| Notes and Boasts: Luciano Emilio, Richmond Kickers, Mike Burke, Northern Virginia U16 Super Y-League, Greer Drummond, James Madison University, Melony Davis, Radford University, Virginia Legacy, Antonio Harley, Patrick Brown, Andrew Hoxie, Brian Davis, Region I over-30 finals, Bier FC, Maryland Pride, 2007 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, Harrisburg City Islanders, Ocean City Barons, D.C. United, Mira Mupier, Thierry Henry, Tom Cruise, LA Galaxy, CONCACAF Gold Cup |
| Soccer Watch: Charleston v Atlanta, Netherlands v Serbia, Sevilla v Getafe, United States v Brazil, Salt Lake v DC, Los Angeles Galaxy v Columbus Crew, United States v Mexico, Luis Angel Firpo v Aguila, Kansas City v Houston |
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> U.S. Gets Big Assist To Slip Past Canada
The U.S. men's soccer team has taken a perilous route to the Gold Cup final, surviving repeated late-game letdowns and, on Thursday night at Soldier Field, benefiting from a controversial call in the closing seconds to defeat a furious Canadian side. [ full story +]
> Kickers Drive Over DC Reserves in Exhibition for Bone Marrow
The Richmond Kickers battled to a 3-2 finish during Tuesday night's exhibition against D.C. United's reserve team, getting goals from Ricky Schramm, Freddy Smith, and Mike Burke. United's Justin and Marc Burch also scored. As part of the exhibition, Richomond hosted a Bone Marrow Drive through the National Marrow Donor Program of Virginia seeking a donor match for Hermitage High School and University of Illinois soccer player Laura Redmond who was diagnosed with leukemia in April. [ full story +]
> PDL Piranhas Make it Nine for Nine, Have Yet to Concede a Goal
The record is a historic nine shutouts in nine games for the PDL Piranhas (8-0-1) after a 2-0 defeat of Ocean City Barons on Wednesday night. Andrew Wheeler scored his ninth goal and Zach Kinney scored his first as the Piranhas tightened their grip on first place in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The Piranhas hit the road on June 23 to face Northern Virginia at Valley View Sports Complex. [ full story +]
> Freedom Tie Wildcats on Road 1-1
The Washington Freedom tied the New Jersey Wildcats 1-1 on the road on Wednesday evening, halting their 5 game win streak. The Wildcats' Jessica O'Rourke scored first in the 12th minute before Ali Andrzejewski evened the score. The second half saw the Freedom have 10 shots on goal but the Wildcats defenders and goalie were up to the task, managing to maintain the tie. [ full story +]
> Former United and US National Team Assistant Fired by Chicago Dave Sarachan, fired on Wednesday by Chicago, was only the second coach in the club's history, and he was the first to be axed. Voted Major League Soccer coach of the year in 2003, Sarachan was in his fifth season, and his 55-50-31 record ranks him 10th in MLS career wins. He guided the Fire to two U.S. Open Cup titles in 2003 and 2006 and made the MLS playoffs three times. [ full story +]
> United Likely to Lose Players to Copa America TournamentThe high-profile South American tournament has already taken D.C. captain Jaime Moreno away as his former Bolivia teammate Erwin "Platini" Sanchez, now the national team's coach, has welcomed him back into the fold after a seven-year absence. And now, as many as four of United's U.S. internationals could be selected by manager Bob Bradley on Thursday. [ full story +]
> U-20 World Cup Might Pay European Ticket For Adu Now that he's 18, Freddy Adu is eligible to fulfill his dream of playing in Europe. Adu turned 18 on June 2, making him eligible under the regulations governing international soccer to transfer to a club outside the United States. To get the attention of European clubs, he will have to perform well as captain of the U.S. national team at his third under-20 World Cup. [ full story +]
> U.S. Soccer Selects First 11 Clubs For Development AcademyThe first 11 clubs have been chosen for U.S. Soccer's Development Academy which will start this fall. These 11 elite youth soccer clubs from across the nation are the first group of applicants to be selected by U.S. Soccer's National Team coaches to participate in the revolutionary program. [ full story +]
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---- Boasts ----
Brazilian striker Luciano Emilio of D.C. United was named MLS player of the week on Tuesday. Emilio, 29, has totaled five goals and one assist in 10 games since joining United from CD Olimpia of Honduras on Jan. 16.
United Soccer Leagues' Players of the Week includes Richmond Kickers' Mike Burke. A leader on the team and a 2006 USL-2 MVP Finalist, Burke now sits tied for first in the league in assists with five for the year and is tied for fifth in points.
Northern Virginia's U16 Super Y-League teams opened their 2007 campaign with comfortable victories over the Atlanta Silverbacks Jrs. on Sunday, June 17 at Valley View Sports Complex. This followed an outstanding Saturday, June 16 when all Royals and Majestics teams finished their first day of competition without registering a single loss.
RFC defender and United captain Greer Drummond along with fellow teammate, RFC striker Melony Davis, are the most recent additions to the club's class of 2008 commitment list. Drummond will attend school and play soccer at James Madison University. Davis has accepted an offer from Radford University, also opting to stay in-state with the Big South program.
Four former Virginia Legacy travel players are now on the Legacy PDL team; Antonio Harley, Patrick Brown, Andrew Hoxie, and Brian Davis. The Premier Development League works as a springboard for players to propel their game to the next level; college, MLS, USL or international.
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The Region I over-30 finals are in Philadelphia this Sunday at 4pm.
Washington Premier League's Bier FC takes on Connecticut for the right
to represent Region I in the national final-four in July. For the first time, the Regional finals will be broadcast live via internet radio.
Women's Premier Soccer League's Maryland Pride women dropped a tight decision in Philadelphia Saturday 1-0, despite excellent play coming from Pride keeper Sarah Mather.
U.S. Soccer has announced the third round possible pairings for the 2007 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, which will begin on July 10. Possible pairings for DC United are Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) or Ocean City Barons (PDL).
D.C. United announced the club has signed forward Mira Mupier to a developmental contract. Mupier was originally discovered during United's invite-only combine for college players and free agents in January. He was offered a contract after being invited back for a trial last week.
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As a casual Arsenal fan, I'm sad to report the wires are saying Thierry Henry has signed a four year deal with Barcelona and will be leaving the London club after four years.
A London tabloid claims actor Tom Cruise will buy the LA Galaxy for about $80 million. Believe it when I see it, but it would only add to bringing soccer fully into pop culture in the US, something that is necessary if we're ever going to fill stadiums on a regular basis within the next decade. But lots of down-side too if you're at the Galaxy.
Fans of the CONCACAF Gold Cup™ looking for more in-depth coverage can now watch the unique analysis show Inside the Gold Cup on CONCACAF's own YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/concacaf). In the hour-long daily show, leading soccer analysts Shep Messing and John Harkes break down the action in the tournament and preview the upcoming games as the Gold Cup enters the elimination stages this weekend.
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-- Major League Soccer Summary --
Saturday, June 23, 2007, 9:30 PM: Salt Lake v DC - LIVE - FSC
Saturday, June 23, 2007, 10:30 PM: LA v Columbus Crew - LIVE - HDNet
Sunday, June 24, 2007, 5:00 PM: Kansas City v Houston - LIVE - TeleFutura
Friday, June 22, 2007
8:00 PM: Charleston v Atlanta - LIVE - FSC - USL 1
Saturday, June 23, 2007
2:30 PM: Netherlands v Serbia - LIVE - ESPN Deportes - UEFA Under-21 Final
4:00 PM: Sevilla v Getafe - Same DD - Telemundo - Spanish Copa del Rey
5:00 PM: US v Brazil - LIVE - ESPN2 - Women's Int'l Friendly - CONCACAF
9:30 PM: Salt Lake v DC - LIVE - FSC - MLS
10:30 PM: LA Galaxy v Columbus Crew - LIVE - HDNet - MLS
Sunday, June 24, 2007
3:00 PM: United States v Mexico - LIVE - FSC - CONCACAF Gold Cup Final
5:00 PM: Luis Angel Firpo v Aguila - LIVE - GolTV - Futbol de El Salvador
5:00 PM: Kansas City v Houston - LIVE - TeleFutura - MLS
Monday, June 25, 2007
No live or same day delay games scheduled
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=== Camps ===> MaxTouch Soccer Academy, Woodbridge, VACheck out the MaxTouch Soccer Academy Website for current classes being offered and Summer Camp dates. All classes and camps are conducted indoors in our Air-conditioned facility. For more info go to www.MaxTouchSoccer.com, or call 703-670-5801. >Seneca Soccer Association International Development CampSeneca Soccer Association is pleased to announce its International Development Camp being held at Clarksburg High School from July 23 through July 28, 2007. The focus of this camp is to provide serious high school age players with an advanced coaching experience. For our 2007 camp we are pleased to announce Dr. Zdenek Sivek as our lead clinician. Zdenek Sivek is the former Technical Director and National Youth Team Coach for the Czech Republic Football Association. In addition he is a Technical Instructor and Advisor for the Uni on of European Football Associations (UEFA). He has developed players and training and coaching curriculum in all age groups at both the club and federation level. A former professional player he also holds advanced degrees in Physical Education and Psychology. Many players on the current Czech National Team trained under Dr. Sivek. Players sessions are held morning and afternoon, Coaches sessions in the evening. Visit Seneca Soccer Association at www.senecasoccer.com for a brochure and application. === Jobs ===> Montgomery Soccer Seeking Academy CoachesMontgomery Soccer (MSI/MSC) is looking for coaches intersted in coaching in the 2007-2008 U8 MSI Academy. The Academy will be running sessions throughout the year. The coaches that are interested may be considered for coaching the U9 Challenge team(s) in the Fall of 2008. If you are interested, please contact Jim Bruno, Director of Coaching at JimBruno26@aol.com and include your resume.
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