USC Union Dominates Denmark Technical Co with an 8-0 Victory
In a commanding performance on October 10, 2025, USC Union delivered a resounding 8-0 victory over Denmark Technical College at Denmark Tech, Allend. The match, which kicked off at 5:00 PM, showcased USC Union’s offensive prowess and defensive solidity, leaving Denmark Technical Co unable to respond.
USC Union’s offensive efforts were spearheaded by standout performances from Valerio Cuscina and Max Manzelmann. Cuscina opened the scoring just 30 seconds into the match, assisted by Claudio Mirandola, and continued to make his mark with two more goals, completing a hat-trick by the 17th minute. Manzelmann also displayed exceptional skill, contributing three goals and assisting one of Cuscina’s strikes.
The scoring flurry began with Cuscina’s early goal, followed swiftly by Manzelmann’s unassisted effort. The dynamic duo continued to exchange roles, with Cuscina scoring in the 7th minute and Manzelmann in the 7th and 35th minutes, assisted by Nathanial Greene. The first half concluded with USC Union leading 6-0.
The second half saw USC Union maintain their dominance. Claudio Mirandola added to the tally in the 49th minute, assisted by Andre Hoepelman, and Steve Ouattara sealed the victory with a goal just 32 seconds later, assisted by Freddie Payne.
USC Union’s defense, marshaled by goalkeepers Pau Gimenez and Alexander Garcia, effectively shut down any offensive attempts by Denmark Technical Co, with Gimenez and Garcia making one and two saves, respectively, ensuring a clean sheet.
The victory not only highlighted their attacking capabilities but also their ability to maintain defensive discipline throughout the match.
“We have a very strong team,” said sophomore Matias Jaramillo. “Our defense has improved a lot this season.”
USC Union Defeats Southwest Virginia in a 6-0 Victory
On October 14, 2025, USC Union delivered a commanding performance against Southwest Virginia, securing a 6-0 victory in a men’s soccer match held in Jonesville, Union. The game, which kicked off at 3:00 PM, showcased USC Union’s offensive prowess and defensive solidity.
From the onset, USC Union took control of the match, with Steve Ouattara opening the scoring just four minutes in, assisted by Valerio Cuscina. Ouattara struck again at the 7:48 mark, this time with an assist from Joshua Macdonald, setting the tone for a dominant first half. Juan Rodas added another goal at 13:40, and Max Manzelmann capped off the first half with a goal assisted by Rodas, putting USC Union up 4-0.
In the second half, Manzelmann continued to shine, scoring two more goals at the 48:00 and 58:00 marks, with assists from Massimo Rossie and an unassisted effort, respectively. Manzelmann’s hat-trick performance was a highlight of the match, demonstrating his clinical finishing ability.
Southwest Virginia struggled to mount any significant offense, failing to register a single shot on goal throughout the match. Their defense was tested repeatedly, with goalkeeper Pedro Marcos Herna making five saves before being substituted by Cian Thomas, who added one more save to the tally.
Despite being a player down, USC Union’s defense, marshaled by goalkeeper Pau Gimenez, remained resolute, keeping a clean sheet. Gimenez’s performance was solid, as he made three crucial saves to deny Southwest Virginia any chance of a comeback.
“The team is working really well,” said sophomore Juan Rodas. “It feels like a family on and off the field.”
Sophomore Julien Fodisch says the team hopes to keep their momentum as they head into the region tournament. “I am very proud of the team, we can do a lot,” he said. Julien feels that his work on the offense is making a difference this year. “I’ve been having a good impact on our offensive plays, making some good passes.”
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