Notes and Boasts: Baltimore Bays, Richmond Kickers Elite, VCCL Club Championship, Charlie Donahue, Jack VanArsdale, U.S. Beach Soccer National Team, CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship, La Super Copa, Kevin Darcy, Virginia State ODP tour, Richmond Strikers, VYSA State Cup, DC Stoddert, 8th annual DC Scores Sharks v Suits, DC SCORES' The Soccer Ball, Chemistry Key for United, UK Taxing Players Out Of EPL?, WPS Brand Building Key
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Soccer Watch: Barcelona v Chelsea, Barcelona v Chelsea, Man Utd v Arsenal,
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Tournaments: 1st Annual Commonwealth Classic 11v11 Adult Soccer Tournament, OBGC Capital Cup Labor Day Tournament Now Accepting Applications, LUYAA SC 5-a-side Challenge
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Day and Residential Summer Camps, Dave Bucciero Goalkeeper and Advanced Skills Camp at American University, Brit-Am Soccer Academy Spring Break & Summer Camps - Limited Spaces!, MSA - Bring "The Dutch Touch" to your Complex
Leagues and Events: Washington Freedom vs St. Louis Athletica, Sunday, May 3, Eat Breakfast, Talk Soccer, Enter Drawing for AC Milan v Chelsea Tix!
Soccer Jobs: Soccer Journalists/Bloggers Needed To Cover Local Pro Games
Products and Services: 20 To 60% OFF Soccer Sale at Total Sports Pavilion
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> D.C. United come back on the road for impressive win
Trailing by a
goal in the final minute of regulation time, D.C. United scored twice
at the end, rallying to defeat the New York Red Bulls 3-2 on goals by
Luciano Emilio and Chris Pontius one minute apart on Sunday at Giants
Stadium.
[more +]
> Wambach's first goals lead Freedom to first win
After failing to
connect on her first 16 shots over the previous three Women's
Professional Soccer games, Abby Wambach finally did what everyone
expected her to do on Sunday - score goals and lead the Washington
Freedom to victory.
[more +]
> U.S. Under-17s win over Honduras clinches top spot in group
The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team defeated Honduras 3-0 to take the top place in Group A of the CONCACAF U-17 Championship. The win gave Wilmer Cabrera's team a perfect three wins from three games.
[more +]
> Real Maryland and its young Head Coach victorious in debut
Despite
the Bermuda-like temperatures of near ninety degrees and flashes of
lightning looming on the horizon, the Real Maryland Monarchs defeated a
stubborn Bermuda Hogges squad Sunday, 3-2, before approximately one
thousand boisterous and enthusiastic spectators to open its second
season of play.
[more +]
> Kickers battle visiting Pittsburgh Riverhounds to 1-1 draw
The
Richmond Kickers battled the Pittsburgh Riverhounds to a 1-1 draw on an
unseasonably warm spring evening in front of a crowd of 2,887 at the
University of Richmond Stadium.
[more +]
> Crystal Palace win season opener over Bermuda 2-0 Friday night
Crystal Palace Baltimore eased to a 2-0 victory over the visiting Bermuda Hogges at UMBC Stadium tonight on goals from Dan Lader and Val Teixeira.
[more +]
> Swine flu precautions ends U-17 soccer championships in Tijuana
Due to the growing concerns about the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, CONCACAF General
Secretary Chuck Blazer announced Monday that the remainder of the
confederation's Under-17 Championship in Tijuana has been canceled.
[more +]
> PSW Soccer Breakfast III Friday in Fredericksburg
If
you would like to help the local soccer scene improve, then we really
want to see you at our next breakfast meeting to be held at the
Fredericksburg Field House on Friday, May 1st from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Every
attendee will be entered in a drawing for two lower level tickets to
this summer's Chelsea v AC Milan match in Baltimore. RSVP to editor@potomacsoccerwire.com
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> Washington Freedom vs St. Louis Athletica, Sunday, May 3
Mia
Hamm and Siri Mullinix return May 3 as the Washington Freedom salutes
local heroes and outstanding Freedom alums! The Freedom battles St.
Louis Athletica led by U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Lori Chalupny and
Hope Solo, as well as Brazilian star Daniela! In a special halftime
ceremony, Mia Hamm and Siri Mullinix will become the first Freedom
alums to be inducted into the "Hall of Freedom." If you saw Mia and
Siri play for the Freedom, email us today to share your memories of
their skills at info@washingtonfreedom.com. The Freedom is also
offering a special "Dinner and a Game" deal: buy 4 reserved side
tickets for $100 and get 4 Chipotle Mexican Grill Gift Cards (each good
for a free burrito, taco or salad)! For tickets, call 202-547-KICK.
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---- Boasts ----
Baltimore Bays have had several recent successes. Casa Mia U14s advanced to the Maryland State Cup Final and have also secured one of four Premier League playoff spots. The U16 Girls exploded for 5 goals this past weekend against Parkville Pumas to advance to the Semi Final of the Maryland State Cup. And the United U9s won the U10 Division in the Old Line State Classic Tournament this past weekend.
The Richmond Kickers Elite team continued their quest in sweltering heat for the VCCL Club Championship with another positive performance versus FC Richmond over the weekend, ending up with a record of five wins, two ties and one loss.
Richmond Strikers Academy announced two more players committed to college; Charlie Donahue, Emory University; Jack VanArsdale, VCU.
---- Notes ----
The U.S. Beach Soccer National Team has been drawn into Group B of the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship along with Costa Rica and Bahamas.
On April 25, Real San Vicente defeated Victoria 7-1, and La Chapin edged
Club Wilstermann 1-0 in semifinal action of La Super Copa, hosted by D.C.
United. The Final on May 9 at 4:00PM will feature Real San Vicente
(Arlington Soccer League) vs. La Chapin (MD International Soccer League).
Chesterfield United FC Technical Director, Kevin Darcy, spent spring break coaching in Europe with Virginia State ODP. The trip was attended by the ODP boys and girls 1994 & 1995 teams as well as staff coaches and technical staff from Virginia Youth Soccer Association.
Richmond Strikers has posted outcomes from travel teams pursuing the Virginia State Cup. Four teams made it through to State Cup action on May 2nd.
DC Stoddert Soccer is entering a team for the first time in the 8th annual DC Scores Sharks v Suits competition and is looking for adult amateur men and women for the team. The contest, which last year raised $80,000, will be held at Trinity College on June 13 and 14 and involves playing from three up to five 7 v 7 games.
Tickets are still on sale for The Soccer Ball, Thursday April 30, 2009 at the Organization of American States. The Soccer Ball, highlighted in BizBash Magazine as one of Washington's Top 100 Events, is DC SCORES' annual fundraising gala presented by Latin Concepts and sponsored by DC Magazine. Approximately 400 guests from the Washington, DC business and philanthropic community are expected to attend.
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Chemistry Key for United: Charles Boehm says team chemistry is key to D.C. United's success this season, and thinks Sundays late comeback in MLS play and the mid-week US Open Cup qualifying win over FC Dallas have signaled things are well on their way in this department.
UK Taxing Players Out Of EPL?: A recent tax increase on high-earners in England has many saying the increase, combined with a weak currency will make it harder for English clubs to attack foreign players.
WPS Brand Building Key: Steve Davis of ESPN discusses what he sees as an uphill battle for the new Women's Professional Soccer league to survive.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
2:30 PM: Barcelona v Chelsea - LIVE - ESPN2 - UEFA CL
9:00 PM: Barcelona v Chelsea - DELAY - Setanta - UEFA CL
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
2:30 PM: Man Utd v Arsenal - LIVE - ESPN2 - UEFA CL
9:00 PM: Man Utd v Arsenal - DELAY - Setanta - UEFA CL
10:00 PM: Atlante v Cruz Azul - LIVE - FSC - CCC
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=== Tournaments ===
> 1st Annual Commonwealth Classic 11v11 Adult Soccer Tournament
MDCVSA
and Commonwealth Soccer League will be hosting the first annual summer
tournament on July 11-12, 2009 at Patriot Park in Spotsylvania County,
Va. The tournament will be offering Men's and Coed Divisions which will
be played on Bermuda grass fields. Entry fee is $500 if postmarked by
June 5. Each team is guaranteed at least three games with up to 22
players allowed per roster. Registration is currently open. For more
information, go to www.commonwealthsoccer.org.
> OBGC Capital Cup Labor Day Tournament Now Accepting Applications
Come play in one of the top-rated Labor Day Tournaments in the Mid-Atlantic
region! This event is open to all premier and classic teams ages U9-U19.
Age groups are based upon the 2009/2010 seasonal year. The tournament,
held September 5 - September 7, 2009, features three guaranteed qualifying
matches on Saturday and Sunday, with the division finals held on Monday.
All fields will be in the Olney area with the majority of games at two of
the best soccer complexes in the region - OBGC Community Park and Covenant
Park. Application deadline is August 1st, 2009.
> LUYAA SC 5-a-side Challenge
Saturday, June 20, 2009 (U9 - U12 Boys and Girls Competitive and Recreation Divisions)
Sunday, June 21, 2009 (U13 - High School Boys and Girls Competitive and Recreation Divisions)
Ballenger Creek Park, Frederick, MD
- Team registration fee is $105.00. Registration deadline is June 6.
- Each team will play at least 4 twenty minute matches.
- 4 Field players plus a goalkeeper. Rosters limited to 12.
For
updated tournament information, registration form and rules and
regulations please visit www.luyaasoccer.com or
www.soccersensationsllc.com or e-mail the Tournament Director Jim Oman
at luyaasctournaments@gmail.com - 301-257-4872.
=== Camps and Clinics ===
> Soccer the Brazilian Way Day and Residential 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 Summer with STBW's
Residential and Day Camps. The camps are offered on all-weather turf
fields at Long Park in Haymarket, Poplar Tree, Patriot Park and E.C
Lawrence. We offer Residential, 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.
> Dave Bucciero Goalkeeper & Advanced Skills Camp at American University
Week 1- Goalkeeper Camp - June 22-25, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Open to all goalkeepers, boys and girls, ages 8-17. Camp will focus on every aspect of goalkeeping with a staff to camper ratio of 1:8. The staff will consist of goalkeeper coaches only and every camper will receive a written evaluation with ideas of how to improve as a keeper in the next year.
Week 2- Advanced Skills Camp - July 20-23, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Open to all girls ages 13-17 only. This camp is designed to prepare players for their upcoming high school or club season in the fall. The camp will also consist of college coaches with an emphasis on preparing players for college soccer. Campers will be divided up based on age and ability, and each camper will receive a written evaluation at the end of camp.
*For more information and to register, please go to www.davebucciero.com, or contact Dave by phone at 202-885-3047, or e-mail at bucciero@american.edu if you have any questions or would like a brochure.
> Brit-Am Soccer Academy Spring Break & Summer Camps - Limited Spaces!
Spring Break Camp age 4-13 at Maryland SoccerPlex, April 6-10
- Footskills clinic Age 7 -13, April 13 - May 18, Germantown
- Goalkeeper clinic Age 8 - 15, April 13 - May 18, Germantown
- Summer Camps - Day age 4 - 14 Maryland SoccerPlex & Norwood School
- Residential Age 10 - 17 Frostburg State University
- Tot Age 3 -8 Kensington, MD
- High School Prep Age 14 -18 Maryland SoccerPlex & Norwood School
- We also do Private Lessons and Birthday Parties.
For more information go to WWW.BRIT-AM.COM or Call 301-916-9053
> Let MSA Bring "The Dutch Touch" To Your Players, Attend or Host a Camp
The famous Midwest Soccer Academy is coming to the mid-Atlantic region this summer with several camps, and is always looking for new clubs to partner with to host future camps. Midwest Soccer Academy has coached the youth of America for the past 35 years! MSA coaches work with children ages 4-18 and are hired from EUROPE because of their coaching expertise and personality. Email tony@midwestsoccer.net or call (877) 714-5575 for more information on how to host or register your child for this summer. Also at multiple locations in Northern Virginia: Elite Goalkeeping Camp - July 20th - 24th. Register today at www.midwestsoccer.net
=== Leagues and Events ===
> Washington Freedom vs St. Louis Athletica, Sunday, May 3
Mia
Hamm and Siri Mullinix return May 3 as the Washington Freedom salutes
local heroes and outstanding Freedom alums! The Freedom battles St.
Louis Athletica led by U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Lori Chalupny and
Hope Solo, as well as Brazilian star Daniela! In a special halftime
ceremony, Mia Hamm and Siri Mullinix will become the first Freedom
alums to be inducted into the "Hall of Freedom." If you saw Mia and
Siri play for the Freedom, email us today to share your memories of
their skills at info@washingtonfreedom.com. The Freedom is also
offering a special "Dinner and a Game" deal: buy 4 reserved side
tickets for $100 and get 4 Chipotle Mexican Grill Gift Cards (each good
for a free burrito, taco or salad)! For tickets, call 202-547-KICK.
> Eat Breakfast, Talk Soccer, Enter Drawing for AC Milan v Chelsea Tix!
Help the local soccer scene improve buy attending our successful series of soccer breakfasts. Anyone involved in the soccer
community is invited to share opinions, network, and meet the PSW
staff. Our next breakfast will be held in Fredericksburg, Virginia at
the Fredericksburg Field House, Friday, May 1st from 7:30-9:00 a.m. All
attendees to PSW breakfasts held prior to July 15th will be entered in a drawing to win two lower level seats to AC Milan v Chelsea this summer in Baltimore! RSVP ideal, but not required to editor@potomacsoccerwire.com.
=== Soccer Jobs ===
> Soccer Reporters Needed To Cover Local Pro and Semi-Pro Games
Calling all interns, journalism students, and seasoned writers looking to gain experience in covering professional soccer games and getting published on a regular basis! Potomac Soccer Wire needs beat reporters to cover the area's numerous WPS and USL professional and semi-pro soccer matches. It doesn't pay much, but the experience will last a lifetime, and could launch your career as a big-time sports writer. Interested wannabees and pro scribes alike should email a sample of their writing and a cover letter, explaining which team you'd like to cover and why, to editor@potomacsoccerwire.com. No phone calls please. No recruiters. If accepted, we'll set you up with media credentials, a mentor, and introduce you to the media officers at your assigned team. From there, achieving greatness will be up to you.
=== Products and Services ===
> 20 To 60% OFF Soccer Sale at Total Sports Pavilion
Adidas, Puma, Nike, Diadora, Kelme, Under Armour, the sale will run through April 30th on outdoor shoes, indoor shoes, soccer balls, replica jerseys, shorts, referee equipment, shin guards and much more. For more information www.tspsports.com or call 703-490-4988
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