| Notes and Boasts: U-12 VSA Heat, U-16 MCLN Freedom, US Club Soccer 2007 National Cup VI, U15B Potomac SA Internationals , U12B United Juniors SA, U13B Bethesda SC United, U17B Loudoun Crew, U14G Loudoun Soccer Explosion, U15G VISTA Shockwave, U17G Freestate Alliance Shooters, Chantel Jones, Richmond Destiny, TJ Cyrus, Kevin Alston, The Pan-American Games, David Beckham and Chelsea FC, The Richmond Kickers, Northern Virginia Majestics, Fairfax Women's Soccer Association, Beckham coming to MLS, United's U.S. Open Cup, FIFA high altitude |
| Soccer Watch: Uruguay v Brazil, U.S. v Uruguay, Mexico v Argentina, Spain v Brazil, Austria v Gambia, Japan v Czech Republic, Argentina v Poland, Mexico v Congo, Chicago v Houston, Zambia v Nigeria, Chile v Portugal, Portland v California |
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> U.S. Under 20's upset Brazil, win Group
The United States won Group D on Friday with a strong showing against pre-tournament favorites Brazil. For the second game in a row, the U.S. attack flowed through captain Freddy Adu, who found Josmer Altidore for both U.S. goals. The 2-1 win means the U.S. advances as group winner with Poland taking second. Next up is the round of 16 in Toronto against Uruguay on Wednesday night. [ full story +]
> D.C. United announces stadium plans, needs help from supporters
D.C. United has been working with the District for several years to advance their plan for a magnificent stadium/hotel complex anchoring a new neighborhood at Poplar Point. They now think it's time for the Mayor to commit to getting this done in time for the opening game of the 2010 season. [ full story +]
> United attack shut down by DynamoD.C. United suffered the second loss in their last four matches after a seven-game unbeaten run, falling 1-0 to Houston Dynamo on Sunday night at Robertson Stadium. The shutout also ends United forward Luciano Emilio's streak of consecutive games with a goal at five, the second longest such streak in MLS this season. [ full story +]
> Crystal Palace USA streak is stopped at seven
Crystal Palace (3-5-4) dropped a 1-0 heartbreaker to the Western Massachusetts Pioneers at Navy Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis. The loss put an end to the undefeated string that had reached seven matches. [ full story +]
> PDL Piranhas remain undefeated on seasonThe PDL Piranhas took their record to 11-0-2 (35 points) Saturday night against Fredericksburg (5-5-2, 17 points), shutting down the Gunners 3-2 at Fredericksburg Academy. Goals by Daniel Haywood, Andrew Wheeler and KK Lima and a diving save by goalkeeper Ben Ashton in stoppage time at the end of the match sealed the win. [ full story +]
> Washington Freedom beat Jersey Sky Blue to reclaim top spot in W-League Christie Welsh's two goals and one assist propelled the Washington Freedom past Jersey Sky Blue 3-2 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey avenging the 3-0 defeat the Freedom suffered at the Maryland SoccerPlex on June 27. The win places the Washington Freedom in first place in the Northeast Division of the W-League with two weeks left to play. [ full story +]
> United faces Harrisburg in Open Cup action WednesdayProfessional soccer will arrive at Hempfield High School in Landisville, PA. at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, when the Harrisburg City Islanders take on D.C. United of Major League Soccer. The game is in the Round of 16 of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, a summer-long competition that includes teams from five different levels of play. Landisville is just west of the city of Lancaster, PA. [ full story +]
> U.S. Under 20's face Uruguay on Wednesday night in World CupAfter beating Brazil to stay undefeated and win Group D, the Americans' biggest obstacle heading to the knockout stages might not be the dangerous Uruguay side they will meet Wednesday night in Toronto (7:45 ET, ESPNU). No, the U.S. should be warier of itself.
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Congratulations to the WAGS league U-12 VSA Heat and U-16 MCLN Freedom who triumphed in the US Youth Soccer's Region I championships in Portland, Maine.
Seven teams from our region came out on top in Region E groups at US Club Soccer's 2007 National Cup VI in Virginia Beach, June 30 - July 3. Congratulations to U15B Potomac SA Internationals (MD), U12B United Juniors SA (VA), U13B Bethesda SC United (MD), U17B Loudoun Crew (VA), U14G Loudoun Soccer Explosion (VA), U15G VISTA Shockwave (VA), and U17G - Freestate Alliance Shooters (MD). Finals begin July 21-24 with Boys U15-U17 action in Greensboro, N.C.
Chantel Jones, a native of Midlothian, VA. and former Richmond Destiny W-League player, is one of 18 athletes named to the U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team roster for the 2007 Pan-American Games. The games are being held in Brazil July 12-29. The U.S. women are scheduled to play Paraguay, Panama, Argentina and Mexico.
Midfielder TJ Cyrus (MD.) and Defender Kevin Alston (VA.) are on the 17-player roster announced recently by Bob Jenkins, head coach of the U.S. Men's Pan-American Soccer Team. The Pan-American Games will be held July 13-26 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The team is scheduled to meet Venezuela, Bolivia and Mexico.
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David Beckham will be officially introduced as a Los Angeles Galaxy player in California on Friday morning, and is anticipated to make his team debut in a friendly against Chelsea FC of England on July 21st. Check out MLSNet.com for a sneak peak at the commercial that will be running on ESPN to promote the match.
The Richmond Kickers suffered a 2-1 loss in second half stoppage time tonight in New Hampshire, snapping an 11-game unbeaten streak during the 2007 regular season.
Northern Virginia Majestics is now 6-5-1 and remains in a tight playoff race with the New Jersey Wildcats in the W-League after defeating the Western Mass Lady Pioneers 5-2 Saturday night.
Fairfax Women's Soccer Association has room for new players and teams this fall. Teams are collecting registrations now. Season starts late August. All abilities welcome, ages 18 and up. They have O-18, O-30, O-40 and O-50 groups.
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Beer for Bier on the way! Potomac Soccer Wire is throwing a fundraiser for Bier FC to help fund their trip to Seattle for the USASA Over-30 National Championships. The event will be at Ireland's Four Courts in Arlington on Wednesday, July 25th from 7PM till? There will be a cover, raffles, silent auctions, and hopefully several sponsors at the event, all to help cover the team's approximate $20,000 price tag to make the trip. USASA and local soccer associations have helped a bit, but the team is far below half the funds it really needs for the honor of representing our region. Stay tuned to this section for more, but MARK YOUR CALENDAR. Interested event sponsors, cash contributors, silent auction item donors, and celebrities willing to appear, please email editor@potomacsoccerwire.com and we'll put you in touch with the right people.
There was a sports cover piece on Beckham coming to MLS in the New York Times on Sunday. It's by Jere Longman, and starts off: "Whatever David Beckham is - soccer icon, husband of Posh Spice, global marketing brand, free-kicking metrosexual - he will not arrive in the United States this week as an intended savior."
Just a side note on weird things. United is playing their U.S. Open Cup game on Wednesday at MY old High School back in Lancaster, PA. (and of course I can't go). Ben Olsen could almost ride a bike to his boyhood home from there though - the place where soccer players in the 80's didn't know there was anything beyond the local high school leagues.
Anyone following FIFA's ban on high altitude games? It really doesn't make sense to try to ban those games, but not games below sea level and in 100% humidity - or games in Columbus, OH in February. It's called home field advantage people. Live with it. Well, they're backing down now - finally.
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-- Major League Soccer Summary --
Thursday, July 12, 2007, 9:00 PM: Chicago v Houston - LIVE - ESPN2
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
8:30 PM: Uruguay v Brazil - LIVE - GolTV - Copa America 2007 - Semifinal 1
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
7:30 PM: U.S. v Uruguay - LIVE - ESPNU/Galavision - FIFA Under 20 World Cup
8:30 PM: Mexico v Argentina - LIVE - GolTV - Copa America 2007 - Semifinal 2
11:00 PM: Spain v Brazil - LIVE - ESPNU/Galavision - FIFA Under 20 World Cup
Thursday, July 12, 2007
1:30 AM: Austria v Gambia - Same DD - ESPNU - FIFA Under 20 World Cup
3:30 AM: Japan v Czech Republic - Same DD - ESPNU - FIFA Under 20 World Cup
4:30 PM: Argentina v Poland - LIVE - ESPNU/Galavision - FIFA Under 20 World Cup
7:30 PM: Mexico v Congo - LIVE - ESPNU/Galavision - FIFA Under 20 World Cup
9:00 PM: Chicago v Houston - LIVE - ESPN2 - MLS
11:00 PM: Zambia v Nigeria - Same DD - FSE - FIFA Under 20 World Cup
Friday, July 13, 2007
2:00 AM: Chile v Portugal - Same DD - FSE - FIFA Under 20 World Cup
11:00 PM: Portland v California - LIVE - FSC - USL 1
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=== Tryouts ===
> Chantilly Aresnal Rising U15 Seeking Keeper
The Chantilly Arsenal, a rising U-15 D3 team, is in search of a goalkeeper for the upcoming season. The Arsenal are coached/trained by Lon Pringle. Goalkeeper training will be provided by Geoff Mulholland. Interested players should contact Coach Pringle at lon.pringle@fcps.edu OR (703)967-8579.
=== 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. > OBGC Soccer Summer Camps 2007STAFF: Pete Wood (Director), Alan Pringle (Asst Director), Matt Pilkington (Asst Director), Darren Beasley, Craig Stone DATES: July 9th - 13th, July 23rd - 27th, July 30th - Aug 3rd, Aug 6th - 10th (5-8pm) CAMP PROGRAMS: Mini Kickers (instructional) Half-Day, 9am-12pm (Ages 4-6), Premier Camp (All ability levels Ages 6-16), Advanced Camp (ODP and Travel level players Ages 8-16), Advanced Champions, Evening Camp (Ages 8-14) FIELD DIRECTIONS: OBGC Park - 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Rd Olney MD 20832 108 Field,Route 108, Olney, MD Register online at - www.obgc.comContact: Pete Wood, peteshefw@earthlink.net 301-933-9603 === Tournaments ===> PWSI 11th Annual Toys For Tots Tournament, Sept 1-3Join Prince William Soccer in the 11th annual Toys For Tots Tournament on September 1 - 3, 2007 and help kick off the Marine Corps annual holiday toy drive. Every year, tournament participants donate several hundred new toys to the Toys for Tots campaign. Please consider bringing an unwrapped toy to any game site for collection. The 2007 Entry fee is $475 for U9 - U12 and $550 for U13 - U19. Entry deadline is August 4, 2007. For more information or to register, go to http://www.pwsi.org/toys=== Players Seeking Teams ===> Recently added players seeking teams on SoccerAds.comThese players were posted for free on www.soccerads.com or www.playerlists.com within the past week. It can take less than five minutes for you to begin displaying a live list of available players for any sport in any zip code radius right on your club or league web site. Click here for details and to download the code your web master needs. R. Gonzales, 23, Male, Forward/Midfielder, B-more/AAC/HW, MD Sean Welch, 24, Male, Forward/Midfielder, Arlington, DC Pat Rodjom, 22, Male, Forward/Goalkeeper, Arlington, VA Tapleigh Fallon, 28, Female, Forward/Midfielder, Arlington, VA Greg McDonald, 37, Male, Forward/Defender, Arlington, VA Marcus Sietz, 40, Male, Defender/Midfielder, Alexandria, VA Clay Broga, 22, Male, Midfielder/Defender, Washington, DC Ingrid Z, 24, Female, Midfielder/Defender, NoVA or DC, VA |
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