Notes and Boasts: Aegean Hawks, Va. Men's Open Cup, Va. Men's Amateur Cup, Shelly Moeller, World Record for Longest Chain of Shoes,2008 Virginia ODP, Arlington travel players, Prince William Courage Players, Chesapeake United U13G Flash, Maryland ODP, FC Frederick players, Richmond Strikers rec players, Kick It 3v3 World Championships, Fredericksburg Gunners' Henry Kalungi, MLS SuperDraft, Clark Realty Capital, Olympic soccer tournament, Richmond Kickers new player development program, NYSL Virginia Beach coaching education, VA Rush technical staff restructuring, World Cup Qualifying Not Only Thing on US Agenda
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Soccer Watch: Arsenal v Cardiff City, Everton v Liverpool, Juventus v Napoli, Barcelona v Mallorca
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Tryouts: FCV Vista Fury U17 seeking players with college soccer aspirations
Tournaments: 2009 PSWI Icebreaker Tournament
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Spring Break and Summer Camps
Leagues and Events: Fredericksburg Field House winter activities
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> USA bidding to host 2018 or 2022 World Cup, names Executive Director
U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced on Monday afternoon that the U.S. Soccer Federation has officially submitted a declaration of interest to host either the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, and that David Downs will be the Executive Director of the USA Bid Committee. Downs, who will start immediately, previously served as President of Univision Sports from 2001-2009.
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> Gallardo confirmed to be leaving D.C. United for Argentina
D.C. United midfielder Marcelo Gallardo has been granted a release from his contract with the club. The Argentine midfielder requested the release, citing his desire to continue his playing career in his home country. Last season, Gallardo scored four goals and recorded three assists in League play, though injuries limited him to just 15 League games (14 starts).
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> D.C. United goalkeeper Zach Wells rumored to be retiring
Last year's starting D.C. United goalkeeper Zach Wells is reportedly retiring from professional soccer. The five-year MLS veteran who has played with New York, Houston, and United lost the starting job last season after being slowed by a foot injury and some poor form. His contract option was exercised by United this season, but Wells, 27, has struggled recouping from off-season foot surgery, and also faces the real likelihood of being only the number-three keeper headed into the 2009 season.
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> U.S. under-17 men top Chile in opening La Serena Cup match
The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team earned a 2-0 win against Chile in their first of four matches of the La Serena Cup in La Serena, Chile. Jack McInerney and Charles Renken scored two early goals to put the U.S. ahead 2-0 in just the eighth minute.
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> Baltimore Blast lose to KiXX Saturday at First Mariner, still lead league
The first-place Baltimore Blast lost, 13-6, Saturday night to the Philadelphia KiXX at 1st Mariner Arena. The Blast, led by Giuliano Celenza's two goals, remain atop the NISL standings with a 7-2 record.
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> Mexico names roster for match against U.S., Franco & Marquez included
Villarreal's Guillermo Franco and Barcelona's Rafael Marquez were among the players picked by coach Sven-Goran Eriksson to be on Mexico's roster for its Feb. 11 World Cup qualifying match against the United States.
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> U.S. Soccer Development Academy is helping coaches too
In part 2 of a 5-part series being published on ESPN's SoccerNet.com, Jeff Carlise details how the Development Academy and their scouting staff is doing more than just spot talent to include in future national teams. They're helping teach the coaches as well, offering detailed feedback after observing their in-match decisions, and listening to half time and post game talks with players.
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Real Maryland F.C. announced that Benjamin Ossei-Akoannor will be the new Head Coach for the Monarch's New U15 Super Y League Team.
The Aegean Hawks beat ABGC La U, 2-1, to win the Va. Men's Amateur Cup, January 11, and then beat Atletico, 9-0, to win the Va. Men's Open Cup held January 25.
Navy junior Shelly Moeller added to an already impressive resume, collecting Third Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region honors from Soccer Buzz. Moeller was also the 2008 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year and a Second-Team NSCAA All-Mid-Atlantic selection.
The U.S. Soccer Foundation broke the World Record for Longest Chain of Shoes at the 2009 NSCAA Convention held in St. Louis, Mo., on January 14-18 after volunteers strung together 11,904 shoes as part of the Passback Program. At the end of the weekend, all of the shoes and cleats were distributed to members of the Foundation's Urban Soccer Collaborative and to local St. Louis organizations in need.
Eighteen Arlington Travel U13B-U17B and U15G-U17G players have made the Virginia State Olympic Development Pool.
Sixteen Prince William Courage Players have been selected to Virginia State ODP Pools.
Several Chesapeake United U13G Flash players will participate in Virginia's ODP; six continuing at the District level this Spring and three at the State level.
Seventeen FC Frederick players have been selected to the 2009 Maryland ODP Team.
A team of six Richmond Strikers recreational players placed sixth in the Kick It 3v3 World Championships.
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The Colorado Rapids of MLS selected Gunners' Henry Kalungi in the SuperDraft. Kalungi becomes the second player in two years to be drafted to MLS from the Fredericksburg Gunners after Adrian Bumbut was drafted by the Chicago Fire in 2008.
The Fenty administration has ended its partnership with Clark Realty Capital, a Bethesda-based company and winner of the contract for mixed-use development at Poplar Point, including a soccer stadium for D.C.United.
In an interview published Sunday by Brazil's O Globo newspaper, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said he wants to lower the age limit for the Olympic soccer tournament and ban the addition of three over-23 players.
The Richmond Kickers have created a new player development program that will provide four to six amateur players the opportunity to train with the Kickers professional team throughout the summer months.
Neighborhood Youth Soccer League (NYSL) Virginia Beach is moving to mandatory coaching education for all coaches, beginning fall 2009. The USSF "F" module coaching course will satisfy this requirement for all Recreation coaches, while the USSF "E" coaching course will satisfy this requirement for all Advanced coaches.
VA Rush has restructured their technical staff to better meet the needs of players, coaches and parents.
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World Cup Qualifying Not Only Thing on US Agenda: Check out this story by Michael Lewis about a really busy 2009 coming up for the U.S. National Team. He says the 3-2 friendly victory over Sweden was an encouraging start to an ambitious year for the United States. Yet in a year with the Gold Cup, Confederations Cup and especially World Cup qualifying, the January 24 win served only as an opportunity for players to impress coach Bob Bradley.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
2:00 PM: Arsenal v Cardiff City - LIVE - Setanta - FA Cup
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
2:30 PM: Everton v Liverpool - LIVE - Setanta - FA Cup
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=== Tryouts ===
> FCV Vista Fury U17 seeking players with college soccer aspirations
FCV Vista Fury U17 is looking for top level players interested in playing in college to join our team. The Fury was runner up in the WAGS Championship Division 2008 and a 2008 State Cup semi-finalist. The team will be playing in the Jefferson Cup and the Red Bull division of the PDA College Showcase this spring. The Fury is coached by Fernando and Natalie Arias. Fernando is one of the premier coaches in the area. Fernando's teams have won 10 VYSA state cups. He has extensive experience placing girls into college soccer programs. Natalie was an ACC all-conference midfielder and captain at the University of Maryland women's team from 2005-08. The team will be conducting open tryouts during training sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please contact: team manager Cyndie Camperson at 703-455-3262 or bcamperson@cox.net for details and visit our website at http://web.mac.com/perfectshot/iWeb/Vista%20Fury/Welcome.html
=== 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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