| Notes and Boasts: Maurice Edu, Washington Freedom, VCU Rams, Virginia men's soccer, Old Dominion men's soccer, Julian Johnson, Virginia women's soccer, Loyola women's soccer, Terps women's soccer, George Mason's women soccer, Patrick Dieter, All-Central Virginia boys' soccer coach of the year, McLean Force U15 Girls, Randy Rawls Sportsmanship Award, Olney Rangers 1995 Boys, Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival in Scotland, Linganore High School Girls, D.C. United license plates, Broadneck High School's varsity girls soccer, VYSA's awards and Hall of Fame inductees, Responsible Coach Award nominations, Dulles National Results, Bruce Arena Settling In With Becks, Yanks-Abroad |
Soccer Watch: New England v Joe Public, Chivas USA v Tauro, Cruz Azul v Hankook
Verdes, Montreal v Real Esteli, Alajuelense v PR Islanders, Harbour
View v Pumas, Boca Jrs v Arsenal, Man Utd v Zenit St. Pete, Charleston
v Puerto Rico, UCLA v Maryland
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Tryouts: Real Maryland FC Under-17 and Super-20 Tryouts in September
Tournaments: 2008 Discovery Cup at Maryland SoccerPlex, 2008 VIP Tournament in Great Falls, VA - Columbus Day Weekend 2008
Soccer Jobs: Real Maryland Seeks Professional Head Coach, Real Maryland Seeks General Manager for Professional Soccer Club,Contribute your soccer passion to PSW as a Section Editor
For Sale: National Premier Soccer League franchise for sale in Maryland, Portable Golme professional training goals
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> Argentina repeat as Olympic Gold Medal winners in men's soccer
Argentina won their second straight Olympic Gold in a rematch of the 1996 Olympic final with Nigeria. Lionel Messi was the star, but it was Angel di Maria who provided the finish in the South American's 1-0 victory.
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> Emilio turns provider in United's 3-0 win over Colorado
Following a difficult loss to New England Wednesday, D.C. United got back on track with a 3-0 victory against the Colorado Rapids at RFK Stadium. Joe Vide got his first goal of the season shortly before halftime, and insurance goals were added by Santino Quaranta and Quavas Kirk as Louis Crayton earned his second clean sheet in three games.
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> Cleveland wins USL-2 title with 2-1 win over Charlotte
After two local teams in Crystal Palace and Richmond Kickers missed out on this year's USL-2 championship game by single goals last week, it was up to Charlotte Eagles and Cleveland City Stars to battle for all the marbles. In just there second year in the league, Cleveland prevailed.
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> U.S. Futsal teams gearing up for World Cup
Preparations for the FIFA Futsal World Cup, which kicks off on Sept. 30, are now underway. With just over a month until the opening match of the tournament, the U.S. National Futsal Team is set to travel to South America and Milwaukee, Wis. for a series of World Cup tuneup matches.
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> Richmond Kicker Nyazamba named USL-2 top rookie
Richmond Kickers midfielder Stanley Nyazamba has been named the USL Second Division Rookie of the Year. Nyazamba joined the Kickers upon graduating from Lee University of the NAIA Conference last spring, scoring eight goals and adding two assists in his rookie season for the Richmond franchise.
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> CONCACAF Champions League kicks off for MLS teams today
The inaugural CONCACAF Champions League makes its long anticipated debut this week with eight Preliminary Round first legs. MLS sides New England and Chivas USA both have away matches in Trinidad and Panama respectively. The second legs will be played next week, with the survivors advancing to group play starting Sept. 16, where D.C. United and Houston await to join the festivities.
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Maurice Edu, former Maryland men's soccer standout and current Toronto FC star, has been named the New Face of EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 09 and will become the first and only MLS soccer player to appear as a customized Mii character exclusively for the Wii home video game system.
Washington Freedom beat VCU Rams 3-2 in a pre-season contest Saturday evening at VCU's SportsBackers stadium.
Playing in its final preseason exhibition, the Virginia men's soccer team shut out Old Dominion, 3-0, Saturday night at Klöckner Stadium.
Julian Johnson achieved sole possession of first place in the Hokies record book with her assist on the loan goal against Davidson this past weekend. The junior from Norfolk, Va. has accumulated a record of 18 assists during her career with the Hokies.
The No. 7 Virginia women's soccer team opened its 2008 season with a 4-0 victory over Loyola (Md.) Friday night at Klöckner Stadium
The Terps women's soccer team blew out George Mason in their season opener 5-0 Saturday evening at Ludwig Field. The win gave Maryland a 12-5-1 all-time record against George Mason.
Fluvanna County's coach, Patrick Dieter, is The Daily Progress' choice for the All-Central Virginia boys' soccer coach of the year. Coach Dieter piloted his team to a 14-4 overall record and a 2nd place finish in regular-season district play.
McLean Force U15 G has been named as one of the winners of the ODSL 2008 Randy Rawls Sportsmanship Award and will be honored along with others at halftime of DC United Game on October 4th.
The Olney Rangers 1995 Boys reached the final of the prestigious Loch Lomond Youth Soccer Festival in Scotland, losing 3-1 to pro club Airdrie's youth academy team in the championship game. They also attended the sold-out Glasgow Rangers v Liverpool game on Saturday, August 2nd.
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D.C. United is organizing pre-orders for personalized D.C. United license plates in Maryland and Virgina. They need to collect enough advance orders to get the plates put into production. If 5% of all PSW readers signed on, they'd have more than enough!
Broadneck High School's varsity girls soccer team will forfeit the first game of the 2008 season on Sept. 5 against St. Mary's, after it was determined the team and its coach held too many practices in conjunction with its summer league season.
The deadline has been extended to October 1st for nominations for VYSA's annual coach, young referee, administrator and volunteer awards, as well as inductees to the Virginia DC Soccer Hall of Fame.
Your nominations for the Responsible Coach award sponsored by Liberty Mutual are due August 31. Is your coach a Responsible Coach? Nominate him or her now for a Responsible Coaching Award!
Dulles National Soccer Tournament scores have been posted.
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Bruce Arena Settling In With Becks: Virginia local Bruce Arena has been through his first full week as Head Coach and GM with the LA Galaxy, and despite a debut loss to Chicago, the mood in LA LA Land is optimistic. Can the most successful soccer coach in US history salvage the season for the MLS team with the highest global profile. How long will Beckham put up with the situation? He's been a champion everywhere he's gone and had bad seasons before, but missing the playoffs for second year in a row in a division with the weaker teams in the league on average must been gnawing at the England international's pride.
Yanks-Abroad: Check out this week's Yanks-Abroad.com round up for an update on other Yanks playing overseas (or over boarders in the case of our growing Mexican League contingency). |
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
8:00 PM: New England v Joe Public - LIVE - FSC - CONCACAF
10:00 PM: Chivas USA v Tauro - Delay - FSC - CONCACAF
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
1:00 AM: Cruz Azul v Hankook Verdes - Delay - FSC - CONCACAF
8:00 PM: Montreal v Real Esteli - LIVE - FSC - CONCACAF
10:00 PM: Alajuelense v PR Islanders - LIVE - FSC - CONCACAF
Thursday, August 28, 2008
8:00 PM: Harbour View v Pumas - LIVE - FSC - CONCACAF
11:00 PM: Boca Jrs v Arsenal - Delay - FSC - Argentina
Friday, August 29, 2008
2:30 PM: Man Utd v Zenit St. Pete - LIVE - FSC - UEFA
8:00 PM: Charleston v Puerto Rico - LIVE - FSC - USL
10:00 PM: UCLA v Maryland - LIVE - FSC - NCAA (M)
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=== Tryouts ===
> Real Maryland FC Under-17 and Super-20 Tryouts in September
Real Maryland FC has scheduled an open tryout for our USL SUPER 20 men's and Under-17 boys youth teams. Tryouts will be held on September 3rd and 30th, 2008 a the Maryland Soccer Plex in Boyds, MD. Spaces are limited, so please register online, email, or call now with your interest. Our web site is www.realmaryland.us. Email juve192003@yahoo.com or call 301 933-6460.
=== 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.
=== Soccer Jobs ===
> Real Maryland Seeks Professional Head Coach
Real Maryland FC, a member of the Second Division of the United Soccer Leagues, is seeking a Head Coach. Applicants must have a strong knowledge of the game, proven leadership/communication skills and knowledge of fitness programs necessary to develop athletes who play professional soccer. Applicants should have previous coaching experience at the college and/or professional level and have connections in the Washington, D.C. soccer community as successful candidate will also be involved in public relations activities designed to benefit the team (including conducting clinics and making appearances before local soccer organizations). Salary is negotiable. Please send resume and salary history to Victor Moran, President, Real Maryland FC, at victor@realmaryland.us. No phone calls please
> Real Maryland Seeks General Manager for Professional Soccer Club,
Real Maryland, FC, a member of the Second Division of the United Soccer Leagues, is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and qualified individual to fill the role of General Manager. Applicant will be responsible for the day to day activities in running a professional soccer club, and duties will include, but not be limited to: development of community outreach programs, negotiation of contracts with players, vendors and suppliers, sales and marketing and oversight of sales force, oversight of soccer camps and clinics, recruiting and training volunteers, liaison with local media, interface with local county and community leaders, and responsibility for game day activities. This person must have strong leadership skills, be highly self motivated, and must possess excellent communication skills, computer knowledge and website experience. Salary is negotiable. Please send resume and salary history to Victor Moran, President, Real Maryland FC, at victor@realmaryland.us . No phone calls please
=== For Sale ===
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