Starting XI: Sláinte Athletic vs. NPC Futbol

Written By Slainte Athletic

Business as Usual—Three Points the Mission.

The Spring 2025 MSSL Division II campaign continues bright and early this Sunday as Sláinte Athletic returns to Milford Mill Academy Stadium for a critical matchup against NPC Fútbol. After a dominant 4-1 win over Peru United, the team enters Matchday 2 full of confidence—and with a game in hand over several early pace-setters.

The lineup remains largely unchanged, reflecting trust in the momentum and balance shown last weekend. A strong back line, a buzzing midfield core, and a front line ready to press and punish—it’s another statement of intent from Aaron Burbridge and Gavin Mooney.

Starting XI

GK – Kristian Slaby

Returns between the posts following a composed Matchday 1 showing. Vocal, poised, and a steady hand behind the back four.

DEF – Drew Meyers | Logan Funk | Francio Henry | Iliass Zouita

  • Meyers continues at right back, bringing pace, grit, and intelligent decision-making.

  • Funk and Henry form a physical center-back pairing—one that handled Peru United’s threats with discipline.

  • Zouita shifts over to left back, offering a calm presence in possession and sharp recovery speed.


MID – Arlie Hitt | Danny Hallowell (C) | BP Seivers | Isaac Ngobu

  • Hitt holds down the right side again, providing width, pressure, and vertical runs.

  • Captain Danny Hallowell and BP Seivers remain at the heart of the midfield. Seivers ran the show last week with two assists, while Hallowell continues to lead with composure and control.

  • Ngobu—fresh off a goal and assist—remains a nightmare on the left wing, combining creativity with power and flair.


FWD – Andres Perez | Leland Brigham

  • Perez looks to add to his tally after opening the season with a composed finish and sharp assist.

  • Brigham leads the line again—relentless in the press, direct on the dribble, and hungry to make an early mark on the Golden Boot race.

Matchday Bench

Sam Dragunas | Mark McDonough | Zach Epstein | Garrett Peters

Iddriss Iddriss | Aki Maja | Dylan Burruss

  • Epstein returns to the bench, bringing much-needed depth and experience in midfield.

  • Trialist Garrett Peters joins the squad for the first time—offering fresh energy and a chance to impress.

  • Maja, Dragunas, and Iddriss all provide dynamic options for the second half, while Burruss and McDonough bring control and balance if called upon.

Final Word

Last time these two met, Sláinte edged it 2-1 with a late penalty—but let NPC hang around too long. This time, with momentum in hand, the squad will look to take control early and leave no doubt.

Kickoff: 10:30 AM | MSSL Division II Matchday 2

Sláinte Athletic vs. NPC Fútbol

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Let’s stay sharp.

Let’s raise the standard.

Let’s get to work.

Slainte Athletic
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