18x26 Academy 2-1 St Paul Blackhawks

After a postseason of upsets, 18×26 seized the trophy for UPSL Men’s Midwest West Premier Division and moved on to play in the National bracket against Dodge City Toros of the Midwest South at the weekend. 

All photos by Jason Morales Ortiz.

18x26 Academy celebrate winning the UPSL Midwest West Premier.

18x26 Academy celebrate winning the UPSL Midwest West Premier.

The Somalian flag adorns the UPSL Midwest West Playoff Trophy

18x26 Academy celebrate winning the UPSL Midwest West Premier.

18x26 Academy celebrate winning the UPSL Midwest West Premier.

18x26 Academy celebrate winning the UPSL Midwest West Premier.

18x26 Academy celebrate winning the UPSL Midwest West Premier.

18x26 Academy celebrate winning the UPSL Midwest West Premier.

18x26 Academy celebrate winning the UPSL Midwest West Premier.

Players compete for the ball in 18x26 Academy v St Paul Blackhawks

St Paul Blackhawks bring the ball upfield.

18x26 Academy's coach

St Paul's coach.

The crowd in the UPSL Midwest West Playoff Final

The 2024 Spring Playoff Trophy for UPSL Midwest West

The St Paul Blackhawks, left and 18x26 Academy line up.

The St Paul Blackhawks, left and 18x26 Academy line up.

The 18x26 Academy captain

The 18x26 Academy captain

The 18x26 Academy captain

The 18x26 Academy captain shoots.

An 18x26 Academy player

St Paul Blackhawks players line up a free kick.

Players compete for the ball

18x26 Academy celebrate.

18x26 Academy's #11 strikes the ball

18x26 Academy celebrate a goal

18x26 Academy celebrate a goal

18x26 Academy celebrate a goal

18x26 Academy strike the ball

Players compete for the ball

Players compete for the ball

Players compete for the ball

A St Paul Blackhawks player tries to pass an 18x26 Academy player

Players compete for the ball

Players compete in the air

Players compete for the ball

Players compete for the ball

Players compete for the ball

A St. Paul Blackhawks player controls the ball on his head.

18x26 Academy take the ball upfield.

A St Paul Blackhawks player

Players compete for the ball

Players compete for the ball

18x26 Academy player strikes the ball

18x26 Academy player strikes the ball

An 18x26 Academy player controls the ball in the area,

St Paul Blackhawks control the ball

18x26 Academy strike the ball towards goal

Players vie for an aerial ball

18x26 Pre match huddle

St Paul Blackhawks pre-match huddle

18x26 Academy St Paul Blackhawks