Notes and Boasts: DC United U16 Academy, Sidwell Friends School, Shaquille Phillips, Shelley Blumenthal, Maryland State Cup, Clarence Goodson, Arlington Spring Invitational, Richmond Kickers Destiny, Caught in Possession, United's Draft Review, Women's Professional Soccer, To Real Maryland via El Salvador, Synthetic Turf Study
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Tournaments: 2008 Liberty Cup Invitational
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Spring Break Camps
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> U.S. WNT wins 2008 Four Nations Tournament with 1-0 victory against China
The U.S. Women's National Team scored a 77th minute goal off a header from midfielder Shannon Boxx to earn a 1-0 victory over China and win the 2008 Four Nations Tournament. It was the first tournament title for new U.S. head coach Pia Sundhage. After playing 90 minutes in the first two matches (for her first two caps), local player Ali Krieger sat out the China game to make way for Becky Sauerbrunn who had missed most of the tournament with a broken nose. Fellow local Angela Hucles entered as a 66th minute substitute.
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> Landon Donovan sets US scoring record in Sweden win
Landon Donovan became the all-time leading scorer for the U.S. Men's National Team after scoring from the penalty spot in the second half to help defeat Sweden, 2-0, at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Saturday night. Donovan's penalty kick in the 48th minute was his 35th goal in international play, pushing him past Eric Wynalda for the all-time lead in his 97th appearance.
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> Blast beat Kixx Saturday, improve to 8-7
Led by midfielder David Bascome, the Baltimore Blast (8-7) defeated the Philadelphia KiXX, 12-6, at the Wachovia Spectrum Saturday night. It was the second win in two nights, a run that put Baltimore back over .500 on the season after a losing streak derailed a promising 5-0 start to the season. The Blast will return to 1st Mariner Arena next Friday, January 25th, to host the Milwaukee Wave.
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> D.C. United drafts midfielder Jacobson with top pick
With no first-round picks in the MLS draft Friday and no great desire to make a trade in order to move up, D.C. United's decision-makers waited nearly two hours before making their first selection. When their turn finally arrived, 10 slots into the second round at Baltimore Convention Center, they claimed Jacobson, a player that, at the start of the long afternoon, they did not believe would be available. United also selected left-side midfielder Ryan Cordeiro from Connecticut in the third round and versatile midfielder Tony Schmitz of Creighton in the final round.
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> Baltimore Bays coach Steve Nichols is NSCAA Youth Coach of the Year
One of the nation's most successful youth coaches during the past five years, Steve Nichols has led his Casa Mia Bays teams to 12 Maryland state cup titles, eight Region I championships and national crowns each of the last five years. Last season the Bays won three state championships (U-14, U-17 and U-19), two regional championships (U14 and U19) and one national championship (U14). He also earned 2007 NSCAA/adidas Regional Coach of the Year honors at McDonogh High School.
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> Richmond Kickers open new year with player signings
The Richmond Kickers announced the recent addition of midfielder Luke Vercollone and re-signing of goalkeeper Mark Murphy for the 2008 campaign. Vercollone joins the Kickers after spending two seasons with the Charleston Battery of the USL First Division. A second-year professional, Murphy is a 6'1" native of Clinton, Maryland. He made his professional debut on July 6, 2007 in New Hampshire and also protected the nets during the Kickers 3-2 exhibition win against DC United last June.
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> McDonogh's Agorsor earns national honor
McDonogh senior Chris Agorsor, The Sun's boys soccer All-Metro Player of the Year, was named the NSCAA/Adidas National High School Player of the Year. Agorsor scored 24 goals and added eight assists to lead the No. 1 Eagles to the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference championship in the fall.
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DC United U16 Academy member and Sidwell Friends School sophomore, Shaquille Phillips, just joined the US U-17 residence program in Florida hoping he will make the U-17 USA team that will participate in the 2009 World Cup held in Nigeria.
Recently resigned Blacksburg HS coach Shelley Blumenthal was named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Division II high school coach of the year Friday night during a banquet in Baltimore.
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The 2008 Maryland State Cup draw was held last week during the MSYSA Workshop. The brackets and first round match-ups for the U13 - U18 teams have been posted.
Fresh off his first call up to U.S. National Team training camp, Springfield, Virginia native Clarence Goodson, has left Major League Soccer to join Norwegian second-division club IK Start. He was one of seven former Maryland men's soccer players and 26 players overall invited to the National Team training camp by head coach Bob Bradley in prep for the friendly with Sweden which took place on Jan. 19.
Reminder: January 27 is the deadline for application to the Arlington Spring Invitational being held the first 2 weekends in March.
The Richmond Kickers Destiny of the USL W-League will open their 2008 campaign with a game against the Carolina RailHawks on Sunday, May 18th at First Market Stadium on the campus of the University of Richmond.
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Caught in Possession: Resident PSW writer Charles Boehm launched his new blog from the MLS Super Draft in Baltimore on Friday. We're working on incorporating all our blogs into our web site more seamlessly, but until then, I hope you'll bookmark them, check in often, and participate by posting your comments.
United's Draft Review: Check out Charles Boehm's review of D.C. United's draft picks for MLSnet.com, "United high on SuperDraft Pickups."
Women's Professional Soccer: Tonya Antonucci, Women's Professional Soccer Commissioner, has launched a blog to share insights into the inner workings of the new league.
To Real Maryland via El Salvador: Fifa.com just profiled El Salvador as World Cup Qualifying approaches, specifically mentioning new Real Maryland signing Dennis Alas as a key figure in their hopes.
Synthetic Turf Study: Considering a new synthetic field for your club? Be sure you check out this study from Penn State's turf doctor - Andy McNitt.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2008
2:25 PM: Atalanta v AC Milan - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
12:25 PM: Sampdoria v Roma - LIVE - GolTV - TIM Cup
2:55 PM: Inter Milan v Juventus - LIVE - GolTV - TIM Cup
5:00 PM: Valencia v A.Madrid - LIVE - GolTV - Spain
Thursday, January 24, 2008
2:55 PM: Lazio v Fiorentina - LIVE - GolTV - TIM Cup
5:00 PM: Villarreal v Barcelona - LIVE - GolTV - Spain
Friday, January 25, 2008
8:00 PM: Philadelphia v Orlando - LIVE - FSC - MISL
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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
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