Notes and Boasts: Diana Weigel, Mallory Schaffer, Cortlyn Bristol, Teresa Rynier, Lindsey Ottavio, DC United videos, Baltimore Blast, Disney Soccer Showcase, ECNL Sanford, 2011 MD State Cup application, VYSA Soccer Convention, 2011 Spring Presidents Cup, No Wire on Friday - Happy New Year!
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Tournaments: Ty Lewis Midnight Madness Indoor Tournament - Jan 15-16 & Jan 22-23, Lady Knights Indoor Soccer Classic - Jan 29, 2011, 2011 Chesterfield Ice Breaker - March 5-6, 2011, PWSI Icebreaker - March 19-20 (u9-u12 Boys) & March 26-27 (u9-u19 Girls and u13-u19 Boys)
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Winter Training (Futsal Training, Striker and Speed and Agility Training)
Tryouts: FASA Super Y Tryouts, FASA Super 20's Open Tryout, Bethesda Soccer Club U14-U18 College Showcase Tryouts, U13 Northern Virginia Super Y Tryouts (girls born on/after 8/1/97)
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> D.C. United signs 2010 MLS Rookie of the Year Andy Najar to new contract
D.C. United has signed 2010 midfielder Andy Najar to a new multi-year contract that will see the 17-year old remain in DC for years to come. Najar became the youngest player in League history to capture Rookie of the Year honors following his five-goal inaugural campaign.
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> FedEx Field to host Barcelona vs Manchester United match in July
An agreement has been reached in principle that will bring two of the world's most popular and successful soccer clubs to the Washington area this summer, according to sources. Spanish league champion FC Barcelona announced on its website last week that it will face English power Manchester United in Washington D.C. on July 30, 2011.
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> Pat Onstad joins D.C. United coaching staff as goalkeeping coach
MLS veteran Pat Onstad has joined D.C. United Head Coach Ben Olsen's staff alongside Assistant Coach Chad Ashton. Onstad will become United's Goalkeeping Coach after concluding a 24-year professional career that included stops in Canada, Scotland, and the United States.
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> Four locals named to U.S. U-20 Men's roster for 12-day training camp
U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team head coach Thomas Rongen has finalized a 25-player roster for the upcoming training camp to be held from Jan. 2-13 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. that includes goalkeeper Zac MacMath (University of Maryland), defender Ethan White (Kensington, Md./D.C. United), and midfielders Joe Gyau (Silver Spring, Md.) and Conor Shanosky (Sterling, Va./D.C. United).
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> PSW Video of the Week: Maradona's 2-year-old grandson has a wicked shot
Atletico Madrid's Kun Aguero (who is married to Maradona's daughter Giannina) posted a video clip of himself playing with his son while at home for the winter break on his official website. Though you'll see fancier moves in other videos, I'm pretty sure you've never seen a soccer video that's so adorable and will make you say, "Awwwww!"
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> Hudson's Coaching Diaries: Fulham v West Ham - players suiting a system
Respected young coach Anthony Hudson (former head coach of Real Maryland FC and currently with EPL's Tottenham Hotspur) was present as Fulham entertained West Ham on Boxing Day in the Premier League, analyzing the game with specific attention given to players and their suitability for a side's system and style.
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William & Mary junior Diana Weigel and sophomore Mallory Schaffer were named to the VaSID All-State first team, while sophomore Cortlyn Bristol was named to the second team.
James Madison senior Teresa Rynier has been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Scholar All-America Team.
Longwood University sophomore forward Lindsey Ottavio (Fairfax, Va./W.T. Woodson) has been named to the 2010 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) University Division Women's Soccer First-Team.
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D.C. United's Best of 2010 videos.
The Baltimore Blast will take on the Missouri Comets and the Omaha Vipers in a two-game road trip starting tomorrow.
Local boys teams are currently competing in the Disney Soccer Showcase in Florida. The latest results from the competition have been posted.
The latest results from local teams competing at the ECNL Sanford event are up, including video highlights from the first day of competition.
The 2011 Maryland State Cup application is now available. The application deadline for U13-U18 teams is Friday. February 11, 2011; the U19 deadline is Friday, May 13, 2011.
The VYSA Soccer Convention will be held on January 21 and 22, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va. Online registration is now open.
The 2011 Spring Presidents Cup application now available. Teams in the U15, U16, U17 Boys and Girls age groups may apply to compete in Spring Presidents Cup by clicking here. The application deadline is February 22, 2011.
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=== TOURNAMENTS ===
> Ty Lewis Midnight Madness Indoor Tournament - Jan 15-16 & Jan 22-23
The Ty Lewis Cancer Foundation along with its sponsors would like to invite you and your teams to participate in this annual event at the Dulles SportsPlex in Sterling, Virginia. The tournament is open to all travel and non-travel players. Registration deadline is 12/31, Tournament takes place between 12:30 AM and 7:00 AM on SAT 1/15 (U11 - U13 Girls), SUN 1/16 (U11 - U13 Boys), SAT 1/22 (U14 - HS Girls), and SUN 1/23 (U14 - HS Boys). Sign up now here.
> Lady Knights Indoor Soccer Classic - Jan 29, 2011
Bishop O'Connell High School (Arlington, VA) invites your team to the 8th annual Lady Knights Indoor Soccer Classic. The perennial leaders of the WCAC are proud to bring this event to the soccer community. Please join us on January 29 as part of your winter indoor season. It's a great opportunity to prepare for the spring travel soccer season! Registration Deadline: Friday, January 14. Visit our website for more information and the application.
> 2011 Chesterfield Ice Breaker - March 5-6, 2011
The Chesterfield Icebreaker will hold its 18th event March 5-6, 2011. The Icebreaker attracts both Premier and Classic level teams from both Region 1 and Region 2; U9-U19 boys and girls. All games are played on quality fields in Richmond, Virginia; guaranteed three game minimum. Discounts to clubs that send multiple teams, and guaranteed no game conflicts for coaches with multiple teams. College coaches from the region will be in attendance. Please visit www.chesterfieldicebreaker.com.
> 2011 PWSI Icebreaker - March 19-20 (u9-u12 Boys) & March 26-27 (u9-u19 Girls and u13-u19 Boys)
Prince William Soccer is pleased to invite all travel select teams to the 2011 Icebreaker Tournament in support of the US Soccer Foundation's Passback Program. The Icebreaker is the largest preseason tournament on the East Coast. Teams will play on quality fields (15 bermuda grass fields and seven synthetic turf fields) in Northern Virginia. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of three matches (2 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday). Finals will be played on early Sunday afternoon. College coaches from around the region will be in attendance. Please visit http://www.pwsi.org/Icebreaker/
=== CAMPS AND CLINICS ===
> Soccer the Brazilian Way Winter Training (Futsal Training, Striker and Speed and Agility Training)
Are you ready to work hard this winter and get ahead of the competition? Sign up for STBW winter clinics today. We offer Futsal, striker and Speed and agility sessions in many of our winter facilities. Our training focuses on developing superior ball skills, balance and spatial awareness - critical attributes of the complete player. We believe that our program of Futsal training is unique. Futsal is the quickest way to improve speed, skills and power to the ball. Each clinic consists of seven 1.5 or 2 hour sessions focused on developing quickness, footskills, shooting, trapping, finishing, and movement on and off the ball. Our instructors are former professional Futsal players. Increase your speed of decision, speed of play and you will lead the competition come spring. The times and dates for the sessions are available on-line at www.soccerfrombrazil.com or call us at 301-996-4625(GOAL).
=== Tryouts ===> FASA Super Y Tryouts Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association will be holding a second tryout for the following age groups. Super Y Tryouts - January 8th - 9:00am - 12:00noon 8:45 - 10:00 U14, U15, & U16 Boys 9:45 - 11:00 U12 & U13 Boys & Girls 10:45 - 12:00 U14, U15, & U16 Girls
> FASA Super 20's Open Tryout
We will have our second tryout session on Saturday January 8th at Fredericksburg Academy. The Super 20 Men's time is from 12:00 - 2:00 and the Super 20 Women from 2:00 - 4:00. For more information, please contact Pete Cinalli @ coachingdirector@hotspurs.org or visit our website at www.fasasoccer.org
> Bethesda Soccer Club U14-U18 College Showcase Tryouts
Bethesda Soccer Club looking for players for U14-U18 to attend these Top College Showcases: Disney Showcase, Triangle Friendlies & Jefferson Cup
Contact Jonathon Colton @ jcolton@bethesdasoccer.org or 703.304.7867
> U13 Northern Virginia Super Y Tryouts (girls born on/after 8/1/97)U13 Jr. Majestics Super Y Tryouts for 2011 will be held on January 2nd and 8th at Hellwig Turf. SYL is designed specifically for the elite female athlete offering the opportunity to compete in the summer months in a professionalized setting without interfering with club teams. SPECIAL OPTION for the 2011 season: The U13 team will compete in TWO SIMULTANEOUS LEAGUES, both Super-Y League and US Club Soccer's Southeast Regional League, offering more than 16 matches from late-June to early-August. Pre-registration is required at https://ssl.demosphere.com/NOVAFC and please visit our FAQs. |
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
7:00 AM: Coventry v QPR - LIVE - FSP - ELC
10:00 AM: Man City v Aston Villa - LIVE - FSC - EPL
10:00 AM: Tottenham v Newcastle - LIVE - FSP - EPL
12:00 PM: West Brom v Blackburn - DELAY - FSP - EPL
12:30 PM: West Ham v Everton - LIVE - FSC - EPL
3:00 PM: Birmingham v Man Utd - LIVE - ESPN2 - EPL
5:00 PM: Stoke v Fulham - DELAY - FSC - EPL
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
2:30 PM: Chelsea v Bolton - LIVE - FSC - EPL
2:30 PM: Wigan v Arsenal - LIVE - FSP - EPL
5:00 PM: Liverpool v Wolves - DELAY - FSC - EPL
10:00 PM: Club America v Guatemala - LIVE - ESPN Deportes - Mexico
Saturday, January 1, 2011
7:30 AM: West Brom v Man Utd - LIVE - ESPN - EPL
7:55 AM: Leeds Utd v Middlesbrough - LIVE - FSP - ELC
10:00 AM: Man City v Blackpool - LIVE - FSC - EPL
10:00 AM: Liverpool v Bolton - LIVE - FSP - EPL
12:00 PM: West Ham v Wolves - DELAY - FSP - EPL
12:30 PM: Birmingham v Arsenal - LIVE - FSC - EPL
2:00 PM: Watford v Portsmouth - DELAY - FSP - ELC
2:30 PM: Tottenham v Fulham - DELAY - FSC - EPL
Sunday, January 2, 2011
8:30 AM: Chelsea v Aston Villa - LIVE - FSC - EPL
11:00 AM: Wigan v Newcastle - LIVE - FSC - EPL
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