HOME DEFENSE: MARATHON FC EDGES KEY WEST IN ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE DUEL

a group of young men playing a game of soccer
Sandra Lee Photography Studio

The evening of Sept. 20 marked a new era for the adult Florida Keys Soccer League, as for the first time ever, Key West-based Dep. Chapin made the drive from the Southernmost City to face Marathon FC on their “home” field at Marathon Community Park.

Marathon protected home turf in the first-of-its-kind matchup, edging Dep. Chapin 2-1. The defending 2023 champions will again enter the league playoffs as the top seed with a record of 10-5-1, courtesy of a league-low 18 goals allowed and +30 goal differential. Dep. Chapin will enter the playoffs as the fourth seed with an 8-3-4 record and +22 goal differential.

Alex Rickert
Alex Rickert made the perfectly natural career progression from dolphin trainer to newspaper editor in 2021 after freelancing for Keys Weekly while working full time at Dolphin Research Center. A resident of Marathon since 2015, he fell in love with the Florida Keys community by helping multiple organizations and friends rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Irma. An avid runner, actor, and spearfisherman, he spends as much of his time outside of work on or under the sea having civil disagreements with sharks.