2008 Donnelly Cup Champions!

USASA Press Release

January 22, 2008

The USASA’s George F. Donnelly Cup came to a close on Monday, January 21, as the State Select Teams battled for the national championship title in a 3-game series, at the Home Depot Center, in Carson, CA.

Utah women’s Select Team won 2:1 against Massachusetts, making them the official champions of the 2008 Donnelly Cup in the women’s division.

Katie Larkin was named the Women’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament.

Illinois blanked North Texas 6:0 in the final game to claim the George F. Donnelly Cup in the men’s division for a second year in a row.

The Men’s MVP was Jovan Bubonja.

Minnesota Select Team was the Finalist in the women’s division after defeating Florida 2:1. The Men’s Finalist was Eastern New York, which cruised to a 2-1 Illinois Select Team celebrates their victory over Utah in the final game.

"The tournament was well received by all teams, and all had a good time. There were 12 excellent games well officiated" said USASA Elite Player Program Commissioner, Joe Landry.

The national championship George F. Donnelly Cup, hosted by USASA, is a high quality tournament where players get to perform against other elite teams from throughout the country. Here, players are scouted through the tournament by the USASA National Coaching Staff for recommendation to participate in the USASA National Elite Player Camp. For more information on the Elite Player Program, click here.

USASA congratulates Utah (women’s) and Illinois (men’s) Select Teams on their victory, and passes on good wishes to all participating teams that made it to the championship.

Day by day Play
- Saturday, January 19
Women:        Massachusetts: 4    Florida: 0
                    Utah: 4   Minnesota: 0
Men:             Eastern NY: 4    North Texas: 0
                    Illinois: 1     Utah: 0
- Sunday, January 20
Women:       Massachusetts: 1    Minnesota: 1
                   Florida: 1      Utah: 1
Men:             Illinois: 3        Eastern NY: 2
                    North Texas: 3     Utah: 1
- Monday, January 21 
Women:        Utah: 3    Massachusetts: 1 (Utah - Women's Champion)
                    Minnesota: 2   Florida: 1
Men:             Eastern NY: 2    Utah: 1
                    Illinois: 6      North Texas: 0 (Illinois - Men's Champion)