FC Motown Prepares for NPSL Championship

A National Championship will be decided in New Jersey on Saturday.

FC Motown, a member of the National Premier Soccer League is participating in its third NPSL National Championship and is looking for its second title in three years when they square off with El Farolito on Saturday, August 3 at 7 p.m. from Ranger Stadium at Drew University.

"It's an enormous event for sports in Morris County. We are in the fourth division of the US Soccer pyramid, which is essentially what Wrexham is," Co-Founder Dan Karosen said. "Our team is basically an all-star team of college, pros in the North Jersey New York area, and we are facing a superpower (on Saturday)."

The team is coached by former New York Red Bull and Montville, New Jersey native Dilly Duka, and what a year it has been for the club.

"He has blended our college guys, and other professionals together to get to this point," Karosen added. "Our roster is very eclectic."

After an arduous playoff tournament, FC Motown comes into the championship game unbeaten at 11-0 with two draws.

In the East Regional Semifinal, Motown took out Virginia Dream 1-0; and topped the New York Shockers 5-0 to advance to the National Semifinals and Championship round.

In the National Semifinal, FC Motown came away victorious yet again with another shutout, 2-0 to advance to this very championship game.

"It would be a dream come true. But this is the toughest opponent we have faced in a long time. They are undefeated too," Karosen added.

Karosen added they expect a big crowd for the championship on Saturday. Those who want to attend can purchase tickets at the gate for $10 (adults) and $5 (children), or go online at https://tickets.npsl.com/

To listen to the full interview with Dan Karosen, check out the Fox Sports on the Road Page.