Notes and Boasts: Beth Reed, Shelly Moeller, Mark Wilber, Richard Edgar, Theresa Ferraina, Baltimore Bays Chelsea, Aegean Hawks, Episcopal HS boys, Alex Smith, Bennett Jones, David Kagulu-Kalema, Dominique Badji, Cal Bobola, Trevor Bobola, Clarksburg HS boys, Tuscarora HS girls, Urbana HS boys and girls, Justin Wolfe, Christ Church, DC Stoddert U16 Blue Lightning and U15 Blue Titans, Bays Blues U15 Boys, Chris Pontius, Rodney Wallace, Josh Wicks, Lori Lindsey, Richmond Kickers, NCAA Men's College Cup, Woodrow Wilson HS boys and girls, Virginia Legacy SC College Night, CSL division finals, VSL spring calendar, Real Bethesda's 10K fundraiser, Thierry Henry's Handling Puts France in Finals, Van Persie Bets on Placenta Fluid Massage, To Barclay, It's All Football
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Soccer Watch: Liverpool v Man City, Birmingham v Fulham, Sunderland v Arsenal, Schalke v Hannover, Chelsea v
Wolves, Deportivo v A.Madrid, Tenerife v Sevilla, Ipswich v Sheffield Utd, Man Utd v
Everton, Real Madrid v Racing, Fiorentina v Parma, Auxerre v Monaco, A.Bilbao v Barcelona, Roda
JC v AZ, Burnley v Aston
Villa, Bologna v Inter, Monterrey v America, Hull v West Ham,
Bolton v Blackburn, Milan v
Cagliari, St Etienne v Lorient, Stoke v Portsmouth, Hamburg v Bochum, Malaga v Zaragoza, San Luis v
Toluca, Juventus v Udinese, Montpelier v Lille, PSV v Heracles, Osasuna v Valencia,
Tottenham v Wigan, Santos v Morelia, Galaxy v RSL, Fiorentina v Lyon
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Camps and Clinics: 2009/10 Soccer the Brazilian Way winter indoor/Outdoor Soccer Training
Leagues and Events: Champions Fieldhouse: Indoor Soccer and Futsal in Rockville, New Indoor Soccer Leagues at Purcellville Sports Pavilion
Tryouts: Pachuca Futbol Club Winter/Spring College Showcase Team Tryouts, FASA Announces Super Y Tryouts in November and December!
Soccer Jobs: Soccer Wires Expanding - Seeking Editors - Writers - Partners, PHP and/or Drupal developers with soccer passion wanted
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> Three second-half goals give Denmark 3-1 win against U.S. MNT
Three quick second half goals by Denmark canceled out a first half goal
by Jeff Cunningham and provided the Danes with a 3-1 victory against
the U.S in their final match of 2009.
[more +]
> L.A. Galaxy and Real Salt Lake square off in MLS Cup 2009 on Sunday
The LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake will face off Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET in the MLS
Cup 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle. Both teams beat improbable odds to
make it to championship game, but only one of these "underdogs" can
hoist the Anschutz Trophy. Will it be last season's last place finisher
and go from worst to first, or will it be just the second expansion
team to reach the title game?
[more +]
> Galaxy's Landon Donovan named 2009 MLS MVP
Adding another prestigious honor to his outstanding career, LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan was named the 2009 Volkswagen MLS MVP. The 27-year old, nine-year MLS veteran receives the honor for the first time in his career.
[more +]
> Crystal Palace Baltimore and Tampa to join new pro soccer league
The Tampa Bay Rowdies and Crystal Palace Baltimore have joined the new
professional soccer league announced last week, beginning play in the
United States and Canada in April 2010. This brings the yet unnamed new
league to nine teams.
[more +]
> Maryland men defeat Loyola, advance to NCAA second round
Maryland utilized an up-tempo start Thursday night to down Loyola (Md.), 2-1, in NCAA
Men's Soccer Championship First Round action at Ludwig Field. The Terps
(13-5-2) picked up its two scores within a three-minute span
in-and-around the 35th minute as Casey Townsend and Drew Yates each
tallied their fifth goals of the season.
[more +]
> Natural grass soccer field maintenance advice for fall and winter
Many thanks to Dr. McNitt for providing this article to Potomac Soccer
Wire with his recommendations to turfgrass professionals for fall and
winterizing care of cool season natural grass fields (turf type
bluegrass, fescue, rye fields). It's not too late to take some of this
advice to dramatically improve your fields by spring.
[more +]
> PSW College Round-up: November 17 - 19
Post-season play has begun, and several Potomac region colleges are in the hunt for NCAA
titles. Check out the round-up of area college soccer action,
individual player honors, game previews, and other news compiled by
Potomac Soccer Wire staff from November 17 through November 19, 2009.
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Navy women's soccer captain Beth Reed has been named the ESPN The Magazine Women's Soccer Academic All-American of the Year while fellow senior and standout defender Shelly Moeller joins her in earning 2009 Academic All-America honors.
Georgetown junior GK Mark Wilber has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Second Team. This marks the first Georgetown player to be named Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America in program history.
George Mason senior midfielder Richard Edgar, a Lowe's Senior CLASS Award finalist, added another honor when he was named a First-Team Academic All-American by CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine.
Loyola graduate student Theresa Ferraina was named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America First Team for her excellence in the classroom and on the field.
The Baltimore Bays Chelsea won the 2009 amateur adult Maryland Major Soccer League Champions Division with 34pts and an 11-1-2 (w-d-l) record.
The Aegean Hawks defeated the Reds United, 1-0. Check out the game report and video highlights from a match between two of the top men's amateur teams in the DC area who compete in the Washington Premier League.
The Episcopal HS boys repeated as Virginia Independent School State Champions, coming back from a two goal deficit to beat Collegiate (Richmond, VA) in penalty kicks. Alex Smith scored the game tying goal on 28 yard direct free kick and scored the winning penalty after two saves by goal keeper Bennett Jones.
Episcopal's Alex Smith was named Co-State Player of the Year. Bennett Jones, David Kagulu-Kalema and Dominique Badji earned First-Team recognition and Cal Bobola was named honorable mention. Those players and Trevor Bobola earned All-IAC honors.
The Clarksburg HS boys claimed the 3A state championship on Thursday after defeating Baltimore County's Hereford 3-0 at University of Maryland-Baltimore County Stadium Class.
The Tuscarora HS girls came away with a 3-2 win over Reservoir at UMBC Stadium last night to capture the program's third 3A state title.
On Friday night, Urbana High saw both its boys and girls teams reach Class 4A state championship games over Anne Arundel County foes.
Virginia Legacy alum, GK Justin Wolfe, stopped two shots in a penalty kick shootout, and helped the CNU men's soccer team to a victory over Lynchburg Sunday night, lifting the Captains into the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA playoffs for the second straight year.
Christ Church won the VISAA State Soccer Championship with a 2-0 win against Highland High School Hawks.
The DC Stoddert U16 Blue Lightning has been promoted to Division I and the U15 Blue Titans is also on its way up.
The Bays Blues U15 Boys won the Columbia Fall Classic this past weekend at Covenant Park in Howard County. The Blues did not concede a goal over four matches.
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D.C. United rookies Chris Pontius and Rodney Wallace will be among the 18 Major League Soccer players to travel to South Africa for the Generation adidas trip from Nov. 27 - Dec. 8.
D.C. United goalkeeper Josh Wicks underwent successful medial menisectomy on his right knee on Wednesday. Wicks, who had shoulder surgery on Oct. 29, is not expected to miss more than the original four to six months.
Former Washington Freedom midfielder Lori Lindsey has replaced UNC midfielder Tobin Heath on the 24-player roster for the U.S. Women's National Team training camp taking place from Dec. 5-15 in Carson, Calif. Heath, who is heading into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with the Tar Heels, is in need of a break after a long year of competition.
The Richmond Kickers have announced a new ownership group, Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club (RKYSC). With more than 6,000 players under its umbrella and programs for youth ages 3-19, RKYSC recently acquired the assets of the professional team.
The NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Committee, North Carolina State University, the Town of Cary and the Capital Area Soccer League have announced that the 2009 NCAA Men's College Cup is officially sold out.
The Woodrow Wilson HS boys and girls teams will look to defend their DCIAA titles this Saturday at McKinley Tech HS as they take on Bell Multicultural School (12pm) and School Without Walls (10am) in the city championships, respectively.
The Virginia Legacy Soccer Club has announced that their 2009 College Night will take place on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at the Lexington George Washington Inn and Conference Center.
Commonwealth Soccer League will be holding its division finals on Sunday at Loriella Park in Spotsylvania County. The finals were originally scheduled for last weekend, but were postponed due to the weather.
The Virginia Soccer League has posted their spring calendar.
On Thanksgiving Day at 8:30am, local girls team Real Bethesda will run in the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase Turkey Chase 10K to raise money for love.fútbol for the construction of a soccer field in La Cuchilla, Guatemala.
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Thierry Henry's Handling Puts France in Finals: Sure you've seen it by now? If you're French, the reaction likely is "it's part of the game", but if you're from Northern Ireland, no doubt you feel very, very "wronged." Upon viewing the replay, it's clearly a shame the referees did not catch the infraction, but I think everyone who's played the game has had a ball like this come to them. I don't think Henry had enough time to think things through. The ball just hit his hand in the speed of play, and instead of pulling away, his reflexes were to resist the pressure he felt on his hand and push the ball down into his path. Intentional? Yes. But not premeditated to the point where Henry should fear for his life if he ever sets foot in an Irish pub again. I don't think that would be fair. It would be great if they just replayed the game, but even though this is the biggest incident of its kind since the "Hand of God," a replay just isn't going to happen. The only replay that will come out of this is an acceleration in FIFA's use of instant replay - perhaps as soon as the World Cup itself. The game will be changed forever from that point forward, and I fear for the worse, as a result. It will separate the elite game from the one the masses play, ruining soccer's biggest strength as a globally unifying sport. Here's Henry's reaction to Ireland's request for a replay.
Van Persie Bets on Placenta Fluid Massage: You heard it right. Arsenal's Dutchman Robin van Persie is headed to the Netherlands to undergo treatment that focuses on massaging an injured area with placenta fluid. A former teammate claims to have cut a hamstring injury down from six weeks to one with the same treatment. If it works, how long till we see profiteers offering the service to u7 parent coaches in the US promising to help little Johnny win the local rec league cup?
To Barclay, It's All Football: Annapolis, Md.'s Devin Barclay was a soccer phenomenon growing up, and played for McDonogh high school, youth national teams, and the MLS (including D.C. United). At the age of 25, Barclay retired from professional soccer and went back to college at The Ohio State University. The new Buckeye walked onto the football team as a kicker, and had the chance to become a hero when their first string place kicker was injured. Last Saturday, Barclay hit a 39-yard field goal in overtime to vault the Buckeyes into first place in the Big Ten and a earn spot in the Rose Bowl.
Ben Olsen Retiring?: Steven Goff reported this morning that D.C. United Captain Ben Olsen is contemplating retirement. Sounds odd considering several recent comments the midfielder has made in public about wanting to play as long as he could. Is it possible this is an attempt to keep him from being selected by former D.C. United coach Peter Nowak in next week's MLS Expansion Draft for the new Philadelphia Union? Is Olsen willing to fall on his own career sword just to keep his beloved United from having to "waste" a protected roster spot on him? I woudln't put it past him, as he cares that much for his team. I also wouldn't be surprised if he goes through with this, to see him on the sideline wearing a coach's shirt instead of what will certainly one day be a retired #14 jersey.
Seattle's Space Needle Painted With MLS Ball: Is there anything about Seattle's first year in MLS that hasn't left every MLS fan outside of that city full of envy? First year in the league, record attendance, US Open Cup Championship, downtown stadium venue, and widespread recognization as a MAJOR sport throughout the city. Now, they even painted their most famous landmark with an MLS ball in honor of Sunday's MLS Cup Final. Washington, DC won't even paint the road signs on Rte 295 leading to lot 8. I'm alsmost as green as their a Sounders uniform.
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
7:30 AM: Liverpool v Man City - LIVE - ESPN2 - EPL
8:30 PM: Birmingham v Fulham - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
9:30 AM: Sunderland v Arsenal - LIVE - FSC - EPL
9:30 AM: Schalke v Hannover - LIVE - GolTV - Bundesliga
9:30 AM: Chelsea v Wolves - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
11:55 AM: Deportivo v A.Madrid - LIVE - ESPN Deportes - La Liga
12:00 PM: Tenerife v Sevilla - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
12:10 PM: Ipswich v Sheffield Utd - LIVE - Setanta - CCC
12:30 PM: Man Utd v Everton - LIVE - FSC - EPL
1:55 PM: Real Madrid v Racing - LIVE - ESPN Deportes - La Liga
2:30 PM: Fiorentina v Parma - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
2:55 PM: Auxerre v Monaco - LIVE - Setanta - France
4:00 PM: A.Bilbao v Barcelona - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
4:00 PM: Roda JC v AZ - DELAY - ESPN Deportes - Dutch Eredivisie
5:00 PM: Burnley v Aston Villa - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
5:00 PM: Bologna v Inter - DELAY - FSC - SerieA
5:55 PM: Monterrey v America - LIVE - Telemundo - Mexico
7:00 PM: Hull v West Ham - DELAY - FSC - EPL
Sunday, November 22, 2009
8:25 AM: Bolton v Blackburn - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
9:00 AM: Milan v Cagliari - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
10:55 AM: St Etienne v Lorient - LIVE - Setanta - France
11:00 AM: Stoke v Portsmouth - LIVE - FSC - EPL
11:30 AM: Hamburg v Bochum - LIVE - GolTV - Bundesliga
12:55 PM: Malaga v Zaragoza - LIVE - ESPN Deportes - La Liga
1:00 PM: San Luis v Toluca - LIVE - Univision - Mexico
2:30 PM: Juventus v Udinese - LIVE - FSC - SerieA
2:55 PM: Montpelier v Lille - LIVE - Setanta - France
3:00 PM: PSV v Heracles - DELAY - ESPN Deportes - Dutch Eredivisie
4:00 PM: Osasuna v Valencia - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
5:00 PM: Tottenham v Wigan - DELAY - FSC - EPL
6:00 PM: Santos v Morelia - LIVE - Telefutura - Mexico
8:30 PM: Galaxy v RSL - LIVE - ESPN - MLS Cup
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
2:45 PM: Fiorentina v Lyon - LIVE - FSC - UEFA CL
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11/21, 9:30 AM: Chelsea v Wolves - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
11/21, 12:10 PM: Ipswich v Sheffield Utd - LIVE - Setanta - CCC
11/21, 2:55 PM: Auxerre v Monaco - LIVE - Setanta - France
11/21, 5:00 PM: Burnley v Aston Villa - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
11/21, 8:30 PM: Birmingham v Fulham - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
11/22, 8:25 AM: Bolton v Blackburn - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
11/22, 10:55 AM: St Etienne v Lorient - LIVE - Setanta - France
11/22, 2:55 PM: Montpelier v Lille - LIVE - Setanta - France
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=== Camps and Clinics ===
> 2009/10 Soccer the Brazilian Way winter indoor/Outdoor Soccer Training
Want to Dominate next Spring? Get Ready with Futsal and Outdoor Training this Winter!
Hone your footskills and improve your fitness over
the winter with Soccer the Brazilian Way. In Brazil the best players
come out of the indoor soccer leagues called "Futebol de Salao" or
"Futsal". Futsal is why Brazilian players are so fast and skilled with
the ball on their feet. STBW
is offering Futsal training this winter at Lifetime Fitness in
Centreville and Loudoun, at the Freedom Center in Manassas, and at the
National Conference Center (Xerox Center) in Lansdowne. We are also
offering outdoor training on the turf fields at Long Park in Haymarket.
Separate sessions will focus on goal keeping, speed and agility,
defense, and striking. For information on specific dates and/or
individual and team rates please visit us on the web at
www.soccerstbw.com or call us at 301-996-4625(GOAL)
=== Leagues and Events ===
> Champions Fieldhouse: Indoor Soccer and Futsal in Rockville
Premier La Liga Soccer starts tonight 9PM at Champions Fieldhouse! We
will also have one turf open for Friday night Drop In Soccer starting
at 9PM! Come to Champions Fieldhouse 40 Southlawn Ct, Rockville MD or
visit us on the web www.championsfieldhouse.com
> New Indoor Soccer Leagues at Purcellville Sports Pavilion
The NEW PURCELLVILLE SPORTS PAVILION
is presently accepting registrations for both teams and individuals for
their indoor soccer leagues. Leagues are being offered in the U-8/9,
U-10/11, and U-12/13 age groups (both boys and girls) as well as co-ed
adults. Come enjoy the newest indoor facility in Loudoun County; where
its always a great day to play soccer. To register your youth team or
your player (either youth or adult) contact the pavilion at
540-751-1050. Or contact Soccer Coordinator Frank Fonte' at
soccer@purcellvillesporstpavilion.com.
=== Tryouts ===
> Pachuca Futbol Club Winter/Spring College Showcase Team Tryouts
Pachuca Futbol Club, USA
(www.pachucausa.org) is assembling U16, U17, and U18 players to
represent the Club in College Showcase tournaments during the winter
2009/2010 and spring 2010 season. Initial practices/tryouts are
occurring in Montgomery County (MD) on Sat (Nov 14), Tue (Nov), and
Thur (Nov 19). These sessions will be under the direction of Coach
Devin Payton. Contact John Fanelli for more information. He can be
reached at 301-674-8644 or on email at johnfanelli@comcast.net.
> FASA Announces Super Y Tryouts in November and December!
Initial tryouts will be at Loriella Park on Monday
November 23 (Girls U13/U14 6:00-7:30PM; Girls U15/U16 7:30-9:00PM) and
Tuesday November 24 (Boys U13/U14 6:00-7:30PM; Boys U15/U16
7:30-9:00PM). We will also have tryouts on Saturday December 12 at
Fredericksburg Academy. For more information, email Keith Marine at
SuperY@fasasoccer.org or call/stop by the FASA Office in the Fredericksburg Field House: (540) 368-KICK (5425). Please register online for tryouts ASAP (there is no cost to register or tryout): www.fasasoccer.org
=== Soccer Jobs ===
> Soccer Wires Expanding - Seeking Editors, Writers, and Partners
Potomac Soccer Wire will soon be just one of several regionally-focused soccer news and community web sites all over North America, and we need your help. If you're interesting in editing, blogging, writing, or sharing in our growth through a business partnership, please email chris.hummer@hummersport.com with your background and area of interest. NOTE: You may be asked to sign a Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement. This is not an offer to sell securities.
> PHP and/or Drupal developer with soccer passion wanted
Potomac Soccer Wire is looking for a soccer-loving, technology partner to add tour our team. This is not an immediate offer for employment, rather a business partner search. The right partner/developer will be interested in participating in the strategic planning and growth of our company on a national scale, but able to defer earning of an income from your work with us until certain business goals have been met. Ideal technical background would be in PHP and Drupal, while database management, email server administration, and payment gateway integration experience would help you stand out above the others. Cold Fusion background would be a major bonus as well, but not at all required. Time commitments vary based on status of our ongoing projects, with some weeks requiring 20 hours, and other weeks just one or two hours. Interested persons should email chris.hummer@hummersport.com with your interest and credentials.
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