In just their second year of existence, Ballard FC have won the USL League 2 Western Conference and are now one step away from the National Final after beating Ventura County Fusion 4-3 in extra time on Friday.
Unlike many of their 12 wins this year — nine of which have come by multiple goals — Ballard FC had to overcome a late deficit to pull out the victory. The comeback started in the 82nd minute when Stas Korzeniowski pulled a goal back. But it looked like the comeback might fall short until a Ventura County defender was called for a handball in the box as the game went into stoppage time.