Notes and Boasts: Virginia Youth Soccer Association, Bob Forsyth, 2008 Girls Recreational Coach of the Year, Dominick Dorsey, North Carroll High School, SOCA Metro teams, Skyline Club Soccer League, Richmond Kickers U-14, USL Super Y-League North American Finals, U17 Northern Virginia Majestics, U15 Northern Virginia Royals, Virginia Club Champions League, D.C. United Academy, Stoddert, Black (and Red) Friday, Cooper To Germany?, College Park Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
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Tryouts: Real Maryland FC Pro Team Holding Open Tryouts in November, Real Maryland FC Super-20 and U15 thru U17 Super-Y league tryouts
Tournaments: 2009 PSWI Icebreaker Tournament
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Winter Training
Leagues and Events: Fredericksburg Field House winter activities
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> U.S. under-20s win World Cup Group B despite 2-0 loss to China
The U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team fell 2-0 to China in the final Group B game of the 2008 FIFA Under-20 World Cup. Despite the result, the Americans clinched the top place in Group B and will return to Chillan to face England, who finished second place finisher in Group A, in the quarterfinals on Sunday.
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> Maryland ride Zusi and Townsend to 2-0 win over George Mason
It took a combination of youth and experience Tuesday night as freshman Casey Townsend and senior Graham Zusi each netted goals to lift the Maryland men's soccer team, 2-0, over George Mason in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Ludwig Field.
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> Richmond Kickers U14 girls Super-Y fall short of National Championship
The Richmond Kickers U-14 Super Y-League team made a Cinderella run to the USL Super Y-League National Championship game, falling to South Atlantic rivals Atlanta Silverbacks Jrs. by a 2-0 scoreline Tuesday morning. The first-ever Kickers team to compete in a National Championship, the U-14 Girls concluded a historic season as Super Y-League Finalists.
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> Loyola men's soccer season ends in overtime loss to UNC Greensboro
After 90 minutes did not decide a winner, UNC Greensboro's Corey Maret scored a goal two minutes, 11 seconds into the sudden victory overtime period of the second round of the NCAA College Cup, lifting the Spartans over the host Greyhounds, 2-1, on Tuesday night, ending a spectacular season.
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> Virginia men knocked out of NCAA tournament by UConn
The No. 19 Virginia men's soccer team was defeated by No. 22 Connecticut in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, 2-0, Tuesday night at Klöckner Stadium. The Cavaliers, making their 29th-straight appearance in the tournament, finish the season with an overall record of 11-9-1.
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> Maryland last local team in NCAA Championship hunt, face Cal in College Park Saturday
For a nation-best seventh consecutive season, the Maryland men's soccer team is headed to the third round of the NCAA Tournament as the second-seeded Terps play host to California Saturday at 1 p.m. at Ludwig Field in College Park, MD.
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The Virginia Youth Soccer Association (VYSA) recently announced that Coach Bob Forsyth has been selected as the 2008 Girls Recreational Coach of the Year. Coach Forsyth will be honored at the annual VYSA convention on January 24 during the Awards Luncheon.
Dominick Dorsey, North Carroll High School, has been named (Carroll County) Times Player of the Year for leading his soccer team to a 9-2-3 record and the school's first county title since 1988.
SOCA Metro teams were able to grab the top club honors in the Skyline Club Soccer League for the fifth consecutive season. Seven SOCA teams finished at the top of their respective, while an additional four teams were runners-up.
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The Richmond Kickers U-14 Super Y-League team made their first-ever run to the USL Super Y-League National Championship game, falling to South Atlantic rivals Atlanta Silverbacks Jrs. by a 2-0 scoreline Tuesday morning in the Final.
In their second trip to the USL Super Y-League North American Finals, the U17 Northern Virginia Majestics drew one step closer to reaching the final match but fell to the Ottawa Fury 2-0 on Monday in the semi-finals.
The U15 Northern Virginia Royals run in the 2008 North American Super Y-League Championships ended just short of the final match, falling 1-0 to West Coast FC in the tournament semifinal.
The Virginia Club Champions League (VCCL) recently announced the results of the fall 2008 club champion competition.
D.C. United's Academy teams were in action this weekend, as they faced D.C. United Academy Affiliate Club DC Stoddert. Both the Under 16 and Under 18 team defeated their local rivals in the last pre-season friendlies before the beginning of the US Soccer Development Academy season.
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Black (and Red) Friday: D.C. United is holding a "while supplies last" Black (and Red) Friday replica jersey sale today on their web site. Normally we wouldn't promote a commercial offer here, but I think it's a big deal to be able to get an MLS replica jersey with FREE customization for 50% off. Adult jerseys are $35, youth are $25. Typically this jersey would cost nearly $70 + additional charges of around $20 for customizing the name and number on the back.
Cooper To Germany?: Baltimore-born, but Texas raised Striker Kenny Cooper looks likely to move back to Europe after a 3-year stint in MLS for FC Dallas. Cooper, a former Manchester United Reserves player, finished 2nd to Landon Donovan in MLS goals this season, and looks likely to fetch MLS around $4 Million in transfer fees and an 8-fold salary increase with a move to the German Bundesliga.
College Park Saturday at 1:00 p.m.: Tomorrow all soccer eyes in the D.C. region should be focused on College Park, Maryland, where the Terps men's soccer team will host California in the third round of the NCAA Championship tournament. If you you've never been to Ludwig field for a tournament match, you don't know what you're missing. They pack the place with around 7,000 fans, and no one is more than 75-feet from the field. It's a fantastic opportunity for area youth coaches to expose your players to the college game at the highest level with a great atmosphere. It will help your players attached a tangible visualization to their stated dreams of playing college soccer one day, which can be an invaluable coaching tool for many years to come.
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Friday, November 28, 2008
2:45 PM: Barrow v Brentford - LIVE - Setanta - FACup
Saturday, November 29, 2008
9:30 AM: Sunderland v Bolton - LIVE - Setanta - EPL 10:00 AM: Middlesbro v Newcastle - LIVE - FSC - EPL
12:15 PM: Preston v Bristol City - LIVE - Setanta - EFL 12:30 PM: Bournemouth v Spartans - LIVE - FSC - FACup
2:30 PM: Juventus v Reggina - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
2:55 PM: Sochaux v Bordeaux - LIVE - Setanta - French 4:30 PM: Catania v Lecce - DELAY - FSC - SerieA
5:00 PM: Aston Villa v Fulham - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
6:45 PM: Wigan v West Brom - DELAY - Setanta - EPL 8:00 PM: Leicester v Dagenham - DELAY - FSC - FACup
11:00 PM: Stoke City v Hull City - DELAY - FSC - EPL
Sunday, November 30, 2008
8:25 AM: Man City v Man Utd - LIVE - Setanta - EPL 9:00 AM: Inter Milan v Napoli - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
11:00 AM: Chelsea v Arsenal - LIVE - FSC - EPL
12:15 PM: Portsmouth v Blackburn - DELAY - Setanta - EPL 2:30 PM: Palermo v AC Milan - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
4:30 PM: Tottenham v Everton - DELAY - FSC - EPL
Monday, December 1, 2008
3:00 PM: Liverpool v West Ham - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
2:30 PM: Man City v Paris St.Germain - LIVE - FSC - UEFA
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=== Tryouts ===
>Real Maryland FC Pro Team Holding Open Tryouts
The second year USL-2 Real Maryland FC Monarchs will hold a third open tryout in December, for any players not able to attend the first two dates. The deadline to register for the December 15th tryout at Mark Twain Park in Rockville, MD. is December 8th. Register early, as November 15 tryout reached the capacity of 50 players. The Monarchs will be playing at their new home this season - Richard Montgomery H.S. The newly developed 90-Million Dollar facility is near the Rockville Town Center area. Please check the website for location address and registration information. All trialists must pre-register by mail, including a player bio, fee, and photos.
> Real Maryland FC Super-20 and U15 thru U17 Super-Y league tryouts
Real Maryland FC, a member of the Second Division in the United Soccer Leagues, is pleased to announce the addition of two more Super Y League youth teams to the club. In addition to its Super 20 Team and the U17 Super Y League Team, Real Maryland will be introducing the U16 & U15 Super Y League Teams in 2009. Tryouts begin on November 28, 2008 for the U17 and U20 Teams. The tryout dates for the U15 and U16 Teams start on December 7, 2008. In 2009, all four teams will be at one location for the second tryout on January 11th. Tryouts will be held at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown, MD. Please visit the website at www.realmaryland.us or contact Coach Hudson at headcoach@realmaryland.us for more information.
=== Tournaments===
> 2009 PSWI Icebreaker Tournament
Prince William Soccer will once again be hosting its annual spring pre-season Icebreaker Tournament. The tournament will be held on March 28-29, 2009. The Icebreaker has grown to be one of the best spring pre-season tournaments in the mid-atlantic region. Over 500 teams will be participating from more than 12 states and Canada. The tournament facilities, fields, and competition truly make the Icebreaker a class event. Registration is now open. Go to www.pwsi.org for more information.
=== 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).
=== Leagues and Events ===
> Fredericksburg Field House Winter Activities
We offer a wide range of winter soccer opportunities for kids of all ages. All leagues and clinics are run to the highest standard of excellence.
- Winter I Recreational Soccer- ages 5 to 16
- Winter I Competitive Small Sided Soccer- Travel and Classic teams- ages U9- U14 boys and girls
- Winter I Soccer Clinics
- Chelsea Elite Coaching and Player Clinic- November 11-13th
- Recreational and Competitive Adult Leagues
- Winter High School Soccer
Visit www.fredfieldhouse.com for ALL details
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