Notes and Boasts: George Gelnovatch, Will Bates, Diego Restrepo, Tony Tchani, Phil Bannister, Richard Edgar, Liam Maloney, Martin Vickerton, Myriam Bouchard, Longwood women, D.C. United, Carolina Challenge Cup, Baltimore Blast, Rob Vartughian, Russell Payne, Eric Tin, Jorge Diaz, David Russell, 2009 Best of U.S. Soccer Awards, OMG! What a Goal, DaMarcus Beasley Making Case For World Cup Squad, OMG! What a Juggler, Part Time Administrative/Social Networking Help Wanted, Get Updates Faster on Facebook
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Soccer Watch: Schalke v Mainz, Portsmouth v Liverpool, Man City v Sunderland, Fulham v Man Utd, N.Forest v Preston, Arsenal
v Hull, Sevilla v Getafe, Fiorentina v Milan, St Etienne v Marseille,
Real Madrid v
Zaragoza, Blackburn v Tottenham, Aston Villa v Stoke, Pohang v Atlante, Estudiantes v Barcelona, Wolves v Burnley, Roma v Parma, West Ham v Chelsea, Lille v Le Mans, Tenerife v
A.Madrid, Inter v
Lazio, Monaco v Lyon, Everton v Birmingham, Hamburg v W.Bremen, Wigan v
Bolton, Catalonia v Argentina, Lens v St Etienne
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Tournaments: Soccer the Brazilian Way 3rd Futsal Tournament- January 16-17, Twin City Friendlies Boys Showcase - March 6/7 2010 - U15 to U18B - Winston Salem NC, Total Sports Pavilion Indoor Tournaments, 2010 Chesterfield Icebreaker - March 6-7 in Richmond, Prince William Courage Icebreaker Tournament
Leagues and Events: Champions Fieldhouse: Indoor Soccer and Futsal in Rockville, Total Sports Pavilion Indoor Soccer Leagues For All Ages, Total Sports Pavilion High School League
Tryouts: 2010 Royals/Nova FC Super Y League Tryouts, Real Maryland FC Future Monarchs Tryouts
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Submit local soccer news to news@potomacsoccerwire.com
> Everton confirms Landon Donovan loan signing
Everton's loan deal for Landon Donovan has been completed. The MLS MVP will join his US MNT teammate Tim Howard and the Toffees at the start of the January transfer window, staying until mid-March.
[more +]
> UEFA Draw: Beckham returning to Old Trafford, Mourinho to Chelsea
The last 16 teams in the Champions League learned their second round
opponent in a draw earlier today in Nyon, Switzerland. First leg games
will be played February 16&17 and 23&24, while the second legs
would take place March 9&10 and 16&17. The draw should be a
dream for news organizations and promoters with AC Milan drawing United
and Inter facing Chelsea.
[more +]
> U.S. men's soccer team to play Netherlands in Amsterdam March third
The United States will play third-ranked Netherlands on March 3 in
Amsterdam, allowing the U.S. to face one of the top teams in the world
prior to the start of the FIFA
World Cup in South Africa. Kickoff at the Amsterdam ArenA is set for
8:30 p.m. local time (2:30 p.m. ET), and the match will be broadcast
live on ESPN2 and Galavision.
[more +]
> Details of Charlie Davies car crash released; alcohol involved
The driver of a car involved in a fatal crash that critically injured
U.S. national soccer team forward Charlie Davies told police that she
had consumed alcohol before the October accident.
[more +]
> D.C. United signs Tiyi Shipalane
D.C. United has signed midfielder Tiyi Shipalane. The 23-year old South
Africa native joined United in August on loan from the Harrisburg City
Islanders (USL-2) and made three appearances (one start) for the Black-and-Red.
[more +]
> Washington Freedom home opener announced
Women's Professional Soccer announced the bulk of its home openers for the 2010 WPS
Season, which features two new teams entering the league with the
Atlanta Beat and Philadelphia Independence as 2010 expansion
franchises. The Washington Freedom home opener will see them hosting
East Coast rival Boston at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, MD. on
April 10.
[more +]
> Richmond Kickers Elite repeat as VCCL Club Champions
The Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club U-11 through U-18 Elite Teams were awarded the VCCL
Club Champions title for the fall 2009 season. The Kickers claimed the
Girls and Club titles while winning six out of sixteen divisional
championships. The U-11 Boys, U13 Boys, U-11 Girls, U-12 Girls, U-15
Girls and U-16 Girls all finished first place in their respective
divisions.
[more +]
> Washington Post announces All-Met boys and girls teams
The Washington Post has named the best high school boys and girls
soccer players in the Washington, DC area after coaches from more than
250 schools nominated their top athletes.
[more +]
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---- Boasts ----
Virginia head coach George Gelnovatch was named Soccer America's
Men's Coach of the Year, while forward Will Bates was named Freshman of
the Year. Additionally, Diego Restrepo and Tony Tchani were named
Soccer America MVPs.
Virginia's Tony Tchani has been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Men's NCAA Division I All-America Team.
Virginia sophomore midfielder Tony Tchani (Norfolk, Va.) and junior
goalkeeper Diego Restrepo were named to College Soccer News'
All-America first team.
Loyola University Maryland men's soccer player Phil Bannister is the official NCAA
Division I champion in assists per game for 2009. The junior forward
posted 13 assists during the season and finished with an average of
0.72 per game, tops in the nation.
George Mason senior midfielder Richard Edgar earned his second
consecutive Colonial Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Award for men's soccer. Edgar, who is working toward his bachelor's
degree in psychology, has a GPA of 3.97.
Towson sophomore forward Liam Maloney has been named to the NSCAA/adidas All-South Atlantic Region team as a second team selection.
Longwood University men's soccer senior defender Martin Vickerton
has been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-North Atlantic Third Team.
VCU junior Myriam Bouchard, a member of the Canadian National Team, earned Mid-Atlantic All-Region honors.
The Longwood University women's soccer team has been named as a recipient of the 2008-09 NSCAA Team Academic Award. The Lancers attained this team academic honor with their overall team GPA of 3.09 during the 2008-09 academic year.
---- Notes ----
D.C. United will be heading back to Charleston, SC during preseason
in March to take part in the Carolina Challenge Cup. The team will
participate in the annual competition with the defending MLS Cup champions Real Salt Lake, Toronto FC and the host Charleston Battery.
Baltimore Blast (2-1) will host the Philadelphia Kixx tonight at 7:35pm at 1st Mariner Arena.
Join the Baltimore Blast for breakfast on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 from 9-10:30am at Baltimore's ESPN Zone at The Inner Harbor.
University of Maryland assistant men's soccer coach Rob Vartughian
has been named assistant coach/goalkeeper coordinator for the
Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.
University of Maryland assistant men's soccer coach Russell Payne
(Columbia, Md.) has been named head coach of Army's men's soccer program
Real Maryland has added Eric Tin, Jorge Diaz, and David Russell to their travel team coaching staff.
U.S. Soccer has announced the first four winners of the 2009 Best of
U.S. Soccer Awards for Best Clutch Moment, Best Photo, Best Soccer Blog
and Best ussoccer.com Video.
---- Editor ----
OMG! What a Goal, DaMarcus Beasley making case for World Cup squad: Just when you thought DeMarcus "RunDMB"
Beasley was out of the picture for a spot on the World Cup squad, and
likely headed back to MLS, think again. After an initially promising move to Scotland, only to be followed by injury and a major dip in form with team USA,
Beasley has resurfaced in dramatic fashion with Rangers. This goal
isn't a one-off either. Beasley has now started his third consecutive
game for the 'Gers, contributing plenty. Now comes this wonder goal, as
well as the assist on the 3rd goal. Bob Bradley, please pick up the red
courtesy phone.
OMG! What a Juggler: Going through some videos on this web site produced by WPS, I
love the juggling "battle" videos, and this was the first one I came up
with. This video MUST be shown to every young player out there in order to PROVE juggling can be done by kids.
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Friday, December 18, 2009
2:30 PM: Schalke v Mainz - LIVE - GolTV - Bundesliga
Saturday, December 19, 2009
7:45 AM: Portsmouth v Liverpool - LIVE - ESPN2 - EPL
10:00 AM: Man City v Sunderland - LIVE - FSC - EPL
10:00 AM: Fulham v Man Utd - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
12:15 PM: N.Forest v Preston - LIVE - Setanta - CCC
12:30 PM: Arsenal v Hull - LIVE - FSC - EPL
2:00 PM: Sevilla v Getafe - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
2:30 PM: Fiorentina v Milan - LIVE - FSC - Serie A
2:55 PM: St Etienne v Marseille - LIVE - Setanta - France
4:00 PM: Real Madrid v Zaragoza - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
5:00 PM: Blackburn v Tottenham - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
5:00 PM: Aston Villa v Stoke - DELAY - FSC - EPL
7:00 PM: Pohang v Atlante - DELAY - FSC - FIFA Club WC
9:00 PM: Estudiantes v Barcelona - DELAY - FSC - FIFA Club WC
Sunday, December 20, 2009
8:30 AM: Wolves v Burnley - LIVE - Setanta - EPL
9:00 AM: Roma v Parma - LIVE - FSC - Serie A
11:00 AM: West Ham v Chelsea - LIVE - FSC - EPL
11:00 AM: Lille v Le Mans - LIVE - Setanta - France
1:00 PM: Tenerife v A.Madrid - LIVE - GolTV - La Liga
2:30 PM: Inter v Lazio - LIVE - FSC - Serie A
3:00 PM: Monaco v Lyon - LIVE - Setanta - France
5:00 PM: Everton v Birmingham - DELAY - FSC - EPL
10:30 PM: Hamburg v W.Bremen - LIVE - GolTV - Bundesliga
Monday, December 21, 2009
2:45 PM: Wigan v Bolton - LIVE - ESPN2 - EPL
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
2:30 PM: Catalonia v Argentina - LIVE - GolTV - Friendly
2:55 PM: Lens v St Etienne - LIVE - Setanta - France
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=== Tournaments ===
> Soccer the Brazilian Way 3rd Futsal Tournament- January 16-17
Think U Got Skills? Sign up today for STBW's Futsal Tournament at Lifetime Fitness Loudoun. The venue contains two regulation size wooden Futsal courts. Min of 4 games of 40 minutes each between 10 teams. Girls age groups : Girls 10/11 and U12/13 (maximum 10 player rosters). Boys Age groups: U-12-13 and U14/15 - Fee: $250 per team. Registrations are now open on line at: www.soccerfrombrazil.com (rosters are due 1/10/2010). For further information call us at 301-996-4625(GOAL).
> Twin City Friendlies Boys Showcase - March 6/7, 2010 - U15 to U18B - Winston Salem NC
Join us for the 1st Twin City Friendlies Boys Showcase to be held on
March 6th & 7th, 2010. We are patterning this event after our very
successful Southern Soccer Showcase for Girls which features club and
college matches (including the ACC
Women's Spring Tournament). So far, Virginia Tech, High Point
University, Elon University, Roanoke College and Pfieffer University
have committed to play matches on the college side. All matches are
held at BB&T Soccer Park: www.twincitytournaments.com
> Total Sports Pavilion Indoor Tournaments
Cost: $150 per team or $250 for two teams (three games guaranteed), FUTSAL TOURNAMENTS (5 vs. 5) - no walls. Men's Open Thursday December 24th (8:00 - 4:00 p.m.), High School Boys Saturday December 26th, U15 Girls and U15 Boys Saturday December 26th, U10 Boys/ U10 Girls/ U12 Boys/ U12 Girls Sunday December 27th, Men's Open Thursday December 31st (8:00 - 4:00 p.m.), U9 Boys and U9 Girls Friday January 1st, U14 Girls Saturday January 2nd. For more information and to register visit www.tspsports.com or contact us at 703-490-4988 or tspsports2@aol.com.
> 2010 Chesterfield Icebreaker - March 6-7 in Richmond
The Chesterfield Icebreaker is back and ready to host the region's top
teams in the 17th annual tournament. The Icebreaker will be held in
Richmond, VA March 6th and 7th 2010. Clubs bringing multiple teams are
guaranteed acceptance at a discounted rate. The tournament will include
some exciting features including a "Coaches Against the World" match
where participating coaches square off against the United Staff. The
tournament will host a college exhibition game highlighting the area's
most successful college programs. The deadline for applications is
January 29th 2010. For more information on the Icebreaker, visit
www.chesterfieldicebreaker.com. Contact
tournaments@chesterfieldunited.com for questions.
> Prince William Courage Icebreaker Tournament
Prince William Courage will be hosting its annual Icebreaker Tournament
over two weekends this spring. The first weekend will be March 20-21
and will include U11 and U12 Boys only. The first weekend games will be
played on turf fields. The second weekend will be March 27-28 and will
include U9-U19 Girls as well as U9,U10, and U13-U19 Boys. The second
weekend will be played on both turf and quality grass surfaces. The
Icebreaker is one of the largest premier spring preason tournaments in
the Mid-Atlintic region. To register for the tournament go to
http://www.pwsi.org/Icebreaker/index_E.html
=== Leagues and Events ===
> Champions Fieldhouse: Indoor Soccer and Futsal in Rockville
Session Two Youth Soccer starts January 30th: sign up online at
www.championsfieldhouse.com. Session Two Youth Futsal League still
accepting registrations. Don't miss out on signing up your team league
starts January 23rd. Shooting and Finishing Clinic with Montgomery
Soccer Academy starts January 14th. Sign up online today:
www.championsfieldhouse.com
> Total Sports Pavilion Indoor Soccer Leagues For All Ages
Individual and team sign up for travel and recreation leagues to begin Jan. Recreation leagues for boys and girls, travel leagues for U9 - U19 boys and girls and adult leagues for men, women and coed. multiple teams and sessions discount available. For more information and to register visit www.tspsports.com or call 703-490-4988.
> Total Sports Pavilion High School League
Session 2: Jan - Feb league + tournament. One team $725.00, two teams $1300.00, three teams $1725.00 and four teams $2000.00. Two weeks conditioning program included for all registered players. To register visit www.tspsports.com or call 703-490-4988
=== Tryouts ===
> 2010 Royals/Nova FC Super Y League Tryouts
U15 Royals. U14, U15 and U16 Nova FC Boys - Sunday, 12/20 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Wakefield Park.
and Friday 12/18 from 7:00 PM -9:00 PM at Patriot Park.
U16 Royals - Sunday, 12/20 from 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM at Total Sports Pavilion.
U13/U14 Royals - Sunday, 12/20 from 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM at Total Sports Pavilion.
For more information on tryouts, the Super Y League program and the girls tryouts visit www.novafc.org.
> Real Maryland FC Future Monarchs Tryouts
U10's Future Monarchs Tryouts - Mondays 4-6 pm
12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11
U7, U8 & U9 Future Monarchs Tryouts - Wednesdays 4-6 pm
12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27
U11 & U12 Future Monarchs Tryouts - Friday 4-6 pm
12/18, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29
Tryouts will be conducted at: Champions Field House, 40 Southlawn Ct., Rockville, MD
To reserve a spot, please contact General Manager, David Noyes at gm@realmaryland.us. Or, call 301-933-6460
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