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Soldier returns for fourth campaign with All-Army team
U.S. Army Capt. Christian King captures silver for the All-Army Men's Soccer Team during the Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship in Phantom Warrior Stadium, Fort Hood, Texas, on July 30, 2025. Each team faces off in a bracket to determine which service will hold the championship title, featuring teams from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tien Dat Ngo)
July 30, 2025 - On the southern coast of Barbados, Christian King first began playing the game that would change his life.

Early goal lifts Air Force to 2025 Armed Forces Soccer Championship
U.S. Air Force Airmen and Army Soldier fights for control of the ball during the Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship in Phantom Warrior Stadium, Fort Hood, Texas, on July 30, 2025. Each team faces off in a bracket to determine which service will hold the championship title, featuring teams from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tien Dat Ngo)
July 30, 2025 - Heading into the 2025 Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship, the All-Air Force men's soccer team boasted a roster loaded with experienced players who played collegiately or professionally. 

Army clinches spot in championship game
U.S. Army Soldiers and Navy Sailors fight for control of the ball during the Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship in Phantom Warrior Stadium, Fort Hood, Texas, on July 28, 2025. Each team faces off in a bracket to determine which service will hold the championship title, featuring teams from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Tien Dat Ngo)
July 29, 2025 - As soon as the pass from teammate Spc. Erick Munoz-Velasco fell in front of him, Pfc. Kelvin Kereva knew he finally had his chance. 

Air Force builds early lead in defeat of Navy
FORT HOOD, TEXAS (July 27, 2025) U.S. Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Thaddeus Dewing, forward for the U.S. Air Force Armed Forces Sports Men’s Soccer team, shoots a goal during the Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship, July, 27, 2025 at Phantom Warrior Stadium, Fort Hood Texas. Military service teams, Army, Navy, and Air Force compete in a bracket tournament for the championship title. Armed Forces Sports fosters goodwill by promoting physical fitness, providing competitive opportunities for military athletes at national and international levels, enhancing recruitment and retention through sports diplomacy, and building strategic partnerships with allied nations. (U.S. Department of Defense photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Theodore C. Lee)
July 28, 2025 - The All-Air Force men's soccer team's front line attack resembled a track meet Sunday night. 

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Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Schumaker

CISM 2017 at Naval Station Mayport

  • U.S. Armed Forces Sports
  • June 7, 2017 | 0:07

CISM 2017 Video by MC2 Schumaker

 

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