Like a chess match played with feet…and heads occasionally….

12’ First shot on net is a squirter through the box that Hugo smothers.

13’ And Kwik goal responds with a shot of their own! Hunter “Board Games” Gorskie rolls a shot into the goalie’s gloves. Chess match continues…

Jack Beck with incredible heart and energy after sitting the first 4 matches!

HT 0-0 Great tactical football for the neutrals. Hellish anguish for Kwikkies

Coach Jimmy time.

Second half underway…*faints*

8’ A BP oil spill shot goes begging past the post. Still 0-0

Halfway through the second half and STILL 0-0 in terms of goals. 12-12 in heart attacks.

15’ Yellow card to Rafa Araujo outside the box — and some words exchanged between the benches…

STONEWALLED

18’ An Aaron Maund rocket goes WIDE Have mercy.

End of regulation. We head to Target Score Time tied 0-0… Next goal wins…

ha ha

We give everything.

Underway in Target Score Time. Next goal goes to Quarterfinals…

A laser from the BP goalkeeper deflects off Hugo’s hands into the net. FT: 1-0 BP

What an effort from our guys in blistering North Carolina heat. They left their guts on the field. We’re so proud of the resilience and growth of our lads, from a team into an unlikely family — albeit one split up too early. We will see you next year. Kwik Nation forever.

Thank you to Kwik Nation, in-person and online, for your support, memes, and messages. Spouses, parents, children, friends, fans, and loved ones — you made this journey special. We’ll be back.