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StoryUnion City 2–1 Kearny: Soaring Eagles take the points; HCIAL matchup vs North Bergen
Union City claimed a 2–1 win over Kearny in boys soccer, a tight result over the Kardinals that underlines the Soaring Eagles’ edge in a close contest. [1]The Soaring Eagles also matched up with North Bergen in HCIAL boys soccer play, adding another chapter to a familiar county showdown. [2]Concrete notes: Final — Union City 2, Kearny 1. HCIAL matchup — Union City vs North Bergen. [1][2]
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StoryUCFC builds out youth soccer in Union City, adds interstate test vs Crittendon County (KY)
Union City Football Club is strengthening the local pathway with an academy setup that offers organized training and regular competition for young players in town [1]. Operating under the UCFC name and @ucfc.nyc identity, the club has built a clear presence for families and players looking for structured development close to home [1].UCFC’s schedule includes inter-club action beyond the immediate area, highlighted by a matchup against Crittendon County (KY) in competitive play [2]. The club continues to field youth sides and expand its calendar as it grows its footprint in Union City [1][2].For updates on teams, fixtures and club activities, UCFC maintains an active public channel at @ucfc.nyc [1].
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StoryUnion City sets spring Roots soccer, travel tryouts; 2026 Soccer Festival date locked in
The youngest kick off first: Union City’s “Roots” program for ages 3–8 begins April 22 at the José Martí STEM Academy Field/Mid‑Town Athletic Complex, with sessions running through mid‑June. Registration is required, with a $35 fee payable by check or money order. [1]For competitive pathways, the city has posted open tryouts for the 2025 travel teams, with sessions scheduled across June and July at José Martí Field (1800 Summit Ave). [2]Looking ahead, the Union City Soccer Festival is slated for Saturday, June 13, 2026, with support from Mayor Brian Stack, the Board of Commissioners, Cedar Stars Academy and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ. [3]
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StoryUnion City edges Kearny 2–1 to sweep the Kardinals
Union City edged Kearny 2–1, sealing a season sweep over the Kardinals in a tight rivalry matchup. The Soaring Eagles found what they needed in a cagey contest and closed it out to take the win [1].The busy HCIAL stretch also featured a clash with Memorial Tigers, adding another county test to the Soaring Eagles’ week of league action [2].The 2–1 victory confirms Union City has taken both meetings from Kearny this season, wrapping the sweep in style [1].
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StoryUnion City 2-1 Kearny: Soaring Eagles sweep Kardinals; HCIAL clash with Memorial
Union City took a statement result over Kearny, grinding out a 2-1 win to seal a season sweep of the Kardinals [1]. The Soaring Eagles managed the key moments, kept their shape late, and closed it out by a single goal.The schedule also brought a county showdown with Memorial in HCIAL boys soccer, adding another rivalry chapter to a busy stretch for Union City [2].
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StoryUnion City edges Kearny 2-1 to sweep the Kardinals
Union City edged Kearny 2–1 to complete a rivalry sweep, taking the points in a tight, physical matchup that tilted the Soaring Eagles’ way late on [1][2]. The result underscores Union City’s growing edge in this series and adds an early marker to the season’s form line [1][2].The Kardinals pushed, but Union City’s composure in the decisive moments made the difference, turning pressure into the match-winning margin and seeing it out down the stretch [1]. Around the same stretch of the schedule, Union City also took a narrow 3–2 setback against Scotch Plains–Fanwood, highlighting a run of tense, one-goal games to open the slate [2].
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StoryUnion City boys soccer edges Kearny 2–1, falls 3–2 to Scotch Plains–Fanwood
Union City’s 2025–26 boys soccer slate has already delivered late‑game nerves, with the Soaring Eagles logging a 2–1 victory over Kearny and a 3–2 setback to Scotch Plains–Fanwood on the state schedule [1].The Hudson County beat stays familiar as Union City meets Memorial in HCIAL play, renewing one of the program’s staple rivalries [3]. At the grassroots level, Union City Soccer Club continues to field multiple boys teams across age groups—an ongoing pipeline that feeds the local game [2].Supporters tracking the Soaring Eagles’ results can follow the running schedule and score updates as the season unfolds [1].
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StoryUnion City sets 2026 Soccer Festival for June 13 at Midtown Athletic Complex
Union City will stage the 2026 Soccer Festival on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Midtown Athletic Complex/José Martí STEM Academy, 1800 Summit Ave., with the Mayor and Board of Commissioners partnering with Cedar Stars Academy and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to put on a full day of fútbol and family fun [1][3].The program features an opening ceremony, all‑day matches highlighted by Union City Soccer Club vs. Cedar Stars Academy, a live DJ, kids’ activities and rides, food vendors, and free parking at the 23rd Street Municipal Deck [1]. The date is set on the city calendar and echoed by district communications, locking in an early‑summer centerpiece for the local soccer community [1][3].Ahead of the festival, the city’s youth travel program is running open tryouts for the 2025 season at José Martí Field (1800 Summit Ave.) in June and July 2025, with teams competing in regional circuits including the Northern Counties Soccer Association and EDP [2]. It’s a clear runway for local talent to earn spots and test themselves beyond Hudson County [2].
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StoryUnion City Soccer Club fields multiple NCSA teams across age groups
Based in Union City, New Jersey, Union City Soccer Club operates multiple youth teams spanning several age groups, providing a pathway for local players to stay active in league play [1][2]. The club is registered with the Northern Counties Soccer Association, linking its squads to regional competition throughout the season [2]. Individual development also gets the spotlight, with player highlight reels—such as a Spring 2021 feature for Ryan Fernandez—capturing skill growth and match moments [3].
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StoryUnion City 2–1 Kearny as Soaring Eagles sweep the Kardinals
Union City punched out a 2–1 win over Kearny, sealing a sweep of the Kardinals in a rivalry tilt that kept the Soaring Eagles’ county form trending upward [1]. The program also faced Memorial in an HCIAL boys’ soccer matchup, adding another familiar foe to a busy stretch against local opposition [2].