Notes and Boasts: Maryland Men's Soccer, Soccer America Top 30 Youth Clubs, Baltimore Casa Mia Bays, Bethesda FC, McLean MPS, Roy Gordon, NSCAA's Honor Award, Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, Matt Tapajcik, Lizzie Barnes, Kristen Laraway, CiAnna Weikle, Shelly Moeller, Beth Reed, Brittany White, Soccer Buzz Magazine honors, Nikki Krzysik, Lauren Alwine, Steve Swanson, Meghan Lenczyk, Sarah Senty, Claire Zimmeck, Diana Weigel, Dani Collins, Abby Lauer, Joe Pereira, Katie Watson, Shavon Knight, Elizabeth Brewster, Lisa Bernardini, Caitlyn Roan, Sonny Landry, John "Mac" McLaughlin, Ryan White, Russ Horn, Freestate Shooters, Christine Nairn, Mexican National team, Bobby Convey, FC Fredericksburg Lady Gunners, Washington Freedom, Parrissa Eyorokon, Parker Walton, Aberysytwyth Town, Real Maryland FC tryouts, Ronnie Pascale Richmond Kickers, 2009 USL W-League schedule, Richmond Kickers Destiny, 2009 USL Premier Development League schedule, Marquez Fernandez, UMD men's team, regional AYSO move, USSF's updated Hydration and Heat Illness Guidelines, Jefferson Cup, Embarrassing Mexican Voodoo, 32,000 Owners Make History, How Can 300 Million Women Be Wrong?, OMG! What a Goal
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> Goff: Gallardo confirmed to be leaving D.C. United for Argentina
Steven Goff is reporting on his Soccer Insider blog that $1.9 million man Marcelo Gallardo has officially been released by D.C. United, clearing the way for him to return to his homeland of Argentina to finish out his career. Rumors persist that he will sign with River Plate. This makes the second year in a row United has had a big name, big paycheck, Argentinian International player pulled out from under them at the last minute. It does free up a Designated Player spot for the team, which they may use, may sit on, or could trade away.
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> Tickets for USA vs Mexico 'Cold War' clash sell out in 90 minutes
Tickets for the United States against Mexico FIFA World Cup qualifier in Columbus, Ohio, on Feb. 11 sold out 90 minutes after going on sale to the general public. The game marks the third-consecutive time that a capacity crowd will pack Columbus Crew Stadium for the final round home leg between the United States and Mexico.
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> U.S. Soccer names 20-man training roster for Mexico clash in Columbus
U.S. Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley has called 20 players back to U.S. Soccer's National Training Center at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., to begin preparations for the USA's first match of final round qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. will take on regional rivals Mexico on Feb. 11 in front of a sold-out crowd at Columbus Crew Stadium.
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> McTavish re-signs with D.C. United
D.C. United has re-signed defender Devon McTavish. In a season that saw a host of lineup changes from the previous year, McTavish was one of the most versatile players on the squad, playing 26 games and tallying a goal and four assists. Per team and League policy, terms of the agreement were not released.
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> D.C. United and Major League Soccer release 2009 schedules
D.C. United's 30-game 2009 Major League Soccer regular season schedule was released by MLS on Wednesday. In their 14th season on Sunday, March 22 in Los Angeles against the LA Galaxy, then return east to kick off 2009 at RFK Stadium on Saturday, March 28 against the Chicago Fire.
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> Real Maryland FC partners with MLS team Colorado Rapids
Real Maryland FC has announced the 2nd year USL-2 profesional club has formed a stategic relationship with the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. The partnership will allow cross-training of players, shared player scouting, mentoring of coaches, and exhibition matches.
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> Kickers youth announced second affiliation of 2009 with FASA alliance
The Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club has announced a second alliance with an area youth club in as many weeks. Having just named a similar partnership with Goochland United Soccer Association on the 23rd of January, this time it's Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association (FASA).
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> PSW Coaching Library 1.7 - Defensive Channelling and Possession
Through a partnership with Soccer Source 360 and the Animated Coach's Library, Potomac Soccer Wire brings you one new library entry per week addressing common areas of youth development. Each issue is authored by John Dingle, Director of Coaching for the Soccer Association of Columbia. This week's newsletter addresses defensive channeling and purposeful possession.
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> U.S. Soccer Development Academy explained
In part one of a five-part series examining the structure and organization of the U.S. Soccer Federation and its youth programs, SoccerNet.com's Jeff Carlise re-introduces the reasons for creation of the United States Soccer Federation Development Academy.
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Following a day of celebration for the national champion Maryland men's
soccer team, the squad will be honored at halftime of Saturday's men's
basketball game against Miami. The game, which is slated for 8 p.m.,
will commence a day where the Terps celebrate its second national title
in four seasons.
Soccer America's annual list of top girls and boys youth soccer clubs in America has been released, with Baltimore Casa Mia Bays landing at the top of the heap on the boys side. Rounding out the boys side, Bethesda came in at 26th, and D.C. United 29th. Dallas Texans topped the girls list, with McLean (MPS) coming in at 7th and Bethesda at 28th.
Roy Gordon, men's soccer coach at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va., has been selected as the 67th recipient of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's Honor Award. He is a five-time NSCAA Regional Coach of the Year and a six-time CAC Coach of the Year.
Navy junior defenseman Matt Tapajcik (Alexandria, Va.) was named to the Patriot League Men's Soccer Academic Honor Roll, garnering his first academic honor with a 3.39 GPA in oceanography. Five of his teammates also earned the accolades.
Six members of the Navy women's soccer team have been named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll: two-time First-Team Academic All-American Lizzie Barnes, Kristen Laraway, CiAnna Weikle, Shelly Moeller, goalkeeper Beth Reed, and Brittany White.
Virginia senior defender Nikki Krzysik was named the Soccer Buzz Mid Atlantic Region Player of the Year and was named a first-team All-American. Forward Lauren Alwine was named Mid Atlantic Region Freshman of the Year and Steve Swanson was named Mid Atlantic Region Coach of the Year. Sophomore Meghan Lenczyk (McLean, Va.) and senior Sarah Senty (Arlington, Va.) were second-team selections.
William and Mary senior Claire Zimmeck (Fairfax, Va.) earned third-team All-America honors from Soccer Buzz Magazine. Freshman Diana Weigel (Fairfax, Va.) earned second-team Freshman All-America accolades in addition to her spot on the Mid-Atlantic Region All-Rookie team. Zimmeck and classmate Dani Collins were each named to the all-region first team, and senior Abby Lauer (Oak Hill, Va.) was tabbed to the regional third-team.
Soccer Buzz Magazine named four Lady Monarchs and head coach Joe Pereira as All-Region honorees. Pereira was named as a finalist for the All-Region Coach of the Year. Senior Katie Watson (Woodbridge, Va.) earned First Team honors, seniors Shavon Knight (Waldorf, Md.) and Elizabeth Brewster (Clifton, Va.) earned Third Team honors, and rookie Lisa Bernardini earned All-Freshman Region honors.
Radford Junior Caitlyn Roan (Virginia Beach, Va./Kellam) added another accolade to her soccer resume as she was named to the Soccer Buzz All-Region Third Team. She becomes the just the third Highlander and the first since 1998 to earn this distinction.
Sonny Landry, a former Rush player, has been named 2009 Team Captain for Virginia Military Institute.
John "Mac" McLaughlin has received the Adele Dolansky Exemplary Service Award, the highest award bestowed on a VYSA Member. The award was established in 1996 and is presented by the Virginia Youth Soccer Association in recognition of exemplary service to the soccer-playing youth in Virginia and D.C. "Mac" has served with the Arlington Soccer Association for the past 35 years.
Ryan White, Manassas, Va., has been named by US Youth Soccer as the Region I winner of the Young Male Referee of the Year award. The national winner will be announced at US Youth Soccer Awards Gala on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Russ Horn, Centreville, Va., has been named by US Youth Soccer as the Region I winner of the Volunteer of the Year award. The national winner will be announced at US Youth Soccer Awards Gala on Friday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m.
In better late then never news, Freestate Shooter and US Under-20 player Christine Nairn has been called up to the full US Women's team winter camp in Los Angeles. The Bowie, Maryland native was the not only the youngest player on Tony DiCicco's roster at the under-20 World Cup, but one of the most impressive.
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Mexico's national team will arrive
in Columbus, Ohio, two days earlier than usual in an attempt to get
acclimated to the cold weather expected for its World Cup qualifying
match against the United States on Feb. 11.
Former D.C. United stand-out Bobby Convey looks likely to move from Reading, recently telling Yanks-Abroad.com "It is getting really frustrating that people think I am always hurt." In fact, the winger says he simply isn't getting the playing time at Reading, but is working hard in training and the gym to stay in shape "to hit the ground running where ever I am going to be."
PSW has learned that FC Fredericksburg will not be fielding a W-League "Lady Gunners" team this coming season, choosing instead to focus on their PDL and Super-20 teams. According to VP Martin Dell, the club needs to focus on building their fan and sponsor base in order to better support a W-League team in future.
Check out this Q&A with Washington Freedom's new player Parrissa Eyorokon. Eyorokon was chosen 23rd overall in the WPS Draft on Jan. 23, and has been selected to travel with the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team to Europe as part of a three-team competition in Spain. The U.S. will face Norway on Feb. 4 and England on Feb. 6.
Parker Walton, a former FC Richmond Magic player, has signed to play as an amateur in the Welsh Premier League with Aberysytwyth Town, founded in 1884 and one of Wales' oldest and most respected clubs.
Real Maryland FC continued it's off-season search for players last Saturday, when they held an open tryout at the Maryland SoccerPlex near Germantown. The team had a great turnout and was able to field three full teams of graduated college players, professionals and internationals.
Named to the 2008 USL-2 All-League Second Team, veteran goalkeeper Ronnie Pascale has agreed to terms to return for his 10th season with the Kickers in 2009, pending USL and USSF approval.
United Soccer Leagues announced the 2009 regular season schedule for the W-League, which will kick off its 15th season with the Hampton Roads Piranhas, one of the league's original teams from 1995, visiting the Charlotte Lady Eagles in the lone game of Opening Night on Friday, May 8.
The Richmond Kickers Destiny of the USL W-League will open the 2009 campaign on the road to expansion franchise Cary Lady Clarets on Friday, May 22nd. Entering their sixth season in the W-League, the Destiny will begin their home season one day later, Saturday, May 23rd when they play host to the Charlotte Lady Eagles.
United Soccer Leagues announced the 2009 regular season schedule for the Premier Development League (PDL). The season opens with three matches on May 1. May 9th is the first home game for a PDL team in our region, when the Virginia Legacy meets Hampton Roads Piranhas.
McDonogh junior Marquez Fernandez, the Baltimore Sun's All-Metro Player of the Year, has made an oral commitment to play soccer for the University of Maryland after he completes his senior year of high school in 2010.
The regional chapter of American Youth Soccer Organization is moving its central location from a Staunton school to Augusta Expo in Fishersville. The building at Expo could be used for soccer games as early as next winter.
US Youth Soccer has posted the USSF's updated version of Hydration and Heat Illness Guidelines at its website. The guidelines were developed and issued by the USSF. The aim is to help parents, young athletes and coaches understand one of the most common and most preventable sports injuries - heat-related illnesses, including dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Jefferson Cup girls acceptances should be posted.
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Embarrassing Mexican Voodoo: I know we have readers who are fans of Mexico, and I truly hope you win 8 of your 10 hex round qualifiers and have a good World Cup, but this stunt being pulled with voodoo dolls is ridiculous. I could not believe Radio Shack - an American-based company - was participating when I first read the stories on Tuesday, and was pleasantly relieved today when the plug was pulled by the home office. Did someone really think it was OK to print a picture of an American player getting their leg cut off, bruised, and wearing the US Flag on their jersey was even remotely in good sportsmanship? I can see it in the parking lot before a game, but not promoted by a US-owned company! On a side note, if the Mexican fans have resorted to voodoo in an attempt to beat team USA, things down south are in worse shape than I think most of us realize. Will Sven ever get another job if he doesn't get El Tri to South Africa?
32,000 Owners Make History: Well, 31,999 because I voted to 'abstain'. It's been a while since I mentioned my 1:32,000 ownership of Ebbsfleet United, but thought this was a worthy case to bring up. Though I don't spend as much time as many of the members/owners, it is in fact pretty cool to be part of something like MyFootballClub and to share in major decisions of the club. The team is taking on new owners all the time. Love to have you join us.
How Can 300 Million Women Be Wrong?: The Germany-based consultancy Sport+Markt AG has released a study of saying over 300 million of the estimated 800 million world soccer fans are women. "The times when men ruled world football [soccer] are over," said Executive Director Hartmut Zastrow. The firm predicts a surge in products and services marketed to women through soccer channels. The study of 20,000 women did not include the United States however.
OMG! What a Goal: (Volume Alert, this is a video link) If David Beckham doesn't come back to MLS, this goal might have just doubled the transfer fee MLS receives for letting him go. For those not up on the details, although Beckham has a 5-year deal with MLS, there is an out clause he can trigger after three (this year). If Milan swoops for him with an offer for $20 million - or more, could MLS really turn it down? They're in the black already from the Beckham experiment, and $15 million could increase each teams' salary cap by $500,000 each for two years - which in my opinion would be much better for the sport here. This "Designated Player" experiment is interesting, but it's looking more and more like a money grab. I prefer teams being able to pay enough to compete with at least the Scandinavian leagues that are stealing our talent because they can offer more pay - even though the level of play can be worse then MLS!
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2:30 PM: Hamburg v B.Munich - LIVE - GolTV - Bundesliga
Saturday, January 31, 2009
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9:40 AM: Arsenal v West Ham - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
10:00 AM: Aston Villa v Wigan - LIVE - FSC - EPL
12:15 PM: Sheffield W. v Birmingham - LIVE - Setanta - Coca-Cola Championship
12:30 PM: Man Utd v Everton - LIVE - FSC - EPL
2:30 PM: Juventus v Cagliari - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
4:30 PM: Napoli v Udinese - DELAY - FSC - SerieA
8:00 PM: Fulham v Portsmouth - DELAY - FSC - EPL
Sunday, February 1, 2009
8:25 AM: De Graafschap v PSV Eindhoven - LIVE - ESPN Deportes - Dutch Eredivisie
8:25 AM: Newcastle v Sunderland - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
9:00 AM: Inter Milan v Torino - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
11:00 AM: Liverpool v Chelsea - LIVE - FSC - EPL
11:00 AM: Racing v Barcelona - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
1:00 PM: Valencia v Almeria - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
2:30 PM: Lazio v AC Milan - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
2:55 PM: Lyon v St Etienne - LIVE - Setanta - Le Championnat
3:00 PM: Sporting v Sevilla - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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=== Tryouts ===
> Players Wanted for Loudoun 94B Red NCSL U14 D2
Loudoun 94B Red, an NCSL U14 Division 2 team, is looking to add one or two dedicated, highly competitive players to its roster for the spring 2009 season. The team is coached by Maurice Hughes. Coach Maurice played NCAA Division I college soccer for the University of Alabama at Birmingham and recently signed with Real Maryland FC. To arrange a tryout, please contact Team Manager, Robin Phillips at robinp1@aol.com or 703.314.0882.
=== 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 Spring Break and Summer Camps
Learn the flair and technique that are hallmarks of the Brazilian soccer experience. Immerse yourself in the Brazilian style of training and play with Soccer the Brazilian Way's (STBW) youth soccer training camps.
Get ready for the Spring season with STBW's Spring Break Camp. The camp is offered on all-weather turf fields at Long Park in Haymarket. We offer 1/2 day and full day camps for field players and keepers, ages 8 to 17.
This Summer STBW will expand to three sessions of our popular residential camp at the Madeira School in McLean. Train and play in a pristine wooded setting on a secure campus. Get ready for swimming, zip-line, movie nights, futsal, and, of course, a lot of soccer with some of the best trainers in the region. Sign up early to reserve your spot!
The times and dates for the sessions are available on-line at www.soccerstbw.com. You can register there or call us at 301-996-GOAL(4625).
=== 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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