Sneaky FC vs Peluche Hawks – Mixed Finals – 6:00 PM ET
Sneaky FC
Sneaky FC is returning to TST for its fourth-straight year, bringing back Mike Magee and the Sneaky Fox Vodka brand to one of the biggest stages.Now playing in the Mixed Tournament, Sneaky FC added another layer of excitement to an already must-watch team. Known as the comeback kings of TST, they’ve built a reputation for delivering in the biggest moments and making deep runs in the tournament.
Created by 2013 MLS MVP Mike Magee, Sneaky FC has become one of TST’s most recognizable fan-favorite teams. Named after Magee’s Sneaky Fox Vodka brand.
Sneaky FC made history earlier this tournament by becoming the first team in TST to advance from a tiebreaker penalty kick shootout. After the conclusion of the group stage, Sneaky FC and Pumas de Alabama Mixed were tied in every metric for the final third place finisher wildcard spot, finishing group play with an even record, same number of goals scored, and same number of goals conceded. This triggered the first-ever TST tiebreaker penalty shootout, which Sneaky FC won, advancing them to the quarterfinals vs Detroit City FC
How They Got Here
Mixed Group Stage Round One
Sneaky FC: 2 – Wrexham Red Dragons Mixed: 1
Jameal Cox opened the scoring at 17:12 in the first half off an assist from Trip Fleming, before Wrexham Red Dragons equalized early in the second half through Steven Fletcher at 30:03. Walter Diaz then scored the game-winner unassisted at 42:05 in target score time as Sneaky FC defeated Wrexham Red Dragons 2-1.
Mixed Group Stage Round Two
Sneaky FC: 0 – Detroit City FC: 2
Detroit City FC continued their dominant start to group play behind goal late into regulation and a quick target score time winner at 7v7.
Mixed Group Stage Round Three
Sneaky FC: 1 – Solo FC 2
In a match that saw US Soccer legends Landon Donovan and Hope Solo on the roster, Sneaky FC fell 2-1 to Solo FC, sending them into third place in the group.
Quarterfinals
Sneaky FC: 1 – Detroit City FC: 0
In a tense battle that took place immediately following Sneaky FC’s penalty kick shootout win, Jameal Cox was able to break the deadlock at the 2v2 stage of Target Score Time to send the Foxes to the semis.
Semifinal
Sneaky FC: 3 – Bumpy Pitch FC: 2
The final game of the semifinal session saw Sneaky FC trailing 2-1 entering Target Score Time. Khai Brisco was able to tie the game before Addison Halperon added the game-winning goal and send Sneaky FC to the $1 title game.
Players to Watch
Omar Gonzalez
Age: 37
Number: 11
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Background: 52 USMNT Caps, 2014 World Cup squad member for Team USA, 3x MLS Cup Champion with LA Galaxy.
Current Job: Serves as an assistant coach/player for Chicago Fire II.
Mana Shim
Age: 34
Number: 1
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Background: Santa Clara University, Portland Thorns, Houston Dash, Gotham FC, U.S. Women’s U23, US Women TST (2024,2025)
Current Job: Advocate for Athlete Safety in the NWSL
Jameal Cox
Number: 42
Hometown:
TST Stats: Sneaky FC’s leading scorer with two goals. Game-winner vs Detroit City in QF.
Peluche Hawks
The Peluche Hawks arrive at the Mixed Tournament as one of the most intriguing and dangerous hybrid squads in the field.Formed through a unique partnership between Peluche Cagliari a standout club from Mexico’s Kings League and the Iowa Demon Hawks, this team blends flair, grit, and relentless energy. It’s a cross-border collaboration built for one purpose: to dominate in the chaos and intensity of the small-sided game.
Peluche has been led by Andrea Paola who has led the team with three goals, which is tied for the Mixed Golden Boot. Paola also leads the women’s bracket golden boot race (6 goals in women’s event) and is set to play in the women’s final for Iowa Demon Hawks.
How They Got Here
Group Stage Round One
Peluche Hawks: 3 – Drunken Monkeys Mixed : 2
Drunken proved to be a stern test to Peluche, equalizing twice before Peluche claimed victory 11 minutes into target score time with a goal from Caio Roberto on the men’s side. Peluche began to dominate in target score time with 8 shots compared to Drunkens 2, showing their determination and will to win. Jorge Sanchez and Luan de Conceicao scored the first two goals, with none being scored on the women’s side.
Group Stage Round Two
Peluche Hawks: 2 – Bumpy Pitch Mixed : 3
End to end game with Bumpy pitch proving to be too stern a test after taking the lead twice and then a third time in target score time. Peluche GK Elaina Rocha never had a great game conceding 3 of the 6 shots on target. Women’s Bracket star Andrea Paola was on target, scoring in the 20th minute.
Group Stage Round Three
Peluche Hawks: 5 – Hashtag United Mixed: 2
Peluche were extremely efficient in this game scoring 5 of their 12 total shots. Andrea Paola had two goals in this match bringing here mixed tally to 3 in 3. Peluche were largely dominant in the first half scoring 4 of their 5 goals in that half.
Quarterfinals
Peluche Hawks: 3 – Drunken Monkeys: 1
After falling to Drunken Monkeys in group play, Peluche got their revenge in the quarterfinals. Six yellow cards were given in this game proving to be a very physical battle. Drunken Monkeys’ only goal in target score time was cancelled out by a game winner from Alana Pinheiro less than a minute later.
Semi Finals
Peluche Hawks: 2 – Solo FC Mixed: 0
With the game tied at 0-0 Elaine Rocha saved a penalty kick for Peluche to keep the game at nil-nil. Goalless until the 30th minute, Caio Roberto found the net again for Peluche. 16 minutes deep into Target Score Time, Luan de Conciecao scored the game-winner, sending the Hawks to the finals. A very rigid match that showed Peluche can grind out a result.
Players to Watch
Andrea Paola
Number: 11
Hometown: Paraguay
Background:
Paraguay National Futsal Team
2x Copa Libertadores Champion
Liga Fut7 Champion
TST 2026 Stats
- 3 goals
Caio Roberto
Number: 29
TST 2026 Stats
- Two game-winning goals
Iowa Demon Hawks vs Simply Futbol – Women’s Finals – 7:20 PM ET
Iowa Demon Hawks
The Iowa Demon Hawks are an indoor soccer club from Des Moines, Iowa who compete in the second tier of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL). Founded as Des Moines United FC in 2017, the club has transitioned from futsal, to traditional 11v11, to indoor, and now to the TST seven format, showcasing their ability to adapt to any format.
The Demon Hawks have been led by Andrea Paola who leads both the Mixed (3) and Women’s (6) golden boot race.
How They Got Here
Group Stage Round One
Iowa Demon Hawks: 3 – NC Courage: 0
Iowa Demon Hawks dominated NC Courage on their own turf with a 3-0 victory to kickoff their TST campaign debut. After a frustrating first half with 8 shots and 0 goals, star player Andrea Paola netted right at the start of the second half to give them the lead. With great composure, they saw out a 3-0 victory. Goalkeeper Elaine Rocha faced 4 shots on target, saving all 4 and maintaining a clean sheet.
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Group Stage Round Two
Iowa Demon Hawks: 2 – Solo FC: 1
Entering this game with a 1-0 record, the Iowa Demon Hawks came out slow after an opening goal from Solo FC in the first half. Then with time winding down at the end of the first half Iowa Demons Star midfielder Andrea Paola had her say scoring a goal to notch things up at one heading into Target score time. In Target Score Time this game was one of three women’s matches to make it to the 2v2 sudden death overtime. Once again Andrea Paola broke the scoring deadlock netting a goal 16 minutes into sudden death to secure herself a Golden Fleece, moving the Iowa Demon Hawks to 2-0.
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Group Stage Round Three
Iowa Demon Hawks: 0 – Rated Sports FC Women: 3
After opening the tournament with back-to-back victories, Iowa Demon Hawks entered their final group stage match looking to secure first place against fellow unbeaten Rated Sports FC Women. Iowa trailed 2-0 at the end of regulation, and were unable to recover and Rated Sports added a third goal during Target Score Time, handing Iowa its first defeat of the tournament.
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Quarterfinals
Iowa Demon Hawks: 2 – Kansas City II: 1
Slow start again, with the first goal being scored by Andrea Paola in the 28th minute. Target score time was largely dominated by Iowa with a whopping 11 to 4 shot stat ratio. 13 minutes into TST time Kansas City scored to try ignite a comeback. But just a minute later Andrea Paola scored yet again to win the game for Iowa. Demon Hawks goalkeeper Elaina Rocha faced 8 shots on goal, saving 7 of them. Kansas City were a dominant team early on, making this a statement victory.
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Semifinals
Iowa Demon Hawks: 3 – City Soccer FC: 1
As per usual, Iowa came out slow and went into halftime all square with City Soccer at 0-0. The second half was dominant with 2 goals in 11 minutes, the first being scored by defender Claudia Marias and the second by Andrea Paola. City Soccer had 3 yellow cards in this half, a testament to the composure and determination that Iowa maintained. Target score time lasted a whopping 14 minutes with City soccer pulling one back before Alana Pinheiro won the game with a goal assisted by Andrea Paola.
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Players to Watch
Andrea Paola
Number: 11
Nationality: Paraguay
Background:
Paraguay National Futsal Team
2x Copa Libertadores Champion
Liga Fut7 Champion
TST 2026 Stats
- 3 G/A in Iowa Target score time goals
- Scored 6 goals in 5 games
Simply Futbol FC
Simply Futbol FC is entering TST for the first time with a squad filled with current NCAA Division I players with roots in Texas. Simply Futbol was founded in 2024 by General Manager Mo Garcia in the Dallas area, with a mission of empowering women’s athletes from high school to post college to compete and lead on off the field
Simply Futbol are the comeback queens of TST 2026, Simply Futbol has conceded the first goal in all four of their wins at TST this year, ultimately coming back to win. Taylor Tufts has led the way with six goals, including the Target Score Time winner in all four wins, putting herself tied for first in the women’ s golden boot race.
How They Got Here
Group Stage Round One
Simply Futbol FC: 2 – City Soccer FC: 3
Simply Futbol’s TST debut ended in heartbreak despite two goals by Taylor Tufts. The newcomers battled throughout the match but fell just short after their comeback in Target Score Time, suffering their only defeat of the tournament.
Group Stage Round Two
Simply Futbol FC: 2 – Ultrain FC Women: 1
Simply Futbol earned its first victory in TST history in style, peppering the Ultrain FC Women goal with 22 shots, including 11 on target. Goalkeeper Amanda Poorbaugh kept them in the match, repeatedly denying quality chances. Despite the missed opportunities, Simply Futbol continued to push forward and equalised in Target Score Time, setting up a Taylor Tufts game-winning goal.
Group Stage Round Three
Simply Futbol FC: 3 – Bumpy Pitch FC: 2
Entering their last game in the group stage with a 1-1 record, Simply Futbol showed its resilience in a must-win match against Bumpy Pitch FC Women to punch its ticket to the knockout rounds. Trailing 2-0, the newcomers looked headed for elimination before Kayla Dawn pulled one back late in regulation to cut the deficit in half and keep Simply Futbol alive. In Target Score Time, Simply Futbol completed the turnaround. Samantha St. struck off a Sam Courtwright assist to level the match before Taylor Tufts again delivered the decisive blow, scoring the game-winning Target Score goal to complete the comeback and send Simply Futbol to the knockout rounds.
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Quarterfinals
Simply Futbol: 4 – Rated Sports FC Women: 2
Simply Futbol rallied from an early 1-0 deficit. In a match filled with chances, Simply Futbol recorded 26 shots (12 on target), while Rated Sports FC Women had 22 shots (13 on target). After nearly 16 minutes of Target Score Time, it was again Taylor Tufts to score the game-winning goal to send Simply Futbol to the semifinals.
Semifinals
Simply Futbol: 2 – US Womens: 1
Simply Futbol advanced to the finals after a hard-fought victory over US Women. A late goal in the 35th minute gave US Women a 1-0 lead entering Target Score Time. After more than 12 minutes of Target Score Time, Simply Futbol finally found the equalizer to keep its tournament run alive. The match eventually shifted to a 2v2 battle, and 16 minutes into Target Score Time – the 3rd longest overtime period in the 2026 women’s tournament – Taylor Tufts delivered once again, scoring her 4th game-winning goal in 5 matches, to send Simply Futbol to the finals.
Taylor Tufts now has six goals in the tournament, tying Andrea Paola of Iowa Demon Hawks for the lead in the Women’s Golden Boot race. With both players set to meet in the championship match, a goal by either player could decide not only the 2026 TST Women’s Champion, but also the 2026 Women’s Golden Boot winner.
Players to Watch
Taylor Tufts
Age: 25
Number: 10
Hometown: Southlake, TX
Background:
- 2x First Team NCAA Division II All-American at Dallas Baptist
- Back-to-back Lone Star Conference Player of the Year (2023, 2024)
TST 2026 Stats
- Scored the game-winning Target Score Time goal in all four of Simply Futbol’s wins
- Scored 6 goals in 5 games
Sam Courtwright
Age: 21
Number: 22
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Background:
- Big 12 Freshman of the Year with Texas Tech
- Big 12 All-First Team (2025, 2023)
- U20 USA World Cup 2024
- Transferred to Duke for 2026 season
Current Team: Duke Blue Devils
Haley Berg
Age: 27
Number: 13
Hometown: Celina, TX
Background:
- 24 goals in 64 games for Texas (2017-21)
- Played for US Youth National Teams
- UT Austin, Houston Dash, Fenerbahçe, Zaragoza, and Dallas Trinity.
Pumas de Alabama vs Hernandez United – Men’s Finals – 8:40 PM ET
The men’s final set up a group stage rematch between Pumas de Alabama and Hernandez United, in which Hernandez emerged victorious. After Pumas battled back from a 1-0 deficit during target score time, Hernandez United found the winner only seconds after in a closely contested championship preview.
Pumas de Alabama and Hernandez United are no strangers, having faced off many times in “talacha” tournaments across the country. This fierce rivalry will get even more fierce with $1 million on the line.
Pumas de Alabama
Pumas de Alabama returns to TST for their second TST, following a devastating loss in the 2025 TST $1 Million Championship Game. The squad with roots in Alabama is named after LIGAMX club Pumas UNAM. Pumas de Alabama is a well decorated “talacha” team, dominating elite amateur tournaments for prize money around the United States.
Their squad has been powered by brothers Eder and Aldair Georgana. Eder has 5 goals and 2 assists in 7 games played; Aldair has 3 goals and 2 assists in 6 games played. A Georgian brother has also scored the game-winning goal in all three of Pumas’ knockout round games.
How They Got Here
Mixed Group Stage Round One
Pumas de Alabama: 5 – Piece of Cake FC: 0
Pumas De Alabama began their TST 2026 campaign with an emphatic 5-0 victory over tournament debutants Piece of Cake FC, outshooting their opponents 27 to 4. Both Georgana brothers scored in this match, Aldair in the 11th minute and Eder in the 19th minute.
Men’s Group Stage Round Two
Pumas de Alabama: 1 – Hernandez United: 2
Hernandez United was able to best Pumas de Alabama in a battle between two dominant tachala clubs. The second half finished 1-0 to Hernandez United before Eder Georgana netted again in the 10th minute of Target score time. However this equalizer didn’t last long as Hernandez United would end the game with a goal just 45 seconds later.
Men’s Group Stage Round Three
Pumas de Alabama: 2 – La Mexicana Express: 3
Pumas got off to a great start, scoring just 34 seconds into the match. La Mexicana Express began to find their feet as the match went on, being the dominant side for majority of the second half before Luis Magna Pumas netted in the 34th minute. An unnecessary Pumas giveaway at 5v5 gave La Mexicana a goal back before they went on to win the game 3-2 in the 15th minute of Target Score Time. Despite finishing third place in their group, their +3 goal differential was enough to earn a third-place qualification into the knockout rounds.
Men’s Round of 32
Pumas de Alabama: 3 – Drip FC: 1
Pumas conceded from a penalty 4 minutes in before Aldair Georgana assisted Eder Georgana for the equalizer in the 12th minute. Bernaldino Valdovinos had a much better match this time around, saving 5 of 6 shots on goal. Pumas were arguably the better team throughout, firing 6 shots in the space of 9 second half minutes. This pressure paid off as Christopher Castillo netted in the 30th minute. Target score time only lasted 5 minutes before Eder Georgana made it 4 in 4 games to win the match for Pumas.
Men’s Round of 16
Pumas de Alabama: 4 – Soccer Central: 3
Pumas de Alabama went down 1-0 early, but stormed back to take a 3-1 lead into Target Score Time. In the longest Target Score Time of TST 2026, Pumas de Alabama were dangerously close to history repeating itself, missing a few open nets and allowing Soccer Central to tie the game at three. The Georgana brothers were the heroes yet again, with Eder assisting Aldair for the game-winning goal.
Quarterfinals
Pumas de Alabama: 2 – Kwik Goal: 1
In a highly entertaining matchup between two well-matched teams, Pumas de Alabama saw themselves in another deadlock deep into Target Score Time. For the second game in a row, Aldair Georgana netted the game-winner to book Pumas a place in the semifinal for the second year in a row.
Semifinals
Pumas de Alabama: 2 – Kings League All-Stars: 1
Pumas de Alabama knocked off unbeaten Kings League All-Stars, one of the tournament favorites after scoring 27 goals in six matches entering the semifinal. After falling behind early, Pumas equalized in the second half and eventually found the winner during a 3v3 period in Target Score Time, advancing to the finals for the second straight year.
Players to Watch
Eder Georgana
Number: 11
TST Stats: 6 goals, 2 assists
Aldair Georgana
Number: 8
TST Stats: 3 goals and 2 assists – all 3 goals have been game-winning goals
Cristofher Castillo
Number: 99
TST Stats: 3 goals
Full Pumas de Alabama TST 2026 Roster
Hernandez United
Based out of Richmond, Virginia, Hernandez United has already conquered the 11v11 amateur scene and now they’ve set their sights on TST and the million-dollar prize. This squad brings serious pedigree to the pitch, featuring players who have competed professionally in Mexico and across the globe.
Hernandez enters the final without conceding a goal in two-straight games. They have gotten contributions across the board all tournament, with their well rounded attack producing 24 goals across seven matches.
How They Got Here
Mixed Group Stage Round One
Hernandez United: 4 – La Mexicana Express: 1
Hernandez United began their first TST campaign with a 4-1 victory over La Mexicana with Rodo Marquez, Natanael Agurcia, Alfonso Tamay, and Salvador Navarro all getting on the scoresheet. La Mexicana scored first 6 minutes in but after finding their feet, Hernandez were unstoppable. Goalkeeper Leonardo Espinoza put up a solid performance, saving 5 of 6 shots on goal. Hernandez United had 4 unanswered shots in Target score time before the 5th was that winning goal.
Men’s Group Stage Round Two
Hernandez United: 2 – Pumas de Alabama: 1
In their second game Hernandez United continues its unbeaten run with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Pumas de Alabama. Hernandez took a 1-0 lead into Target Score Time and appeared on course for a comfortable win before Pumas found an equalizer, already 10 minutes into overtime during a 4v4 period. Leonardo Espinoza responded after only 45 seconds with the game-winning goal to secure another victory for Hernandez.
Men’s Group Stage Round Three
Hernandez United: 7 – Piece of Cake: 2
Hernandez United finished the group stage unbeaten with a commanding 7-2 victory over Piece of Cake FC. Hernandez scored twice in the opening 7 minutes and built a 6-1 lead by the end of regulation. After Piece of Cake pulled one back during Target Score Time, Hernandez secured the win during a 3v3 period.
Men’s Round of 32
Hernandez United: 4 – Dueling for Lincoln: 2
Hernandez United survived a back-and-forth battle to advance with a 4-2 victory over Dueling for Lincoln. Hernandez took an early lead before Dueling for Lincoln scored twice to lead 2-1 at halftime. Hernandez responded with two second-half goals to carry a 3-2 advantage into Target Score Time, where Roman Ramirez scored the winner to seal the victory sending Hernandez United into the Round of 16.
Men’s Round of 16
Hernandez United: 4 – Krü FC: 2
Hernandez United advanced past Krü FC with a 4-2 victory. Roman Ramirez, Leonardo Espinoza and Jaime Romero helped Hernandez build a 3-0 lead by halftime, putting the team in control early.
Krü FC responded with two second-half goals to put pressure on Hernandez United. However, Roman Ramirez delivered once again, scoring the game-winning goal in target score time to send Hernandez United into the quarterfinals.
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Quarterfinals
Hernandez United: 1 – Boca Dallas: 0
Hernandez United and Boca Dallas Men were deadlocked at 0-0 through regulation. Goalkeeper Jeancob Ramirez played a key role in keeping the clean sheet, saving both of Boca Dallas’ shots on target.
In Target Score Time, Roman Ramirez once again proved decisive, scoring the game-winning goal to send Hernandez United to the semifinals. It was his third game-winning goal of the tournament.
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Semifinals
Hernandez United: 2 – Freedom United SC: 0
Hernandez United enters the semifinal unbeaten after dominating both the group stage and knockout rounds. Hernandez has netted 24 goals so far and continued its strong form in the semifinal, limiting Freedom United to just five shots and no shots on target. After a late 1:0 lead in regular time, it was Salvador Navarro with his 2nd game winning goal to secure Hernandez United’s spot in the 2026 final after only 53 seconds in target score time.
Players to Watch
Roman Ramirez
Number: 8
TST Stats: 5 goals and 3 game winning goals
Leonardo Espinoza
Number: 81
TST Stats: 4 goals
Salvador Navarro
Number: 17
TST Stats: 4 goals, 2 game winning goals and 4 assists
