The region III sides kicked off last week in the PDL but it's early days and many have yet to start their 2013 campaign.All six Mid South divisional sides were involved last weekend with Austin being the only side to emerge victorious with the three points over a resilient Oklahoma in their USL opener. Laredo Heat, El Paso Patriots, Houston Dutch Lions and SockersFC all ended up tying their season openers, giving a real tight look to the league and making every point earned vital in a division that annually depicts how strong the participating teams are.
Last season's Eastern conference champions and 2012 PDL championship runners up Carolina Dynamo kicked off this season with a well rounded 3-0 victory over Virginia Beach Piranhas in the South Atlantic Divisions only match, setting the standard and raising the bar for all others in the division to aim for. Goals from Brandt Bronico, Hakan Ilhan and James Smith secured Carolina's opening victory of the season in front of 1432 supporters.
In the Southeast division, the only match taking place saw new boys SW Florida Adrenaline take home a resounding 5-1 victory over Fort Lauderdale Schulz Academy in front of an impressive 536. Goals from Xavier Silva. Scott McCoubrey, two from Damian Vincent and Lewis Hilton secured the victory for the Florida side in their inaugural PDL outing - Donovan Henry scored the consolation goal for Schulz Academy.
Upcoming fixtures this weekend:
VSI Tampa and Ocala Stampede both kick off their campaigns on Friday May 17th with a 7.30pm ko ET at Plant City Stadium in the Southeast division. Meanwhile across in Texas, 2012 Mid South divisional champions Laredo Heat welcome SockersFC to Texas A&M International University Soccer Complex with a 9.15pm ko.
Saturday evening sees the following matches taking place:
Carolina Dynamo visit Northern Virginia Royals, 7.30pm ko
SC United Bantams welcome Virginia Beach Piranhas, 7.30pm ko
Houston Dutch Lions visit Austin Aztex at House Park, 8.30pm ko
Oklahoma City host their first PSL match to El Paso at Stars Field, 8.30pm ko
Sunday sees the final match of the weekend with IMG Bradenton Academy visiting Orlando City u23s as both sides open their 2013 account looking for a victory to start the season on a high.
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