{
  "id": 5231487,
  "title": "APS Metro Soccer Tournament schedule and results",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/aps-metro-soccer-tournament-schedule-and-results",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T03:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aps-metro-soccer-tournament-schedule-030600830.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The APS Metro Soccer Tournament concluded on Thursday with the Gold Bracket Semifinals and Finals taking place. In the semifinals, Rio Grande defeated Atrisco Heritage 2-0, while Albuquerque High triumphed over Rio Rancho 6-1. The championship match saw Albuquerque High face off against Rio Grande in a thrilling encounter at Field 1, with Albuquerque High emerging victorious.\n\nThe Silver Bracket Semifinals also concluded on Tuesday, with La Cueva defeating Sandia 1-0 and Eldorado triumphing over Cleveland 2-1. The silver championship match featured La Cueva facing off against Eldorado at Field 1, and La Cueva claimed the victory.\n\nThe Bronze Bracket Semifinals were held on Tuesday, with Volcano Vista defeating Highland 6-3 and St. Pius prevailing over Albuquerque Academy 8-1. The bronze championship match was played on Thursday at Field 1, with Volcano Vista facing St. Pius, who emerged as the champions.\n\nThe Copper Bracket Semifinals commenced on Tuesday, with Del Norte defeating Valley 2-1 on penalties and Cibola overcoming West Mesa 2-1 on penalties. The final match of the Copper Bracket took place on Thursday at 4:30 p.m., with Del Norte taking on Cibola at Field 1, and Del Norte claimed the championship.\n\nIn the girls' tournament, the Gold Bracket Semifinals were held on Tuesday, with Hope Christian defeating Volcano Vista 3-0 and La Cueva defeating St. Pius 1-0. The gold championship match was played on Thursday at Field 2, with La Cueva emerging as the champions. The Silver Bracket Semifinals were held on Tuesday, with Rio Rancho defeating Albuquerque Academy 1-0, Eldorado defeating Albuquerque High 2-1, and Rio Rancho claiming the silver championship against Eldorado at Field 2. The Bronze Bracket Semifinals saw Sandia defeating Sandia Prep (no score reported) and Los Alamos overcoming Cleveland on penalties. The bronze championship match was held on Thursday at Field 2, with Sandia winning against Los Alamos. Finally, the Copper Bracket Semifinals took place on Tuesday, with Atrisco Heritage defeating Highland 6-0 and Cibola defeating Manzano 5-4. The copper championship match was held on Thursday at Field 2, with Atrisco Heritage triumphing over Cibola.",
  "summary": "APS METRO SOCCER TOURNAMENT BOYS Gold Bracket Semifinals — Tuesday Rio Grande 2, Atrisco Heritage 0 Albuquerque High 6, Rio Rancho 1 Finals — Thursday, 7 p.m. 3rd-place: Atrisco Heritage vs. Rio Rancho (Field 3) Championship: Rio Grande vs. Albuquerque High (Field 1) Silver Bracket Semifinals — Tuesday La Cueva 1, Sandia 0 Eldorado 2, Cleveland 1 Finals — Thursday, 7 p.m. 3rd-place: Sandia vs. ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}