The Patriots took on Champion on 26 January 2024 in our home opener at Veterans Memorial. The Patriots came out in the first half playing hard against Champion in a back and forth battle which provided opportunities for both teams. Champion would strike first as they found a seam through the Patriot defense to take the lead. The Patriots continued to work hard and brought the fight back to Champion with multiple scoring opportunities that would lead to an equalizing goal. The Patriots went into halftime tied 1-1. The second half proved much of the same as both teams battled to find the back of the net. The Patriots continued to play hard as they looked to capitalize on various opportunities that they created. The Patriots defense would find themselves pressed and Champion would continue to probe the line for weaknesses but the Patriot defense would hold true to keep Champion off the board. The Patriots would not let up until the final whistle The final was a 1-1 draw. Rodrigo Lozano-Munoz had the lone goal. Anthony Arreola had 5 saves. The Patriots next face Pieper at Pieper on 30 January 2024.