Burt Granofsky is a sports photographer based in Waltham, Massachusetts. He is currently working on a project to document the athletes and fans of semi-pro and amateur sports teams in New England. You can follow him on Twitter (@burtphoto) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/burtphoto/).

On July 8, Boston City FC and Greater Lowell FC clashed in an NPSL battle with only pride on the line. (c) Burt Granofsky

Boston City FC players mob Pedro Silva, #5, after he scores to even the game at 1-1. (c) Burt Granofsky

The Ironsides Crew cheers their team on to victory. (c) Burt Granofsky

Pedro Silva races upfield. (c) Burt Granofsky

The teams compete in the North Atlantic Conference of the NPSL, a region that plays a physical brand of soccer. (c) Burt Granofsky

Coby Handy drives the ball forward during the Lions' eventual 3-2 victory. (c) Burt Granofsky

Santi Cardona tries a shot on goal, but it is deflected by a Greater Lowell FC defender. (c) Burt Granofsky

Boston City FC goalkeeper Jacob Wagmeister finds himself tangled up as he tries to retrieve the ball. (c) Burt Granofsky

Members of the Ironsides Crew take down their banners following Boston City FC's victory. (c) Burt Granofsky

The Ironsides Crew presents Jacob Wagmeister with its Man of the Year award, which recognizes a player who has gone above and beyond for the team. (c) Burt Granofsky