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Potomac Soccer Wire - Jan 8, 2008
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> Thomas Dale student, soccer star dies in crash
> Blast set franchise record for lack of scoring in 4-0 loss to Kixx
> US wins Maccabi gold medal with 2-0 win over Argentina
> Agoos named Sporting Director at New York
> Galarcep: John Harkes contract not renewed with Red Bulls
> Kristine Lilly pregnant, will not play in 2008
Notes and Boasts: Kristine Lilly, NSCAA/adidas Women's Scholar All-America Teams, NSCAA/adidas Boys High School Scholar All-America Team, NSCAA/adidas Girls High School Scholar All-America Team, Shaneka Gordon, Chesapeake United Soccer Club, FC Fredericksburg Lady Gunners, Marissa Mohammed, Maria Mohammed, Francisco Tobar, Virginian Soccer Tournament, Washington Freedom, Scheduling Difficulties, At the Combine, Offside explained COMPLETELY
Soccer Watch: Pumas v Cruz Azul, Sevilla v Barcelona, Mallorca v Real Madrid, Toluca v Monarcas, Atlas v Club America, Baltimore Blast v New Jersey Ironmen


Tryouts: Royals and Majestics Super Y League Tryouts

Camps and Clinics:
Soccer the Brazilian Way Spring Break Camps, Mark Simpson Goalkeeper Camps, Young Travel Training for Boys and Girls

Leagues: U8 Academy League in Sterling, Little Kicks League for U6 and U7

Help Wanted: Sports Reporters and Columnists needed, Independent Advertising Sales Reps wanted

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> Thomas Dale student, soccer star dies in crash
Senior soccer star Andrew Scott Clarke, 17, died Monday morning after veering off the road into a stone sign. As a member of Thomas Dale's varsity soccer team each year of high school, Clarke helped the team earn back-to-back state championships in 2005 and 2006. He played with his older brother, Eric, that first year. He was primarily a defensive player for the Knights, and also played with the Richmond Kickers traveling team. The family will welcome friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chester. Funeral services for Clarke will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Highland United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights.
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> Blast set franchise record for lack of scoring in 4-0 loss to Kixx
It was a record-setting performance for the Blast. However, it was not the type of record that will be memorable. The Blast (6-6) fell, 4-0, to the Philadelphia KiXX in the Major Indoor Soccer League last night before an announced 6,313 at the Wachovia Spectrum, suffering its first shutout since the team began play in the 1992-93 season. The Blast is off until Friday, when the team travels to New Jersey for an 8 p.m. game against the Ironmen. 
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> US wins Maccabi gold medal with 2-0 win over Argentina
The US Maccabi men's soccer team won the gold medal at the Pan American Maccabi Games in Buenos Aires, one of two major tournaments for Jewish Athletes held every four years. The US Men“s team was victorious over host Argentina 2-0 in the gold medal game from a goal and assist by defender Kevin Friedland. This is the first gold medal for the US in soccer at the Maccabi Games. 2005 members of the team included US Internationals Jonathan Bornstein and Benny Feilhaber.
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> Agoos named Sporting Director at New York
Jeff Agoos is the new sporting director of RB New York, the Major League Soccer team announced Monday.  He has been with the team as technical director for just over a year. Agoos, 39, was a member of five MLS Cup championship teams (three times at DC United, twice at San Jose), a nine-time MLS All-Star, and three-time Best XI member. During his final year as player in 2005 at New York, he was named to the League's All-Time Best XI.
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> Galarcep: John Harkes contract not renewed with Red Bulls
Ives Galarcep is reporting that the New York Red Bulls have parted ways with assistant coach John Harkes, choosing not to retain the former U.S. national team and D.C. United captain on the staff of new Red Bulls head coach Juan Carlos Osorio. According to sources with knowledge of the decision, Harkes was let go last week. Harkes spent one season with the Red Bulls as an assistant coach after serving as D.C. United's youth development director. He has previously served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Under-20 national team.
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> Kristine Lilly pregnant, will not play in 2008
Kristine Lilly, the captain of the U.S. Women's National Team for the last three years, will not play international soccer in 2008 as she is expecting her first child with husband David Heavey, a firefighter in Brookline, Mass. The news means that Lilly, who has played in every Women's World Cup and Olympics ever contested by the United States (eight total tournaments), will not play in the 2008 Olympics should the USA qualify in April. Lilly is due in July.
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Kristine Lilly has been selected to receive the NSCAA's Honorary All-America award for 2007. She will be presented the award at the NSCAA All-America Luncheon, to be held on Saturday, Jan. 19, as part of the 2008 NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, Md.

Four players from our region have been named to the 2007 NSCAA/adidas Women's Scholar All-America Teams.

Five players from our region have been named to the 2007 NSCAA/adidas Boys High School Scholar All-America Team.

Four girls from our region are on the list of 35 players named to the NSCAA/adidas Girls High School Scholar All-America Team.

Shaneka Gordon of Randallstown, Md. has been named NSCAA/adidas National Player of the Year for intercollegiate play in the Junior College Division I Women.

Chesapeake United Soccer Club is one of four clubs selected at random to receive a pair of Kwik Goal Academy Soccer Goals for entering their information into the new US Youth Soccer Club Directory.


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FC Fredericksburg Lady Gunners stars Marissa and Maria Mohammed are playing with Trinidad & Tobago in hopes of an Olympic berth.

D.C. United announced Francisco Tobar has been named Team Administrator and David Brauzer has been promoted to Equipment Manager.

The Virginian Soccer Tournament is now accepting applications for the 2008 Virginian Soccer Tournament. Application deadline is April 8, 2008.

The Washington Freedom moved into their new offices located at the Discovery Sports Center at the Maryland SoccerPlex on December 18th. Feel free to drop in and say hello.


---- Editor's Corner ----

Scheduling Difficulties: You think WAGS or the Dulles Sports Plex has a hard job scheduling a season? Nothing compares to the difficulties in preparing a full MLS season. So, next time your league can't account for a coaching conflict or SAT testing day, shoot them this article (at your own risk of course).

At the Combine: PSW attended the annual D.C. United pre-draft, invitation-only, player combine Monday and filed a summary in our new blog. The combine consists of 37 young hopefuls dreaming of a shot at the full D.C. United roster for the 2008 season.

Offside explained COMPLETELY: Ever had a conversation with someone new to soccer about offside? Not too clear yourself? We stumbled across this link on the New River United Soccer Association web site while compiling a recent newsletter.
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
11:00 PM: Pumas v Cruz Azul - LIVE - FSE - Mexico

Wednesday, January 9, 2008
2:55 PM: Sevilla v Barcelona - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
5:00 PM: Mallorca v Real Madrid - Same DD - GolTV - La Liga
9:00 PM: Toluca v Monarcas - LIVE - FSE - Mexico
11:00 PM: Atlas v Club America - LIVE - FSE - Mexico

Thursday, January 10, 2008
No live or same day delay games scheduled

Friday, January 11, 2008
8:00 PM: Baltimore Blast v New Jersey Ironmen - LIVE - FSC - MISL
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=== Tryouts ===

> Royals and Majestics Super Y League Tryouts

The Northern Virginia Royals and Majestics will be running Super Y League tryouts in January. The age groups for the boys and girls teams are U13 - U17,  Visit the website (novafc.org) for times and locations for the 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, and 1/27 tryouts.  All players must have a registration form turned in prior to the first tryout.  Tryouts for Super 20/W-League/PDL teams will also be posted on the website. Questions: royalsyleague@novafc.org and majesticsyleague@novafc.org.


=== Camps and Clinics ===


> Join Soccer the Brazilian Way Spring Break Camps
Let Soccer the Brazilian Way help you get a jump on the competition with our Spring Break Camps (March 17-21). Camps will be conducted at EC Lawrence Park (TURF), Centerville and Paul Hencken in Sterling. We also offer weekly summer and residential team camps.  Sign up today to reserve your spot. Soccer the Brazilian Way can also provide your team trainers or a coach for an entire season, as well as private player training, goal keeper training or small group training. Call us today at 301-996-4625(GOAL) or check out our website at www.soccerstbw.com

> Mark Simpson Goalkeeper Camps

Mark Simpson will be conducting weekly Goalkeeper training sessions every Wednesday in January in South Riding, VA. Cost is $40 per session. Sessions are indoors on a gym floor, but with diving matts. It doesn't get any better than Mark Simpson, 3-time MLS Cup winner with D.C. United, as well as their current Goalkeepers Coach. South Riding: Wednesdays in January 5:15-6:30 p.m.
Learn more or sign up today at www.fcvirginia.com/academy

> Travel Training and Conditioning
For U9s through U12s. Boys and girls. Improve soccer skills while staying in shape during this fitness oriented program. Program consists of six, 1.5 hour training sessions for young boys and girls already playing travel soccer. The progam teaches techncial skills for dribbling, passing, receiving, and shooting, but does so with fitness at the core of each activity. A great way to stay sharp, improve skills, and learning the rewards associated with hard work.  www.fcvirginia.com/academy


=== Leagues ===

> U8 Academy League in Sterling
For players in the middle of their U8 year, but interested in playing travel at U9. Teams will consist of 6 player each, with 4v4 real indoor games under guidance of professional trainers. Teams welcome, just sign up as individuals and we'll coordinate player placements prior to the league. Saturdays, 10 minute warm ups, 10-minute quarters. 6 weeks, starting Jan. 5. $145, includes t-shirt. Learn more and sign up today at www.fcvirginia.com/academy

> Little Kicks League for U6-U7 Boys and Girls
This is more like your outdoor Fall and Spring leagues, only indoor and with professinoal trainers and game supervision to emphasize proper technique. Teams will consist of 6 player each, with 4v4 real games. Saturdays, 1 hour training & games, 6 weeks, starting Jan. 5. $135, includes t-shirtLearn more and sign up today at www.fcvirginia.com/academy


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With 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 discression. 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.

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