Notes and Boasts: USL2 Team of the Week, Brian Rowland, Andrew Marshall, Val Teixeira, Sascha Gorres, Mike Burke, Gary Brooks, Freestate Elite U17 boys, MSYSA State Cup, D.C. United Academy, Kennedy O'Shea, McLean Boys Soccer, Herndon Boys Soccer, Stone Bridge HS boys, Norfolk Academy girls, Megan Nickerson, Wachovia/VHSL state Group AA Citizenship scholarship, Siri Mullinix, Mia Hamm, Real Maryland FC, Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club/Collegiate School partnership, Lake Braddock HS boys, Emmanuel Kassim, Real MD U14 boys, Centreville for Youth League and Community Night, Rookies Life - Episode Seven, Obama Appoints Self Leader In US Bid For World Cup
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Soccer Watch: C.City Stars v R.Rhinos, Middlesbrough v Man
Utd, Chelsea v Fulham, Portsmouth v Arsenal, Stoke City v
West Ham, Real Madrid v Barcelona, Inter v Lazio, Marseille v Toulouse, Villarreal v Sevilla,
Wigan v Bolton, Cruz Azul v Indios, Man City v Blackburn,
DC Utd v Dallas, Tottenham v West Brom, Liverpool v Newcastle, PSV v
Nec, Catania v Milan, Hamburg v Hertha, Espanyol v Valencia, Genoa v Sampdoria, Bordeaux v Sochaux,
Freedom
v St.Louis Athletica, Crystal Palace v Sheffield, Sunderland v Everton, Aston Villa v Hull, Arsenal v Man Utd, Arsenal v Man Utd
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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, MAC SoccerFest - REGISTER NOW!
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Day and Residential Summer Camps, 2009 Dutch Soccer School Summer Camp Program, SoccerStar Camps at G-town, Visitation & St. Andrew's School, 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: World Football Challenge: AC MILAN vs. CHELSEA in Baltimore
Soccer Jobs: Soccer Journalists/Bloggers Needed To Cover Local Pro Games
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> U.S. Soccer finalizes the 2009 U.S. Open Cup structure
A total of 40 teams, including 24 professional and 16 amateur clubs, will compete in the 2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup when it kicks off in June for the 96th consecutive year. Qualifying for the first round of the tournament is slated to be completed by May 25, with the pairings announced shortly thereafter.
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> MLS All Stars will play Everton in July at Rio Tinto Stadium
The top players in Major League Soccer will face FA Cup finalist Everton in MLS's All-Star game on July 29 at Rio Tinto Stadium.MLS All-Stars are undefeated in five previous showcases against international competition.
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> Wambach player of the week, Mia Hamm attending Sunday at SoccerPlex
Just two days after scoring her first goals of the 2009 season, Washington Freedom forward Abby Wambach was selected as the WPS Player of the Week for the week ending April 26. Mia Hamm and Siri Mullinix will be inducted to the Hall of Freedom, stars of the former WUSA version of the Freedom.
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> U.S. Beach Soccer in Group B for CONCACAF Championships
The U.S. Beach Soccer National Team has been drawn into Group B of the CONCACF Beach Soccer Championship along with Costa Rica and Bahamas. Play in the six-team tournament begins on April 29 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with the top two teams advancing to the 2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai.
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> Girls only: Elite Clubs National League names inaugural member clubs
The Elite Clubs National League ("ECNL") has announced the inaugural member clubs for the 2009-2010 season. Only four clubs in Maryland and Virginia were included. Bethesda, FC Virginia, Freestate, and Virginia Rush will compete in a year-long competition from August to July at major college showcase events, culminating in the ECNL National Championship in Seattle, WA in July 2010.
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> PSW Coaching Library 2.11 - Passing to Space and Fitness with Ball
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 learning to pass into space and always using soccer when doing fitness work.
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Six USL2 players from our area were selected for Team of the Week honors for the third week of the USL season: Brian Rowland, Andrew Marshall, and Val Teixeira (Crystal Palace Baltimore); Sascha Gorres and Mike Burke (Richmond Kickers); Gary Brooks (Real Maryland).
The Freestate Elite U-17 boys' soccer team advanced to the MD State Cup Final with two victories last weekend. Elite notched a 4-1 win against Soccer Association of Columbia Premier in the quarterfinals Saturday and beat the Freestate Dragons, 3-1, in the semifinals Sunday.
U-16 D.C. United Academy player Kennedy O'Shea has been recognized for his outstanding play with a call-up to the U.S. U-14 National Team camp that is scheduled to take place from May 2-9 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
McLean Boys Soccer is experiencing a breakout soccer season after a tough '08 campaign, according to reporter Rich Sander's review of their season to date.
Herndon Boys Soccer is making great strides this season despite a much different look to the squad from last year due to transfer and graduation of key players, according to Coach Sean Lanigan.
Stone Bridge picked up a 4-1 victory against Langley in Monday night's Virginia AAA Liberty District matchup.
Norfolk Academy girls soccer (9-1, 6-0 TCIS), ranked second in South Hampton Roads, moved to No. 1 in the latest Virginia Independent Schools Division I poll.
Megan Nickerson, a Poquoson High School soccer and field hockey player, is one of six Virginia High School League students statewide to win the Wachovia/VHSL state Group AA Citizenship, a $1000 scholarship.
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Former Washington Freedom players Siri Mullinix and Mia Hamm are part of the inaugural class being inducted into the Hall of Freedom at halftime of Sunday's match against Saint Louis Athletica at 6 p.m. at the Maryland SoccerPlex.
Real Maryland FC is offering a Mother's Day treat of free admission to their May 9th game against local rivals Crystal Palace. Moms simply need to visit the table outside the stadium - with their child to pick up your free ticket.
The Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club has announced an agreement with Collegiate School to manage their new youth development soccer programs beginning in the fall. The programs will serve Goochland County and Western Henrico County.
Lake Braddock's Emmanuel Kassim scored late on a cross in the game against South County to earn a tie in Virginia AAA Patriot District play Tuesday night. The result puts Lake Braddock (6-1-4, 5-1-1) in position to secure the top seed in the district tournament should they beat Hayfield on Saturday.
Real MD's U14 boys open up play this Saturday at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, MD against Match Fit Chelsea Academy at 4pm.
On May 6, Chantilly will host Centreville for Youth League and Community Night. The girls' game kicks off at 5:30 p.m., followed by the boys' game at 7pm. Youth-league players wearing their jerseys will be admitted for free and there will also be $1 ice cream from Milwaukee's Frozen Custard.
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Rookies Life - Episode Seven: Episode seven of Rookie Life, the documentary series following several rookies for the 2009 MLS season, covers the first real games. Several players the series has been following earned starts in the opening week, including D.C. United's Chris Pontius, who scored a goal in his team's 2-2 draw with Los Angeles.
Obama Appoints Self Leader In US Bid For World Cup: Great article by Frank Dell'Apa on SoccerNet.com about President Oboma's efforts to help the USA win the right to host the World Cup in 2018, rather than 2012.
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Friday, May 1, 2009
8:00 PM: C.City Stars v R.Rhinos - LIVE - FSC - USL
Saturday, May 2, 2009
7:40 AM: Middlesbrough v Man Utd - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
9:40 AM: Chelsea v Fulham - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
10:00 AM: Portsmouth v Arsenal - LIVE - FSC - EPL
12:00 PM: Stoke City v West Ham - DELAY - FSC - EPL
2:00 PM: Real Madrid v Barcelona - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
2:30 PM: Inter v Lazio - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
2:55 PM: Marseille v Toulouse - LIVE - Setanta - Le Champ
4:00 PM: Villarreal v Sevilla - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
4:30 PM: Wigan v Bolton - DELAY - FSC - EPL
5:55 PM: Cruz Azul v Indios - LIVE - ESPN Deportes - Mexico
6:45 PM: Man City v Blackburn - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
7:30 PM: DC Utd v Dallas - LIVE - FSC - MLS
8:30 PM: Tottenham v West Brom - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
Sunday, May 3, 2009
7:30 AM: Liverpool v Newcastle - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
8:25 AM: PSV v Nec - LIVE - ESPN Deportes - Dutch Eredivisie
9:00 AM: Catania v Milan - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
11:00 AM: Hamburg v Hertha - LIVE - GolTV - Bundesliga
1:00 PM: Espanyol v Valencia - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
2:30 PM: Genoa v Sampdoria - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
2:55 PM: Bordeaux v Sochaux - LIVE - Setanta - Le Champ
6:00 PM: Freedom v St.Louis Athletica - LIVE - FSC - WPS
6:45 PM: Crystal Palace v Sheffield - DELAY - Setanta - CCC
11:00 PM: Sunderland v Everton - LIVE - FSC - EPL
Monday, May 4, 2009
3:00 PM: Aston Villa v Hull - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
2:30 PM: Arsenal v Man Utd - LIVE - ESPN2 - UEFA CL
9:00 PM: Arsenal v Man Utd - DELAY - Setanta - UEFA CL
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5/2, 7:40 AM: Middlesbrough v Man Utd - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
5/2, 9:40 AM: Chelsea v Fulham - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
5/2, 2:55 PM: Marseille v Toulouse - LIVE - Setanta - Le Champ
5/2, 6:45 PM: Man City v Blackburn - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
5/2, 8:30 PM: Tottenham v West Brom - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
5/3,
7:30 AM: Liverpool v Newcastle - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
5/3,
2:55 PM: Bordeaux v Sochaux - LIVE - Setanta - Le Champ
5/3,
6:45 PM: Crystal Palace v Sheffield - DELAY - Setanta - CCC
5/4, 3:00 PM: Aston Villa v Hull - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
5/5,
9:00 PM: Arsenal v Man Utd - DELAY - Setanta - UEFA CL
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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.
> MAC SoccerFest - REGISTER NOW!
Registration is now OPEN for the Mid-Atlantic Classic SoccerFest!
All ages ˆ U6 to Over 30! Rec to Elite!
MAC SoccerFest is brought to you by BWF Events, producers of the
McDonald's McSoccerFest from 2003- 2008. On Saturday and Sunday, June 27
and 28, MAC SoccerFest debuts under the same tournament format you've
loved over the past 14 years. Only this year, it has a new name and a new
venue -- scenic Muldoon's Farm in Poolesville, MD. Plus: interactive
festival area, family-friendly activities, food and retail vendors, two
great days of soccer competition and more! Sign-up: www.Active.com or
www.MACSoccerFest.com.
=== 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.
> 2009 Dutch Soccer School Summer Camp Program
Professional Dutch Soccer Coaches are coming to Maryland and Virginia this Summer!
July 20-24 at Maryland SoccerPlex, Germantown
July 27-31 at Glenelg Country School, Ellicott City (MD)
August 3-7 at Poplar Tree Park Turf Fields, Chantilly (VA)
* Guaranteed top-level training in a fun learning environment
* Available for the serious advanced 10-18 year old player
* Be prepared to train and play at a high standard!
Visit www.DutchSoccerSchool.com or call (410) 978-8220 for more information.
> 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.
> SoccerStar Camps at G-town, Visitation & St. Andrew's School
Coach of the Year and DC Stoddert Development Academy Director will be running summer programs at St. Andrew's School in Potomac, MD, and at Georgetown Visitation School in Washington, DC. The one-week sessions are for boys and girls of all levels, ages 6-14. At Visitation, the last three weeks are for elite players over the age of nine. Craig is the assistant coach for the men's soccer team at G.W. and he holds a USSF A coaching license and an NSCAA national diploma. He is on the Virginia Olympic Development Program state staff. To learn more about the programs or to register for the camps, please go to http://www.tennistar.com/pages/index.cfm?siteid=6296. You may also email to tennistarcamps@earthlink.net or call (301) 530-5472.
> 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 ===
> World Football Challenge: AC MILAN vs. CHELSEA in Baltimore
The United States is hosting the inaugural World Football Challenge,
bringing international soccer to six U.S. cities this July. On Saturday,
July 24th the Chelsea Football Club, part of the English Premier League,
takes on AC Milan, of Italy's top division Serie A, in a match that marks
the first soccer event ever at M&T Bank Stadium! Be a part of the
excitement when this international soccer event hits Baltimore. Tickets
are on sale now! Including V.I.P. packages with access to a private
practice session on Thursday, July 23rd. Get your tickets at
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/Gameday/Tickets/Special_Events.aspx
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