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By Stephanie Walker, National Administrator USASA
 Nonprofits today are faced with significant funding and operating challenges, especially in the soccer community. At the USASA National Office, we are always seeking ways to help the organization prosper but in a cost effective way.
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| Brooks McCormick Re-elected USASA Chairman |
Brooks McCormick, incumbent USASA Chairman, was formally voted and re-elected as Chairman of the U.S. Adult Soccer Association at the Organization's Council Meeting on Friday (February 15).
The appointment was made official on the second day of the U.S. Soccer's 2008 Annual General Meeting being held in Waikoloa, Hawaii.
Valerie Blanchenay was re-elected USASA Secretary, and Werner Fricker Jr. re-assigned as Member At Large - both were unopposed.
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| USASA Hall of Fame Nomination Process Now Open |
 The USASA Hall of Fame Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2008 class induction. We invite you to apply today by filling out the nomination form here.
Please return form by April 15, 2008 to USASA National Office at the following address: 9152 Kent Avenue, Suite C-50, Lawrence, Indiana, 46216. A photograph of the potential inductee must accompany the nomination form as well.
To be considered for induction into the USASA Hall of Fame, candidates shall be nominated as either administrators, coaches, players, or referees, and shall meet the criteria specified for that category.
Individuals meeting the qualifications under two or more categories may be nominated for consideration under a single category, using primary/secondary categories, or specifying multiple categories. Read More.
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USASA Regional and National Cups Dates are All Set! |
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 The USASA National Cups Committee has officially announced the date for the 2008 event. The National Cups will be held on August 7 through 10, at the Starfire Sports Complex in Seattle, WA.
If you would like to spotlight any of these teams at any point throughout the qualification process, please send us a team profile which will be highlighted on the USASA's website. In addition, USASA would like to announce the dates for Regional Cups. They are as follow:
Region I
Region I Cups entry deadline was February 28, 2008. If you wish to participate but missed the deadline, you must contact and submit your application to Regional Commissioner, Aleks Tsalagas at altsalagas@yahoo.com. For entry forms, please Read More.
Region II
This year, the Region National Cups will be held in Bowling Green, Kentucky on June 27-29, 2008. For further details, you may contact Region II National Cups Commissioner, Debra Trapikas at tawana53@aol.com. More information will be available soon.
Region III
National Cups in the Amateur, Open, and Over-30 divisions will take place at Eagle Harbor Soccer Complex, in Orange Park, FL. The Cups are set for May 23-26, 2008. Registration will close on May 13, 2008.
Under 23 Regional Cup will be held in Atlanta, GA on June 20-22. Entry deadline is June 10, 2008. Read More.
Region IV
USASA's Region IV will hold its Regional National Cups in Scottsdale, Arizona on May 15-18, 2008. Entry deadline for all divisions (except U23) is March 30, 2008.
Under 23 deadline is on May 21, 2008; tournament will be held on June 20-22 in Scottsdale, Arizona (possibly). Read More. |
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USASA's Coed Cup Returns to Dallas in October 2008 |
 The United States Adult Soccer Association in conjunction with the Coed Cup Committee is proud to announce the comeback of its annual Coed Cup for the year of 2008.
Although the Cup took a two-year break (last one was celebrated in 2005), the Committee has decided to hold this year's event in Dallas, Texas on October 24-26 (Friday - Sunday). In 2001, the diverse city of Dallas served as host to USASA's Coed Cup.
If you would like to participate in this wonderful and fun tournament, make sure to mark your calendar, and to contact Commissioner Jim Sadowski at jim@mdcvsa.org for additional information. Read More.
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| Player of Eastern New York Select Team to Play 2010 World Cup Qualifying Game |
 Chris Megaloudis recently played for the booming Eastern New York Select Team (January), and it is uncertain if he will play again. The team was recently named Men's Finalists at the 2008 USASA George F. Donnelly Cup in Carson, California.
He joined the Puerto Rico National Team in early January, and is currently training at the NY Red Bulls camp in Austria; if signed, he leaves USASA's Eastern NY Select Team.
"This will be a good opportunity for him; he will definitely sign pro" said Eastern NY Amateur Soccer Association Vice President, Gus Xikis. "This will attract attention to him and to our teams."
Megaloudis, 23, born into soccer, is originally from Queens, N.Y. His father, Michael, played for over 20 years in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League. Read More. |
| Pennsylvania West to Start a Brand-New Division |
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 It is official! The Pennsylvania West Soccer Association eagerly announces the beginning of a new Over 23 division league.
It was established to promote, offer, and make available high level competition as well as recreational soccer; the Women's Greater Pittsburgh Soccer League (WGPSL) has been created for all those women out there whom enjoy the exciting game of soccer.
By lowering the age to 23, it allows recent college graduates to join, since the majority of these fall away from the sport as soon as graduating. Read More.
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| Wisconsin Adult Soccer to Celebrate Hall of Fame |
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 The Wisconsin Adult Soccer Association will hold its 26th annual Hall of Fame Ceremony Banquet on Saturday, March 15, at the American Serb Hall, in Milwaukee, WI.
There will be a cash bar starting at 5:30 PM, followed by formal dinner at 6:30 PM.
2008 Inductees are: Nick Schimpf, Joe Krzyzaniak, Fritz Weiler, David Scherer, Miroslav "Miro" Rokvic, Dr. Rade Latinovich, Ian Davies, and James Banks. Read More.
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| Veteran's Soccer Tour to England |
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 If you are a male, over 35 years-old, play soccer, and love to travel, then this tournament may be for you!
Premier Sports Group International is proud to host the tournament "Veteran's Soccer Tour to England" in Manchester, England on August 7-14, 2008.
Come and experience the Manchester International Veterans Cup (4-6 games); 2 friendly games and training, and attendance to England Premier League games as part of the exciting tour.
But it doesn't end there. After 2 days of matches, sightseeing and Pub tours will be offered. From strawberry fields to the Beatles Museum, you will witness great places along with great people. Read More. |
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