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| Soccer Watch: Bochum v Schalke 04, Atlanta v Minnesota, Chelsea v Bolton Wanderers, Borussia Moenchengladbach v VfB Stuttgart, Middlesbrough v Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich v Hamburg, Torino v AC Milan, Blackburn Rovers v Charlton Athletic, Valencia v Recreativo, San Luis v Tecos, Atlante v Pachuca, Chico v Millonarios, Columbus v DC, Tigres v Pumas, Los Angeles Galaxy v Chivas USA, Roma v Lazio, Arsenal v Fulham, Sevilla v Espanyol, Barcelona v Levante, Toluca v Monterrey, Athletic Club Bilbao v Real Madrid, Dallas v New England, Nacional v Penarol, Boca Juniors v Racing, Santos v Cruz Azul, Atlas v Queretero, Independiente Medellin v Deportivo Cali, Inter Milan v Empoli |
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> Piranhas Will Call The Virginia Beach Sportsplex Home
The Hampton Roads Piranhas announced today that they have come to terms with the City of Virginia Beach to hold the majority of PDL and W-League Piranhas matches at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex for the 2007 season. [ full story +]
> Kickers to Play VT in Fundraiser Exhibition May 1 In response to the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, the Richmond Kickers will host the Virginia Tech Men's soccer team in an exhibition match to be held at the University of Richmond Stadium on Tuesday, May 1st at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds from the gate will be donated to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund. [ full story +]
> U-17 Team Named for World Cup Qualifying TournamentUnited States Under-17 Men's National Team head coach John Hackworth announced today the 20-man roster that will represent the U.S. at the CONCACAF Under-17 Final Round Group B Qualifying Tournament from April 28-May 6 in Kingston, Jamaica. Northern Virginia Royals' Howard Turk was included in the squad. [ full story +]
> Virginia Commonwealth Star Making Difference for FC Dallas
In each of the first four games for MLS side FC Dallas, speedy second-year forward Dominic Oduro has come off the bench and helped spark the Hoops offense. Last Sunday, in the 3-1 win against Colorado at Pizza Hut Park, he scored his first goal of the season and second of his career when Kenny Cooper found him streaking toward the net in the 93rd minute. [ full story +]
> U-21 Women Defeat T&T, Advance to Final in AlabamaThe U.S. Under-21 Women's National Team cruised to its second win in as many games at the 2007 Futbol Internacional Tournament in Alabama, defeating the Trinidad & Tobago full Women's National Team by a 2-0 score at the Alabama A&M Football Field. [ full story +]
> Kotschau, Sumo and Resnick Inducted into George Mason Hall of FameTwo former Mason men's soccer players in Rich Kotschau and Sam Sumo, along with Dr. Richard "Doc" Resnick, were all inducted into Mason's Men's Soccer Hall of Fame this past weekend as announced by head coach Greg Andrulis. All three were honored, along with award winners from the 2006 squad, at the annual soccer banquet on April 21 on the campus of George Mason. [ full story +]
> Mia Hamm Joins Agassi, Ali, Others in Launch of Athletes for HopeAndre Agassi, Lance Armstrong and Mia Hamm are among 12 founders of Athletes for Hope, a charitable organization that aims to pass on their passion for good works to athletes, fans and corporations. [ full story +]
* Vote for Your State Cup FavoritesPotomac Soccer Wire wants your opinion on who you think will win State Cup in one or more age groups. Don't just vote, put your opinion in writing on the forums. Click on the State Cup forum topic to view current voting and add your own. [ vote for state cup winners +]
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Aegean Hawks FC men's amateur side will represent DC/VA in both the US Open Cup and USASA Amateur Cup this year. The squad, comprised of recently graduated athletes from William & Mary, VCU, George Washington, James Madison, Duke, UMD, UWisc, Syracuse, Brown, Colgate, Northwestern, Old Dominion and UVA varsity squads, will take on New York state winners Greek American Atlas on May 6th, 2 PM @ Catholic University in the US Open Cup - USASA Region 1 match-up. On May 13th, the Hawks take on AC United of Baltimore, MD in the first round of the USASA National Amateur Cup, game time scheduled for 1 PM also at Catholic University. Please see the Hawks web site for any changes to dates/locations and come out to support the squad.
Six SAC/HC teams advanced in Maryland State Cup play this past weekend. GU15 Premier, GU14 Classic, GU13 Premier, GU12 Premier, BU12 Premier, BU16 Premier 90-91.
The Richmond Strikers Soccer Club is pleased to announce that David Burch will be joining the club as the Director of the Girls Travel Program. Burch, a Richmond native, comes to the Strikers from the New River United Soccer Association in Blacksburg, VA, where he acted as the Executive Director as well as Director of Coaching. Burch's twenty-two year career has been focused exclusively on coaching women's soccer and his resume includes an impressive list of coaching positions both at the college, club and high-school level. He will attend the May tryouts for the Strikers, and will begin full-time with the club beginning June 1, 2007.
The following Greater Harford Lightning players have committed to play college soccer in college next fall: Abbey Bentz (Nazareth); Allie Jensen (York College of Pa.); Brittany Bangert (Villa Julie); Cindi Nickles (West Chester Univ.); Heather Redding (Villa Julie); Kendra Arsenault (Wilmington College); Kerriann McDaniel (Lynchburg College); Lauren Thomas (Millersville, Pa.); Megan George (York College of Pa.); Taylor Colonna (St. Mary's College).
The OGBC U13 Flames and U13 Rangers have both advanced to MD State Cup Semi-Finals. The Flames rallied from one goal down to beat the Freestate Bravehearts 4-1 in state cup play. In round three, the Flames beat the Azul Real 1-0 in double overtime to advance to the state cup semi-final. The Rangers posted a solid victory over the Greene Turtle Soccer Club 4-0. In round three, the Rangers beat the Potomac Real 1-0 to advance to the state cup semi-finals.
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Washington Freedom are holding a free Sports Nutrition Seminar for Girls, May 15, 6:30-7:30 pm at Whole Foods Kentlands in Gaithersburg. (316 Kentlands Blvd.). Samples will be served and each player who attends will receive some free gifts. Girls interested in attending should have a parent email freedomtix@aol.com with their name and age.
The Virginia Tech women's soccer team will play host to the University of Virginia, Friday, at the Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium. The Cavaliers volunteered to travel to Blacksburg after the Hokies' final scrimmage of the spring season was cancelled due to last week's tragedy. The match will kick off at 6 p.m., and at halftime there will be a presentation of thanks for the help Virginia has provided throughout the past week.
MSYSA will hold a FREE "G" coaching course on Sunday, May 6, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Kenwood High School in Essex, MD ( Baltimore County). The "G" license course is an introductory step to help parents and new coaches help their children and players enjoy the great game of soccer. "G" stands for Games, Goals and Glee. The course is open to all parents and new youth soccer coaches, regardless of whether they are affiliated with an MSYSA member organization. Those interested in attending should forward a course registration form to MSYSA, either by fax or email. Click on the following link for the registration form.
Virginian Soccer Tournament has posted accepted teams list and divisions.
Potomac Memorial Tournament has posted accepted teams list and divisions.
---- Editor's Corner ---- Catch up with the VA State Cup scores through April 21 at VYSA.com and the Maryland scores at MSYSA.org
The Crystal Palace USA web site has a nice story about the history of professional soccer in Maryland, and their pending season opener in Memorial Stadium on May 4th.
Craig Stouffer of The Examiner has written about the South American invasion of MLS, and how D.C. United continues to pave the way between the contentents.
Fifa.com has a story about Thomas Rongen and the U.S. U-20's pending World Cup in Canada this summer. This includes a breakdown on whether or not this is the best U.S. U-20 team ever. |
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-- Major League Soccer Summary --
Saturday, April 28, 2007, Columbus v DC United - LIVE - Comcast SportsNet
Saturday, April 28, 2007, Los Angeles Galaxy v Chivas USA - LIVE - FSC
Sunday, April 29, 2007, Dallas v New England - LIVE - TeleFutura
Friday, April 27, 2007
2:25 PM: Bochum v Schalke 04 - LIVE - GolTV - German Bundesliga
8:00 PM: Atlanta v Minnesota - LIVE - FSC - USL 1
Saturday, April 28, 2007
7:30 AM: Chelsea v Bolton Wanderers - LIVE - FSC - English Premier League
9:25 AM: B.Moenchengladbach v VfB Stuttgart - LIVE - GolTV - Bundesliga
10:00 AM: Middlesbrough v T. Hotspur - LIVE - FSC - English Premier League
11:30 AM: Bayern Munich v Hamburg - Same DD - GolTV - German Bundesliga
12:00 PM: Torino v AC Milan - LIVE - FSC - Italian Serie A
2:30 PM: Blackburn Rovers v Charlton Athletic - Same DD - FSC - English Premier
4:00 PM: Valencia v Recreativo - LIVE - GolTV - Spanish La Liga
4:00 PM: San Luis v Tecos - LIVE - Galavision - Futbol de Mexico
6:00 PM: Atlante v Pachuca - LIVE - Galavision - Futbol de Mexico
7:30 PM: Chico v Millonarios - LIVE - GolTV - Futbol de Colombia
7:30 PM: Columbus v DC United - LIVE - Comcast SportsNet - MLS
8:00 PM: Tigres v Pumas - LIVE - TeleFutura - Futbol de Mexico
10:30 PM: Los Angeles Galaxy v Chivas USA - LIVE - FSC - MLS
Sunday, April 29, 2007
9:00 AM: Roma v Lazio - LIVE - GolTV - Italian Serie A
11:00 AM: Arsenal v Fulham - LIVE - FSC - English Premier League
11:00 AM: Sevilla v Espanyol - LIVE - GolTV - Spanish La Liga
1:00 PM: Barcelona v Levante - LIVE - GolTV - Spanish La Liga
1:00 PM: Toluca v Monterrey - LIVE - Univision - Futbol de Mexico
3:00 PM: Athletic Club Bilbao v Real Madrid - LIVE - GolTV - Spanish La Liga
3:00 PM: Dallas v New England - LIVE - TeleFutura - MLS
5:00 PM: Nacional v Penarol - Same DD - GolTV - Futbol de Uruguay
5:00 PM: Boca Juniors v Racing - Same DD - FSC - Futbol de Argentina
5:00 PM: Santos v Cruz Azul - LIVE - ESPN Deportes - Futbol de Mexico
5:00 PM: Atlas v Queretero - LIVE - Galavision - Futbol de Mexico
7:00 PM: Ind. Medellin v Deportivo Cali - Same DD - GolTV - Futbol de Colombia
9:30 PM: Inter Milan v Empoli - Same DD - GolTV - Italian Serie A
Monday, April 30, 2007
No live or same day delay games scheduled today.
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==== Tryouts ====
> Majestics Tryouts for W-League, Super 20, and U15 - U17 Location: Benton Middle School 7411 Hoadly Rd., Manassas, VA 20112 Saturday May 5th - 10:00 - 1:00 - W-league and Super 20 Combined Saturday May 5th - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (U15/16/17 Girls) Sunday May 6th - Noon - 2:00 - W-league Only Saturday May 12th - 10:00 - 1:00 - W-league and Super 20 Combined Saturday May 12th - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (U15/16/17 Girls) Sunday May 13th - Noon - 2:00 - Player Invitation Only for W-league Tryouts Go to the website: www.novafc.org to get registration information for the tryouts listed above. Questions contact Marie O. Schweitzer - majesticsyleague@novafc.org > Royals Tryouts for PDL and Super 20Location: Word of Grace - 13832 Redskin Drive, Oak Hill, VA Register by calling Coach Silvino 301 237-6379 Tuesday 4/24, 5/01, 5/08 - 8:45 - 11:00 p.m. Wednesday 4/25, 5/02, 5/08 - 8:45 - 11:00 p.m. Go to the website: www.novafc.org to get registration information for the tryouts listed above. Questions contact Silvino Gonzalo - 301 237-6379 > Baltimore Bays U10 Girls TryoutsBaltimore Bays U10 girls are looking for
committed, talented players for the upcoming 2007 fall season. Players
must be born between August 1, 1996 and July 31, 1997. For more
information contact coach Christa Blunt at cgredlein@aol.com or go to
www.baysunited97.com. ==== Camps ====> Northern Virginia Royals and Majestics CampsLocation: Hellwig Memorial Park (Prince William County) Click here to register. Questions: 703 898-6181 or www.novafc.orgFor ages 5 - 16. Each camper will receive: Northern Virginia Soccer Camp T-shirt, Free Admission to one 2007 Season Home Game, Northern Virginia Camp Player Gift 5 day camp - June 25 - 29 or July 23 - 27 Drop off - 8:45 - 9:00 a.m. Half Day Camp - 9:00 - Noon - Early Bird Registration ($99 - ends May 1st) Full Day Camp - 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. Early Bird Registration ($175 - ends May 1st) Team Camps (10 or more players) also available. ==== Leagues ====> Indoor Soccer - Battle of the Businesses at Total Sports Pavilion in Woodbridge, Virginia.The second week of May there will be a recreational coed and men's
soccer league for local businesses. The leagues will play on Tuesday
and/or Wednesday nights. (one game a week) There will be a coed
division (4 males 2 females on field) and men's division (6 males on
field). The registration cost is $625 which includes a set of t-shirts
and PA announcements at all the Royals and Majestics home games this
season. For more information about Battle of the Businesses, contact
Marie 703 898-6181 or marietsp@aol.com
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