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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. 
All-Air Force men's soccer team upends Army 
U.S. Air Force Airman scores the first point against the Army in the first round during the Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship at Phantom Warrior Stadium, Fort Hood, Texas, on July 26, 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 27, 2025 - The All-Air Force team overwhelmed Army with its experience and skill in the opening game of the 2025 Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship today.
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Schedule and Results

Saturday, 26 July - 9:00am CDT

Match 1:  Army 2 - USAF 4 FT        -       Photos

Goals:
Army - SPC Erick Munoz Velasco (59'); 1LT John Poncy (82') 

USAF - Capt James Sims (15'); 2d Lt Thaddaeus Dewing (33'); SSgt L'Trel Sterling (51'); 1Lt Elijah Bussey (67')

Yellow Cards:
Army: SPC Donald Williams (66'); PFC Devan Mendiola (90')

USAF: None


Sunday, 27 July - 7:00pm CDT

Match 2:  USAF 7 - Navy 0 FT         -       Photos

Goals:
USAF - SSgt L'Trel Sterling (3'); 1Lt Michael Neacsu (9'); 2d Lt Thaddaeus Dewing (28', 41'); 2d Lt Jake Angeletti (31', 45+1); SSgt Alfredo Villasenor (90+1)

Navy - None

Yellow Cards:
USAF: None

Navy: FA Isaiah Irish (44'); PO1 Jeffrey Medica (53'); PO3 Julio Noel (54')


Monday, 28 July - 7:00pm CDT

Match 3:  Navy 0 - Army 2  FT         -       Photos

Goals:
Navy - None

Army - PFC Kelvin Kereva (75'); SSG Samuel Eseyin (90 +2)

Yellow Cards:
Navy: PO2 Kameron Clark (80')

Army: PFC Kelvin Kereva (30'); SGT Jose Erazo (78'); SPC Justin Carrillo (90')

Wednesday, 30 July - 8:00am CDT

 

Championship Match: USAF 1 - Army 0  FT

Goals:
Army: None

USAF: 2d Lt Brandon Cobb (41')

Cards:
Army: PFC Devan Mendiola (28'); PFC Kelvin Kereva (82')

USAF: 2d Lt Jake Angeletti (29'); 2d Lt Tyler Johnson (40'); SSgt L'Trel Sterling (50'); Capt Max Sole (90')

All-Tournament Team

USAF Goalie - SrA Brian Leyva-Ocampo
USAF Defender - Capt James Sims
Army Fullback - SPC Justin Carrillo
Army Centerback - PFC Modou Sowe
USAF Defender - 2d Lt Jake Angeletti
Army Winger - PFC Kelvin Kereva
Army Defender - CPT Christian King
USAF Midfield - SSgt L'Trel Sterling
USAF Defender - Capt Max Sole
USAF Forward - 2d Lt Thaddaeus Dewing
Army Striker - SSG Samuel Eseyin

Standings

    W    L     GF     GA    DIF
1st   USAF    3 0 12 2 10
2nd Army 1 2 4 5 -1
3rd Navy 0 2 0 9 -9
             

 

Schedule

Saturday, 26 July 
Opening Ceremony            
Army vs USAF

Sunday, 27 July : 7:00pm CDT
USAF vs Navy

Monday, 28 July : 7:00pm CDT
Navy vs Army


Wednesday, 30 July : 8:00 am
Championship Match: 1st v 2nd Place Teams