Coach Matt Robinson’s Titusville Soccer Club Team Shines in 2025 Vero Beach Cup Tourney

finished as tournament runners-up

BREVARD COUNTY • VERO BEACH, FLORIDA — Under the leadership of Head Coach Matt Robinson, the Titusville Soccer Club team recently competed in the 2025 Vero Beach Cup, hosted by the Indian River Soccer Club, finishing as tournament runners-up.

The team continues to demonstrate consistency, determination, and excellence on the pitch.

This accomplishment marks the fifth final appearance in just eight tournaments, solidifying the club’s growing reputation as a competitive force in Florida youth soccer.

The Vero Beach Cup provided a challenging but rewarding test for the Titusville squad. The team opened with a dominant 4–0 victory over Brevard Beachside Impact, showcasing both defensive discipline and attacking creativity.

Goalkeeper Liam Hamed preserved the clean sheet with a crucial penalty save. At the same time, midfielder Noah Cowart delivered one of the tournament’s highlights—a perfectly struck free kick into the upper corner from a difficult angle.

The collective ball movement and teamwork were on full display in what Coach Robinson described as a “complete team performance.”

The team followed with a resounding 7–0 win over Royal Palm Beach Strikers. Winger Jase Allen proved unstoppable down the left flank, creating multiple scoring opportunities. Jackson Hamed led the attack with a hat-trick in this match, ultimately finishing the tournament with five goals, the highest tally for the squad.

The semifinal against Rise FC tested the team’s resilience. After conceding late on a penalty, Titusville responded with a stunning equalizer in the fourth quarter from center back Travis Morris, who rocketed home a shot from midfield.

In the ensuing penalty shootout, goalkeeper Liam Hamed again delivered in decisive fashion, making a pivotal save to secure the 4–3 win.

The final match placed Titusville against Hunters Creek Soccer Club, ranked 28th in the state and 52nd nationally. Despite battling hard, Titusville fell 0–3 against an opponent that did not concede a single goal throughout the entire tournament.

The loss, however, highlighted the club’s growth and competitiveness against some of the strongest programs in the nation.

The Vero Beach Cup follows a string of notable achievements for Titusville Soccer Club. Last season, the team captured titles at both the Hurricane Classic in Merritt Island and the Titusville Cup, further strengthening the program’s winning tradition.

The squad competes in GCF Division 1, with rankings recently reset due to a club name change. Despite this adjustment, the team continues to prove itself against top-level competition, consistently advancing deep into tournament play.

In addition to team achievements, several players have earned recognition for their individual performances. Jackson Hamed was named MVP of the Nike Striker Camp held at Holy Trinity this summer, while Liam Hamed secured the Best Goalkeeper Award at the Nike Soccer Camp hosted at Eastern Florida State last summer.

Head Coach Matt Robinson expressed pride in his team’s development and resilience, stating, “These players continue to raise the standard for our program. Reaching five finals in eight tournaments is a testament to their work ethic, unity, and love for the game. We look forward to building on this momentum as we prepare for the season ahead.”

The Titusville Soccer Club remains committed to nurturing young talent, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and a passion for soccer that extends beyond the field.

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