Notes and Boasts: FIFA Women's World Player of the Year, Jon Werth, Pat Healey, Matt Tengs, Meredith Hester, Shae Tharrington, River Hill Hawks, VA State Cup schedules change, D.C. United playoff schedule, unforgettable soccer moments video contest, Richmond Kickers, United Reads program schedule, Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Day, 2008 NSCAA Convention, NSCAA online nominations, Keeley's March, U.S. Women's National Team, D.C. United stadium, US roster issues, Dida suspended
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> United considers stadium site outside D.C.
D.C. United is looking at sites outside D.C. for its new stadium, according to a recent team letter, the strongest response yet to Mayor Adrian Fenty's decision to offer Poplar Point for competitive development. D.C. United, Major League Soccer's most successful franchise, has angled for a new stadium on Poplar Point for years. But the Fenty administration has offered no indication that it prefers a stadium for Poplar Point, and in the middle of the year it issued its request for interest to the development community - putting the project up for competition.
[full story +]
> Solo, Scurry both chosen for U.S.- Mexico series
Hope Solo, whose remarks critical of coach Greg Ryan got her dismissed from the U.S. team at the Women's World Cup, is on the roster for a three-game series with Mexico. The teams play Saturday at the Edward Jones Dome, and both Solo and Briana Scurry were listed Wednesday on the 20-player roster by Ryan. A third keeper, Nicole Barnhart, also was chosen for the series, which continues in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 17 and in Albuquerque, N.M., on Oct. 20. [ full story +]
> AU player settles with United, MLS, Stoitchkov on 2003 incident A former American University soccer player, whose leg was broken by onetime international superstar Hristo Stoitchkov during a scrimmage against D.C. United in March 2003, has reached a financial settlement with the MLS club, the league and the ex-Bulgarian striker. Freddy Llerena, of Germantown, had sought $5 million in compensatory damages from all parties and $5 million in punitive damages from Stoitchkov. [ full story +]
> Moreno rejoins Bolivia for World Cup Qualifier, will miss game SaturdayDespite a sore ankle, United captain Jaime Moreno has rejoined Bolivia's national team for the start of 2010 World Cup qualifying and will miss Saturday's match against the Chicago Fire at RFK Stadium. Bolivia will play at Uruguay on Saturday and host Colombia next Wednesday. United officials said Moreno (seven goals and six assists in 20 appearances) is scheduled to return to Washington on Oct. 18 and would probably be available for the regular season finale two days later against the Columbus Crew. [ full story +]
> Adu invited to European camp for full National Team
Former United player Freddy Adu, as well as ex-Maryland Terrapins Chris Seitz, Maurice Edu and Danny Califf, were among 21 players invited to U.S. national team training camp before next Wednesday's friendly at Switzerland. The game-day roster will be announced early next week. The squad also includes veterans DaMarcus Beasley, Carlos Bocanegra, Eddie Lewis, Clint Dempsey, Steve Cherundolo, Oguchi Onyewu and Marcus Hahnemann. [ full story +]
> MISL & Fox Soccer Channel announce two-year agreement
Fox Soccer Channel and the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) announced a two-year broadcasting agreement to televise league matches beginning this November through the 2008/09 season. This partnership represents the MISL's most comprehensive national television coverage in its seven-year history. The 20-match regular season telecast schedule for 2007/08 commences on Friday, November 16 with the three-time MISL champion Baltimore Blast hosting the expansion La Raza de Monterrey (MX), live at 8:00 p.m. ET. [ full story +]
> No. 8 Virginia Tech men earn 8-0 win at VMI, face UMD Saturday
The surging eighth-ranked Virginia Tech men's soccer team extended its unbeaten streak to 10 matches by scoring three goals within the first 30 minutes en route to an 8-0 win at the Virginia Military Institute on Tuesday afternoon. Thanks to their 7-0-3 stretch since Sept. 2, the Hokies improved to 7-1-3 and tied the 2005 team's 10-match 8-0-2 stretch from Sept. 27 to Oct. 29 for the longest unbeaten streak in the team's 35-year history. Tech takes a 10-match unbeaten streak along with its 1-0-2 Atlantic Coast Conference record into its 7 p.m. match on Saturday at Maryland on Ludwig Field. [ full story +]
> GotSoccer closes discussion forums after 11 years
Started 11 years ago when the Internet was in its infancy and when there were less then 35 youth soccer sites on the web, the GotSoccer forums were closed on Tuesday. According to their operator, the forums long outlived their usefulness, while a recent spate of distasteful posts on the Armchair Striker went far beyond the pale. The company also claims the closure will allow it to better concentrate on its core business. [ full story +] |
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Seven current and former W-League players are up for FIFA Women's World Player of the Year according to the list of 26 players announced as nominees for the honor by the world's governing body. Adjoa Bayor (Ghana), Daniela (Brazil), Formiga (Brazil), Kristine Lilly (USA), Christine Sinclair (Canada), Kelly Smith (England) and Abby Wambach (USA) are the seven W-League alumni vying for the seventh edition of the honor.
Jon Werth (University Park, Md.) became the second Holy Cross freshman to win rookie of the week honors in the last three weeks following his game-tying goal against Bucknell. Werth scored in the 62nd minute to push the game to extra sessions, eventually earning a point for the Crusaders in the League standings as a result.
Senior midfielder Pat Healey (Bel Air, Md.) contributed a goal and four assists as Towson rolled to conference wins over Georgia State (6-0) and UNC Wilmington (4-1) last weekend. For the season, Healey is third in the CAA with 12 points on four goals and four assists.
Sophomore goalkeeper Matt Tengs (Springfield, Va.) was named USA South Men's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week after helping the Christopher Newport Captains to two shutouts and a 2-0 record last week.
Sophomore forward Meredith Hester (Reston, Va.) has been named USA South Women's Soccer Player of the Week. Hester scored four goals and added one assist for nine points in a 2-0 week for N.C. Wesleyan.
Freshman goalkeeper Shae Tharrington (Lynchburg, Va.) was named USA South Women's Soccer Defensive Player of the Week after filling in at goal due to an injury to help the Avenging Angels (Meredith) to a 1-1 record last week, picking up her first collegiate shutout in the process.
Since dropping their county opener to Mt. Hebron Sept. 18, the River Hill Hawks have posted four shutouts in the past five games, including
a recent 2-0 win over Long Reach Oct. 5, to improve its county record
to 5-1 and 6-4 overall. Coach Matt Shagogue puts a lot of it down to a
more direct style of play on offense, adopted in response to the
initial losses of the season. The stretch of shutouts has the team
controlling its own fate in order to qualify for the county
championship game Oct. 23.
---- Notes ----
VA State Cup schedules for Saturday, October 13 have changed due to
the Oct. 10 shutdown of Bull Run fields, which were deemed too dry for
play. If your team has a game scheduled at Bull Run on the 13th, please
look back at the schedule carefully for changes.
The first playoff game details for RFK have been announced by D.C. United to it's season ticket holders. The game date will be Thursday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m.
Major League Soccer wants to see your unforgettable soccer moments!
Grab your video camera, your kid and reach for the record button
because the MLS wants to see it; palm sweating penalty shots,
breathtaking bicycle kicks and headers worthy of high fives. Videos
submitted will be showcased worldwide on their website, giving your
superstar the opportunity to win prize packages. The winner will be
announced after the voting concludes on November 9. Check out the
rules, how-to submit and the prizes.
Richmond Kickers captured some of the 2007 Columbus Day Tournament action thanks to a partnership with a local photography company.
United for D.C. has announced the 2007-2008 United Reads program
schedule. United Reads will be at Payne Elementary, Smothers
Elementary, Howard Road Academy, Birney Elementary, as well as newly
added Ketcham Elementary and Savoy Elementary schools between October
11 and October 18. Here's the schedule with DCU player names.
D.C. United, in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs and
Gatorade, has announced details for the Second Annual Veterans Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 13 to honor all area Veterans who
have answered the call in defense of our nation.
Registration is now open for the 2008 NSCAA Convention, Jan. 16-20 in
Baltimore, Md. Save $5 by registering for the event online.
The NSCAA has developed an online system for nominating worthy players
for consideration for the NSCAA/adidas Scholar All-America teams at the
high school and college levels. The system is now ready for use.
Come make a difference at "Keeley's March" Saturday, Oct. 13 from 6pm
to 8pm at Centennial High School Ellicott City, Md. to raise funds to
assist 14 year old Keeley Imel and her family in her ongoing battle
with brain cancer. Both Keeley and her sister Maura have been actively
involved in the SAC soccer program in Howard County. This event is
free, donations to the "Keeley's March Foundation" will go to the
family and St. Jude's Cancer Center for Children. The first 200 people
will receive free t-shirts.
The U.S. Women's National Team will face Mexico three times in an eight-day span starting this Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Edward Jones
Dome in St. Louis, Mo. (kickoff at 7 p.m. CT) as the 2007 U.S. Women's
World Cup Team travels through three times zones to finish the schedule
this year.
---- Editor's Corner ----
D.C. United's letter to Mayor Fenty has certainly created a buzz, but
reports are saying the City officials are not too concerned. There are
several stories today on this issue in area papers, as well as a link
to the actual letter, and a trancript of the team owner's media
conference at Washington Post offices Thursday:
Letter from team to Mayor's office (it's a .pdf)
Interview transcript from Soccer Insider
Washington Post Metro section story
Washington Examiner says Mayor's office isn't biting
Washington Times story on subject If you want a new Stadium for D.C. United, please sign this petition today.
Ian Plenderleith of USSoccerPlayers.com says the latest US roster call
up is yet another sign MLS needs to change their season schedule. I
agree, but also understand that until we get a few more teams in total
control of their own stadiums that a major schedule change won't - or
can't - happen. The best we can hope for is a break during the 2010
World Cup. After that, all teams need their own stadiums, and
attendance needs to be strong enough to "weather" the cold in Boston
and Columbus if the season is played into December and starts in
March.
AC Milan's Brazilian goalkeeper Dida was suspended for two Champions League matches Thursday for pretending to be injured after being
touched by a Celtic fan who ran onto the field. The incident occurred
last week when the Scottish team beat Milan 2-1 in Glasgow. A fan ran
onto the field late in the 90th minute and made what appeared to be
minimal contact with Dida. The Milan goalkeeper then turned to chase
the fan before dropping to the ground. He was then carried off the
field on a stretcher and replaced. Just search the term "dida" on
YouTube for
several different angles of the incident. I am quite surprised however
that Celtic only received a minimal fine for the incident. Dida's
suspension was appropriate, but Celtic should have to pay a higher
price for their fan's conduct.
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Major League Soccer Summary
Saturday, 10/13, 2007, 7:30 PM: DC v Chicago - LIVE - CSN
Saturday, 10/13, 2007, 10:30 PM: Los Angeles Galaxy v Toronto - LIVE - FSC
Sunday, 10/14, 2007, 3:00 PM: Chivas USA v Colorado - LIVE - TeleFutura
Friday, October 12, 2007
3:00 PM: England v Montenegro - Same DD - FSC - UEFA Under-21
6:55 PM: Tecos v Santos - LIVE - ESPND - Futbol de Mexico
8:00 PM: Santa Clara v San Francisco - LIVE - FSC - College (M)
Saturday, October 13, 2007
11:00 AM: Faroe Islands v France - LIVE - FSC - UEFA
1:00 PM: Liechtenstein v Sweden - LIVE - FSC - UEFA
2:30 PM: Uruguay v Bolivia - LIVE - GolTV - CONMEBOL
3:00 PM: Slovenia v Albania - Same DD - FSC - UEFA
4:30 PM: Italy v Georgia - Same DD - GolTV - UEFA
7:30 PM: DC v Chicago - LIVE - CSN - MLS
8:00 PM: Chivas Guadalajara v Necaxa - LIVE - TeleFutura - Futbol de Mexico
9:00 PM: Dorados v Tecos 1A - Same DD - GolTV - Primera A
10:00 PM: Atlante v Pachuca - Same DD - Galavision - Futbol de Mexico
10:30 PM: Los Angeles Galaxy v Toronto - LIVE - FSC - MLS
Sunday, October 14, 2007
1:00 PM: Pumas v Tigres - LIVE - Univision - Futbol de Mexico
2:30 PM: Rumbo al Mundial - LIVE - Telemundo - CONCACAF/CAF
3:00 PM: Chivas USA v Colorado - LIVE - TeleFutura - MLS
3:00 PM: Mexico v Nigeria - LIVE - Telemundo - CONCACAF/CAF
5:00 PM: Club America v Veracruz - LIVE - TeleFutura - Futbol de Mexico
Monday, October 15, 2007
No live or same day delay games scheduled
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
No live or same day delay games scheduled
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=== Tournaments ===> Copa D.C. VII men's indoor soccer tournamentCopa 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.
=== 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 ===
> Indoor Soccer TrainingTotal
Soccer Performance Training will begin Thursday, November 1. Wilson
Londono will conduct these sessions at Total Sports Pavilion. There
are two sessions each Thursday. 5:30-6:45 P.M. (AGES 6-9) & 6:45 -
8:00 P.M. (AGES 10 - 13) There are limited spaces available. For an
application, please visit the website. www.novafc.org> 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).
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