Notes and Boasts: Coach Joe Tucei, Steven Hedley, Katherine Remy Vettori, George Mason HS win, Real Maryland v Western Mass Pioneers, Richmond Kickers v Western Mass Pioneers, Stanley Nyazamba, George Washington women's soccer, AU women's soccer, Virginia State Cup, Maryland State Cup, Angela Hucles, D.C. Collegiates for African Aid fundraiser, Matt DeOrsey, Real Maryland, Goal Safety
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> D.C. United continue MLS slump with home loss
D.C. United lost at home in MLS play for the first time this season with a 2-1 result against the Columbus Crew. It was the first time back at RFK for former United stand-out Brian Carroll, who also has two younger brothers on the D.C. United roster. Columbus took the lead on Alejandro Moreno's close range strike, but D.C. answered back through Brian Namoff's deflected short-range blast. But with celebrations still going on in the stands, Columbus answered right back, again with Alejandro Moreno the finisher - although the goal was ruled an own goal by the struggling Gonzalo Peralta. Argentinean legend Guillermo Barros Schelotto put in an impressive performance for Columbus, as did United's own Argentinean star Marcelo Gallardo. The game was broadcast live to Argentineans over ESPN International.
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> Baltimore Blast rides Wave to 13-8 Game One Semifinal win
The Baltimore Blast defeated the Milwaukee Wave, 13-8, Wednesday night in Game One of the 2008 MISL Championship Series Semifinals. Denison Cabral led the Blast with four goals and one assist for 11 points. Wave defender Troy Dusosky was issued a red card for violent conduct in the fourth quarter and will miss the next game. Game Two of the Semifinals will be played Sunday, April 20 at the U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. CT.
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> Bill Hamid gets the start and win in Under-20 action in Portugal
Local player Bill Hamid started in goal and got a clean sheet in the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team's 3-0 win over Northern Ireland at the Campos Verde International Tournament in Beja, Portugal. Vincenzo Bernardo, Peri Marosevic and Ellis McLoughlin each scored a goal while Mikkel Diskerud tallied three assists in the win. With the exception of defenders Tommy Meyer and Brek Shea, head coach Thomas Rongen used a completely different lineup than he did a day ago against the Cape Verde Islands. The U.S. will finish up the round-robin tournament against hosts Portugal today and needs a win to take the top spot in the tournament.
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> Schramm is 21st player to sign with MLS from Kickers program
Former Kickers forward Ricky Schramm has signed as a Developmental Player with the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer, marking the 21st player to advance from Richmond to MLS.
Failing to secure a spot with D.C. United after being invited to their 2007 pre-season training, Schramm joined with Kickers and made an immediate impact during his rookie season, finishing third on the team in points (14). Making five starts in 20 games played, he registered six goals and two assists. A proven goal-scorer, Schramm tallied 39 goals and 15 assists for 93 points over his collegiate career at Georgetown. In franchise history, 21 players have progressed from the Richmond Kickers into Major League Soccer.
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> D.C. United signs Curtin and Zaher to developmental contracts
D.C. United announced Thursday the club has signed a pair of defenders, Jeff Curtin and Mike Zaher, to developmental contracts. Curtin was obtained in the March 4 MLS Waiver Draft, while Zaher was acquired from Toronto FC on April 3 in exchange for a first round selection in the 2009 MLS Supplemental Draft. Per team and MLS policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Zaher was originally selected by Toronto FC in the third round (30th overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft. Curtin, who played for Georgetown, joins United after his rights were acquired via the MLS Waiver Draft on March 4.
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> Hampton Roads Piranhas' owner to be W-League's first Senior Advisor
United Soccer Leagues Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Tim Holt announced the appointment of Hampton Roads Piranhas' owner Marcie Laumann as the League's first Senior Advisor, saying her experience, success, expertise, and familiarity with women's soccer at all levels make her uniquely positioned to be the pioneer in the role. The role was created in order to sustain the W-League's place as a leader in development of the women's game in the United States and Canada. Laumann launched the Piranhas in 1995 as one of the W-League's original teams and is one of the League's most respected owners, being honored by the League ten times. In addition to her ownership of the Piranhas, Laumann also owns Gabriel Sports & Entertainment, a sports marketing and event promotion consulting firm.
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> U.S. Soccer Development Academy adds twelve new clubs
U.S. Soccer announced the addition of 12 new clubs for the planned second year of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy in 2008-09, after a thorough review process that included more than 100 applicants. Three Major League Soccer teams and a total of eight programs from Texas, which is represented for the first time in the Academy, are included in the 12 new clubs. With the additions, the Academy will now field 74 clubs, plus the U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team for the second year of the national team program. In addition to the 12 new clubs, all 63 clubs who have been involved in the inaugural year of the Development Academy program will be returning in 2008-09.
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First Colonial soccer coach Joe Tucei was one of three coaches honored Monday as Sportsperson of the Year by the Virginia Beach Sports Club at the club's annual jamboree. Tucei has been the Eastern Region Coach of the Year three times. Athletes honored included Kempsville soccer player Steven Hedley.
Loyola College in Maryland has named former All-American Katherine Remy Vettori as the fourth women's soccer head coach in the school history. The Towson, MD resident has served as the Women's Director of the Soccer Association of Columbia (SAC) in Howard County for the past eight years following five seasons as a collegiate assistant coach.
The George Mason High School varsity girls soccer team has kicked off their Bull Run District schedule with a bang, blasting Manassas Park and Madison High by a combined score of 18-1, as the Mustangs begin their pursuit of a district title.
---- Notes ---- Real Maryland starts its inaugural USL-2 season this Sunday April 20th against the Western Mass Pioneers at 4:00 PM at the Maryland SoccerPlex. Gates open at 2:30.
Richmond Kickers open their regular season Saturday against the Western Mass Pioneers at 7:00 pm at the University of Richmond Stadium.
The Richmond Kickers announced the signing of Zimbabwean midfielder Stanley Nyazamba, pending USSF and visa approval. Nyazamba joins the roster upon completion of his collegiate career at Lee University and a stint with the Cape Cod Crusaders of the Premier Development League (PDL)
George Washington women's soccer has opened their 2008 spring season with a 2-2-1 mark in five matches, all played on the road. GW will complete their schedule on April 18, with a home match against American, beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon.
The American University women's soccer team continued its successful spring season by defeating Loyola on Wednesday, 2-0, in Baltimore. Sophomore Kelsey Brasher, from Hagerstown, MD, ran on to a beautifully placed cross from Friederike Engel and headed in the Eagles second goal of the day.
The Virginia State Cup schedule for April 19 is posted.
Schedules for next round of play for the Maryland State Cup on April 19-20 are posted.
U.S. Women's National Team Player and Virginia Beach native, Angela Hucles, was on hand with other sports notables at the Women's Sports Foundation's Billie Awards where the WPS paid homage to Billie Jean King, a pioneer for women's sports. Hucles, a seven-year veteran of the U.S. Women's National Team, is a member of the 2008 Women's Sports Foundation Athlete Advisory Panel.
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4 v 4 Tournament for African Aid: D.C. Collegiates for African Aid will hold a 4 v 4 tournament at American University's Reeves Field on Sunday to raise money for Tanzanian organizations who specifically use soccer as a means of educating youth on HIV/AIDS prevention. The event is being organized by AU player Irene Karistinos.
More about Matt DeOrsey: Previously, we covered the DeOrsey Cup competition between Crystal Palace Baltimore and Real Maryland, but recently found this more personal article about the late Matt DeOrsey. DeOrsey's life was cut short just before his 31st birthday in January, and he was heavily involved in soccer. This item by Todd McElwee for Gazette.net will give you more details, and hopefully make us all appreciate what time we have on this earth - with and without a soccer ball at our feet - just a little bit more.
Before it was Real Maryland: Real Maryland FC opens the first official page in their history this Sunday at the Maryland SoccerPlex when they take on the Western Massachusetts Pioneers at 4:00 p.m. Check out how the new team came to be.
Goal Safety: Maryland SoccerPlex has posted a goal post safety policy statement that should be followed by everyone in the sport.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
12:00 AM: River Plate v San Martin - LIVE - FSE - CONMEBOL
Saturday, April 19, 2008
10:00 AM: Wigan v Spurs - LIVE - FSC - EPL
12:00 PM: Rovers v Man Utd. - LIVE - FSC - EPL
2:30 PM: Fiorentina v Palermo - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
4:30 PM: Roma v Livorno - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
6:30 PM: Middlesbrough v Bolton - LIVE - FSC - EPL
9:00 PM: Colorado v San Jose - LIVE - FSC - MLS
Sunday, April 20, 2008
9:00 AM: Milan v Reggina - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
11:00 AM: Man City v Portsmouth - LIVE - FSC - EPL
2:30 PM: Torino v Inter - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
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