Notes and Boasts: Academy Mid-Atlantic Starting XI, U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team, Alex Vaughan, McLean MPS Dragons, Baltimore Casa Mia Bays 94, Jenn Parsons, Joe Vide, Jose Carvallo, F.C. Fredericksburg Gunners U15 Boys SYL, Baltimore Bays, United States Deaf National Team, Matthew Eby, US Soccer Development Academy Finals video, USASA Region I Under-20 Cup, Potomac Cougars, Baltimore Bays 89, FIFA Futsal World Cup, CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship, WAGS Fall 2008 division structures, Jim Snodgrass retirement, MLS Players won't get fair share if they win SuperLiga, Boca Juniors at SoccerPlex
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| Soccer Watch: FC Westchester v CASL, Chicago Fire v
Concord Fire, Montreal v Miami, Colorado Rush v Columbus Crew, Baltimore Bays v LAFC, Toronto v San
Jose, Albertson v CASL, New York v L.A. Galaxy, LAFC v
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Tryout: Herndon HEAT rising U-12 WAGS team seeking players, Italian Premier League Affiliated Soccer School in Reston Holding Tryouts
Tournaments: 2008 Thunder Soccer Fest at Maryland SoccerPlex, FPYC 2008 Patriot Cup in August, 2008 VIP Tournament in Great Falls, VA - Columbus Day Weekend 2008
Camps and Clinics: 2008 Terps Camps for Girls, Soccer Academy training and camps in Northern Virginia and Maryland, 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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> Chris Agorsor primed for breakout, Part I
In part one of a two-part series, Potomac Soccer Wire's Charles Boehm caught up with Chris Agorsor fresh off his being named National Academy Player of the Year, and on the eve of one of the biggest games of his life. The UVA-bound Baltimore native and youth national teamer will feature in the U.S. Development Academy National Championship match tonight on ESPN2 as his Baltimore Bays takes on LAFC.
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> Baltimore Bays to play for National Championship on ESPN2 Friday
The Baltimore Bays' U17/18 Development Academy team won all hree of their group matches, and will play for the first ever US Soccer Development Academy National Championship live on ESPN2 Friday night at 11 PM Eastern.
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> Adu, McBride headline men's Olympic squad announced Thursday
U.S. Men's Olympic Team head coach Peter Nowak has named the 18 players who will represent the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. The roster features 12 players who have experience at the full national team level. The three youngest players on the team are Potomac Maryland's Freddy Adu, Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley, along with the most senior member of the team, Brian McBride.
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> U.S. women's soccer star Abby Wambach to miss Olympics
U.S. Women's National Team forward Abby Wambach suffered a mid-shaft oblique fracture of the tibia and fibula, the two bones that make up the lower leg, in a 31st minute collision with a Brazilian defender during the USA's 1-0 victory on July 16th and will miss the 2008 Olympics.
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> D.C. United falls again in SuperLiga after lackluster first half
D.C. United fell again in SuperLiga play to another Mexican team. This time is it was Atlante that upended the hopeful, yet injury plagued United. The result all but eliminated the local club from the competition, but they have a chance to advance by beating Houston Saturday night by at least three goals.
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> Claudio Reyna retires from soccer after 14 year pro career
Former United States team Captain and European star Claudio Reyna officially announced his retirement Wednesday in a ceremony at St. Benedict's Prep, where he had been the only two-time Parade Magazine National High School Player of the Year.
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> U.S. women down Brazil 1-0 on Kai goal, Wambach injured
The U.S. Women's National Team defeated Brazil, 1-0, on a 85th minute goal from forward Natasha Kai in front of a sell-out standing-room-only crowd of 7,502. The win also featured a loss for the U.S. team, as top scorer Abby Wambach broke her leg in a 31st minute collision with Brazilian defender Andreia Rosa.
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> Torres named to Academy Starting XI, Agorsor is player of year
The U.S. Soccer Development Academy announced the 2007-08 Academy Starting XI as well as the Academy Player and Coach of the Year for the Under 15/16 and Under 17/18 age groups as group play at the Development Academy Finals Week concluded at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The U-17/18 Player of the Year is Chris Agorsor from the Baltimore Bays, while D.C. United Academy midfielder Paul Torres was named to the U-15/16 Starting XI.
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The U.S. Soccer Development Academy's eight Conference Starting XI squads and Coaches of the Year from the Under-17/18 and Under-15/16 age groups were announced Tuesday afternoon. Several local players made the Mid-Atlantic lists.
U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team won its opening match of the 2008 Nordic Cup, defeating Switzerland, 1-0, then downed England 3-0 Thursday in game two.
Midfielder Alex Vaughan, VA Rush, was nominated to the Atlantic Conference Starting XI for U15/U16 Boys by the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.
US Youth Soccer has announced the teams chosen for the US Youth Soccer National League. The two teams from our region are the McLean MPS Dragons (U17 Girls) and the Baltimore Casa Mia Bays 94 (U15 Boys).
Jenn Parsons, a forward for the Washington Freedom, was named Virginia's High School Coach of the Year after leading the George Mason varsity high school soccer team to a 19-3-2 record and coaching them all the way to the state tournament championship.
On July 16, the F.C. Fredericksburg Gunners U15 Boys SYL team routed the defending SYL National Finalist, the Northern Virginia Royals, 7-1, at Hellwig Park in Manassas.
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D.C. United announced this week the club has acquired the rights to midfielder Joe Vide. The 24 year-old was waived on July 14 by the San Jose Earthquakes, where he made five first team appearances (2 starts) in the 2007 season. More player news followed a day later with the announcement backup goalkeeper Jose Carvallo had been released.
The United States Deaf National Team, which includes Real Maryland defender Matthew Eby, finished fourth at the World Deaf Football Championships after losing to France 2-0 in the third place game in Patras, Greece.
Lady Gunners drop final home match of 2008, end season Sunday in New York.
US Soccer Development Academy Finals video highlights are on USSoccer.com.
USASA Region I Under-20 Cup for both men and women will be held at Manalapan Soccer Complex, Manalapan, N.J. on July 19-20. Two men's Under-20 teams from our area are competing; the Potomac Cougars and Baltimore Bays 89.
The USA will compete in the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2008, September 30 - October 19, in Group B against Italy, Paraguay, Portugal and Thailand.
The 2008 CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship takes place in Trinidad & Tobago, July 17-27, at Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet and Macoya's Marvin Lee Stadium.
WAGS Fall 2008 division structures have been posted.
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Jim Snodgrass retirement: Darrell Cuenca of the Virginian-Pilot filed this nice story about Jim Snodgrass, the long-time High School coach from Virginia Beach. Snodgrass retired after the Cox High School season this past spring. My favorite line in the story? When asked what he planned to do with retirement, his first priority was moving into a new house. He said "I wanted to move to Colorado and my wife wanted to move to Suffolk, so we compromised and we're moving to Suffolk." Classic!
MLS Players won't get fair share if they win SuperLiga: The MLS Players Association believes MLS is shortchanging the league's participants in the SuperLiga tournament. The MLSPA accuses the league of "unilaterally" determining the players' share will be 15 percent of the $2.5 million purse. MLS, though, had the right to do so under terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Boca Juniors at the SoccerPlex: Did you know one of the best teams in the world has been in our back yard all week, and will be here a few more days? The famed Boca Juniors have almost 50 players here in pre-season training, and have a lot of their sessions open to the public. The SoccerPlex is booked with a lacrosse tournament of all things this weekend, but Boca will be back Sunday night at 6 pm for another session before leaving town.
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Friday, July 18, 2008
3:30 PM: FC Westchester v CASL - LIVE - ESPNU - Dev Academy
6:00 PM: Chicago Fire v Concord Fire - LIVE - ESPNU - Dev Academy
8:00 PM: Montreal v Miami - LIVE - FSC - USL
8:30 PM: Colorado Rush v Columbus Crew - LIVE - ESPNU - Dev Academy
11:00 PM: Baltimore Bays v LAFC - LIVE - ESPN2 - Dev Academy
Saturday, July 19, 2008
3:30 PM: Toronto v San Jose - LIVE - HDNet - MLS
3:30 PM: Albertson v CASL - LIVE - ESPNU - Dev Academy
6:00 PM: LAFC v Chicago Magic - LIVE - ESPNU - Dev Academy
6:30 PM: New York v L.A. Galaxy - LIVE - FSC - MLS
8:00 PM: DC United v Houston - LIVE - CSN - SLiga
8:30 PM: Schulz Academy v Real Colorado - LIVE - ESPNU - Dev Academy
10:00 PM: Atlante v Guadalajara - LIVE - Tfutura - SLiga
11:00 PM: Carmel United v PDA - LIVE - ESPNU - Dev Academy
Sunday, July 20, 2008
8:00 PM: Chivas USA v New England - LIVE - Tfutura - SLiga
10:00 PM: Santos v Pachuca - LIVE - Tfutura - SLiga
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=== Tryouts ===
> 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.
> Italian Premier League Affiliated Soccer School in Reston Holding Tryouts
AC Cugini, affiliated with Italian premier league club ACF Fiorentina, is conducting tryouts in Reston in July and August at Baron Cameron Park (by appointment only) for spots on its travel teams for Fall 2008. Cugini players participate in an Italian Olympic Committee sanctioned training program; practices and home games in Reston. All Cugini members are automatically eligible to participate in tournament play in Italy every summer, review by talent scouts from Fiorentina, and free training with Fiorentina in Italy each summer. Cugini travel teams for Fall include U11 Boys, U12 Boys, U15 Girls, U17 Boys, U18 Boys, U19 Boys. As Cugini has available team slots in all age groups in NCSL, ODSL, and WAGS, fully formed teams are also welcome to join Cugini and benefit from free training in Italy with an Italian premier league club. Scholarships available for players with financial need. To request a tryout, contact Cugini President Fabio Diletti @ 866.792.9433; president@cuginisoccer.com. Cugini website: www.cuginisoccer.com.
=== 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 VIP Tournament in Great Falls, VA - Columbus Day Weekend 2008
The Great Falls Soccer Club (GFSC) and the Vanessa Pean Foundation invites your team to apply for participation in the 3rd Annual VIP Tournament! The tournament is accepting Travel teams in U9-U19 Age Groups. All games will be played in the Great Falls, VA area over Columbus Day Weekend. Apply ONLINE at www.viptournament.net. For specific information, please contact Tournament Director, Roman Matijkiw at viptournament@cox.net. Application deadline is September 10, 2008.
=== 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.
> 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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