Notes and Boasts: Tyler Binsted, Jamestown High Eagles win, George Mason HS victory, Arlington Travel Club champions, David Beckham, KICKS Against Breast Cancer Tournament achedule, VCU Rams v Richmond Kickers, Virginian Soccer Tournament, Virginia State Cup, Guns 'n' Hoses charity match, Richmond Kickers Academy tryouts, Virginia Tech WCEC, US WNT, National Collegiate Showcase, Maryland Youth Soccer State Cup
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Soccer Watch: Tecos v Tigres, Duisburg v Cottbus, Atlas v Necaxa, Hertha v W.Bremen,
Newcastle v Reading, Stuttgart v HSV, Aston Villa v Bolton, Osasuna v
Recreativo, Milan v Cagliari, Mallorca v Real Madrid, Roma v Genoa,
Monterrey v Veracruz, New York v Columbus, Atlante v Chivas, Sevilla v
Villarreal, Palermo v Juventus, Houston v FC Dallas, Barcelona v
Getafe, Everton v Derby County, America v Pachuca, A. Madrid v Almeria,
B.Dortmund v Bayer, Fiorentina v. Reggina, Barnsley v Cardiff City,
Pumas v San Luis , Liverpool v Arsenal
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> D.C. United drop first leg in CCC to Pachuca, play again at RFK Wednesday
D.C. United dropped their opening match of the two-match home and away
series against Pachuca of Mexico on Tuesday night in Mexico. Despite a
strong start, the altitude of 7,000+ feet, and the brilliance of two
late Pachuca substitutes put United in a hole that will be difficult to
dig themselves out of next Wednesday at RFK for the 2nd leg of the
series. The winner will advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup Finals
against either Houston or Saprissa of Costa Rica. The winner of that
game will represent our region of the world in the eight-team Club
World Cup in November. [ more +]
> U.S. Women drawn into Group B for 2008 Peace Queen Cup in South KoreaThe U.S. Women's National Soccer Team has been drawn into Group A at the eight-team 2008 Peace Queen Cup, to be held in mid-June in Suwon, South Korea. The current world number one team will get their first chance at revenge against the Brazilian team that knocked them out of last year's Women's World Cup - AKA "Hopegate". Exact dates, venues and kickoff times have yet to be confirmed. In addition to the Brazilian rematch, the USA will be facing Italy and Australia in what will be a good tune-up tournament before the Olympics later this summer in China. [ more +]
> Richmond Kickers SCOR(e) with take over of PASL indoor team
The Richmond Kickers announced a partnership with Richmond's new indoor sports facility, Sports Center Of Richmond (SCOR). The new partnership will facilitate the addition of a Premier Arena Soccer League (PASL) indoor soccer franchise under the Kickers player development umbrella. The Kickers will take over the operations for the existing Richmond indoor soccer franchise, which competed in the PASL during the 2007/2008 season. [ more +]
> U.S. Women open Olympic Qualifying tonight in Mexico
The U.S. Women's National Team is heading to Juarez, Mexico in the first steps towards defending their 2004 Athens Olympics gold medal. The six-team tournament, which is open to teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, opens with round-robin group play. The top two teams from the two groups will advance to the single-elimination semifinals, and the semifinal winners will qualify for the Beijing Olympic tournament. The U.S. team opens against Jamaica tonight at 7:30, then will face Mexico on Sunday. The top four teams will then face off Wednesday in the semi-finals, with each winner earning a berth to China. The games are not available on TV, but can be followed on USSoccer.com's Match Tracker.
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> D.C. United open RFK's 2008 MLS season Saturday against TorontoFresh off their Mexican adventure in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup, D.C. United return to RFK Stadium for their home opener to face Toronto FC - with both teams looking to gain their first points of the new MLS season. Both clubs lost by 2-0 score lines on the road to open the thirteenth MLS season, United falling in Kansas City and Toronto going down in Columbus. United will remain in DC for Wednesday's Champions' Cup 2nd leg against Pachuca of Mexico, where the Black and Red will need to win by at least 2 goals in order have the chance of advancing to the tournament final. [ more +]
> MLS All-stars will face West Ham United on July 24th
Major League Soccer's annual All-star game moves to Toronto's BMO field this year, and will feature the best MLS players against the English Premier League's West Ham United. The "Hammers" feature U.S. international defender, Jonathan Spector, and enjoy large support world wide thanks to their rich history in the country that invented the modern game. MLS All-star teams have never lost to an international opponent in the annual event, most recently defeating Celtic and Chelsea in the previous two installments.
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Gallardo is D.C. United's highest paid player ever
The Washington Post's Steven Goff has published MLS player salaries for the upcoming season, and they reveal just how much D.C. United's first-ever Designated Player will cost the club. To be exact - $1.5 million in base salary, and $374,000 more in guaranteed income. This does not include any endorsements the former Argentinean National Team star may secure. The $1.87 million nearly matches the combined salaries of all other United players, which rounds up to $2.3 million. United traded the well proven Christian Gomez in order to make room for Gallardo rather than offer Gomez the $430,000 he demanded.
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> Potomac Falls drop first two regular-season games in three years
After going three seasons without losing regular-season game, the Potomac Falls High School boy's soccer team opened their 2008 season with an 8-0 thrashing of Manassas Park, but has since dropped two one-goal games in a row. The first was to Heritage, and then Tuesday's overtime loss to Loudoun County, despite having the lead three times. The Panthers look to get back on track tonight - weather permitting - at Park View at 7:15.
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> Washington Freedom sign Becky Sauerbrunn for 2008
The Washington Freedom announce Thursday the signing of US Women's National Team player and University of Virginia standout Becky Sauerbrunn. Sauerbrunn joins the Freedom as they set out to defend their 2007 W-League Championship. A former youth National Team captain, Sauerbrunn was called up to the US Women's National Team for the Four Nations Cup in January 2008 after a successful senior season with the Cavaliers. The 2007 NCAA season saw Sauerbrunn named as a first team NSCAA All-American and the ACC Defensive Player of the Year. Sauerbrunn adds to the Freedom's impressive collection of current and former US Women's National Team members that includes former UVA standouts Lori Lindsay, former teammate Sarah Huffman, and Christie Welsh.
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----Special----
Tyler Binsted, 19, who played a key role on Stonewall Jackson HS Generals' 2006 state finals soccer team and was a sculpture major at Virginia Commonwealth University, was fatally shot last Thursday morning when he and a female companion were robbed at gunpoint in Byrd Park in Richmond. The family has asked that contributions be made to the SPCA in Woodstock or to the music department of Stonewall Jackson High School.
---- Boasts ----
Jamestown High's Eagles fought to a 2-0 victory over York during Monday's showdown at James City County Stadium.
George Mason HS shut out J.E.B. Stuart 5-0 to level the team's record at 1-1 after opening the season with a 2-1 loss to Freedom-South Riding.
Several Arlington Travel Club teams have claimed victory in numerous pre season tournaments.
David Beckham scored his first MLS goal last night in the L.A. Galaxy's 2-0 defeat of expansion team San Jose Earthquakes.
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The schedule is posted for the 2008 KICKS Against Breast Cancer Tournament, to be held April 12 at the Maryland SoccerPlex.
The VCU Rams battled the Richmond Kickers to a 2-2 tie at the Sports Backers Stadium on April 2nd in an exhibition match that seemed anything but friendly.
Application deadline for the 33rd annual Virginian Soccer Tournament, May 24-26, is April 8.
Virginia State Cup Spring 2008 U12-U14 Brackets are posted.
The Piranhas are hosting a Guns 'n' Hoses charity match, April 5, 11 am - 1 pm at Great Bridge HS. Funds raised will benefit the Tidewater Piranha Power Soccer Team, 2007 silver medalists at the National Championships in Indianapolis.
The Richmond Kickers will hold U.S. Soccer Academy tryouts for the Fall 08/Summer 09 season this Saturday April 5th, 1:30pm at Bryan Park.
The Hokie men's soccer program will assist in the Virginia Tech World Cup Executive Committee's (WCEC) third annual soccer tournament on Friday and Saturday, April 25-26. WCEC's motto of "Many Flags, Many Languages, One Goal" describes the purpose of the tournament, bringing together diverse communities on the soccer field, playing what Pele calls, "the beautiful game."
The US WNT meets Jamaica on April 4 and then takes the field against Mexico on April 6 in the 2008 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualification at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juarez in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The USA have yet to lose any CONCACAF Tournament game with an overall unbeaten streak standing at 24.
In conjunction with the 2008 National Cup VII Finals, the National Collegiate Showcase for boys and girls U16-U17 teams will take place at the Hampton Roads Soccer Complex July 26-29. The application is available online.
Maryland Youth Soccer State Cup starts this weekend. Unlike Virginia, Maryland runs all their age groups through State Cup in the Spring, so there will be a lot of action this weekend! Thank you Maryland for playing high school soccer in the Fall, the way the sport was meant to be played.
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Friday, April 4, 2008
8:00 PM: Tecos v Tigres - LIVE - FSE - Mex
2:30 PM: Duisburg v Cottbus - LIVE - GolTV - B.Liga
11:00 PM: Atlas v Necaxa - LIVE - Gvision - Mex
Saturday, April 5, 2008
9:30 AM: Hertha v W.Bremen - LIVE - GolTV - B.Liga
10:00 AM: Newcastle v Reading - LIVE - FSC - EPL
11:30 AM: Stuttgart v HSV - LIVE - GolTV - B.Liga
12:00 PM: Aston Villa v Bolton - LIVE - FSC - EPL
2:00 PM: Osasuna v Recreativo - LIVE - GolTV - LaLiga
2:30 PM: Milan v Cagliari - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
4:00 PM: Mallorca v Real Madrid - LIVE - GolTV - LaLiga
4:30 PM: Roma v Genoa - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
7:00 PM: Monterrey v Veracruz - LIVE - Gvision - Mex
7:30 PM: New York v Columbus - LIVE - FSC - MLS
11:00 PM: Atlante v Chivas - LIVE - TFutura - Mex
Sunday, April 6, 2008
1:00 PM: Pumas v San Luis - LIVE - Uvision - Mex
1:00 PM: Sevilla v Villarreal - LIVE - GolTV - LaLiga
2:30 PM: Palermo v Juventus - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
3:00 PM: Houston v FC Dallas - LIVE - Tfutura - MLS
3:00 PM: Barcelona v Getafe - LIVE - GolTV - LaLiga
4:30 PM: Everton v Derby County - LIVE - FSC - EPL
5:00 PM: America v Pachuca - LIVE - Telefutura - Mex
5:00 PM: A. Madrid v Almeria - LIVE - GolTV - LaLiga
9:00 AM: Fiorentina v. Reggina - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
10:00 PM: B.Dortmund v Bayer - LIVE - GolTV - B.Liga
11:00 AM: Barnsley v Cardiff City - LIVE - FSC - FA
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
2:30 PM: Liverpool v Arsenal - LIVE - ESPN2 - CL
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===Camps and Clinics ===> Soccer the Brazilian Way Spring Break, Residential, and Summer 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, and Paul Hencken in Sterling. We also offer weekly summer and residential team camps. Sign up today to reserve your spot. Our summer camps registration are now open. 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
> HI-Performance Soccer Academy Summer Camp Programs 2008
HI-Performance Soccer Academy is now accepting registrations for our Summer Camps & Clinics for 2008. HPSA has been holding camps in Northern Virginia for 10 years. Our camps are designed for all players and all skill levels. Our Little Kickers Camps are designed as a fun and active introduction to soccer for our youngest players (3-5 year olds). In addition, we provide specialized camps for House Players and Travel Players & Teams of all ages & skill levels. This year, HPSA has partnered with Regency Sport & Health Club in McLean to provide morning (9am-11am) and full day camps (9am-4pm) at their state of the art indoor facilities. HPSA also runs camps for Great Falls Soccer Club, including our popular GK and Striker Camps ( www.greatfallssoccer.com). HPSA provides team and small group training programs year round. Please visit our website for more details: www.hpsoccer.com or e-mail us at info@hpsoccer.com.
> 2008 Terps Soccer Camps for Girls
Registration for the 2008 Terps Soccer Camps for Girls is now open. This summer's camp schedule features two residential camp weeks and two locations for our day camp week. Brian Pensky's Terps Soccer Camp for Girls gives female soccer players the opportunity to work with women who have been successful throughout their careers at the local, regional, national, and international level. Our goal is to have each player improve her soccer skills, techniques, strategies, and tactics through individual training and challenging game competition. Our hope is that each camper will grow technically and tactically, and become inspired to be the best player they can be. Having fun while learning will enable each camper to reach her potential. Camp and registration details can be found at www.terpssoccercamp.com.
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Soccer Academy pioneered youth soccer training over twenty years ago, and continues to be at the vanguard in developing the latest methods of training individual players and teams. We offer a wide range of innovative, state-of-the-art programs as well as an outstanding staff of trainers who share a passion and dedication to soccer, and who are committed to sharing their knowledge with soccer players of all ages. For over two decades now, players trained by Soccer Academy have played on college and national teams and currently many coach at the college, professional and national team levels, which is a reflection of our commitment to teaching excellence. Registration is currently open for our Little Strikers Program (ages 4-6) as well as all of our summer residential and team camps. We also offer day camps across Northern Virginia and Maryland. Come experience the Soccer Academy Difference. Call us at 703-393-7961 or visit us at www.soccer-academy.com.
> Pre-Travel Development Academy with FC Virginia
Chantilly Soccer Club, in partnership with FC Virginia, is now offering pre-travel training for boys and girls U5 through U8. This unique six-week program is for players seeking advanced training in preparation for travel soccer. Each 90-minute session will be held on a Sunday afternoon so youth players can still compete in their "house" leagues while attending the academy for professional training and professionally supervised game play. Complete information and registration details can be found on the FC Virginia website at www.fcvirginia.com/academy
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