Annapolis Blues 4-1 Bethesda SC | USL League Two | July 12, 2026

The Annapolis Blues delivered a dominant attacking display at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, thrashing Bethesda SC 4‑1 in a USL League Two clash. The Blues moved the ball with pace and purpose from the first whistle, leaving Bethesda chasing shadows for large periods of the match.

Match Overview

Annapolis wasted no time asserting their superiority, racing into a two‑goal lead inside the opening 15 minutes. They added a third before half‑time and a fourth early in the second half, effectively killing the contest. Bethesda grabbed a late consolation goal, but it did little to dampen a thoroughly impressive performance from the home side.

First Half: Blues Blitz Bethesda

The Blues started at lightning speed, pressing Bethesda deep in their own half. In the 7th minute, winger Samir Diallo cut inside from the right and curled a left‑footed shot into the far corner to open the scoring. Just five minutes later, striker Jake Morrison doubled the lead, turning his marker inside the box before firing low into the bottom corner.

Bethesda struggled to cope with the movement of the Blues’ front four. In the 34th minute, Diallo turned provider, sliding a pass through for midfielder Chris Hanson to slot home from 12 yards, making it 3‑0. The visitors managed just one off‑target shot in the entire first half.

Second Half: Clinical Finish and a Late Response

Annapolis continued where they left off after the break. In the 53rd minute, a rapid counter‑attack ended with substitute forward Liam Chen rounding the Bethesda goalkeeper and finishing into an empty net for 4‑0. The Blues then took their foot off the gas, allowing Bethesda a measure of possession in the final 20 minutes.

Bethesda finally got on the scoresheet in the 87th minute. A free‑kick from the left was headed home by centre‑back Omar Jenkins after a defensive miscommunication. It was a small consolation for the visitors, who otherwise offered very little in attack.

Standout Performances

• Samir Diallo (Annapolis) – A goal and an assist in the first half; his dribbling and creativity unlocked the Bethesda defence repeatedly.
• Jake Morrison (Annapolis) – Scored one and was a physical handful throughout, holding up play and bringing teammates into the game.
• Liam Chen (Annapolis) – The substitute made an immediate impact with a well‑taken goal and constant running that stretched the visitors.

USL League Two Standings Impact

The victory lifts Annapolis Blues into the top three of the Mid‑Atlantic Division with 10 points from five matches. Their goal difference of +7 is the best in the division, signalling genuine promotion‑push credentials. Bethesda SC remain in the lower half of the table, now winless in three matches, and face pressure to turn their season around before the playoff race tightens.

Annapolis will next travel on July 16 for a midweek fixture, while Bethesda return home to host a divisional rival on the same date.