is the Under-23s squad for street footie Football Club and will act as both reserves for the senior squad and a development springboard for talented youth players.
street footie Football Club is a Montgomery county, Maryland-based Club established in Spring 2022 as an amateur side playing against other local teams and competing in the Maryland SoccerPlex Competitive Men’s Open and the Mason Dixon Soccer League.
street footie FC played its inaugural semi-pro season in the Maryland Super Soccer League Division II which started September 11, 2022.
street footie Hathaway MSSL Fall 2023 Fixture List
Sunday, September 10, 2023
16:00 street footie Hathaway VS. AC Imperio
Sunday, September 17, 2023
14:00 street footie Heartland SG VS. Hathaway
Sunday, September 24, 2023
11:00 street footie Hathaway VS. NPC Fútbol
Sunday, October 1, 2023
13:00 street footie Hathaway VS. A3 Highlanders
Sunday, October 8, 2023
20:30 Baltimore Kickers VS. street footie Hathaway
Sunday, October 15, 2023
11:00 NPC Fútbol VS. street footie Hathaway
Sunday, October 22, 2023
16:00 street footie Hathaway VS. Heartland SG
Sunday, October 29, 2023
14:00 street footie Hathaway VS. A3 Highlanders
Sunday, November 5, 2023
14:00 street footie Hathaway VS. AC Imperio
Sunday, November 12, 2023
20:30 street footie Hathaway VS. Baltimore Kickers
MSSL Fall 2023 D2 Fixture List
MSSL D2 Fall 2023 Match Day 1
Sunday, September 10, 2023
13:00 A3 Highlanders VS. NPC Futbol at Milford Mill Academy
16:00 street footie Hathaway VS. AC Imperio at Troy Park-Field 4
20:30 Baltimore Kickers VS. Heartland SG at Catonsville HS
MSSL D2 Fall 2023 Match Day 2
Sunday, September 17, 2023
11:00 AC Imperio VS. A3 Highlanders at Milford Mill Academy
13:00 NPC Futbol VS. Baltimore Kickers at Milford Mill Academy
14:00 Heartland SG VS. street footie at Troy Park-Field 1
MSSL D2 Fall 2023 Match Day 3
Sunday, September 24, 2023
11:00 street footie Hathaway VS. NPC Futbol Milford Mill Academy HS
15:00 Heartland SG VS. AC Imperio Milford Mill Academy HS
20:30 Baltimore Kickers VS. A3 Highlanders at Catonsville HS
MSSL D2 Fall 2023 Match Day 4
Sunday, October 1, 2023
13:00 street footie VS. A3 Highlanders Milford Mill Academy HS
15:00 NPC Futbol VS. Heartland SG Milford Mill Academy
20:30 AC Imperio VS. Baltimore Kickers at Catonsville HS
MSSL D2 Fall 2023 Match Day 5
Sunday, October 8, 2023
13:00 A3 Highlanders VS. Heartland SG at Milford Mill Academy
14:00 AC Imperio VS. Heartland SG
20:30 Baltimore Kickers VS. street footie Hathaway at Catonsville HS
MSSL D2 Fall 2023 Match Day 6
Sunday, October 15, 2023
11:00 NPC Futbol VS. street footie Hathaway Milford Mill Academy
15:00 AC Imperio VS. Heartland SG at Milford Mill Academy HS
20:30 A3 Highlanders VS. Baltimore Kickers at Catonsville HS
MSSL D2 Fall 2023 Match Day 7
Sunday, October 22, 2023
13:00 Baltimore Kickers VS. NPC Futbol at Atholton HS
16:00 street footie Hathaway VS. Heartland SG Atholton HS
22:00 A3 Highlanders VS. AC Imperio at Atholton HS
MSSL D2 Fall 2023 Match Day 8
Sunday, October 29, 2023
11:00 Heartland SG VS. NPC Futbol Milford Mill Academy HS
13:00 street footie Hathaway VS. A3 Highlanders at Milford Mill Academy
20:30 AC Imperio VS. Baltimore Kickers at Catonsville HS
MSSL D2 Fall 2023 Match Day 9
Sunday, November 5, 2023
12:00 NPC Futbol VS. A3 Highlanders at Milford Mill Academy HS
14:00 street footie Hathaway VS. AC Imperio at Atholton HS
19:30 Baltimore Kickers VS. Heartland SG at Catonsville HS
MSSL D2 Fall 2023 Match Day 10
Sunday, November 12, 2023
12:00 A3 Highlanders VS. Heartland SG at Milford Mill Academy HS
14:00 NPC Futbol VS. AC Imperio at Atholton High School-Atholton HS
19:30 street footie Hathaway VS. Baltimore Kickers at Catonsville HS
