| Notes and Boasts: Desi Simmons, Coach Jennifer Parsons, Coach Warren Williams, Northern Virginia Royals, Hampton Roads Piranhas, Northern Virginia Majestics, DC Stoddert Soccer, Ethiopian Soccer Central, How Important is Winning in Youth Soccer, FA bans scores and standings for U8 and lower |
| Soccer Watch:
Fluminense v LDU Quito, RSL v Houston, Miami v Puerto Rico, Dallas v Kansas City |
Tryout: TAP Milan rising U-11 boys Premier Select tryouts
Tournaments: Soccer Resort Potomac Cup July 12 & 13, 2008 Thunder Soccer Fest at Maryland SoccerPlex
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Summer, Residential, Striker and GK 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, TAP Milan rising U-11 boys Premier Select tryouts
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> Kickers, Palace, United in Open Cup action Tuesday
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is down to 16 teams, eight of which are MLS teams just joining the official knock out fray in round three of the 95 year old tourament. The Richmond Kickers are in Boston to face defending Cup champions New England Revolution, while the New York Red Bulls are in Annapolis to face 2nd year pro club Crystal Palace, and D.C. United host Rochester Rhinos at the Maryland SoccerPlex.
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> McLean MPS FC win, Burn lose at Regionals, more results coming today
As of our press deadline, two area teams had completed their Region I Final match, with opposite results. In U18 boys action, McLean MPS FC won 3-2 over Montgomery United of Eastern PA, while U14 girls Chantilly Burn dropped a 2-1 decision to Stars of Massachusetts. By the time you read this, more results will be posted.
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> United sign Craig Thompson from Houston
D.C. United announced Monday the club has acquired midfielder Craig Thompson from the Houston Dynamo in exchange for a fourth round natural selection in the 2010 supplemental draft. He will be available for tonight's US Open Cup match vs the Rochester Rhinos at Maryland SoccerPlex.
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> US Development Academy Summer Showcase concludes
The U.S. Soccer Development Academy Summer Showcase came to a close Monday with another thrilling day of action as several teams booked their place in the Finals Week to be held July 12-19 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
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> Olsen returns as United romp Beckham's Galaxy on national TV
On a day of amazing opportunity for exposing MLS to millions, D.C. United delivered big time with a 4-1 whooping of the 1st place LA Galaxy Sunday in the first game of a nationally televised double header on ABC. The second game of the day was the European Championships, which ended 1-0 for Spain, and was decidely less exciting in many ways to the end-to-end action and drama at RFK.
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> Spain end 44 year trophy drought in Euro 2008 win over Germany
Liverpool Forward Fernando Torres was the hero for Spain by firing them to Euro 2008 glory against Germany in Vienna, ending 44 years of under-achievement. The quadrennial competition to determine the best team in Europe is considered the biggest tournament in the world other than a World Cup.
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> Crystal Palace down Real Maryland on Flores strike
Crystal Palace Baltimore have one hand gripped firmly on the DeOrsey Maryland Cup thanks to Sergio Flores' 57th minute strike that clinched a 2-1 win over Real Maryland. Cecil Lewis opened up proceedings for Baltimore in the 34th minute, only to see Nilson Perez draw the Monarchs level two minutes later.
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> U.S. Under 20 women lose CONCACAF Final to Canada 1-0
In a match for bragging rights between two teams that had already qualified for the U20 World Cup, the U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team fell to Canada, 1-0, in the CONCACAF Championship Final at Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Puebla, Mexico.
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Radford goalkeeper Desi Simmons has been named the Group A girls soccer player of the year by the Virginia High School Coaches Association. Jennifer Parsons of Group A champion George Mason was named coach of the year.
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Warren Williams, All-Met Coach of the Year, is leaving Centreville after nine seasons to coach for W.T.Woodson.
The Northern Virginia Royals rallied from two goals down to tie the New Jersey Rangers 2-2 at Morris Catholic High School (NJ) on Sunday afternoon.
The Hampton Roads Piranhas lost 3-1 to the Ironbound Express.
The Northern Virginia Royals were topped by the Reading Rage 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Hampton Roads Piranhas women avoided a shut out by the Carolina Railhawks on Saturday night with a goal in the 81st minute. Final score was 4-1.
Despite registering 21 shots, the Northern Virginia Majestics failed to find the net and finished even with the Fredericksburg Lady Gunners in a scoreless draw on Friday night at Washington Lee High School. They face local rival Washington Freedom on July 2nd at 4:00 PM at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia.
DC Stoddert Soccer, in partnership with DC Parks and Recreation, is renovating Ft Stevens Field with cold-resistant Patriot Bermuda Grass. The field is scheduled to be ready for play by opening day this September.
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Ethiopian Soccer Central: Twenty thousand soccer fans are expected in the Washington area this week to watch teams of Ethiopians from the United States and Canada compete. The annual tournament has become one of the largest gatherings of Ethiopians outside their homeland. RFK Stadium is the venue, and hotel rooms throughout the region, including 600 at Prince George's National Harbor, have been booked.
How Important is Winning in Youth Soccer: Question answered in a blog post submitted by Antonio Saviano, founder of Soccerkix, Scuola Calcio, Italian Premier Soccer School and Soccerkix Academy, a clearing house for the Italian Soccer experience.
FINALLY, FA bans scores and standings for U8 and lower: The land that invented the modern game of football (soccer), has finally banned children under the age of eight from playing in standings-driven leagues and tournaments amid fears they are under too much pressure from competitive parents.
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
10:00 PM: RSL v Houston - LIVE - ESPN2 - MLS
Friday, July 4, 2008
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=== Tryouts ===
> TAP Milan rising U-11 boys Premier Select tryouts
TAP Milan (rising U11) is a top competitive premier select team in the State and Region I and is looking to add to its roster as the team moves to 8v8 in the Fall. We play year round and participate in 3 to 5 tournaments a season. Our program is for highly committed players. We are professionally coached by Brian Robertson, a former Professional and NCAA D1 player, a USYSA National Youth License holder and Head Coach of Northern VA Community College. Our program provides exceptional player development, high levels of competition, and mentorship. Exciting training sessions combined with State, Regional, and National Level competition, provide a rich experience during our players' youth development years. See our website at www.eteamz.com/tapfcmilan for more information or contact Coach Roby at guytec@verizon.net or our team manager, Shanin Quashie, at tapmilan@tapfc.com or 703-624-3526. TAP FC has scholarships and sponsorships available for boys in need.
=== 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.
>Olympique Lyonnais youth Director, Joel Frechet, coming to Alexandria
Coach Paul Ngend & NPC Soccer welcome Joel Frechet for a week long comprehensive training experience guaranteed to provide quality skill development, instruction, and fun. Camp will be held July 7-11 from 9a-3p on the turf fields of Carl Sandburg Middle School in Alexandria. For more information & pre-registration, please see our website at www.npcsoccer.com or contact Coach Paul Ngend at (240)593-8980. Continue the skill development with Coach Paul and other NPC coaches the next week, July 14-18, same time, same place!
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