| Notes and Boasts: CONCACAF Champions League, Montreal Impact, Puerto Rico Islanders, Virginia Tech, George Washington, Stone Bridge High School, Joan Windows, WAGS, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Screaming Eagles, World Cup Qualifier, Voit special edition Mexican League pink "Victoria" soccer ball, www.kicksagainstbreastcancer.org, Washington Freedom, WPS General Draft, Huge Crowd at RFK Tomorrow, Gooch Beats Howard, Pallotti The Hunted |
| Soccer Watch: US v Italy, Connecticut v W.Virginia, West Brom
v Fulham, Blackburn v Man United, Inter Milan v Bologna, Lazio v Lecce,
Columbus v Los Angeles, DC United v Chivas USA, Man City v Liverpool, Juventus v Palermo,
Cagliari v AC Milan, Kansas
City v Chicago,Everton v Newcastle, Vancouver v Montreal, US v Portugal Dynamo v San Francisco |
Tournaments: Soccer For Nature $7,400 Men's & Coed Indoor Tourney, D.C. United Copa D.C. VIII Annual 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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> U.S. Futsal team winless at World Cup after 6-1 defeat by Italy
Six unanswered goals from Italy handed the U.S. National Futsal Team a tough 6-1 defeat at the FIFA Futsal World Cup from the Maracanazinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Despite taking the lead in the first half, Keith Tozer's side was unable to hold on to the lead, and eventually the quality of the Italy side proved to be too much for the U.S.
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> Cruz Azul needs luck to down impressive United youngsters
Despite the heavy odds stacked against them, callow D.C. United reserves like Greg Janicki, Mike Zaher and Quavas Kirk kept pace with against the Cruz Azul "Cementmen" in CONCACAF Champions League action and nearly produced a surprise result, only to be cruelly undone by Pablo Zeballos' strange deflected goal in the 56th minute.
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> PSW VYSA State Cup Predictions: Round 4
The Virginia Youth Soccer Association State Cup is heating up with a full slate of 22 games this weekend. Most age brackets have either already established quarterfinalists, or will do so after this weekend.
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> Adu, Gooch, named to training US roster for World Cup Qualifer at RFK
Local youth products and current European professionals Freddy Adu (Potomac, MD) and Oguchi Onyewu (Olney, MD) have been called in to training camp by US National Team Coach Bob Bradly ahead of next week's World Cup Qualifier against Cuba at RFK. Kickoff for the USA's first match in the nation's capital in four years is set for 7 p.m. ET
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> Virginia women's soccer thrashes NC State 6-0 in home opener
The No. 11 Virginia women's soccer team improved to 3-0-0 in the ACC with a 6-0 win over NC State in its conference home opener Thursday night at Klöckner Stadium. Six different Cavaliers scored on the evening, as Virginia posted its most lopsided win against a conference foe since 2004.
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> Baltimore Blast announce 2008-09 professional indoor soccer schedule
The Baltimore Blast have announced the full schedule for the 2008-09 National Indoor Soccer League season. The team will open the season at 1st Mariner Arena on Saturday, November 15 against the Orlando Sharks. The Blast will play 18 games this season; nine at home and nine on the road.
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> Meghan Lenczyk is ACC and Soccer America Player of the Week
Virginia women's soccer sophomore forward Meghan Lenczyk (McLean, Va. / FC Virginia) received a pair of honors on Tuesday as she was named the ACC Player of the Week and the Soccer America National Player of the Week.
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> United States Futsal team falls to Paraguay in World Cup opener
In a hard fought opening match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup, the U.S. Futsal National Team lost to Paraguay, 5-0, at the Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Three first half goals and plenty of possession from the South American team meant that there was no way back for Keith Tozer's squad after an early deficit.
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> United at home Saturday in must win versus Chivas USA
An enormous encounter looms for D.C. United at RFK Stadium, where D.C. United plays host to Chivas USA on Saturday evening. United haven't won in five league matches and are now currently just out of the playoff picture, one point behind the final wild card spot in fifth place in the East.
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USL teams continue to outshine MLS in the CONCACAF Champions League, proving their early success was not fluke. Both the Montreal Impact and Puerto Rico Islanders lead they groups with undefeated records at the half way point of this phase of the competition. The top two teams from each group will move on to next springs quarterfinal knockout phase.
Virginia Tech managed an important victory defeating George Washington 2-1 Tuesday night at the Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium and Thompson Field.
Stone Bridge High School has announced Joan Windows as the Bulldogs new girls soccer coach.
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WAGS reminds everyone that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with some sobering statistics and recommendations on where to learn more.
The Screaming Eagles, D.C. United's largest supporters group, have announced a long list of planned activities surrounding next week's World Cup Qualifier to be held at RFK stadium between the United States and Cuban national teams.
Eurosport/Soccer.com, in an effort to help battle breast cancer, has decided to donate proceeds from the sale of the Voit special edition Mexican League pink "Victoria" soccer ball to the cause. Much like last season, Voit will showcase a pink ball during official Mexican League matches played from October 3rd through October 26th. Eurosport will sell the special edition ball through its website www.soccer.com/voit and will donate 100% of the proceeds to www.kicksagainstbreastcancer.org, a non-profit organization based in Maryland.
The Washington Freedom will have the first overall pick in Monday's WPS General Draft to be held Monday, October 6th. Fans can follow live on fans.womensprosoccer.com starting at 2pm Eastern.
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Huge Crowd at RFK Saturday: This Saturday's MLS match up against D.C. United and Chivas USA is the last weekend regular season match for United at RFK, and is a must win for both teams as they fight to secure playoff berths. Over 25,000 ticketes have ALREADY been sold for the match. With another full day and gameday walk-up sales to go, a crowd in excess of 30,000 is very likely. If you've been putting off attending a United match, now is the time, as the experience should be electric. It's also a great time to bring a friend who hasn't yet caught the soccer bug, as the atmosphere when RFK is this full makes a major impression.
Gooch Beats Howard: Oguchi Onyewu's Standard de Liege (Belgium) has upset Tim Howard's Everton (England) in UEFA Cup action, knocking the English Premeir League club out of the prestigous European competition. Both players have been named to the US roster for their game next week at RFK against Cuba.
Pallotti The Hunted: David Driver of the Laurel Leader profiles the Pallotti high school girls season. |
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Friday, October 3, 2008
12:30 AM: US v Italy - LIVE - GAL - Futsal World Cup
8:00 PM: Connecticut v W.Virginia - LIVE - FSC - College(M)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
10:00 AM: West Brom v Fulham - LIVE - FSC - EPL
12:30 PM: Blackburn v Man United - LIVE - FSC - EPL
2:30 PM: Inter Milan v Bologna - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
4:30 PM: Lazio v Lecce - DELAY - FSC - SerieA
7:30 PM: Columbus v Los Angeles - LIVE - HDNet - MLS
7:30 PM: DC United v Chivas USA - LIVE - FSC - MLS
Sunday, October 5, 2008
10:00 AM: Man City v Liverpool - LIVE - FSC - EPL
12:00 PM: Juventus v Palermo - DELAY - FSC - SerieA
2:30 PM: Cagliari v AC Milan - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
3:00 PM: Kansas City v Chicago - LIVE - TEL - MLS
4:30 PM: Everton v Newcastle - DELAY - FSC - EPL
6:30 PM: Vancouver v Montreal - LIVE - FSC - USL Semis
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
12:30 AM: US v Portugal - LIVE - GAL - Futsal World Cup
10:00 PM: Dynamo v San Francisco - LIVE - FSC - CL |
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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.
> 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)
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