| Notes and Boasts: Baltimore Bays, Chris Agorsor, Nicola Davies, FC Fredericksburg Lady Gunners, Rebecca Ardinger, Edward McMurtrie, PDL Hampton Roads Piranhas, W-League Hampton Roads Piranhas, Bethesda FC, Northern Virginia Royals, Richmond Kickers Destiny, US Under 17 girls, The Real Maryland Super 20s, The Richmond Kickers Future, MSYSA Web Site, Dulles National Soccer Tournament, WAGS deadlines, Blast's Bascome Changing Lives with Soccer
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| Soccer Watch: DC United v Atlante, Houston v C.Guadalajara, USWNT v Brazil, N.England
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Tryout: TAP Milan rising U-11 boys Premier Select tryouts, Herndon HEAT rising U-12 WAGS team seeking players
Tournaments: 2008 Thunder Soccer Fest at Maryland SoccerPlex, FPYC 2008 Patriot Cup in August, 2008 Discovery Cup at Maryland SoccerPlex, Dulles National Soccer Tournament 2008
Camps and Clinics: 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: Prince William Soccer seeking Select Coordinator, Contribute your soccer passion to PSW as a Section Editor
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> United unlucky in SuperLiga loss, takes on Atlante FC Tuesday
DC United kicked off their fourth of five official competitions of the 2008 season Saturday night with a 2-1 loss to CD Guadalajara at a rowdy RFK Stadium in front of 22,453 fans. The competition known as SuperLiga is in its second year and features the four top teams of the 2007 season from both MLS and the Mexican League. Game two is tonight at RFK against Atlante.
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> U.S. Women down Brazil in 100-degree Denver friendly
The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team defeated Brazil, 1-0, on a 71st minute goal from 21-year-old forward Amy Rodriguez in front of an appreciative crowd of 15,071 on a sweltering day at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. With on-field temperatures hitting 100 degrees, the U.S. team put together an excellent overall performance against a talented Brazilian side, out-shooting the South Americans 19-10 while putting 11 shots on goal to Brazil's four.
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> Dennis Alas leaves Real Maryland to join Salvadorian Champions
Real Maryland have terminated Dennis Alas' contract by mutual consent with the player. The Salvadorian was currently on loan to Real Maryland from his former club San Salvador F.C. Due to a clause in his contract; however, Alas became free when the capital club was relegated to El Salvador's second division. With his new freedom, Alas jumped at the chance to join Salvadorian champions Luis Angel Firpo.
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> Majestics back on track with 1-0 win over New York Magic
The Northern Virginia Majestics, plagued in recent weeks with the inability to score goals, found the net early and held on to edge the New York Magic 1-0 Sunday evening at Howison Park. Northern Virginia midfielder Kelly Hammond tallied the lone goal of the match and the Majestics defense did the rest to earn the victory.
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> Crystal Palace returns to USL 2 action with 1-0 loss in Cleveland
After taking MLS' New England Revolution to PKs on Tuesday in Connecticut, Crystal Palace headed to Cleveland for USL 2 league play. After intermittent showers throughout the afternoon, the Cleveland City Stars came out on top Saturday afternoon at Krenzler Stadium in a match-up between the USL-2 table leaders.
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> Freedom down Jersey Sky Blue 3-0
Three different players hit the back of the net as the Washington Freedom dimmed Jersey Sky Blue's playoff chances with a 3-0 victory at the Maryland SoccerPlex. Christie Welsh and Jenn Parsons struck in the first half and Ali Andrzejewski connected just after halftime for the Freedom, which moved to the top of the Northeast Division with the victory.
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> Kickers extend unbeaten streak with 3-1 win over Pittsburgh
The Richmond Kickers returned home from a six-game road stretch in all competitions in style, posting a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in front of 2,487 fans at the University of Richmond.
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> Real Maryland battles Bermuda to scoreless draw
Real Maryland and the Bermuda Hogges fought to a nil-nil drawl in an enthralling encounter at the Bermuda National Stadium. Despite a lack of goals, the match was action-packed with chances at both ends.
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Baltimore Bays leading their group in Los Angeles as the Development Academy Finals Week with two wins. First was on Saturday, downing Chicago Fire 4-1 on four goals by Chris Agorsor. Then on Monday, Agorsor added another in a 3-0 dismantling of FC Westchester. The Bays play Colorado Rush on Wednesday, and with a tie or win, will play in the Championship match on ESPN2 at 11 PM Eastern. All final matches will be broadcast on either ESPN2 or ESPNU, an unprecedented amount of TV coverage for youth soccer in the United States.
Nicola Davies, FC Fredericksburg Lady Gunner goalkeeper, was recognized for her performance last week against the Northern Virginia Majestics with eight saves, securing a 0-0 tie.
Rebecca Ardinger and Edward McMurtrie, Washington County students and soccer athletes, were among six students awarded Frost State University scholarships recently.
The PDL Hampton Roads Piranhas beat instate rivals Northern Virginia Royals 1-0 Friday evening at Howison Park with a goal just before half time.
W-League Hampton Roads Piranhas completed their season sweep of the West Virginia Illusion by a score of 4-0 in front of 70 fans at Duvall-Rosier Field in Fairmont Saturday.
Bethesda FC (MD) won the USASA Women's Under 23 competition in Region I on Sunday July 13, 2-0, against Delaware U23. They will represent the region at the USASA National Finals being held at the Starfire Sports Complex in Seattle, WA on August 7-10.
The Northern Virginia Royals battled through stormy weather on Sunday to emerge with a 3-1 win over the visiting Virginia Legacy.
The Richmond Kickers Destiny improved their record to 5-7-0 this weekend with a pair of victories; they edged the West Virginia Illusion 1-0 on the road on Friday and then sealed a 3-2 win over the Carolina Dynamo on Sunday.
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US Under 17 girls arrive in Trinidad for World Cup qualifying.
The Real Maryland Super 20s tied the Harrisburg City Islanders 0-0 on Saturday in the Pennsylvania capital to maintain their second place standing in Mid-Atlantic Group B.
The Richmond Kickers Future rallied back from a goal deficit to tie the game 1-1 against division-leading Reading Rage in the final seconds of stoppage time on Sunday afternoon.
The Maryland State Youth Soccer Association has launched a new web site design, they claim will make information easier to find.
Registration closes today for the Dulles National Soccer Tournament.
There are several WAGS deadlines coming up this week. Today is the last day to drop and still receive a refund. Thursday field forms and scheudling requests are due. Friday division structures will be posted.
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Blast's Bascome Changing Lives with Soccer: Elizabeth Roberts filed this story in Bermuda's Royal Gazette on Baltimore Blast players' David Bascome's efforts to use soccer to save troubled youth from drugs and gang violence. |
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
8:00 PM: DC United v Atlante - LIVE - Tfutura - SLiga
10:00 PM: Houston v C.Guadalajara - LIVE - Tfutura - SLiga
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
8:00 PM: N.England v Pachuca - LIVE - Tfutura - SLiga
10:00 PM: Chivas USA v Santos - LIVE - Tfutura - SLiga
10:00 PM: USWNT v Brazil - LIVE - FSC - Friendly
Thursday, July 17, 2008
8:00 PM: Columbus v Kansas City - LIVE - ESPN - MLS
Friday, July 18, 2008
3:30 PM: U15/16 7th place - LIVE - ESPNU - Academy
6:00 PM: U15/16 5th place - LIVE - ESPNU - Academy
8:30 PM: U15/16 3rd place - LIVE - ESPNU - Academy
11:00 PM: U15/16 Championship - LIVE - ESPNU - Academy
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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.
> Herndon HEAT rising U-12 WAGS team seeking players
The Herndon HEAT, a top WAGS (rising) U-12 team, is looking for dedicated players committed to reaching their full potential and taking their game to a higher level in a competitive and fun environment. We are an upper-tier WAGS team playing year-round, emphasizing individual skills and development within a tactical team setting. The HEAT is professionally trained/coached by Ramón Madan (USSF "A" coach and USSF Grade 6 'State' Referee). Please contact coach Ramon Madan at 703-624-8085 or ramon.madan@verizon.net for more details. Or, visit our web site.
=== Tournaments ===
> 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.
> FPYC 2008 Patriot Cup in August
Fairfax Police Youth Club invites all U9-U12 boys and girls travel soccer teams to the 2008 Patriot Cup Tournament. The tournament's unique structure makes it the best local pre-season warm-up.
- August 30th and 31st on Fairfax City and Fairfax County fields
- All teams will play four games (3 preliminary games and a Championship or Consolation game)
- Full refunds for age groups that are canceled by weather or field conditions
- Application fee is $495
- $40 discount for teams that participated in the 2008 Liberty Cup Invitational
Applications are due by 7 PM on 4 August and we anticipate a strong turn-out, so submit your team's application early. Teams will be accepted on a space-available basis upon receipt of a completed registration form and application fee. Complete tournament information is available at www.fpycsoccer.org, and any questions should be sent to travel.tournament@fpycsoccer.org.
> 2008 Discovery Cup at Maryland SoccerPlex
The Maryland SoccerPlex invites your team to apply for participation in the 2nd Annual DISCOVERY CUP! The tournament is a premier level tournament for highly competitive teams. ALL teams will play their games at the finest soccer facility in the United States. This premier event is played in Germantown which is conveniently located thirty minutes from the Mall in the nation's capital and is readily accessible via the BWI Airport, Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport. The tournament is open to USYS and US Club Soccer League and Premier teams from U11 - U19 Boys/Girls. Apply ONLINE at www.discoverycup.com. For specific information, please contact Tournament Director, Louise Waxler at director@discoverycup.com. Application deadline is September 1, 2008.
> Dulles National Soccer Tournament 2008
Looking for a great pre-FALL-season warm-up tournament? For 17 years the Dulles National Soccer Tournament (DNST) presented by DC United and hosted by Herndon Youth Soccer (HYS) has been just that tournament. This year we again anticipate approximately 300 teams from the Mid-Atlantic Region to participate. The tournament will be held August 23rd & 24th prior to the labor day weekend. As an added bonus, we have continued our involvement as the founding tournament in the DC United Soccer Tournament Series. As in recent years, athletes receive free tickets to a DC United match and there were will also be many other activities at the venues such as activities like the DC United pre-game experience, player appearances and a player training clinic held on Sunday of the tournament. For more information, details, times, and locations check our website at www.herndonyouthsoccer.org/dullestournament. The DNST presented by DC United is an HYS sponsored event and is Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) sanctioned.
=== Camps and Clinics === > 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 ===
> Prince William Soccer seeking Select Coordinator
Prince William Soccer Inc. is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Select Coordinator. The Select Coordinator will report directly to the General Managers. The Select Administrator will be responsible for overseeing the administrative element of the select program. Interested applicants get get more information at www.pwsi.org.
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