Lehigh Valley United 97 secured a spot in the U18 boys semifinals with a lopsided win while Lower Merion SC came up short in their bid to advance in the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships in Frisco, Texas on Thursday.
Evan Vare had a first half hat trick to lead Lehigh Valley in a must-win game, and added a fourth goal to his haul in the second half. Steven Gaber and Tyler Madeira both had second half braces to spoil Ohio club OP Green’s day.
Vare, who led Central Bucks East to an unbeaten season and state high school title last fall, has six goals on this trip after scoring six goals in the regionals.