Week 3 Recap: A Hard-Fought Battle and a Big Weekend Ahead
By a Loyal Delaware Rising FC Supporter
With the Women’s team on a well-earned bye week, all eyes turned to the Rising Men’s squad as they took the field Saturday at Buckeye Valley High School for what turned out to be an intense, gritty clash with Ashland United.
And while the final score wasn’t in our favor with a narrow 2-1 loss, this match was a testament to just how much heart and resilience Delaware Rising FC brings to every game.
Men’s Team: Falling Just Short in a Fight to the Final Whistle
The sun was high, the crowd was loud, and the atmosphere was electric as the Rising hosted Ashland United in front of our home faithful. The match was physical, fast-paced, and fiercely contested from the first whistle to the last.
Delaware struck first, thanks to a moment of pure class from Mason Morris, who bent a free kick into the back of the net with pinpoint precision midway through the first half.
Ashland managed to edge ahead with a second in the later stages of the game, but Rising didn’t stop fighting for even a second. From backline battles to attacking surges in the closing minutes, the boys in blue gave everything they had.
It wasn’t the result we wanted but make no mistake: this team is tough, talented, and absolutely relentless.
Looking Ahead: June 1st Doubleheader at Buckeye Valley High School
Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and bring your friends… June 1st is going to be HUGE.
For the second time this season, both our Women’s and Men’s teams will take the pitch on the same day, right here at Buckeye Valley High School in a doubleheader showdown.
🕐 Women’s Match – 1:00 PM
🕔 Men’s Match – 5:00 PM
It’s more than a game day, it’s a full-on Delaware Rising celebration. Expect passion. Expect noise. Expect our teams to come out hungry and ready to represent the 740 with pride.
Whether you’ve been in the stands since day one or you're just discovering the magic of local football, now is the time to get behind your club.
Let’s fill the stands. Let’s raise our voices. Let’s show the Northern Ohio Soccer League what Up the Rising truly means.
