Top of the Table Clash: DC Hyper Faces Club Deportivo Laurel in Key UPSL Showdown

Match Preview | Club Deportivo Laurel vs. DC Hyper
May 10, 2025 | UPSL DMV North Premier – Week 6
Kickoff: 7:30 PM | Hammond High School, Maryland

The UPSL DMV North Premier brings together its two top sides this Saturday as DC Hyper travels to face Club Deportivo Laurel at Hammond High School, with kickoff set for 7:30 PM. The matchup promises high intensity and major implications in the race for playoff positioning.

DC Hyper comes into the game looking to respond after a tough stretch, having earned just one point in their last two matches following a strong unbeaten start to the season. This week, Head Coach Sergio Caetano and his staff focused on tactical adjustments and refining details that proved costly in recent outings.

“We’ve worked hard this week to correct some of the issues that have affected our results,” said Caetano. “It’s a big match, but also a great opportunity for the group to show its response.”

Club Deportivo Laurel, meanwhile, enters the match as one of the most in-form teams in the division. With three wins and one draw in four matches, Laurel did not play last weekend and comes into the fixture rested and motivated to protect its unbeaten record.

DC Hyper will be without attacking duo Hassan ElSayed and Jio Mora, both unavailable for the trip to Hammond. However, the squad will be reinforced by the return of Tommy Hoskins and Joy Mbongo, while new signing João Baesso is set to make his debut in the matchday squad.

By the Numbers:

• DC Hyper: 3W – 1D – 1L | 10 Points | 7 GF / 3 GA
• Laurel: 3W – 1D – 0L | 10 Points | 9 GF / 4 GA
• First-place battle: Both clubs level on points at the top of the table

Match Info:
📍 Hammond High School, Maryland
📅 Saturday, May 10
🕢 Kickoff: 7:30 PM