Notes and Boasts: U15 McLean Hurricanes, U16 McLean Dragons, U17 McLean Freedom, U18 McLean Freedom Elite, BRYC Azul, BRYC Blue Thunder (U17G), BRYC Premier '91, Kaitlin O'Connor, P.J. Wakefield, Claire Zimmeck, Alan Koger, James Madison, George Mason, Virginia women's soccer, Limoges Tournament, Goal of the Year, National Referee Course, D.C. United playoffs, One lung, Youth development progress, MLS Best 11, Freddy Adu interview, EPL in USA, Free soccer classifieds
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> BRAZIL in 2014 is official, Germany gets Women's Cup in 2011
FIFA has announced that Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup, while Germany will stage the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup following a meeting of the Executive Committee today. It was a case of 'ladies first' as the FIFA President opened the envelope to reveal to the world that Germany would host the event in four years time. Minutes later, Brazil was named as the Host Nation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The South American country was the only one bidding to host the tournament, which was due to be staged on the continent under FIFA's rotation system.
[full men's story +]
[full women's story +]
> VYSA State Cup Champions crowned in Williamsburg
The 2007 Fall VYSA State Cup Finals were completed last weekend in Williamsburg, VA, with seven champions crowned and making plans to travel to Maine for the Region I finals next summer. After rain postponed some games on Saturday by a few hours, the finals were all played on schedule at the beautiful Warhill Sports Complex. Participating teams are being asked to submit articles for publication. [ full story +]
> FIFA ends World Cup rotation policy, opening chance for USA 2018As from 2018, the hosting of the FIFA World Cup will cease to be rotated. The FIFA Executive Committee unanimously passed a decision to abandon the principle (originally introduced in the year 2000) of rotating the men's World Cup from continent to continent. The move clears the way for the US Federation to bid for the competition in 2018, although it is widely believed Europe will be the 2018 host, with the US a strong possibility for 2022. [ full story +]
> Adu scores yet again as late substitute for Benfica For the third time in a month, Freddy Adu scored in the final four minutes of a match as a late substitute, this time converting from close range to give ten-man Benfica the win over Maritimo. Six minutes after the American hotshot replaced Maxi in the 80th minute, Leo served Adu a low cross which the US international stabbed home past Maritimo keeper Marcos. Benfica travel to face Pacos Ferreira Saturday, where Freddy may get his first start - or at least more minutes as a sub. [ full story +]
> Four Brazilians join Blast, will provide boost to team depth In a better-late-than-never scenario, four Brazilian players have joined the Blast and should strengthen a roster hit hard by injuries last season. None were able to suit up for Saturday's win over Milwaukee, but they are finally participating in training sessions nearly a month after visa problems delayed their departure from Sao Paulo. [ full story +]
> Blast beats Milwaukee Wave 13-8, remain undefeated
The Baltimore Blast (2-0) defeated the visiting Milwaukee Wave, 13-8, Saturday night at 1st Mariner Arena. Machel Milwood led the Blast with two goals, while Giuliano Celenza and Robbie Aristodemo scored late goals to break the 8-8 tie late in the game and earn the victory. [ full story +]
> Maryland overwhelms NC State in largest victory in two years
The Maryland men's soccer team used the strength of four second half goals to cruise by NC State, 5-0, on Saturday at Ludwig Field. Freshman Rodney Wallace scored two goals for the second time this year while junior Michael Marchiano added a career-high two assists. It was the largest margin of victory for Maryland since October 11, 2005 when it beat Georgetown, 6-0. The Terps are back in action next Saturday, November 3 when they host No. 10 Virginia at 7:00 p.m. [ full story +]
> Lady Hokies keep ACC Tournament hopes alive with key road win
For the first time since the Hokies opened Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium in 2003 with an overtime win over American University, the women's soccer team recorded a golden goal off Julian Johnson's foot in the 94th minute in a thrilling come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Maryland in front of 1,011 fans Sunday night at Ludwig Field. The win inches the Hokies closer to .500 at 6-7-3 overall and keeps Tech alive for an ACC Tournament berth with eight points off a 2-5-2 conference record. [ full story +]
> United Awards Reception raises $33,000 for charity
United for D.C. hosted the Fourth Annual United Awards Reception, presented by United Bank. More than 200 people attended the event, which took place last Monday night in Washigton, D.C. The reception served as an opportunity for the club to honor United players for their on-field accomplishments as well as recognize the impact of United in the D.C. community. [ full story +] |
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---- Boasts ----
Four MPS teams won a VYSA State Championship Title this weekend; on the boys' side the U15 Hurricanes won their final match 2-0. On the girls' side, U16 Dragons won 3-0, U17 McLean Freedom won 1-0, and the U18 Freedom Elite won 2-0.
BRYC Azul captured the 2007-2008 Under 15 Girls VYSA State Championship last weekend and will compete for the US Youth Soccer Region I Championships during June 27 - July 1, 2008 in Portland, Maine.
Congratulations to both the BRYC Blue Thunder (U17G) and the BRYC Premier '91 (U16B) for finishing as semi-finalists in the 2007-2008 VYSA State Championships.
Kaitlin O'Connor, a Chantilly, Va. native, has been named CAA Co-Rookie of the Week after helping the William and Mary women's soccer team earn a pair of victories during the weekend. Currently, the Tribe is atop the CAA standings with an 8-1-1 record.
Baltimore Blast defender P.J. Wakefield (Baltimore, Md.) has been named MISL Defensive Player of the Week after the Blast's 13-8 victory over the Milwaukee Wave Saturday night.
Junior Claire Zimmeck (Fairfax, Va.) tallied a pair of goals to lead the William and Mary women's soccer team to a 3-0 triumph against Georgia State on Senior Night in Williamsburg on Friday evening. With the impressive performance, Zimmeck has now totaled three consecutive multi-goal efforts and has seven goals in the last three contests.
Alan Koger (Spencer, Va./Magna Vista) has been named CAA Men's Co-Rookie of the Week after scoring a pair of goals to lead William & Mary to victories over Georgia State (1-0) and UNC Wilmington (2-0).
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D.C. United reminds everyone to WEAR BLACK to the game Thursday night, and throughout the their 2007 playoff run.
James Madison held on for a 2-1 victory over George Mason
in Colonial Athletic Association men's soccer Sunday afternoon at the
JMU Soccer Complex. Freshman CJ Sapong (Manassas, Va./Forest Park)
netted the go-ahead goal at 31:47, his sixth of the season.
The third ranked Virginia women's soccer
team suffered its first conference loss of the season, falling to No.
16 Boston College 1-0 Sunday afternoon. The loss also snapped the
Cavaliers' 13-game unbeaten streak.
As part of early preparations for the 2009 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in
Egypt, head coach Thomas Rongen is currently leading an 18-player
roster made up of players born in 1990 and 1991 to the Limoges Tournament
in Limoges, France. The roster includes three from our region - Chris
Agorsor (Severn, Md./Baltimore Casa Mia Bays), Shane Cooke (Warrenton,
Va./DC United), and Chris Hegngi (Silver Spring, Md./DC United).
Voting has begun for the Sierra Mist Goal of the Year,
choosing from the 29 winners of the Sierra Mist Goal of the Week and
five additional nominees. Fans can vote online at MLSnet.com for this
season's most remarkable goal. The winning goal will be announced on
Nov. 16, 2007.
Applications for the annual U. S. Soccer Federation National Referee
Certification/Recertification and Professional League Referee Training
Seminar (a.k.a. 2008 National Camp) are due by December 7, 2007.
---- Editor's Corner ----
Don't forget to come out to RFK Thursday night for the 2nd match between D.C. United and Chicago. United MUST win to advance, as Chicago hold a 1:0 aggregate lead so far. Kick off at 7:30, tailgate in Lot 8 MUCH earlier. For you slakers that don't change life plans to watch home playoff games, you might be able to catch the game on ESPN2. But it won't be the same :-)
If you want a new Stadium for D.C. United, please sign this petition today.
One lung, one goal: Are you kidding? Severna Park's scoring leader literally plays with only one lung. Check out this great article on the inspirational Sean Bunoski and Severna Park's quest for a State Championship.
Youth development progress: FINALLY! US Soccer has taken serious steps
to not only bring a Latin flavor to our youth player development, they
have opened a new door for US-based Latin players to enter the National
Team system. Our futbol will only get better as a result. Check out the
quote sheet from the US Soccer news conference introducing new U-17 Coach and Academy Director Wilmer Cabrera. Then check out this story supporting my feelings on how good this will be for our game.
MLS Best 11?: Allen Hopkins of Fox Soccer has covered MLS more than any other human this year, and has just put in his picks for the League's regular season Best 11. Ben Olsen and Luciano Emilio are on the list.
Freddy Adu interview: Can you get enough Freddy Adu news? It is so
important to remember that although many have already judged young
Freddy's career so-so, we ain't seen nothing yet. Keep in mind he just
turned 18 and is in his 5th professional season. Most 18 year olds are
just signing college commitment letters and have never had the benefit
of professional coaching, or a professional environment. This kid is
playing and scoring in Europe, including Champions League play. It's
still VERY safe to say that Freddy may just become the greatest player
the US ever produces (with a little help from a million kicks against a
wall back in Ghana). His recent run in the U-20 World Cup, and goal
scoring exploits in Portugal have once again ignited the attention of
the media - only it's European Media this time. The latest is this comprehensive interview
in World Soccer Magazine (excerpted in Nigerian Web site Vanguard).
You'll have to subscribe to World Soccer to get the full deal.
EPL in USA?: So the Dolphins and Giants played a regular season NFL game in London (note: they ruined the Wembly pitch), and now there are calls from some in the English Premier League
to copy the model and play future regular season EPL games in the USA!
Officials, however, say that would harm the integrity of the schedule,
but time will tell. It sounds like a great idea from this side of the
pond, and we've got enough US-based owners of EPL teams to make it
happen.
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Major League Soccer Playoffs
Thursday, 11/1, 2007, 7:30 PM: DC v Chicago - LIVE - ESPN2
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
8:00 PM: River Plate v Defensor - LIVE - FSE - Copa Sudamericana
9:00 PM: Motagua v Municipal - LIVE - GolTV - UNCAF
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
3:25 PM: Roma v Lazio - LIVE - FSC - Italy Serie A
4:00 PM: Valencia v Real Madrid - LIVE - GolTV - Spain La Liga
5:30 PM: Inter Milan v Genoa - Same DD - FSC - Italy Serie A
7:00 PM: Syracuse v St. John's - LIVE - ESPNU - College (M)
9:00 PM: Toluca v Pumas - LIVE - Galavision - Futbol de Mexico
10:30 PM:Chivas Guadalajara v Monterrey - LIVE - TeleFutura - Futbol de Mexico
11:00 PM: Atlante v Club America - LIVE - Galavision - Futbol de Mexico
Thursday, November 1, 2007
5:00 PM: Real Valladolid v Barcelona - LIVE - GolTV - Spain La Liga
7:30 PM: DC United v Chicago - LIVE - ESPN2 - MLS
Friday, November 2, 2007
3:25 PM: Energie Cottbus v Schalke 04 - LIVE - GolTV - German Bundesliga
8:00 PM: Bucknell v Lehigh - LIVE - FSC - College (M)
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