Notes and Boasts: Fro Adu, George Washington Colonials men's soccer, Arundel High School girls soccer, VMI, Jessica Robbins, SOCA State Cup wins, Christopher Newport's men's soccer, New soccer fields in Richmond, US Men v Sweden, Americans in UEFA cup, Maryland men's soccer, MPSSAA schedule changes, Bethesda 2007 Thanksgiving Tournament, Richmond Strikers, growth of youth soccer, Do you hate soccer?, Eddie Pope, Brianna Kipper, Urbana, Bill McCormack Jr., Kicking it like Dad, 37-year old bones
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Leagues: Recreational Indoor Soccer, Competitive Indoor Soccer, Futsal Soccer Leagues, Women's Indoor Soccer Camps: Indoor Soccer Training, Soccer The Brazilian Way Futsal and Striker Camps Tournaments: Copa D.C. VII men's indoor soccer tournament
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> D.C. lose to Guadalajara on tie-breaker, eliminated from Copa tournament
Chivas de Guadalajara used their home-field advantage to its full extent, defeating D.C. United 1-0 in the second leg of their Copa Sudamericana series on Tuesday night at Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara, Mexico to advance on the away goals rule. In last Wednesday's first leg at RFK Stadium, D.C. United played a man down for more than a half, and despite taking a 2-0 lead, saw Sergio Santana pull one back for Chivas heading into the second leg. That goal proved to be the decider, after the teams finished the series 2-2 on aggregate.
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> US Open Cup title is first major trophy for Revolution
Pat Noonan scored a goal and assisted on two others to help the New England Revolution win their first U.S. Open Cup title and their first championship of any kind in the club's 12-year history. The Revolution defeated FC Dallas 3-2 to win the Open Cup at Pizza Hut Park, a stadium where they've lost the last two MLS Cup championships. [ full story +]
> D.C.'s Emilio voted Player of the Month and Goal of the WeekD.C. United forward Luciano Emilio was named MLS Player of the Month for September after scoring six goals and helping lead United to a 4-0-2 record during the month. In just fashion, the Brazilian's left-footed volley against Toronto on Saturday night at RFK also was voted by fans as the Goal of the Week. This is also the 2nd month in a row a United player has won Player of the Month. Troy Perkins was the August winner. [ full story +]
> US Youth Soccer Regional Championships Set for 2008US Youth Soccer announced the dates and locations for the 2008 US Youth Soccer Regional Championships, the second leg of the US Youth Soccer National Championships Series, the country's most prestigious national youth soccer tournament. Region 1 finals return to the state of Maine for another year. In 2008, the newly formed US Youth Soccer National League will send its inaugural champion and finalist to the national finals in the Under-15 and Under-16 age groups, expanding these age groups from four to six teams. [ full story +]
> Beckham returns to training with L.A.David Beckham, sidelined since injuring his knee in a game on Aug. 29, returned to training with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday. He will not travel with the team this weekend, but Alexi Lalas says they are hopeful he'll be able to contribute in the team's final two home games as they make a late run for the playoffs. Lalas also says the team has more than made back the $6.5 Million Beckham earned for less than 400 minutes of playing time so far this season. [ full story +]
> Copa D.C. VII announced, $3K first prize in adult indoor tournament
D.C. United has announced event details for 'Copa D.C. VII,' the yearly 6v6 indoor tournament hosted by the club at Rockville Sportsplex. The opening rounds of the tournament will kick off on Sunday, November 4, with the quarterfinals, semis and final taking place on Saturday, November 10. The champion of 'Copa D.C. VII' will receive a check for $3,000, a trophy, gold medals for each player on the team and free entry into 2008's 'Copa D.C. VIII.' [ full story +]
> Supreme Court won't hear Dorrance lawsuit, jury trial now likely
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition Monday to hear arguments in the sexual harassment case against the women's soccer coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, knocking down the final legal barrier to a jury trial. Former player Melissa Jennings first sued coach Anson Dorrance in 1998, saying the decorated coach maintained a hostile environment filled with sexual harassment. Dorrance has won 19 national championships in 27 seasons with the Tar Heels. [ full story +]
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---- Boasts ----
George Mason freshman midfielder Fro Adu has been named George Mason Male Athlete of the Month. He has started all seven matches the Patriots have played, leading the team in goals (3), points (6) and game-winning goals (2).
A pair of goals in the fifth minute by George Washington sophomores Erick Perez-Segnini (Montgomery Village, Md.) and Andy Stadler (Wauwatosa, WI) proved to be enough as the Colonials men's soccer team withstood a late Longwood rally for a 2-1 victory at Mount Vernon Field on Wednesday afternoon.
The Arundel High School girls soccer team proved its mettle with a 2-1 win over Annapolis on Tuesday. Sophomore striker Francisca Okoko netted two goals to lift the fourth-ranked Wildcats to the win.
VMI sophomores Jessica Robbins (Williamsburg,Va.) and Chrissy Beach (Las Vegas, NV) each netted hat tricks as VMI posted their highest offensive output in over two years to defeat Southern Virginia 9-0 in non-conference women's soccer action on Tuesday afternoon at Patchin Field.
In Virginia State Cup play, the SOCA U17 boys beat the Stafford Azzuri, 4-0, the U15 boys beat Chesterfield, 9-0, the U16 girls beat Richmond Kickers South, 13-0, and the U16 girls beat Virginia Legacy, 5-3.
Christopher Newport's men's soccer squad won its third straight match by shutting out USA South rival Shenandoah 6-0 Wednesday night. Shawn Trueblood (Williamsburg, Va.) scored twice for the Captains. Michael Caro (Alexandria, Va.) scored his 13th and 14th goals of the year and Brian Tweed (Springfield, Va.) and Andrew Carver (Loftsburg, Va.) each scored once for Christopher Newport.
Tuesday night in Richmond the Goochland Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in favor of the zoning ordinance allowing soccer fields at the West Creek Office Park. The ordinance will allow fields under a CUP (Certificate of Use Permit) which can be renewed after five years.
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Yahoo Sports is reporting the US Men's team will face Sweden in California on January 19 during their winter camp, and in preparation for 2010 World Cup qualifying - which begins in early 2008 for the U.S. team. FIFA will hold the draw for qualifying rounds on November 25th in South Africa.
Gooch sees red in UEFA cup, fate of other Americans in cup also decided.
The Terrapin men's soccer team dominated Stony Brook thoroughly Tuesday night, but was unable to put the Seawolves away. Despite a 20-4 advantage in shots, the Terps left Ludwig Field with only a 1-1 tie to show for their efforts.
The Maryland men's soccer team will host its first ACC home game of the year tonight, Oct. 5 at 8:00 p.m. as Clemson visits Ludwig Field in a match televised by Fox Soccer Channel. A limited edition Maryland Under Armour game jersey signed by the entire Terps team will be raffled off at halftime.
The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) has announced changes to the sites of the 2007 MPSSAA boy's soccer and girl's soccer state finals. Changes were necessary due conflicts with NCAA events and site availability. The 2007 girl's soccer state finals will be held at Broadneck High School on Thursday, November 15 and Saturday, November 17. The 2007 boy's soccer state finals will be held on Saturday, November 17 at South River High School.
Accepted teams for the Bethesda 2007 Thanksgiving Tournament, Nov. 10-11 are posted.
The Richmond Strikers' Youth Training Center has opened. The site is located off of Woodman Road at the Longdale Complex. See pictures!
---- Editor's Corner ----
If you want a new Stadium for D.C. United, please sign this petition today.
This is a good article on foxsoccer.com with a brief history of the growth of youth soccer, that growth's connection with professional players, and the new flood of foreign stars that might push youth ranks even higher. We've set up a poll on our web site. Please vote and add your opinion on the future growth (or lack there of?) in youth soccer.
Do you hate soccer? Probably not, or you wouldn't be reading this at all. Well, there are plenty of soccer haters out there nonetheless; and some of them have the gall to call themselves Sports Journalists. The Washington Post's Marc Fisher says he's not a hater - but he's sure not a fan. Last week he wrote an obituary for RFK Stadium after the Nationals baseball team played their final game there, and United fans took such offence that the newspaper had to shut down the comments section on his article, and he ended up publishing this long blog on Wednesday titled "Soccer Wars: Somebody Still Loves RFK". Enjoy the read, and send him your comments too.
With the very great possibility of D.C. United playing another MLS Cup final, thoughts have to drift to Eddie Pope's game winning, "golden goal" header that great rainy night in Boston in the first ever MLS Cup championship, and United's first of four. Pope is arguably the best Defender ever to play for either MLS or the Men's national team and it has been widely reported that he will retire after this regular season. Jack Bell of the New York Times filed a nice article on Eddie on Wednesday. Too bad we can't trade for him for the playoffs so he can officially finish his outstanding career in a proper uniform!
We found four nice soccer/human interest stories this week. Gotta love the writers focusing on soccer! Click these stories several times and send those emails to keep the soccer reporting coming!
Call her the annihilator, Radford University forward Brianna Kipper is using her tremendous kick well this season.
By Ray Cox, Roanoke.com
Urbana junior midfielder seeks improvement with an 'inhuman' schedule
By John Cannon, News-Post Staff
Bill McCormack Jr.'s greatest satisfaction comes from impact on kids
By Brent Kennedy, Columbia Flyer
Kicking it like Dad, Pat Healey carries on the family soccer tradition
By Kiel McLaughlin, The Towerlight
It's stories like these that make me feel a lot better about still trying to play at a high level with 37-year old bones. (My wife - the world's greatest person to have ever lived - hates these types of articles for the very same reason).
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Major League Soccer Summary
Friday, 10/5, 2007, 8:30 PM: Kansas City v DC - LIVE - CSN+
Saturday, 10/6, 2007, 7:30 PM: Columbus v Dallas - LIVE - FSC
Saturday, 10/6, 2007, 10:00 PM: Salt Lake v Chivas USA - Same DD - HDNet
Sunday, 10/7, 2007, 3:00 PM: Houston v Los Angeles Galaxy - LIVE - Telefutura
Friday, October 5, 2007
2:25 PM: Borussia Dortmund v Bochum - LIVE - GolTV - Bundesliga
6:55 PM: Veracruz v Atlante - LIVE - ESPND - Mexico
8:00 PM: Maryland v Clemson - LIVE - FSC - College (M) ACC
8:30 PM: Kansas City v DC United - LIVE - CSN+ - MLS
Saturday, October 6, 2007
9:25 AM: VfB Stuttgart v Hannover 96 - LIVE - GolTV - Bundesliga
11:30 AM: Schalke 04 v Karlsruhe - Same DD - GolTV - Bundesliga
11:55 AM: Atalanta v Udinese - LIVE - FSC - Serie A
2:25 PM: Inter Milan v Napoli - LIVE - FSC - Serie A
4:00 PM: Valencia v Espanyol - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
6:00 PM: San Luis v Puebla - LIVE - Galavision - Mexico
7:30 PM: Columbus v Dallas - LIVE - FSC - MLS
8:00 PM: Necaxa v Monarcas - LIVE - Galavision - Mexico
10:00 PM: Salt Lake v Chivas USA - Same DD - HDNet - MLS
10:00 PM: Atlas v Tecos - Same DD - Telefutura - Mexico
Sunday, October 7, 2007
12:00 AM: Tigres v Jaguares - Same DD - Galavision - Mexico
9:55 AM: Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - LIVE - FSC - EPL
10:58 AM: Barcelona v Atletico de Madrid - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
1:00 PM: Toluca v Club America - LIVE - Univision - Mexico
1:00 PM: Bayern Munich v Nuremberg - Same DD - GolTV - Bundesliga
3:00 PM: Houston v Los Angeles Galaxy - LIVE - Telefutura - MLS
3:00 PM: Sevilla v Deportivo de La Coruna - Same DD - GolTV - La Liga
3:10 PM: Lazio v AC Milan - Same DD - FSC - Serie A
5:00 PM: Fulham v Portsmouth - Same DD - FSC - EPL
6:00 PM: Fiorentina v Juventus - Same DD - FSE - Serie A
Monday, October 8, 2007
1:00 AM: Blackburn Rovers v Birmingham City - Same DD - FSC - EPL
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
No live or same day delay games scheduled
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=== Leagues ===
> Recreational Indoor SoccerIndoor
recreational soccer begins at the beginning of November. The leagues
are available for boys and girls ages 4-12. Games and practices would
be on Saturdays or Monday evenings. All games are played at Total
Sports Pavilion in Woodbridge, Virginia. Individual registrations can
be found on www.novafc.org. > Competitive Indoor SoccerTeam
registrations are being accepted at this time at Total Sports
Pavilion. The following divisions are available: U9/10 and U11/12
boys and girs, teen boys and teen girls (ages 13/14/15), and high
school boys and girls. Guaranteed registration ends on October 21st
and after that teams are accepted based on space available. Visit the
website for additional information. www.novafc.org > Futsal Soccer LeaguesAt
Total Sports Pavilion in Woodbridge, Virginia there will be futsal
leagues this winter. Age groups available are: U11/12 boys and girls,
U13/14 boys and girls, teen coed, and men's open. Games will be
players on Thursday, Friday or Saturdays. Applications can be found on
the website. www.novafc.org > Women's Indoor SoccerWomen's
soccer teams are looking for intermediate/competitive level players to
play indoor soccer. Players that have played club, travel, high
school, or college would fit into this indoor soccer league. There is
also a women's over 30 league that accepts beginners. Soccer Moms are
always welcomed to come join a team. Games are played on Sunday
evenings or Monday evenings at Total Sports Pavilion. Please contact
Marie for more information. marietsp@aol.com === Camps ===> Women's Indoor SoccerWomen's
soccer teams are looking for intermediate/competitive level players to
play indoor soccer. Players that have played club, travel, high
school, or college would fit into this indoor soccer league. There is
also a women's over 30 league that accepts beginners. Soccer Moms are
always welcomed to come join a team. Games are played on Sunday
evenings or Monday evenings at Total Sports Pavilion. Please contact
Marie for more information. marietsp@aol.com > Winter Futsal and Striker training by Soccer the Brazilian WaySTBW
is offering Futsal Training and striker training sessions this winter.
Futsal is a form of indoor soccer that requires quickness, vision and
excellent ball skills. All the great South American soccer players
developed their skills growing up playing Futsal. Our Futsal training
focuses on developing superior ball skills, balance and spatial
awareness-the attributes of a complete soccer player. This winter we
are also offering STRIKER TRAINING sessions integrated with Speed and
Agility Drills. Team rates are available in all our locations! This
winter we are at the Freedom Center, Manassas, Lifetime Fitness
Columbia, Centreville and Fairfax, Wakefield Park, Annandale, Xerox
Center, Leesburg and more. For more information go to our website at www.soccerstbw.com or call us at 301-996-4625(GOAL). === Tournaments ===> Copa D.C. VII men's indoor soccer tournament - $3K first prizeCopa D.C. returns this fall for its seventh year! Opening rounds take place on Sunday, November 4th with elimiation rounds on the 11th at the Rockville Sportsplex in Rockville, MD. Cash prizes are available, including a top prize of $3,000! All participants are guaranteed three 40 - minute games, gift bags, and 2007 MLS Cup tickets. The team registration fee of $399 is due by Tuesday, October 23rd. Copa D.C. VII is sponsored by Electrical Alliance, LECET, Jim Coleman Honda and RCN. Contact Evan Rodger @ 202-587-5491 for more information or click here to register your team. Space is limited.
=== Help Wanted ===> Trainers and Coaches NeededAre you a quality soccer trainer / coach looking for for more sessions or a team of your own? Send us an email with your contact information, experience, and current availability and we'll be in touch for a phone screening. HummerSport, LLC (publisher of this newsletter), is constantly asked if we know any good trainers, and although we do, it's not nearly enough to fill the demand. Send your information to trainers@hummersport.com, and we'll do our best to connect you with teams in need. > Sports Reporters and Columnists NeededWith the launch of the new PotomacSoccerWire.com, we are in need of sports writers. We have paid positions available for: Columnists, Maryland High School, Virginia High School, DC High School, Maryland Youth, Virginia Youth, and College reporters. Some stories will be on assignment, but most will be on your own time and at your descression. Pay is per story and varies by length and subject matter. Email chris.hummer@hummersport.com or call 703-433-1887 for more information. Please include links to other published work, if applicable. Students welcome. > Part time Advertising Sales positions availableHummerSport, LLC is seeking commission-only, contract sales people to sell our many advertising and sponsorship solutions to business interested in reaching the youth soccer market / demographic in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. The positions are commission-only, but can be as high as 40% based on achievement of sales targets. Email chris.hummer@hummersport.com or call 703-433-1887 with interest.
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