The Green Machine Malibu AYSO boys’ U-14 soccer team. Back row, from left: Coach Niel Armstrong, Matthew Ulansey, Jarod Wang, Jordan Baer, Linus Gordon, Blake Schwimmer, Scott Pencak and Christopher Armstrong, Ben Merbach, Coach Larry Awbrey. Front row, from left: Alex Averna, Chase Lambert, Matthew Awbrey, Barron Hilton, Colby Parker and Addison Lewis.
The Green Machine Malibu AYSO boys’ U-14 soccer team won their division championship on Nov. 15. They won in a playoff game that was played until a 2-2 tie was reached in regulation time, then remained tied following two five-minute overtimes. The game was finally won in an overtime shootout. The Green Machine now moves on to Area E Playoffs in Moorpark on Dec. 12 and 13.