Notes and Boasts: Maurice Edu, DC United, Christian Castillo, Baltimore Blast, Christian Edwards, Washington Freedom volunteers, Crystal Palace Baltimore v Loyola Haiti fundraiser, Richmond Kickers, Bowie Soccer Club, Maryland Rush, Cedar Lane Regional Park, DC SCORES, Americans abroad, Oscar De La Hoya, USA Bid Committee, carry the FIFA Fair Play flag in World Cup, Fox Soccer Plus, Zidane Won't Apologize, Day In The Life Of D.C. United's Equipment Manager, Huge Soccer Complex Opens, Raises Funds, ESPN Names Top 50 Players of the World Cup, Beta Testers Wanted For Our New Match Reporting Website
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Tournaments: Fredericksburg Cup: August 21-22 (Girls) and August 28-29 (Boys), North American Sand Soccer Championships - VA Beach
Camps and Clinics:
Soccer the Brazilian Way Spring Break and Summer Residential Camp, Soccer Academy Girls College Recruiting Symposium: March 5-6, Brit-Am Soccer Academy Soccer Camps 2010
Leagues and Events: It is summer at Champions Fieldhouse!, Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association TOPSoccer
Tryouts:
Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association Super Y Update, Real Maryland Super Y League Tryouts Girls U14, NOVA FC, Majestics, and Royals Super Y Tryouts, Royals Continue Tryouts for 13th Season in USL
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> U.S. Men set to face the Netherlands tomorrow
The U.S. Men's National Team could not ask for a better test three months out from the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup when they face the third-ranked Netherlands tomorrow at Amsterdam ArenA. Kickoff for the final FIFA
international fixture date before the 32 World Cup teams meet in South
Africa is set for 2:30 p.m. ET with live coverage on ESPN2 and
Galavision.
[more +]
> U.S. Women top Sweden 2-0, advance to Algarve Cup final vs Germany
The U.S. Women's National team advances to their eighth consecutive
Algarve Cup final after defeating Sweden 2-0 yesterday. Substitute
Lauren Cheney scored two goals (57th and 87th minute) to lead the WNT
past Head Coach Pia Sundhage's native country. The U.S. will meet
Germany in the final tomorrow, who dominated China with a 5-0 victory yesterday.
[more +]
> Baltimore Blast's Machel Millwood named MISL Player of the Week
Baltimore Blast forward Machel Millwood was named the MISL
Player of the Week after he recorded his second hat trick of the season
Sunday to lead the Blast to a 23-14 victory over the Philadelphia KiXX.
Millwood tallied one three-point goal, two two-point goals and one
assist for eight total points in the match; the three-point goal was
the first in his six-year career.
[more +]
> Match times and venues finalized for USSF D-2 pro league 2010 schedule
The USSF
Division-2 Professional League has confirmed match times and venues for
the upcoming 2010 schedule. The announcement completes the full league
schedule after the dates of each match-up were released on Feb. 8.
Crystal Palace Baltimore represents the Potomac region in this newly
formed league.
[more +]
> Virginia native Paul Hegedus wins US Youth Soccer Save of the Year
The 2009 US Youth Soccer Save of the Year was awarded to Paul Hegedus
(Ashburn, Va.) at Friday night's US Youth Soccer Awards Gala. The save
was made in the Bethesda Thanksgiving Tournament.
[more +]
> PWSI's Brunner named US Youth Boys Competitive Coach of the Year
PWSI coach and Youth Director of Coaching
Aaron Brunner (Woodbridge, Va.) was named the 2009 US Youth Soccer Boys
Competitive Coach of the Year. Brunner is a USSF "A" License and National Youth License coach, and also works with the Virginia ODP program.
[more +]
> Stephanie Myrick named US Youth Female Young Referee of the Year
Prince William Soccer Referees Association's Stephanie Myrick
(Woodbridge, Va.) was named the 2009 US Youth Soccer Female Young
Referee of the Year at the US Youth Soccer Awards Gala on Friday night
in Fort Worth, Texas. Myrick became a Grade 7 referee before she was
17, becoming the youngest in the Virginia-DC area to achieve this grade.
[more +]
> Four masters and their methods: Part-1, Fabio Cappello
What do Fabio Capello, Jose Mourinho, Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger
all have in common? Enjoy part-one of our four-part series where author
and local professional head coach Anthony Hudson examines the styles
and techniques of four of the most successful coaches (managers) in
modern soccer history.
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University of Maryland alum Maurice Edu scored the game-winner for the Glasgow Rangers in the 90th minute against bitter rival Celtic on Sunday. Check out the video highlight.
D.C. United finished their preseason tour with simultaneous games on Friday, in which they defeated the U17 MNT, 4-2, and Florida Gulf Coast University, 1-0.
D.C. United midfielder Christian Castillo has been called-up to the El Salvador National Team for an international friendly against Guatemala on Wednesday in Los Angeles.
The Baltimore Blast defeated the Philadelphia KiXX on Sunday, 23-14.
St. Mary's HS and CAC Wolves striker Christian Edwards (Bowie, Md.) was named the Teen of the Week by Annapolis' "The Capital."
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If you're interested in volunteering with the Washington Freedom during the 2010 season, complete their application form.
Crystal Palace Baltimore will face Loyola University on Wednesday, March 10th at 7pm in a pre-season friendly that will also serve as a fundraiser for Haitian earthquake relief charities. The match will be the first ever played at the college's brand new Ridley Stadium Athletic Complex.
The Richmond Kickers' 2010 preseason schedule was released, beginning with an exhibition game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 6th at Ukrop Park.
Bowie Soccer Club will now be known as Maryland Rush.
Cedar Lane Regional Park (Bel Air, Md.) will host the U.S. Youth Soccer Region I championships in 2013 and 2014.
A new report from DC SCORES shows the effectiveness of its after-school program in District public schools.
Check out how Americans playing abroad fared this past weekend.
Boxer Oscar De La Hoya has joined 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.
Want to carry the FIFA Fair Play flag in South Africa? If you're between the ages of 13-16, click here to enter.
Setanta Sports USA went black on Feb 28, and Fox Soccer Plus kicked off yesterday to take its place. FSP already has deals in place with DirecTV, Dish Network, and Verizon FiOS TV, but check here to see if you get the new channel that will air matches from the English Premier League, the UEFA Champions League, and England's FA Cup among others.
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Zidane Won't Apologize: French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane recently gave an interview in which he said he'd "rather die" than say sorry to Marco Materazzi, whom he famously headbutted during the 2006 World Cup Final. Zidane said he regrets what he did and has apologized to everyone else, but will not ask Materazzi's forgiveness, who he says insulted his ill mother to provoke the incident.
Day In The Life Of D.C. United's Equipment Manager: David Brauzer has been working behind the scenes for D.C United since the 2005 season, first serving as the team's Assistant Equipment Manager, before being promoted to Head Equipment Manager ahead of the 2008 season. At the end of the 2009 season, their video crew followed David around for a look at what goes into his day - you might be surprised at how much goes into making sure the team is ready and prepared for each and every day.
Huge Soccer Complex Opens, Raises Funds: The $10 million South Texas Area and Regional Soccer Complex, the most spacious soccer complex in Texas, welcomed approximately 1,500 young from across Texas to its inaugural tournament Feb. 20-21. Proceeds from STAR will support the operation and maintenance of Morgan's Wonderland, the world's first family fun park designed especially for special-needs children and adults.
ESPN Names Top 50 Players of the World Cup: ESPN published their list of the top 50 players going into the World Cup, with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Wayne Rooney leading the pack. The Americans only have one player on the list, Landon Donovan, and he is #50. No Tim Howard? And do Donovan's recent performances on Premier League pitch warrant a higher ranking? We think so.
Beta Testers Wanted For Our New Match Reporting Website: HummerSport, LLC, publisher of Potomac Soccer Wire, is developing a new website for the soccer community to post detailed match reports online without going through your league or tournament first. More than scores, these match reports collect all the finer statistics in a game, like goals, assists, corner kicks, cautions, and field quality ratings. The system will be managed by soccer community members, not institutional administrators. We are seeking beta testers to work with the system while in development and help us debug and work through feature improvements, prior to launch later this month. If you are interested, and willing to sign a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement, please contact chris.hummer@hummersport.com.
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=== TOURNAMENTS ===
> Fredericksburg Cup: August 21-22 (Girls) and August 28-29 (Boys)
The Fredericksburg Cup is sponsored by the Fredericksburg Area Soccer
Association right in the heart of Virginia. The tournament's primary
goal is to provide an outstanding competitive venue for Mid-Atlantic
area teams to prepare them for fall division play. In order to
accomplish this, the Fredericksburg Cup has split to a boys and girls
weekend. Visit our website to apply @ www.fasasoccer.org
> North American Sand Soccer Championships - VA Beach
17th edition - June 11-13, 2010
World's premier beach soccer amateur and pro/am festival!
1000 teams from 20 countries, twenty blocks/65 Atlantic Oceanside.
5v5 All skill levels: novice-pro, U-9 and up, adult and coed, single, and mixed gender.
Guest celebrities, kid's clinic, beach movies, fireworks and more.
U.S Open National Championships - www.sandsoccer.com - Registration closes April 15th. Info/sponsors: 757-368-4600
=== CAMPS AND CLINICS ===
> Soccer the Brazilian Way Spring Break and Summer Residential Camp
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 Spring season with
STBW's Spring Break Camp, offered on all-weather turf fields at Long
Park in Haymarket. We offer 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.soccerfrombrazil.com You can register there or call us at 301-996-GOAL.
> Soccer Academy Girls College Recruiting Symposium: March 5-6
This event will include two training sessions and
an evening lecture presentation on the college recruiting process.
Parents and team coaches of players attending are welcome at all
sessions.
Jill Ellis - Head Coach UCLA, Head Coach U20 Women's National Team
Linda Hamilton - Head Coach U of North Florida, Former Women's National Team
John Daly - Head Coach William & Mary, Region 1 ODP Staff Coach
Friday, March 5 from 7:30pm until 9:00pm at the Holiday Inn - Dulles Expo in Chantilly
Saturday, March 6 from 10:00am-12:00pm & 3:00pm-5:00pm at Word of Grace (Old Redskin Park)
There will be a special session for current ODP
coaches of any level on Friday from 6:00-7.30pm. This is an ideal
chance for coaches to ask National team staff about the youth national
teams.
This great opportunity is available for only $115. Call 703-393-7961 to sign up today!
> Brit-Am Soccer Academy Soccer Camps 2010
Register now for Spring Break & Summer Camps at Maryland Soccerplex and other locations. We have a camp for all ages and every level of play from 3 - 18.
Visit us at www.brit-am.com for more information.
=== LEAGUES AND EVENTS ===
> It is summer at Champions Fieldhouse!
We have Montgomery Academy's Soccer Camp starting June 28th - July 2nd;
half and full day available. Challenger Soccer Camps at Champions
Fieldhouse, two sessions available; June 21st -June 25th, and August
2nd - August 6th. Mini-Kickers and mini-soccer will also be available
during these sessions. All of our camp information can be found at http://www.championsfieldhouse.com/camp_events.shtm or contact us
directly at (301) 838-7403.
> Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association TOPSoccer
FASA is one of a select few Soccer Clubs in all of Virginia that offers TOPSoccer. FASA
established a TOPSoccer Program in 2003 and will start our 8th year
this spring. Wherever soccer programs for kids with disabilities have
been implemented, they have proven to be one of the most popular
physical activities for these athletes - these kids love soccer! And
working with them is one of the most satisfying experiences a coach or
buddy (FASA youth players that work with the kids) can have. To learn more about FASA TOPSoccer visit our website @ www.fasasoccer.org
=== TRYOUTS ===
> Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association Super Y Update
All players interested in trying out, please email us @
supery@fasasoccer.org. You may be invited to attend an individual
practice to tryout, or may be scouted during an indoor game, upcoming
tournament, coaches recommendation, etc. These options will result in
additional roster spots will be offered on an ongoing basis (check
website often). Visit our Super Y Home Page for detailed information
and to register on line @ www.fasasoccer.org> Real Maryland Super Y League Tryouts Girls U14Real Maryland FC will be having final tryouts for their Super Y League U14 Girls team on March 10, 2010, 6:30pm-8-00pm MD Soccerplex Field #20A. Players born on or after Aug 1, 1995 are eligible for the Super Y League U14 Team. If interested, please send the information below to rlandismd@yahoo.com along with your Name, Current and Past Club/ODP/Super Y-League Teams, D.O.B., Age, Playing Experience, Position(s) Desired. Registration form and Release Form will be sent to you once e-mail is received. This must be turned in with 1) $50 registration fee (if you didn't pay it at the first tryout) and 2) two pictures (passport size). > NOVA FC, Majestics, and Royals Super Y Tryouts
Northern Virginia Football Club will be having tryouts for the summer
2010 season. There are boys and girls teams ranging from U13 - U20. The
summer league does not conflict with your current travel team's season.
The season runs from mid-June through first week of August. For more
information visit: http://novafc.org/1/index_E.html> Royals Continue Tryouts for 13th Season in USLPDL tryouts will be held on March 5th, 9th, 11th and 16th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM The top U23 men's amateur league in North America lives in the USL Premier Development League (PDL) the development ground for elite players. The regular season will consist of 16 regular season matches, 8 home and 8 away. The schedule is augmented by participation in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and various exhibitions. Players have the ability to compete in the PDL throughout the summer months in a professionalized setting while maintaining their collegiate eligibility. The league is the proving ground for players that aspire to reach the highest-levels of the game, while providing affordable family entertainment within their city. Pre registration is required, to register visit www.novafc.org or call 703-490-4988 === SOCCER JOBS ===
> Sports Writers Wanted for Regular Assignments During 2010 Season
Potomac Soccer Wire needs writers to cover the massive amount of soccer
going on in 2010 throughout Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Whether you're
just getting started as a writer and just looking for experience and a
place to get your stories published, or you're a seasoned professional
looking for a regular beat, we want to talk. All writers will be paid
for their stories. Match reports, features, columns, how-to articles,
and VIP
interviews are all on our editorial calender. Guest bloggers are also
on our list of wants. To apply for writing assignments, send your
writing resume, cover letter, and a sample of your writing to
jobs@potomacsoccerwire.com. To contribute as a guest blogger, send us a
link to your personal blog or professional profile and some information
about how often you'd like to contribute. Please do not call.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
3:00 PM: Brazil v Ireland - LIVE - FSC - Friendly
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
2:30 PM: Netherlands v US MNT - LIVE - ESPN2 - Friendly
2:45 PM: Germany v Argentina - LIVE - GolTV - Friendly
3:00 PM: England v Egypt - LIVE - FSC Plus - Friendly
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