Notes and Boasts: Loyola's Tennant McVea, Terry Akpua, Nana Bamfo, Melissa Orgera, Vinny Caltabiano, Sean Scarselletta, FCV U16 Cardinals and U17 Explosion, Evan Singlar, Malcolm Harris, Michael Gamble, Potomac Development Academy U15-18, U15 AC Bethesda, Nicholas Corriveau, Freddy Adu, US MNT training camp blog, US MNT 2009 stats, Spike Lee, MLS Cup site, Eddie Johnson, Baltimore Blast, Michael Dello-Russo, Disney Showcase results, ODP Boys Super Group, US Youth National League, ODP Girls Winter Interregional results, Joseph Grimaldi, Vote For Josh Blue, Iran Soccer Official Resigns Over Email to Israel
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Soccer Watch: Blackburn v Aston Villa, Barcelona v Sevilla, Stoke City v Fulham,
Parma v Juventus, Chievo v
Inter, Celta de Vigo v Villarreal, Alcorcón v Racing, Valencia v Deportivo, Milan v Genoa, Man City v Man Utd, Recreativo v A.Madrid, Arsenal v Bolton,
Malaga v Getafe
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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, 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 High School League
Tryouts: Real Maryland FC Future Monarchs Tryouts, U14 NCSL D1 - Olney Celtic - Tryouts
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> Onyewu and Davies on the mend, Gooch expected back in March
There's a slight chance U.S. MNT Head Coach Bob Bradley will have both Oguchi Onyewu and Charlie Davies back in time for the FIFA
World Cup this summer. It's a big "if", but the Sochaux striker and the
AC Milan defender are on the mend. Bradley expects Onyewu to be back in
training in March, which would allow him time to prepare for the World
Cup.
[more +]
> Virginia's Tony Tchani among top midfield prospects for MLS
One of the strongest midfield classes in recent history boasts the
University of Virginia's Tony Tchani as its top prospect. The tall,
strong Tchani could possibly go as the first overall pick.
[more +]
> U.S. Soccer rejects both USL and NASL second division applications
The U.S. Soccer Board of Directors voted unanimously on Tuesday to not sanction either the USL or the NASL
to operate a Division II professional league in 2010. Both
organizations were unable to meet U.S. Soccer's requirement of a
minimum of eight viable teams for 2010.
[more +]
> Stephanie Myrick named 2009 Region I Female Young Referee of the Year
Stephanie Myrick, a senior at Woodbridge Senior High School, was
selected as the 2009 Region I Young Female Referee of the Year. She was
selected from candidates representing 16 states in Region I. Last
month, she was selected as the Virginia Youth Soccer Association's 2009
Young Female Referee of the Year.
[more +]
> Dave Giffard named VCU's men's head soccer coach
University of Akron Assistant Dave Giffard has been named head men's
soccer coach at Virginia Commonwealth University. Giffard spent the
last four years under Porter at Akron, the 2009 National Runner-Up.
[more +]
> U.S. soccer's top highlights from the past decade
ESPN has put together a top 10 list of the
biggest game-changing moments for soccer in the U.S. over the past
decade. There are some notable moments left out - Hope Solo's tirade
and a United States win over Spain that shocked the world in last
summer's Confederations Cup - but these are the decade's most
meaningful moments according to ESPN's Steve Davis.
[more +]
> FC Virginia upset JFA Academy to win first Disney Soccer Showcase
The u17 FC Virginia Explosion shocked the Disney Soccer Showcase crowds
by downing the impressive Japan Football Association Academy team in
the finals Sunday afternoon at the newly named ESPN Wide World of
Sports facility. It was a game seemingly no one thought any team at
this year's Disney event had a prayer of winning, except the team that
did.
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Loyola University Maryland men's soccer standout Tennant McVea has been selected to compete at the 2010 Major League Soccer Player Combine this weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Terry Akpua (Prince George's CC/Bowie, Md.) has been named to NSCAA Men's Division III Junior College All-America Team, First Team. Nana Bamfo, So. (Prince George's CC, Upper Marlboro, Md.) was named to the Second Team.
Salisbury freshman GK Melissa Orgera (Broadneck HS) was named second team All-Capital Athletic Conference.
Stevenson men's soccer standouts Vinny Caltabiano (Mount St. Joseph/Lothian) and Sean Scarselletta (Severna Park) were both named to the NSCAA Division III All-East Region team.
FC Virginia opened their inaugural Elite Clubs National League season with an overall 3-team record of 7 wins and 4 losses, with the u16 Cardinals bringing home 3rd place, and the u17 Explosion winning the shock championship of the whole event after beating JFA Academy of Japan - a team most coaches in attendance at the event said was the "best youth team they had ever seen."
Striker Evan Singlar, who plays with the Virginia Rush, has been named All-Area Boys Soccer Player of the Year.
Malcolm Harris and Michael Gamble of the Baltimore Bays Chelsea are among the 18 players selected to the Disney's Soccer Showcase All-Star Team, which will represent the U.S. against top international youth teams in Europe next summer.
The Potomac U.S. Soccer Development Academy Potomac team (made up of U-17/18 and U-15/16 players) won the U18/19 Predator Group Championship at the 2009 Disney Soccer Showcase.
The U15 AC Bethesda boys went undefeated in group play at the Disney Showcase. AC tied Lonestar SC 95 Red, beat Tennessee State Cup Champions, Brentwood 95 Premier, and beat Penns Forest (PA West).
Bethesda Soccer Club's Nicholas Corriveau is one of seven 1995 players in the country to be selected to US Soccer Residency Program for a chance to compete in the 2011 U17 World Cup in Mexico.
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Freddy Adu could be headed to Greek side Aris Thessalonica (where fellow American Eddie Johnson was just transferred) in order to get playing time and improve his hopes of making the World Cup squad. Reports are saying he could sign a 1.5 year contract.
The U.S. MNT has opened training camp at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., with several Potomac region natives and D.C. United's Chris Pontius in attendance. Click here to read U.S. Soccer's blog on the camp.
The U.S. MNT had an international record of 9-3-2 and qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in a busy 2009. As we quickly approach South Africa and speculate on who will make the final roster, take a look at statistics from the past year for your favorite player.
Academy Award-nominated director Spike Lee has formally accepted an invitation to join the Board of Directors for the USA Bid Committee in its effort to bring the FIFA World Cup to the United States in 2018 or 2022.
Major League Soccer's championship match, MLS Cup, will remain at a neutral site for the 2010 season. League officials had discussed the possibility of moving MLS Cup from a neutral venue to the home stadium of the higher seeded team playing in the championship match.
Fulham FC has sent American striker Eddie Johnson on loan to Greek club Aris FC until June 30, 2010. Johnson hasn't seen much playing time with Fulham, so this move could give him more time on the field and increase his chances of making the U.S. MNT for the World Cup this summer.
The Baltimore Blast lost its New Year's Eve match in Milwaukee, 12-10 in overtime, despite fighting back from a 6-2 third-quarter deficit.
Maryland men's soccer head coach Sasho Cirovski has hired former Terrapin standout and Columbia, Md. native Michael Dello-Russo as assistant coach.
The Potomac region was well-represented at the prestigious Disney
Showcase over the holidays. Here's how the local boys teams and girls teams fared in the
tournament and ECNL games.
After four days of elite competition, the US Youth Soccer ODP Boys Super Group concluded with Region I and Region IV battling for both the 1993 and 1994 championships.
The US Youth Soccer National League Under-15, Under-16 and Under-17 Girls competing this weekend solidified their standings at Disney's Wide World of Sports Soccer Complex in Orlando, Fla.
Play concluded at the 2009 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Girls Winter Interregional at Freedom Ridge Park in Ridgeland, Miss. The 1990 and 1992 Girls competed in the three-day interregional.
Joseph Grimaldi, 83, a former soccer coach at the University of Maryland and Walter Johnson High School, died Dec. 18 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Md. He led the Walter Johnson soccer team to 11 county titles and five trips to the state finals, winning one championship and was elected ACC coach of the year in 1982.
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Vote For Josh Blue: Josh Blue, stand-up comedian and member of the U.S. Soccer Paralympic Team, is a finalist on Comedy Central's Stand-Up Showdown 2010, a contest decided solely on voting during the course of January. Vote for Josh by clicking the link above and support a fellow soccer player!
Iran Soccer Official Resigns Over Email to Israel: Iranian media reports say one of the country's sports officials has resigned after his e-mailed New Year's greetings to FIFA members were mistakenly forwarded to Israel's soccer federation. Since Iran's Islamic rulers came to power in 1979, the country has not recognized Israel. Iranian athletes avoid playing Israeli competitors in international matches.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
2:55 PM: Blackburn v Aston Villa - LIVE - Setanta - Carling Cup
3:55 PM: Barcelona v Sevilla - LIVE - ESPN Deportes - Copa del Rey
5:00 PM: Stoke City v Fulham - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
9:00 AM: Parma v Juventus - LIVE - FSC - Serie A
11:00 AM: Chievo v Inter - DELAY - FSC - Serie A
11:55 AM: Celta de Vigo v Villarreal - LIVE - ESPN Deportes - Copa del Rey
1:55 PM: Alcorcón v Racing - LIVE - ESPN Deportes - Copa del Rey
2:00 PM: Valencia v Deportivo - LIVE - GolTV - Copa del Rey
2:30 PM: Milan v Genoa - LIVE - FSC - Serie A
2:40 PM: Man City v Man Utd - LIVE - Setanta - Carling Cup
4:00 PM: Recreativo v A.Madrid - LIVE - GolTV - Copa del Rey
4:45 PM: Arsenal v Bolton - DELAY - Setanta - EPL
Thursday, January 7, 2010
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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
> 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 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 ===
> Real Maryland FC Future Monarchs Tryouts
U10's Future Monarchs Tryouts - Mondays 4-6 pm
1/11
U7, U8 & U9 Future Monarchs Tryouts - Wednesdays 4-6 pm
1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27
U11 & U12 Future Monarchs Tryouts - Friday 4-6 pm
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
> U14 NCSL D1 - Olney Celtic - Tryouts
Olney Celtic (U14 Boys - NCSL
Div 1) is seeking talented players who are personally committed to
achieving long term success in their soccer career. The Celtic are
professionally trained and coached by Pete Wood, OBGC
Director of Coaching. The Celtic train and play year round and
participate in elite tournaments and MD State Cup. A product of
Sheffield Wednesday FC's youth development program, Pete Wood has been
coaching in the USA for more than 19 years. A Former MLS Camp director, he was MSYSA 2006 coach of the year and holds the UEFA
Level 3 license. Pete has coached teams that have competed on regional
and national level, winning many top tournaments including USYSA
region 1, MD State cup, Disney showcase, Raleigh Shootout, Delco, Score
at the Shore and Bethesda. Please contact our manager Jim Crider at
jcrider@comcast.net or by phone at 240-687-7680 to arrange a tryout.
Your interest will be kept confidential.
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