| Notes and Boasts: Ashley Banks, Richmond Strikers, Brian Ownby, Will Bates, Virginia Rush mourns the loss of Jonathan "Jonny" Hart, Real Maryland, Washington Freedom, Dax McCarty, Nathan Sturgis, Richmond Kickers Super Y-League teams, Northern Virginia Royals Super Y-League teams, D.C. United third annual Latin American Festival, Academy Week Videos, Toronto FC out of Champions League, Jonathan Guzman - Baltimore Soccer Prodigy, MLS State of the League |
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Rochester v Montreal, Puebla v Monterrey, San Jose v New York, Houston v Pachuca |
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: Montgomery Soccer (MSI) Seeks Field Marshals and Program Instructors, Contribute your soccer passion to PSW as a Section Editor
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> Chris Agorsor primed for breakout, part II
Fresh off his inspiring National Championship winning performance, Baltimore Bays' Chris Agorsor has some serious decisions to make in the coming weeks regarding the next steps in his promising soccer career. Potomac Soccer Wire's Charles Boehm covers these options in this follow up to last weeks profile of the young superstar, including a frank evaluation of Agorsor's current abilities by US Under-20 National Team Coach Thomas Rongen.
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> Local teams at US Youth Soccer National Championships
PSW is keeping up with the 2008 US Youth Soccer National Championships so you don't have to dig for information while trying to keep up with the three teams from our area vying for national glory.
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> MLS All-Stars dominate West Ham, Baltimore's Cooper may leave MLS
The MLS All-stars showed up to play - for real - on Thursday night in Toronto, Canada. The league's marquee players proved that Major League Soccer is a high quality league, not so much with the 3-2 final score, but with the style of their performances. The game wasn't the only news either. Information was released about MLS expansion, Brian McBride, and Baltimore's Kenny Cooper possibly heading back to Europe.
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> Houston is the problem in D.C. United's first MLS loss in seven games
After two previous match postponements, D.C.United and the Houston Dynamo finally completed the first of their two league meetings on Wednesday night after a delay of nearly three hours. The 2-0 loss set a franchise record for consecutive games lost at RFK and broke United's 6-game MLS undefeated streak.
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> Women's U-17s qualify for World Cup with 1-0 win over Mexico
The United States Under-17 Women's National Team has qualified for the world's inaugural FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup. Crystal Dunn scored the game winner in stoppage time to send the American's through. Costa Rica also qualified by way of their 2-0 defeat of Canada.
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> Virginia ODP announces tryout dates and locations
Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) has set the dates and locations for Olympic Development Program tryouts this fall. The ODP program is designed to identify the nation's top youth players. The ODP program directly feeds into the various youth and senior national teams.
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> Crystal Palace name Smith, Tabatznik to youth development posts
Crystal Palace FC USA has appointed Matt Smith as Director and Keith Tabatznik as Director of Curriculum/Scouting of the club's Professional Development Academy. Smith and Tabatznik are widely regarded as two of the top college soccer coaches in the region and across the United States.
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> Tickets for US World Cup qualifier in Chicago on sale Monday
Tickets for the U.S. Men's National Team's Sept. 10 FIFA World Cup qualifier vs. Trinidad & Tobago at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill., go on sale to the general public starting at 10 a.m. CT on Monday, July 28. Visa credit card holders can pre-order Friday only on ussoccer.com.
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> Bier FC re-named, re-organizes in hope of National Championship
After more than 10 years, one of the best men's over-30 club teams in the country has retired their name and re-organized in hopes of finally breaking through to win a National Championship.
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Northern Virginia Majestic Ashley Banks was named to the eleven-member W-League Team of the Week for her outstanding play in helping the Majestics earn a 4-0 road victory over the New York Magic on July 19.
Richmond Strikers Brian Ownby and Will Bates have been named to the Academy Atlantic Division Starting XI.
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The Virginia Rush mourns the loss of Jonathan "Jonny" Hart, coach of the Bayside U6 Boys. Jonathan Neal Hart, 36, passed way in his home July 20, 2008.
After two weather delays and three and a half hours, Real Maryland fell 2-1 to the Bermuda Hogges in their final home game of the season. The game was ended in the 76th minute because the stadium lights are required by law to be shut off at 11:45pm.
The Washington Freedom will travel to Atlanta to take on the Atlantic Division runner-up, the Charlotte Lady Eagles, at 5:00 pm on Friday, July 25th at the Atlanta Silverbacks Park.
MLS Midfielder Dax McCarty, FC Dallas, has been added to the U.S. Men's Olympic Team after defender Nathan Sturgis was ruled out of the Olympic Games with an injured hamstring.
Richmond Kickers Super Y-League teams resulted in 3 wins and a loss on the road to the Gunners Tuesday afternoon.
The Northern Virginia Royals Super Y-League teams, which include U13 through U17 boys age groups, earned a cumulative 8-2-2 record against Alpharetta United, Atlanta Fire United, and the Atlanta Silverbacks boys Super Y-league squads on a three-day road trip in central Georgia over the weekend.
D.C. United will host the third annual Latin American Festival before the Black-and-Red's game against Kansas City on Saturday, August 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at RFK Stadium.
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Academy Week Videos: Check out the interview with Chris Agorsor, a detailed description of the Academy program, and all the other profiles, highlights, and even bloopers from the Development Academy Finals week in LA.
Toronto FC out of Champions League: Before the first CONCACAF Champions League has even started for US-based MLS teams, Toronto FC needed to prove they were the best Canadian professional team. Unfortunately for them, they aren't. The distinction goes to the Montreal Impact of USL-1. Ouch!
Jonathan Guzman, Baltimore Soccer Prodigy: Check out this profile of Baltimore Bays' Jonathan "Goose" Guzman, who some are saying is the top youth club player in the country. He's with his Casa Mia Bays U-15 squad right now at the US Youth Championships in Arkansas, where the team has gone 3-0 in group play without allowing a goal. They play for the National Championship Saturday night.
MLS State of the League: The state of MLS is - good. Better than ever actually. Commissioner Don Garber gave his annual All-star State of the League address Wednesday and had a lot of great things to say, especially about Toronto. If you care about MLS, read this. |
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Friday, July 25, 2008
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Sunday, July 27, 2008
1:00 PM: Puebla v Monterrey - LIVE - FSE - Mexican League
3:00 PM: San Jose v New York - LIVE - Tfutura - MLS
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
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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 ===
> Montgomery Soccer (MSI) Seeks Field Marshals and Program Instructors
Montgomery Soccer, Incorporated (MSI), a large non-profit organization that promotes youth soccer in Montgomery County, Maryland, seeks several hard working and dependable individuals for field marshal and program instructor positions on Saturdays beginning this fall. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of energy, strong communication skills, an outgoing personality, and a love of soccer and children. He or she will take pride in representing MSI at our program sites and in presenting a professional image in all that he or she does. Knowledge and/or experience in the sport of soccer are required. A playing or coaching background is highly preferable. Candidates must be prepared to begin work in September and have a valid driver's license. The Positions are paid on an hourly basis with average Saturday work from 4-6 hours. Please forward a copy of your resume to Gary Wheeler, Director of Operations, at gary@msisoccer.org by August 4, 2008.
> Contribute your soccer passion to PSW as a Section Editor
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