The Harrisburg Heat take the field today with a championship on the line, facing the Iowa Demon Hawks in the Major Arena Soccer League 2 Final at Baxter Arena. Kickoff is set for 4:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM EST as the Heat look to complete a perfect season in their first year of MASL 2 competition.
This is the moment this group has been building toward all season. After finishing a flawless 12-0 in the regular season and earning the top overall seed, the Heat have continued to show why they’ve been one of the most consistent and dangerous teams in the league. Today presents the opportunity to cap that run with a championship.
Harrisburg punched its ticket to the final with a strong 9-5 victory over the Omaha Kings on Saturday night. The Heat came out flying, setting the tone early with three first-quarter goals, including a pair from Oscar Barrientos and another from Roshawn Panton. That fast start forced Omaha to play from behind, but even as the Kings battled back in the second quarter, Harrisburg responded when it mattered most. A late first-half goal from Thiago Freitas Da Silva restored momentum heading into the break.
From there, the Heat took control. Vinicius Dantas found the net twice in the third quarter to extend the lead, and Bruno Henrique closed things out in the fourth with two goals to secure the win. It was a complete performance that highlighted the balance, depth, and experience that have defined this team all year long.
That identity has carried through the entire season. Veteran leadership, timely scoring, and the ability to respond in key moments have been the difference time and time again. Whether it’s the finishing ability of Dantas and Henrique or the playmaking presence of Barrientos, the Heat have consistently found ways to dictate the pace and control matches.
Standing across from them today is an Iowa side that is equally familiar with success. The Demon Hawks advanced with an 8-5 comeback win over the OKC Certified Lions and are appearing in their third consecutive MASL 2 Championship. They bring experience and momentum into the match, setting up a showdown between two unbeaten teams with everything on the line.
For the Heat, the focus is simple: stay true to who they are. This group has earned every result through discipline, chemistry, and a commitment to playing the game the right way. Now, with one game left, they have the chance to finish what they started.
Ninety minutes stand between the Heat and a title.
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