| Notes and Boasts: Beach FC U15 Red, Drew Hartell, Cassandra Ferrari, SOCA, United Soccer Leagues, US Soccer Development Academy, Kickers Club Invitational 2008, Look before you leap, NSCAA Duty, A Coach's Passion, Synthetic Turf Study |
| Soccer Watch: 2008 Draft, Phila KiXX v Chicago Storm, Veracruz v Monarcas, US v
Sweden, Fulham v Arsenal, Newcastle v Bolton, Fiorentina v Torino,
Spurs v Sunderland, Getafe v Sevilla, Villarreal v Valencia, Pachuca v
Tecos, San Luis v Tigres, Chivas v Pumas, Atlante v Jaguares, Osasuna v
A.Bilbao, A.Madrid v Real Madrid, Barcelona v Racing, Juventus v
Sampdoria, Man.City v West Ham, Inter Milan v Parma, Monterrey v
Necaxa, Toluca v Atlas, Club America v Puebla |
Tournaments: 2008 Liberty Cup Invitational
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Spring Break Camps, Mark Simpson Goalkeeper Camps Help Wanted: Sports Reporters and Columnists needed, Independent Advertising Sales Reps wanted View Soccer Classifieds Below "Soccer Watch" Section
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> MLS Draft being held today in Baltimore, on ESPN2 at 2PM
At least three area soccer players are among those eagerly awaiting today's Major League Soccer SuperDraft at the Baltimore Convention Center. Towson University midfielder Pat Healey, goalkeeper Billy Chiles, and University of Maryland midfielder Stephen King could go in the four-round draft. The annual amateur draft, which begins at 2 p.m., is open to the public and will feature 14 teams selecting a total of 56 players. As of this writing (trades still possible), the Kansas City Wizards will draft first after making a trade with the expansion San Jose Earthquakes and will be followed by FC Dallas. D.C. United does not pick until the second round, 24th overall.
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> U.S. Women down Finland in 2nd win at Four Nations
The U.S. Women's National team dispatched Finland with little drama in their second match at the Four Nations Tournament, cruising to a 4-1 victory Thursday. Lindsay Tarpley scored two more goals, while Angie Woznuk and Lauren Cheney each added goals setting the stage for a January 20 clash with China for the Championship.
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> Five local players among 72 invited to U-18 training camp
U.S. Under-18 Men's National Team head coach Bob Jenkins announced his list of 72 players invited in for the mega-camp running January 17-24 at the IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla. All of the players were born on or after Jan. 1, 1990. The massive camp is expected to identify the core roster that will train to compete in the 2009 U-20 World Cup. Forty-three of the 72 players are from clubs that are a part of U.S. Soccer's Development Academy Program. Local players: Norris White (Kensington, Md.), Nick Yin (Bethesda, Md.), Paul Torres (Bethesda, Md.), Parker Walsh (Roanoke, Va.), Will Bates (Chester, Va.).
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> Hokie Freshman from Alexandria invited to U-20 training camp
Virginia Tech Freshman All-American and All-ACC honoree Marika Gray was officially asked Tuesday to join the U.S. Under-20 Women's National Soccer Team for its annual training camp, Jan. 19-26. The invitation came from second-year U.S. head coach Jillian Ellis as the squad prepares to open its Women's World Cup year at The Home Depot Center outside of Los Angeles. Gray, who turns 19 in September, led the Hokies with eight goals and six assists for a total of 22 points, the most recorded by a Hokie since 2004. Gray played for Hayfield Secondary in Fairfax and SYC Galaxy before beginning her career at Virginia Tech last Fall.
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> Women's Professional Soccer league officially named, unveiled
Formally announced in September, the much-anticipated women's professional soccer league launching in Spring 2009 now has a name, Women's Professional Soccer (WPS). With the unveiling of the league logo and launch of its website, www.womensprosoccer.com, WPS made its official debut Wednesday at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) annual convention, taking place through Saturday in Baltimore, Md.
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> Krieger goes 90 minutes in 4-0 defeat of Canada at Four Nations
Northern Virginia native and former Washington Freedom player Ali Krieger got her first cap in a starting role for the United States Women's team early this morning in China. In their first game of the [nearly] annual Four Nations Tournament, the U.S. women cruised to a 4-0 win over North American neighbors Canada. Amy Rodriguez started along side Abby Wambach for the first time, with former reserve forward Heath O'Reilly out on the wing. "Hea-O" was at the rear of all four goals, with three direct assists. Krieger started at right back, but was moved to central defense after fellow debutante Becky Sauerbrunn broke her nose on the back of a Candadian player's head and had to be substituted in the 64th minute.
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> Gordon Miller: Look before you leap to a D1 youth team
Some parents believe that their child must play on a winning team in division 1, all the time, to guarantee automatic success in later years. It does not. They believe that if their coach isn't winning the overwhelming majority of games, they need to move their child to a "successful" program with a "winning" coach. Some feel that even if their child isn't getting quality playing time, being on a winning team is what is really important. These parents are doing a great disservice to their children.
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---- Boasts ----
Beach FC U15 Red Player, Drew Hartell, has been invited to the US Soccer U17 Residency Program.
Cassandra Ferrari, from Fairfax, VA, has been named Female Young Referee of the Year for Region I by US Youth Soccer. The annual Young Referee of the Year award honors those who have a strong work ethic, knowledge of the rules of the game and are positive role models.
Fourteen SOCA youth players earned selection onto Virginia Youth Soccer Association's Olympic Development Program age group pool teams recently.
Six U-14 SOCA players were selected to represent the Virginia Club Champions League in 2008 Dallas Cup or Dallas Spring Classic in March, two of the top international events in youth soccer. Additionally, SOCA senior staff coach Bill Koeppen was selected as the head coach for the boys team.
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United Soccer Leagues has announced the regular season schedule for the 2008 W-League season, which will kick off on Saturday, May 10 with eight games and conclude on Sunday, July 20.
US Soccer Development Academy now accepting club applications. Existing clubs do not have to re-apply, but there are a few new slots open. All clubs are eligible to apply, but applications must be in by March 1st, 2008.
Just a reminder that the application deadline for the Kickers Club Invitational 2008, March 1st and 2nd, is February 1st.
---- Editor's Corner ----
Look before you leap: Thanks to Gordon Miller for allowing us to publish his article on the potential pitfalls of choosing a youth team/program based on their wins and losses. Personally, I think this article should be required reading for every parent of a U8 player considering going travel. Once you've read it, pop on to our discussion forums and answer some of the questions I posed there. Your feedback will only help our local soccer community improve communications and sharing of ideas. If you're involved in youth soccer in any way, you must have an opinion about the development vs. winning topic. I hope you will share.
NSCAA Duty: Potomac Soccer Wire is at the NSCAA show and MLS Superdraft in force. Look for stories next week from Charles Boehm and Mandy Schulz, as well as some blog entries from your truly. If you have the chance, visiting the convention would be worth the time and money, and it's not every day the largest soccer-specific trade show is right in our back yard.
A Coach's Passion: Gotta love anytime a reported takes time to profile someone who's dedicated a good part of their lives to the sport we love. Here's one by Chris Brown of Gazette.net helping us all get to know John Cunha a little bit better.
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games in bold feature teams with American players on roster
Friday, January 18, 2008
2:00 PM: 2008 Draft - LIVE - ESPN2 - MLS
8:00 PM: Phila KiXX v Chicago Storm - LIVE - FSC - MISL
7:00 PM: Veracruz v Monarcas - LIVE - FSE - Mex
Saturday, January 19, 2008
8:00 PM: US v Sweden - LIVE - FSC - Int\'l
9:55 AM: Fulham v Arsenal - LIVE - FSC - EPL
12:00 PM: Newcastle v Bolton - LIVE - FSC - EPL
2:25 PM: Fiorentina v Torino - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
1:55 PM: Getafe v Sevilla - LIVE - GolTV - LaLiga
3:55 PM: Villarreal v Valencia - LIVE - GolTV - LaLiga
4:30 PM: Spurs v Sunderland - LIVE - FSC - EPL
6:00 PM: San Luis v Tigres - LIVE - Gvision - Mex
8:00 PM: Pachuca v Tecos - LIVE - FSE - Mex
8:00 PM: Chivas v Pumas - LIVE - TFutura - Mex
10:00 PM: Atlante v Jaguares - LIVE - Gvision - Mex
Sunday, January 20, 2008
9:00 AM: Juventus v Sampdoria - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
10:55 AM: Osasuna v A.Bilbao - LIVE - GolTV - LaLiga
11:00 AM: Man.City v West Ham - LIVE - FSC - EPL
12:00 AM: Monterrey v Necaxa - LIVE - Gvision - Mex
12:55 PM: A.Madrid v Real Madrid - LIVE - GolTV - LaLiga
1:00 PM: Toluca v Atlas - LIVE - Uvision - Mex
2:55 PM: Barcelona v Racing - LIVE - GolTV - LaLiga
2:25 PM: Inter Milan v Parma - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
5:00 PM: Club America v Puebla - LIVE - TFutura - Mex
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=== Tournaments ===> 2008 Liberty Cup Invitational - Fairfax, VA
FPYC's Liberty Cup Invitational will be a great pre-season warm up for youth travel teams, and includes the following features. - Several new Fairfax County artificual turf fields, whcih minimize weather cancellations - Full refund for all age groups cancelled by field conditions - Four scheduled games for all teams (2 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday) - Tournament fees are $495 for U9-U12, $550 for U13-U16, and $575 for U17-U19. - Teams will be accepted on a space-available basis upon receipt of a completed application form and tournament fee through February 25th. - Tournament rules, team application form, and complete details are on the tournament website: www.fpycsoccer.org. Team applications are arriving daily, so send your application in early! Email any questions to David Shade at travel.tournament@fpycsoccer.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 the new Long Park turf fields in Haymarket, 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 web site at www.soccerstbw.com
> Mark Simpson Goalkeeper CampsMark 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=== Help Wanted ===> 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 discretion. 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. > Independent Advertising Sales Reps WantedPotomac Soccer Wire is growing, and now offers several compelling advertising opportunities to businesses interested in reaching a highly concentrated audience of soccer decision makers throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the District. We are seeking independent sales agents to represent our advertising options on a commission only basis. Commissions range from 20-40% of gross sales depending on monthly closed business. Lists provided. Email your resume to chris.hummer@hummersport.com or call 703-433-1887 for more information.
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