| Notes and Boasts: Anson Dorrance, Hugo Perez, Virginia Tech, Patrick Nyarko, D.C. United Team Manager Appreciation Night, Federal Triangles Soccer Club free adult women's clinic, Liberty Mutual and US Youth Soccer's Responsible Coaching Award, United for DC, Olympic Football Tomorrow, Barcelona in New York |
| Soccer Watch: D.Quito v Universitario, New England v Houston, Independiente v
Estudiantes, Norway v USA (W), Barcelona v New York, Argentinos Jrs v
S.Lorenzo, San Luis v Cruz Azul, USA v Japan, Honduras v Italy,
Argentina v Ivory Coast, U.Catolica v River Plate, A.de Cali v
Maracaibo, Portland v Seattle |
Tournaments: 2008 Thunder Soccer Fest at Maryland SoccerPlex, 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
Soccer Jobs: Contribute your soccer passion to PSW as a Section Editor
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> United break skid, earn first league shutout in 2-0 win at RFK
D.C. United overcame its ongoing injury woes to secure two prized accomplishments at RFK Stadium on Saturday night, seizing a 2-0 win against the Kansas City Wizards to end a four-game losing skid, and also giving Zach Wells and his defense their first league shutout of the 2008 campaign.
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> U.S. Men lose final Olympic tune-up to Cameroon
The U.S. Men's Olympic Team fell to Cameroon, 1-0, in their second and final game of the ING Cup in Hong Kong before heading to the Olympic Games. The team will travel to Tianjin on Sunday, Aug. 3 for four days of preparation before their opening match of the Olympic Games against Japan on Aug. 7, shown live on MSNBC at 4:30 a.m. ET.
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> Washington Freedom take third in final W-League match
The Washington Freedom took out their frustration Saturday from a hard fought semifinal loss on Thursday night to cruise to an easy 2-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders in the Third Place Game of W-League Championship.
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> Kickers clinch first round playoff bye with two wins this weekend
The Richmond Kickers clinched a bye to the USL-2 Semifinals with a 3-2 win in Wilmington, following a 2-1 home victory one night prior. The Kickers conclude regular season action next Saturday, August 9th, hosting Crystal Palace Baltimore at 7:00 pm.
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> Crystal Palace still on track for playoffs with 3-0 win over Bermuda
Crystal Palace FC USA kept their sights on a third place finish with a convincing 3-0 victory over the visiting Bermuda Hogges. The two sides meet again on Wednesday night at UMBC for Palace's final home game of the regular season.
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> United and Real Maryland fall in USL Super 20 semifinals
Saturday's side-by-side men's Super-20 semifinals between the Chicago Fire and D.C. United and the Toronto Lynx and Real Maryland FC ended with a double-disappointment as both local clubs were eliminated.
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Virginia Tech star Patrick Nyarko scored his first MLS goal Saturday night starting for the Chicago Fire in their 1-0 win over Chivas USA, and later suffered a mild concussion after a mid-air collision with Chivas USA defender Claudio Suarez.
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Anson Dorrance and Hugo Perez were inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame Sunday in Oneonta, NY. Dorrance, the famous UNC women's coach was honored with the "Builder" award, while Perez, a 73-time capped creative force on US Men's team from 1984-1994, was honored with a player award.
D.C. United is hosting its first ever Team Manager Appreciation Night during the Black-and-Red's match against FC Dallas on Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. at RFK. The event will recognize all youth team managers in the area and present the "Team Manager of the Year" award. Nominate your favorite manager by September 5.
The Federal Triangles Soccer Club is offering a free adult women's soccer clinic for beginners on Wednesday, August 6 from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Experienced coaches will be on hand to teach basic skills and the theory of playing soccer. Please register in advance.
Liberty Mutual, together with US Youth Soccer, is preparing to recognize and celebrate youth soccer coaches who embody the principles of Responsible Coaching. Nominate your favorite youth soccer coach by August 31.
United for D.C., the non-profit arm of D.C. United, has announced plans
for the opening of its third United Reads Reading Corner at Unity
Health Care's Upper Cardozo Health Center.
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Olympic Football Tomorrow: Don't be fooled by the 8-8-08 TV commercials about the opening of the Summer Olympics in China. They actually start tomorrow morning for soccer fans! The US Women kick off tomorrow against Norway live on MSNBC at 7:45 AM, while Freddy Adu and company get things started with a "must win" opening game against Japan at 5:00 AM Thursday, also on MSNBC. Here are some more links to get you up to speed with Olympic Football and keep you there:
NBCOlympics.com Soccer Home Page
Jamie Trecker preview on FoxSoccer.com
Jeff Carlise preview on ESPN
US Men's Soccer Olympic home
US Women's Soccer Olympic Home
Combined US Schedule
Barcelona in New York: Barcelona is in the middle of their US summer training camp and tour and turning heads. After rolling over CD Guadalajara with a 5-2 victory in Chicago on Sunday, the La Liga super power (without Lionel Messi, who was released to join Argentina's Olympic team) is in New York for another exhibition against the Red Bulls of MLS on Wednesday night. In an obvious attempt to drum up some PR for the match, Barca trained for 45 minutes right in the middle of Central Park on Monday, drawing quite a crowd and making the year of the NYPD Men's Soccer Team.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
6:00 PM: D.Quito v Universitario - LIVE - FSE - CopaSud
8:00 PM: New England v Houston - LIVE - Tfutura - SLiga
8:30 PM: Independiente v Estudiantes - LIVE - FSE - CopaSud
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
7:30 AM: Norway v USA (W) - LIVE - MSNBC - Olympic
7:00 PM: Barcelona v New York - LIVE - ESPN2 - Friendly
7:30 PM: Argentinos Jrs v S.Lorenzo - LIVE - FSE - CopaSud
10:00 PM: San Luis v Cruz Azul - LIVE - Tfutura - Mex
Thursday, August 7, 2008
5:00 AM: USA v Japan - LIVE - MSNBC - Olympic
8:00 AM: Honduras v Italy - LIVE - Tmundo - Olympic
10:30 AM: Argentina v Ivory Coast - LIVE - Tmundo - Olympic
8:00 PM: U.Catolica v River Plate - LIVE - FSE - CopaSud
10:00 PM: A.de Cali v Maracaibo - LIVE - FSE - CopaSud
Friday, August 8, 2008
11:00 PM: Portland v Seattle - LIVE - FSC - USL
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=== Tournaments ===
> 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.
> 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.
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