Notes and Boasts: Calverton, Grace Brethren, Kelcie Davis, D.C. United License Plate, Maccabi USA Sports for Israel, World Maccabiah Games, USL First Division Semifinals, Puerto Rico, Rochester, Montreal, Vancouver, Richmond Kickers, Adrian Bumbut, Richmond Kickers Academy Teams, U.S. Soccer's Development Academy, SPARQ Soccer Test Battery, What it Take to Go Pro
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Impact, Municipal v PR
Islanders, Duke v UNC, FC Dallas v San Jose,
Atlante v Joe Public, US v Italy, Connecticut v W.Virginia |
Tournaments: Soccer For Nature $7,400 Men's & Coed Indoor Tourney, D.C. United Copa D.C. VIII Annual indoor soccer tournament, RISE Women's Frenzy Indoor Soccer Tournament,NVSC presents the 11th Annual Fall Classic Tournament
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Winter Training
Soccer Jobs: Contribute your soccer passion to PSW as a Section Editor
For Sale: Portable Golme professional training goals
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> D.C. United fall behind playoff chase after 3-0 loss in Dallas
In a meeting of two teams fighting for their playoff lives, FC Dallas got goals from Andre Rocha, Jeff Cunningham and Kenny Cooper for a 3-0 win against D.C. United on Sunday afternoon at Pizza Hut Park.
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> Maryland releases D.C. United stadium feasibility study results
A professional soccer stadium in Prince George's County could draw up to 840,000 attendees annually, employ more than 1,300 workers and bring in as much as $6 million in state and county taxes each year, according to a feasibility study released Maryland by state officials.
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> U.S. Futsal team kicks off World Cup in Rio Wednesday
The U.S. Futsal National Team, which includes Baltimore Blast Midfielder Denison Cabral, kicks off the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup against Paraguay on Sept. 30 at the Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Kickoff for the Group B clash is slated for 11:30 a.m. ET.
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> PSW Regional College Round-up: September 23-29, 2008
View results and stories from the past week for men's and women's division I college programs throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
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> Record crowd witness high scoring Maryland loss to Wake Forest men
The No. 2 Terps men's soccer team jumped out to a 2-1 lead against No. 1 Wake Forest, but the Demon Deacons rallied for a pair of goals in the second half to down the Terps, 4-2, on Friday night at a soggy Ludwig Field in front of a capacity crowd of 6,500.
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> D.C. United hosts Cruz Azul Wednesday in Champions League
After winning just one game in its last eight in all competitions, D.C. United has a chance to get things back on track Wednesday night at RFK Stadium. The opponents are not getting any easier however, as the famous Mexican club Cruz Azul comes to the East Capitol Street for the first match up between the two sides in CONCACAF Champions League group play.
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Calverton (6-1, 4-0 MISAL) claimed its most recent victim with a 9-0 home win over an inexperienced Grace Brethren squad last Tuesday. Kelcie Davis scored five goals, four of them in the first half, to lead the offensive charge against Grace Brethren.
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Support your team with a specialized D.C. United License Plate. These license plates are now available for both Maryland and Virginia residents. It has been a goal of D.C. United to provide the best fans in the MLS with yet another way to show your pride.
Maccabi USA Sports for Israel is looking for Jewish soccer players (both male and female) to represent the United States in the World Maccabiah Games next summer in Israel.
The USL First Division Semifinals are set with the two-leg, aggregate score series slated for this Friday and Sunday with regular season champion Puerto Rico facing Rochester in one series, and the two Canadian clubs, Montreal and Vancouver, squaring off again in the other. The second leg in Vancouver will air live on Fox Soccer Channel at 6:30 pm ET.
The Richmond Kickers announced that midfielder Adrian Bumbut has agreed to a multi-year contract beginning with the 2009 season, pending USL, USSF and visa approval.
The Richmond Kickers Academy Teams faced off against Atlanta Fire and Birmingham United over the weekend, with both teams seeing their unbeaten streak come to an end.
The U.S. Soccer's Development Academy 2007/08 season established national and individual soccer-specific benchmarks for the athleticism of Academy players. Players who completed the full SPARQ Soccer Test Battery in the spring received a SPARQ Rating. To build upon last year's success, all Academy clubs will be tested twice during the 2008/09 Season.
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What it Takes to be Pro: It's good to have a dream kid, but dreams don't come true without the hard work. No matter how good you are, how much you think you can't make a mistake, or even how much you actually succeed, there is always more you can do to improve. For a lot of young American players, going pro after (or instead of) college is more of a reality than ever before, but only the humble and dedicated ones will survive to make it a real, and well paying career. |
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Soccer For Nature - $7400 Adult Indoor Tournament
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
10:00 PM: Pumas v Houston Dynamo - LIVE - FSC - CL
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
12:30 AM: US v Paraguay - LIVE - GAL - Futsal
12:00 PM: Wigan Athletic v Man City - LIVE - CSN - EPL
8:00 PM: DC United v Cruz Azul - LIVE - FSC - CL
10:00 PM: Olimpia v Montreal Impact - LIVE - FSC - CL
Thursday, October 2, 2008
1:00 AM: Municipal v PR Islanders - DELAY - FSC - CL
8:00 PM: Duke v UNC - LIVE - FSC - College(W)
8:30 PM: FC Dallas v San Jose - LIVE - ESPN2 - MLS
10:00 PM: Atlante v Joe Public - LIVE - FSC - CL
Friday, October 3, 2008
12:30 AM: US v Italy - LIVE - GAL - Futsal
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=== Tournaments ===
> Soccer For Nature $7,400 Men's & Coed Indoor Tourney
The Soccer For Nature indoor tournament is coming to Dulles Sports Plex on October 25th and 26th, 2008. The Sports Plex is at 21610 Atlantic Boulevard, Sterling, VA 20166. For information or to register your adult men's or coed team, call 703-430-9966 (Jaime) or 571-244-7248 (Jorge); or visit www.dullessportsplex.com and click on the "Soccer for Nature" logo. This is a great event to warm-up your team for the winter indoor season. You will have the opportunity to play at least 3 matches, win lots of prize money and support two great environmental organizations - Alaska Wilderness League and Defenders of Wildlife. Please register your team today and score a goal for the environment! The brackets will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis so don't miss your chance to take part in this truly unique opportunity! All participants over 21 years old (with proper ID) will receive FREE BEER after their last match both days, complements of one of our sponsors: Singha Beer!
> D.C. United Copa D.C. VIII Annual indoor soccer tournament
Copa D.C. VIII, annual 6v6 indoor tournament hosted by D.C. United and presented by Volkswagen and associate sponsor, The Electrical Alliance, will take place Oct. 19 and 26. Teams are guaranteed three 40-minute games and 12 D.C. United playoff game tickets - all for a $399 entry fee. The champion of 'Copa D.C. VIII' will receive a check for $3,000. While the runner-up receives a check for $1,500, third place team a $1,000 check and fourth place team will receive a $399 check. Please contact Evan Rodger at D.C. United by calling 202-587-5491 or obtain the registration form at www.dcunited.com.
> RISE Women's Frenzy Indoor Soccer Tournament
Women's Fall Frenzy Indoor Soccer Tournament to be held November 15th & 16th at RISE in Richmond VA. There are 2 age divisions 18+ and 35+ (may be combined if needed based upon registrations.) Cost is just $375 per team, guarantee of 3 games, Standard Indoor House Rules, 7 vs 7, 2-25 minute halves per game. To confirm registration, email jo.downing@RISEindoor.com or see more details at www.RISEindoor.com.
> NVSC presents the 11th Annual Fall Classic Tournament
NVSC Fall Classic 2008 Tournament presented by Northern Virginia Soccer Club will be held on November 22nd and 23rd, 2008. We will be using some of the best soccer fields in the Mid-Atlantic. Hellwig Park, Valley View Park, Chinn Park and Tyrell Fields each have Championship quality natural grass fields and some great artificial turf fields at Hellwig Park, Long Park and Howison Soccer Complex. The NVSC Fall Classic 2008 Tournament is a great way to end your Select team's Fall 2008 season. Entry Fee's will be: U9 - U11 Boys and Girls $475.00, U12 - U16 Boys and Girls $500.00, U17 - U19 Boys and Girls $550.00. Extended Entry Deadline is October 15th, 2008. Register at www.novasc.org/fctourney/index_E.html
=== Camps and Clinics ===
> Soccer the Brazilian Way Winter Training
Soccer the Brazilian Way Winter Training provides Futsal Training, Striker Speed and Agility Training, Outdoor Training on Turf and Goal keeper Training. Are you ready to work hard this winter and get ahead of the competition?. Sign up for STBW winter clinics today. We offer Futsal, outdoor and keeper training this winter in many of our facilities. Our training focuses on developing superior ball skills, balance and spatial awareness - critical attributes of the complete player. We believe that our program of Futsal training is unique. Futsal is the quickest way to improve speed, skills and power to the ball. Each clinic consists of seven 1.5 or 2 hour sessions focused on developing quickness, footskills, shooting, trapping, finishing, and movement on and off the ball. Our instructors are former professional Futsal players. Increase your speed of decision, speed of play and you will lead the competition come spring. The times and dates for the sessions are available on-line at www.soccerstbw.com or call us at 301-996-4625(GOAL)
=== Soccer Jobs ===
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