| Notes and Boasts: Virginia U15 Boys, Virginia U15 Girls, Maryland U16 Girls, Hampton Roads Piranhas v WV Illusion, Northern Virginia Majestics v Lady Gunners, Real Maryland v Charlotte, PDL Hampton Roads Piranhas v Reading Rage, Richmond Kickers Academy, Richmond Kickers v Harrisburg City Islanders, Northern Virginia Majestics v Sky Blue |
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Germany v Turkey, Russia v Spain, FC Dallas v Houston |
Tryouts/Players Wanted: Loudoun Soccer 94 Boys Red (U14 "A") tryouts with Eddie Pope
Tournaments: Soccer Resort Potomac Cup July 12 & 13, 2008 Thunder Soccer Fest at Maryland SoccerPlex
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Summer Goal keeper - Striker and Residential Camps, 2008 Terps Camps for Girls, Soccer Academy training and camps in Northern Virginia and Maryland, Golden Boot Soccer now offering AC Milan Junior Camp, Arsenal Academy coaches and scouts coming to Alexandria
Soccer Jobs: Work for Potomac Soccer Wire, Soccer Advertising Sales
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> U.S. Women's Olympic team named, Scurry dropped
U.S. Women's National Team head coach Pia Sundhage has named the 18-player roster for the 2008 Olympic Team. Sundhage made her final selections after the USA's 1-0 victory over Canada in the 2008 Peace Queen Cup championship game on June 21 in Suwon, South Korea.
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> D.C. United go unbeaten in five with 3-1 victory Sunday over San Jose
D.C. United extended their unbeaten streak to five games Sunday with a 3-1 win over the expansion side San Jose. With the win, United moved to within four points of second place, after sitting in the bottom position just a few weeks ago. The team returns to action at RFK next Sunday against the Los Angeles Galaxy and David Beckham.
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> U.S. downs Barbados in second leg to advance in Qualifying
Freddy Adu got his first World Cup Qualifying start, went 86 minutes, and provided the assist on the game's only goal as the U.S. downed Barbados 1-0 Sunday to advance to the next stage of qualifying. With the win, and Cuba also advancing, the two will face off in Qualifying at RFK Stadium on October 11th.
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> U.S. Under 20 Women win group with 3-0 victory over Mexico
The U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team earned the top place in Group A of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship by defeating host Mexico, 3-0, in front of a hostile crowd at Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla, Mexico.
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> U.S. Women win Peace Queen Cup with 1-0 defeat of Canada
The U.S. Women's National Team won the 2008 Peace Queen Cup with a 1-0 victory over Canada as Virginia Beach's Angela Hucles scored a fortuitous goal two minutes into second half stoppage time.
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> Kickers battle to scoreless draw against Harrisburg Saturday
The Richmond Kickers battled the Harrisburg City Islanders to a scoreless draw on Saturday night in front of 1,690 rain-soaked fans at the University of Richmond Stadium.
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> Under 20 Women demolish Cuba 9-0 in 2nd Qualifier
The U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team secured a spot in the semifinals of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying after just two games and took over first place in Group A with a 9-0 victory against Cuba Friday afternoon at Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla, Mexico. Forward Kelley O'Hara scored three goals, while Michelle Enyeart and Nikki Washington each tallied twice to lead the U.S. to their second straight victory. Local girl Christine Nairn played the 2nd half.
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> Baltimore Colts earn berth to National Amateur Final Four
The Baltimore Colts FC of the Maryland Major Premier League team defeated the New York Greek Americans Atlas, 3-2 on Sunday to gain a berth to the Amateur division of the National Final Four to be held in Seattle, WA on Aug 7-10th.
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---- Boasts ----
Virginia U15 Boys and U15 Girls are Region I ODP champions along with Maryland U16 Girls. Results are posted.
Hampton Roads Piranhas continued its ascent up the W-League Atlantic Division standings Saturday with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the West Virginia Illusion in front of 437 at Virginia Wesleyan College.
The Northern Virginia Majestics earned their first victory of the season, topping the Fredericksburg Lady Gunners 3-0 on the road Friday night. It was also the first time they have held an opponent scoreless.
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Real Maryland dropped a tough 1-0 contest with the league-leading Charlotte Eagles Saturday night at the Maryland SoccerPlex.
In PDL action, Hampton Roads Piranhas fell 1-0 to first-place Reading Rage on Saturday night at Foster Field.
The Richmond Kickers U16 and U18 Academy Teams will play DC United for the first time in US Soccer Developmental Academy League history at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 24th at Bryan Park.
The Richmond Kickers battled the Harrisburg City Islanders to a scoreless draw on Saturday night in front of 1,690 rain-soaked fans at the University of Richmond Stadium.
The Northern Virginia Majestics lost 1-0 to Sky Blue on Saturday night despite several close chances in the final moments of the game.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
2:00 PM: Germany v Turkey - LIVE - ESPN - Euro2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
2:00 PM: Russia v Spain - LIVE - ESPN - Euro2008
9:00 PM: FC Dallas v Houston - LIVE - ESPN2 - MLS
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===Tryouts===
> Loudoun Soccer 94 Boys Red (U14 "A") tryouts with Eddie Pope
Loudoun Soccer 94 Boys Red (U14 "A") travel soccer team, coached by three time U.S. World Cup team member Eddie Pope, will hold a tryout session on Saturday, June 28 from 10 am - noon at Evergreen Mill Elementary located at 491 Evergreen Mill Road, Leesburg, VA 20175. Please contact Robin at (703) 314-0882 or robinp1@aol.com to confirm attendance or with questions.
===Tournaments===
> Soccer Resort Potomac Cup July 12 & 13
8v8 tournament in Sterling, VA, Men's and Women's Saturday July 12 and Coed Sunday July 13. You'll get 4 games minimum, 30 minutes per game. Divisions: Men's Open, B and Over 30's/40's, Women's Open, B, and Over 30's and Coed Open and B. Great prizes like complimentary trips to Vegas for our Aug 22/23 or Nov 28/29 tournaments for winning team captains- when your team travels! DC United will also be giving away freebies, and we'll have complimentary beer post tournament thanks to Carlsberg! To Register visit www.soccerresort.com or call us at (718) 433-2452/ email travel@soccerresort.com
> 2008 Thunder Soccer Fest at Maryland SoccerPlex
The Thunder Soccer Club is pleased to announce the 2008 THUNDER SOCCER FEST to be held at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown on August 30-31! We invite your team to apply for participation in the 7th annual tournament and play their games at the finest soccer facility in the United States, a facility consisting of 19 bluegrass fields, a 3200 seat, lighted stadium and 3 synthetic, lighted turf fields! ALL games will be on the SoccerPlex fields. The tournament is open to USYS, SAY and US Club Soccer League for U8-U19 boys and girls. Deadline is August 8. Email Director@thundersoccerfest.com for information or apply at www.thundersoccerfest.com.
===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
> 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.
> Soccer Academy training and camps in Northern Virginia and Maryland
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.
> Golden Boot Soccer now offering AC Milan Junior Camp
Golden Boot Soccer is a full service training company offering a variety of
training programs including summer camps such as The Art of Scoring Goals camp,
Player Development camp, Mini Kickers camp, Goalkeeper camp, Performance
Training camp, High School Advanced Performance camp and Team Training camps.
Our recent partnership with AC Milan is now also brining the AC Milan Junior
Camp to the Washington, DC region. We recently teamed up with world power house
AC Milan to offer a unique Player Development camp. Golden Boot camps are based
on technical training, soccer intelligence and small sided games while
instilling a passion for the game. For more information on all of Golden Boot's
2008 summer camps please go online to www.GoldenBootSoccer.com or call Deanna
Saracino at 703-287-0088.
> Arsenal Academy coaches and scouts coming to Alexandria
Train like a pro, Arsenal style, this summer with Arsenal Academy Women's Assistant Coach Steve Jones, plus Academy Coaches Tina Mapes, and Anthony Gale. Aspiring elite level players age U11 - U18 are invited to attend this exceptional camp July 28 - August 1 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria. Space is extremely limited. Camp fee of $300 includes lunch in an air-conditioned cafeteria. Members of Premier Athletics Club receive a $50 discount. Contact Marianna Sullivan to pre-register by email kicks4fun@cox.net.
=== Soccer Jobs ===
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