| Notes and Boasts: Baltimore Bays, Xavier Brezniak, Joey Jones, Eric Spaltz, National id2 Program, Katrina Savoy, Charles County Player of the Year, Richmond Kickers U15 Richmond City, City Championship, FC Richmond, CASL Shootout & Showcases, FC Frederick teams, CUSC Predators and U9 Wave, Chesapeake Challenge Cup, Virginia Legacy U15 Phoenix, GU12 BSC Freedom, BU13 Chesapeake Blast, Hempfield Fall Classic, DC Stoddert Coaches, Volunteer and Referee of the Year, Don Blanchon, Windsor Freemyer, Mohan Telfer, Tony Romero, Mike McNamee, Anya Higman, Julio Zarate, WCAC Coach of the Year, Richmond Kickers Indoor, Thanksgiving Shootout, WAGS Sportsmanship Awards |
| Soccer Watch: Man City v Paris St.Germain, Watford v Tottenham, Lech Poznan v Deportivo, US Youth Soccer Show, USMNT U-17 v Brazil, Stanford v Notre Dame, USMNT U-17 v Australia |
Tryouts: Real Maryland FC Pro Team Holding Open Tryouts in November, Majestics and NOVA FC Super-Y League Tryouts in January
Tournaments: 2009 PSWI Icebreaker Tournament
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Winter Training
Leagues and Events: Fredericksburg Field House winter activities
Soccer Jobs: Contribute your soccer passion to PSW as a Section Editor
For Sale: Portable Golme professional training goals
Products and Services: Setanta Sports is now Available on Cox, $99 Season Ticket Special for Crystal Palace Baltimore's Upcoming Season
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> Maryland men advance to Elite Eight after downing Cal 2-1 Saturday
After falling in dramatic fashion in the third round the past two seasons, the Maryland men's soccer team proved the third time's the charm Saturday afternoon, defeating California, 2-1, at Ludwig Field to advance to the NCAA Elite Eight. The Terps will play host to Creighton next Saturday at Ludwig Field. Game time is slated for 1 p.m.
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> Nairn assists lead US Under-20 women to World Cup semifinal Thursday
The U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team advanced to the semifinals of the 2008 FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup with a 3-0 win over England in front of more than 11,000 fans at Estadio Nelson Oyarzun in Chillan, Chile. Freestate Shooters' Christine Nairn - the youngest player on the roster - sparked the US with assists on the first two goals after entering as a 52nd minute substitue.
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> Real Maryland announces additional coaching staff hires
Real Maryland FC Coach Hudson has selected his coaching staff for the Professional Team. John O'Hara will be joining the Professional Team as the Top Assistant and Matt Leiva, currently the Head Coach at Paul VI Catholic High School, will join as the Goalkeeper Coach.
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> Region I ODP 92s down U.S. Under-15 girls team at Thankgiving event
The U.S. Under-15 Girls' National Team lost two matches and tied one against older Regional Teams at the 2008 Thanksgiving International Tournament held from Nov. 24-28 in Coral Springs, Fla. The U.S. U-15s opened with a 3-0 loss to the Region 1 92 ODP Team on Nov. 24, fell 2-1 to the Region I 92 ODP Team on Nov. 26 and drew 0-0 with the Region III 92 ODP Team on Nov. 28. Forward Cate Parchinski scored the USA's lone goal during the tournament. The U.S. U-15 Girls' National Team roster was made up mostly of players born in 1993 with two born in 1994.
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> Northern Virginia Majestics named to USL Hall of Fame
United Soccer Leagues Executive Vice President and COO Tim Holt formally inducted the Northern Virginia Majestics as 10+ Club member of the Hall of Fame at the USL Awards Dinner in Tampa, FL Friday night, recognizing the club's performance and achievement over the last decade in women's soccer.
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> Baltimore Blast sign veteran Craig Scheer, two others
The Baltimore Blast have signed defender Craig Scheer, a member of the Blast's 2003 Championship team. Scheer, who split last season between the California Cougars and New Jersey Ironmen, returns to Baltimore after five seasons away. The team has also signed forward Adrian Bumbut and midfielder Rich Lesmes.
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> American Keeper Friedel sets English Premier League iron man record
American goalkeeper Brad Friedel of Aston Villa made a record 167th consecutive Premier League appearance Saturday against Fulham. The 37-year-old, who started the streak in August 2004 with Blackburn, overtook the previous record set by Portsmouth's David James in April.
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Baltimore Bays players Xavier Brezniak, Joey Jones, Eric Spaltz were selected for the National id2 Program.
Katrina Savoy, sophomore midfielder at Thomas Stone, has been named Charles County Player of the Year.
The Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club U15 Richmond City team won the City Championship defeating four-time champion Pine Camp.
Over the month of November, several FC Richmond teams were successful in CASL Shootout & Showcases in Raleigh, NC.
Several FC Frederick Teams have had great results in local and out-of-state tournaments.
CUSC Predators and the U-9 Wave participated in the recent Chesapeake Challenge Cup (Nov. 22-23) and captured the Championship Title.
The Virginia Legacy U15 Phoenix girls traveled to Lancaster, Pa. Nov 22-23 to the 23rd Annual Hempfield Fall Classic where they won the championship.
The BSC Freedom (Girls U12) as well as the Chesapeake Blast (Boys U13) emerged as Champions at the Hempfield Fall Classic in Lancaster, Pa., Nov, 22-23.
DC Stoddert's Coaches and Volunteer of the Year will be honored Dec. 3rd at the Annual General Meeting; Don Blanchon, Windsor Freemyer, Mohan Telfer, and Tony Romero. Also, Referee of the Year is Mike McNamee, Grade 8 and Anya Higman, Grade 9.
Julio Zarate, Director of Coaching for Pachuca FC, USA, has been named coach of the year for the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC). Coach Zarate led the Good Counsel men's soccer team to a remarkable improvement in one year. In 2007 the team finished with a 6-18-1 record and in 2008 the team finished 14-7-2.
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D.C. United has waived midfielder Jeff Carroll. The 24-year old made two first team appearances for D.C over three seasons with the club.
D.C. United's Academy teams are gearing up for the start of the 2008-2009 US Soccer Development Academy with a trip to Lancaster, Calif. for the Academy Winter Showcase.
Richmond Kickers Indoor of the PASL narrowly missed the chance to take the first annual Thanksgiving Shootout title.
WAGS has announced its Fall 2008 Sportsmanship Awards winners.
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U.S. Under-20 versus England goals: See video of the goals responsible for the US U-20 Women's 3-0 win over England.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
2:30 PM: Man City v Paris St.Germain - LIVE - FSC - UEFA 2:45 PM: Watford v Tottenham - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
Thursday, December 4, 2008
2:40 PM: Lech Poznan v Deportivo - LIVE - Setanta - UEFA
Friday, December 5, 2008
2:00 PM: US Youth Soccer Show - LIVE - FSC - USYS
2:30 PM: USMNT U-17 v Brazil - LIVE - FSC - NikeF
4:30 PM: Stanford v Notre Dame - LIVE - ESPN2 - College(W) 5:00 PM: USMNT U-17 v Australia - LIVE - FSC - NikeF
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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.
> Royals, Majestics and NOVA FC Super-Y League Tryouts in January
U13 Boys - Super 20 Men and U13 Girls - Super 20 Women
Visit novafc.org for tryout dates and pre-registration information.
Tryout dates are: 1/03, 1/04, 1/10, 1/11, 1/17,and 1/18 at Hellwig Memorial Park.
Questions: majesticsyleague@novafc.org and royalsyleague@novafc.org
=== 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
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=== 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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