| Notes and Boasts: The McLean U15 Legend, Sara Lott, Jr. Northern Virginia Soccer Majestics 95 Elite, D.C. United, Tom Soehn, Crystal Palace FC USA, John Maessner, Real Maryland, Ronald Cerritos, US Club Soccer National Cup Finals, 2009 Maryland State Cup, Dulles National Soccer Tournament |
| Soccer Watch:
Houston v Pachuca, New England v Atlante |
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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> Under 17 women win CONCACAF Championship over Costa Rica 4-1
The U.S. Under-17 Women's National Team won the 2008 CONCACAF Under-17 Women's Championship with a 4-1 victory against Costa Rica on Sunday night at Marvin Lee Stadium in Trinidad. Tani Costa scored twice for the U.S., with Kristen Mewis and Courtney Verloo each scoring once.
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> Baltimore Casa Mia Bays win US Youth National Championship
Baltimore Casa Mia Bays downed a familiar foe by a familiar score Saturday night to win second US Youth Soccer National Championship in a row. The 3-2 win over Solar Red of North Texas is the scoreline from the teams' National League regular season match, the league through which both teams qualified for this year's Championships.
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> Freedom win conference, will defend W-League title in playoffs
Defending W-League champions Washington Freedom downed Atlanta in the conference championship for the second year in a row. With the win, the Freedom move on to defend their W-League title as part of the final four with the Pali Blues and the winners of the Central and Western conference playoffs.
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> Burke reigns over Monarchs, earns home playoff match for Kickers
The Richmond Kickers added to Real Maryland's recent misery with a 6-0 drubbing Saturday in front of 2,111. Kickers veteran Mike Burke recorded a natural hat trick and added two assists on the night. Then win secures a first-round home playoff game.
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> Crystal Palace falls to first place Charlotte 3-0 Saturday
Crystal Palace Baltimore lost to league leading Charlotte Eagles on Saturday night at Restart Field in North Carolina. The win extended the Eagles league lead with a 12-1-4 record, while Palace falls to 9-6-1, good for 4th place with just four remaining regular season games.
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> George Mason announces nine additions for upcoming men's season
George Mason men's soccer head coach Greg Andrulis announced today the addition of nine student-athletes that will join the team for the 2008 season. Andrulis previously announced the signings of former U.S. Youth National Team Members Ryan Gracia and Axel Levry.
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> Dykstra, Jones, Delves garner 2008 Coach's Awards
The Richmond Kickers have announced Andrew Dykstra as the recipient of the 2008 Richmond Kickers Future Coach's Award, while Chantel Jones and Emma Delves share the 2008 Richmond Kickers Destiny Coach's honors.
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The McLean U15 Legend (formerly the Grasshoppers) is one of the teams to receive a WAGS 2008 Sportsmanship Award. All teams will be recognized at DC United's WAGS Sportsmanship night at RFK on October 4th, when DC United will play Chivas USA.
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Northern Virginia Soccer Club mourns the July 23rd loss of 12 year old Sara Lott, a member of the Jr. Majestics 95 Elite.
D.C. United Head Coach Tom Soehn will join host Russ Thaler on the set of Comcast SportsNet's Washington Post Live this evening. The segment will be on air at 5:35 p.m.
After receiving an invitation from the Mayor of Baltimore, Crystal Palace FC USA has moved their USL2 league match against Bermuda Hogges FC on Sunday August 3rd from UMBC to Poly/Western High School in the City of Baltimore.
Steven Goff of the Soccer Insider on WashingtonPost.com is reporting that D.C. United Youth Director and former star player, John Maessner is "taking some time off" after some reported issues with players and and another coach.
The Real Maryland Monarchs have released Ronald Cerritos.
Scores are posted for the games played to date as part of the US Club Soccer National Collegiate Showcase at Hampton Roads Complex, July 26-29. A number of teams from our region are participating.
Scores are posted for the games played to date as part of the US Club Soccer U13-U17 National Cup Finals at Hampton Roads Complex, July 26-29. A number of teams from our region are participating.
The application is available for U13 Teams that want to compete in the 2009 Maryland State Cup as part of the National Championship Series. Application deadline is September 19th.
Accepted teams for this year's Dulles National Soccer Tournament have been posted.
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August - 2008
Dulles National Soccer Tournament (VA, 23-24, Registration CLOSED)
Thunder SoccerFest (MD, 30-31st, Registration OPEN)
FPYC 2008 Patriot Cup (VA, 30-31st, Registration OPEN)
13th Annual PWSI Toys For Tots Tournament (VA, 30-31st, Registration OPEN)
October - 2008
2nd Annual Discovery Cup (MD, 11-13th, Registration OPEN)
2008 VIP Tournament - Columbus Day (Great Falls, VA, 11-12th, Registration OPEN)
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
10:00 PM: Houston v Pachuca - LIVE - Tfutura - SuperLiga
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
8:00 PM: New England v Atlante - LIVE - Tfutura - SuperLiga
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=== 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
We're exploding! Potomac Soccer Wire needs subject matter experts in all areas of local soccer in Virginia and Maryland. Join our growing team and help to make PSW the premier local soccer news provider in the region. As a PSW Section Editor, you will keep your finger on the pulse of your area of expertise, identify news for inclusion on our web site and in our newsletter, write original stories, and build a network of news connections for your section. We are seeking Editors for Pro, College, Amateur, High School, and Youth sections, as well as beat writers and experts to focus on tournaments, coaching, and referees. Some nominal green compensation may be paid, but as a young organization seeking mostly to better the local soccer community, the ability to use your personal passion for the world's greatest sport and to help shape its direction in our community will make up the majority of your reward. Interested candidates must have an effective home-office setup, be computer savvy, work well to deadlines, and be people-friendly. Experience in managing web site content and professional writing is a plus. Most of all, you must exhibit a comprehensive knowledge of the local landscape within the section you wish to manage. Contact editor@potomacsoccerwire.com with your interest, qualifications as a subject-matter expert, and your available days and hours. Part-time is definitely OK. Keep the "day job." No phone calls please.
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