Mad River United FC

2026 Spring Season

Player acceptance letters have been sent. Please check your email and respond ASAP to confirm your place as we finalize team rosters for the upcoming season. If you have not received an acceptance letter, please message us immediately!
Thank you!

Mad River United FC Make-Up Tryouts This Saturday!

Thank you to all the players and families who joined us for our spring tryouts on Sunday. We had a strong turnout and loved seeing the energy and dedication from everyone.

For anyone who couldn’t make it or knows a player still interested in joining our program, we will be holding make-up tryouts this Saturday, November 22nd at Benjamin Logan Turf Field.

Make-Up Tryout Schedule:
• U12/U13 Boys & Girls — 2:00 to 3:00 PM
• U14/U15 Boys & Girls — 3:00 to 4:00 PM
• U16/U17/U18 Boys & Girls — 3:00 to 4:00 PM

If you have not registered, please register at: www.madriverunited.com.

We’re excited to continue building the Mad River United FC family and look forward to seeing you on the field this Saturday!

Mad River United FC Spring Tryouts Are Here!
We’re building for an exciting spring season and we want you to be part of it!
Tryouts for our U13–U18 boys and girls teams will be held Sunday, November 16th at Benjamin Logan Turf Field, with make-up tryouts on Saturday, November 22nd.

Tryout Schedule:
• U12/U13 Boys & Girls — 2:00 to 3:00 PM
• U14/U15 Boys & Girls — 3:00 to 4:00 PM
• U16/U18 Boys & Girls — 3:00 to 4:00 PM

This is your chance to develop your game, grow with great teammates, and represent your community on the field this spring. Whether you’re returning or joining for the first time, come show your passion, effort, and love for the game.
Register today at www.madriverunited.com and take your place in the Mad River family!

Mad River United 12U Boys finished the Creek Classic Tournament & their spring season with a 2-0 victory over Lakota FC White.

Bentley Harrat played one of his best games as goalkeeper, blocking every one of the more than 10 on-target shots by Lakota.

Gauge Iiams, Owen Bayliss, and Mattox Wenger were a strong defensive unit, being able to clog Lakota’s passing lanes and clearing the ball out of Mad River’s defensive end of the pitch.

Carter Haver, George Haver, Max Millis, & Bo White managed the midfield positions today. Doing good work at facilitating the ball up from the defense and passing up to the forwards. George Haver had at least 3 shots that if not for some luck on the Lakota keeper’s side would’ve been goals as well.

Aden Hammer & Tommy Brannon were the main forwards for the day. Together, they had numerous shots on goal, with Brannon scoring both goals for Mad River, and leading the team with 11 total goals this season.

The first goal scored by Brannon was off of a drop kick by Harrat, after one of his many saves. The ball bounced just beyond the midline, and Brannon directed it past 2 defenders and was able to shoot it past the Lakota keeper. The 2nd goal came after halftime on a throw-in from Millis and an assisting pass from Carter Haver and sealed the win for Mad River.

While the team record of 3-11 this spring is not the result we hoped for, the growth and improvement made by the team is very apparent.

Special thanks belong to Coach Matt Wenger & Coach Jeremiah Haver for teaching and  guiding this young men through the season and setting them up for future soccer successes.

Last photo dump! Both Girls Mad River United FC teams got together 5/21 to play a fun game! The cold temps, rain, and wind didn’t stop these girls from getting touches and having fun!

Mad River United FC Girls Pink wrapped up their season with a 3-0 win over the Columbus Force Snipers on a cold, wet, and windy Tuesday night.

Gianna Davis opened the scoring with a long-range strike from outside the box, giving MRUFC a 1-0 lead at halftime.

Peyton Eckard added a goal midway through the second half, and Violet Dunham sealed the win with a late goal.

Avery Rodgers posted a clean sheet in goal as MRUFC Pink finished Ohio Champions League play with a 5-2-1 record.

Team Pink includes:

Alaina Hamilton
Avery Rodgers
Gabriella Thompson
Gianna Davis
Iris Dunham
Jazmine McGue
Layla Davis
Lily Dunham
Madelyn Wood
Peyton Pogue
Peyton Eckard
Ruby Johns
Violet Dunham
Not pictured: Josie Harsfield, Kiera Clapsaddle, and McKinley Erdy
The team was coached by Justin “Bo” Johns.

Some more pics ! Both Girls Mad River United FC teams got together 5/21 to play a fun game! The cold temps, rain, and wind didn’t stop these girls from getting touches and having fun!

Both Girls Mad River United FC teams got together 5/21 to play a fun game! The cold temps, rain, and wind didn’t stop these girls from getting touches and having fun!

The Crane Chronicle Issue #5 2025

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This is our first-ever raffle, and we’re excited to kick things off with such a great prize! We’re planning to host more raffles and fundraisers in the future, so stay tuned for more chances to win while supporting our mission.

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Match #6 of the season brought Mad River United FC 12U Boys their 2nd consecutive win.

Bentley Harrat had a strong game as goalkeeper, making several tough saves, to keep the game close.

Mattox Wenger, Gauge Iiams, and Carter Haver played strong defense with well-timed interceptions and consistent pressure of the Johnstown offense.

Bo White, Maxwell Millis, & George Haver manned the midfield, executing well-timed and well-placed passes to the front line. They also helped the defense to not allow a goal on any of the 4 corner kicks attempted by Johnstown.

The front line provided the fireworks of today’s match. Aden Hammer & Owen Bayliss displayed terrific footwork and speed, chasing down long passes, and keeping the ball away from Johnstown defenders.

The scoring was opened in the first half by Tommy Brannon in the 16th minute. Johnstown responded with a goal in the 18th minute, Luman Lambert then scored in the 22nd minute to make the halftime score 2-1 in favor of Mad River.

Once the 2nd half started, Brannon scored within the first 90 seconds, giving Mad River a 2 goal lead, 3-1.

Scoring 3 consecutive goals, Johnstown didn’t give up though, and stormed back to take the lead 4-3 in the 54th minute. Tommy Brannon then topped off his hat trick of goals to tie up the game in the 26th minute. Luman Lambert then finalized the scoring with a long, angled goal in the 59th minute, to make the final score Mad River United 5, Johnstown FC 4.

Mad River United FC 12u boys fell 0-4 to Classic Eagle Vipers 4/26. In what was a tough match where the effort was there but the ball just wasn’t moving and falling like it should. The boys bounced back Sunday 4/27 playing Delaware Knights, falling behind 4-2 at the half, then pitching the shutout in the second half and coming out on top 5-4. Team play was the key with players moving into the open areas and a lot of great passing. giving the boys their first win. Scoring were Luman Lambert 2x, Tommy Brannon, Owen Bayliss, and Max Millis .