In a dramatic turn of events, the USM Spires began KCAC play against the Ottawa Braves at Charles Berkel Memorial Stadium on a beautiful night in Leavenworth on Wednesday, September 17th. Despite a seemingly slow start, the Spires managed to secure a 4-4 draw with a dramatic ending.

The match began with Ottawa taking control early on, scoring three goals in the first half, leaving the Spires trailing with a halftime score of 4-1 in favor of the Braves. However, the Spires, fueled by standout performances from their forward Isha Hughan, who scored a hat-trick, and aided by Daniel Castro, began a spirited comeback in the second half. Castro also contributed to the scoreline and provided an assist, alongside teammates Alfie Scandle and Jude Rodwell who each added an assist.

Goalkeeper Ricardo Perez played a crucial role in goal for the Spires, defending against a strong Ottawa offense. The key moment came late in the game when Isha Hughan completed his hat-trick with a late equalizer, pulling the Spires level to end the match at a 4-4 draw.

Looking ahead, the Spires are set to continue their week at home in Berkel Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 20^th at 3:30 p.m., where they will face off against the Tabor Bluejays. The Spires current record stands at 2 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws, with this conference match registering as a draw in their season tally.