The St Paul Blackhawks and 18x26 Academy contested the Minnesota Super Cup final on 22 July 2026. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.
The St. Paul Blackhawks and 18x26 Academy played a tight, tense match in the Minnesota Super Cup final. At the end of regulation, the teams were tied at 3. Ultimately, St Paul prevailed 5-3. PJ Ryan was there to capture all the action.
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Both teams came out strong in the games early minutes. Here an 18x26 Academy (Blue) player attempts to cut of a St. Paul player (Black).Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.A player from 18x26 (Blue) goes up to win a header against St. Paul. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.A St. Paul player (Black) sends a pass through midfield. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.18x26's captain plays a pass out of their defensive end. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.18X26's #12 surveys the field ahead of him. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.St. Paul's #7 looks down field. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.An 18x26 player looks for an open teammate on a throw in. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.18x26 clears the ball out of their defensive area. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.An 18x26 player heads the ball back down field. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.A St. Paul player tries to run down the ball before it goes out. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.St. Paul's captain dribbles in his own defensive half. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.An 18x26 player looks to control the ball. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.An 18x26 player lines up a volley on an arcing ball. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.Players from St. Paul (Black) and 18x26 (Blue) battle for the ball. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.The match included some hard tackles by both teams. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.An 18x26 player cuts between two St. Paul defenders. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.St Paul #14 dribbles through midfield. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.St. Paul #13 goes up to win a header. An 18x26 player (Blue) looks to maintain control of the ball against two defenders. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.An 18x26 player prepares a throw in. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.Players from both teams look on as St. Paul's goalie dives for the ball. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.An 18x26 player looks to press the attack. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.18x26 #24 just misses an opportunity to put a cross on goal. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.St. Paul looks to clear the ball out of their defensive half. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.18x26 players celebrate the equalizing goal in front of their fans. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.An 18x26 player (Blue) narrowly avoids a tackle from a St. Paul defender (Black).An 18x26 waits to try and control a dropping clearance. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.Heart break for 18x26 as St. Paul score the go ahead goal in extra time. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.18x26 players continued to battle to despite falling behind. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.Players from both teams jostle for position on the ball. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.A St. Paul defender (Black) tries to pull an 18x26 player (Blue) off the ball. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.St. Paul pulled out all the defensive stops to ensure their victory. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.Blackhawk players celebrate with the MN Super Cup trophy. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.Blackhawk players celebrate with the MN Super Cup trophy (while another goes for an epic photobomb). Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.Blackhawk players celebrate with the MN Super Cup trophy. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.A Blackhawk player celebrates with the MN Super Cup trophy. Photo taken 22 July 2026, at Dennison Field, St. Anthony, Minnesota, by PJ Ryan/Northland Soccer Journal.
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