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| National Cups Finals Countdown |
 As Regional rounds of qualification have been completed except for the Region I Under 23 Cup, we can officially announce the soul and heart of the 2008 USASA National Cups Finals: the teams. They take the game seriously; play hard no matter what, and most importantly, they never give up as they continue to raise the bar every time their cleats touch the field. These teams have overcome on top over hundreds of teams from across the United States at the state and regional levels.
They will now - proudly - represent their respective region in the Open, Amateur, Over 30 and Under 23 divisions at Starfire Sports Complex, Seattle, WA, on August 7-10. "I am always impressed by the level of play at the National Cups Finals, last year we saw some great individual skill and well organized team tactics" said Werner Fricker Jr., National Cups Chairman.
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| Region I to host U23 and U20 Cups |
Region II U20 Champion to play Region I Winner.
The USASA Region I U23 Cup will take place on the weekend of July 12-13, 2008 at the Ukrainian American Sport Center in Horsham, PA. Competition in both, men's and women's will determine which team will represent the region at the USASA National Finals being held on August 7-10 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Seattle, WA.
Region I Under 20 Cup will be held at Manalapan Soccer Complex, Manalapan, New Jersey on July 19-20, 2008.
Although the U20 Cup is no longer part of USASA's National Cups, this competition is still held alongside the other divisions at the Region I and II Cups.
2008 Region II Men's U20 champion is 1790 Cincinnati (Ohio) who came out on top of the round robin format over teams from Wisconsin, Kansas and Indiana. Read More. | |
| USASA Mourns the loss of Larry Frisoli |
 U.S. Adult Soccer Association mourns the loss of former Board Member Larry Frisoli, who passed away on Wednesday, July 2 at the age of 57. A USASA Region I Director, he had been involved in soccer as a player, youth and adult coach, administrator and commissioner for many decades.
"All of us in the U.S. Adult Soccer family have lost a good friend and a ambassador of the game" said USASA National Administrator Stephanie Walker. "Larry was extremely dedicated to adult soccer, not just from an administrative stand point but also as a player. Larry loved to compete in our Veteran's Cup and was on the committee for several years, he will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife Mary Jo, and twin sons, Michael and Morgan." Read More.
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| 2008 USASA Men's National Select Team Roster available soon |
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 The Men's Elite Player Program Camp came to a close on July 1 after three full days of training sessions and two exhibition games. The national camp was held at San Bernardino Soccer Complex in San Bernardino, CA, on June 28 through July 1.
"The 2008 Elite Player Program camp was outstanding; the USASA and the State Associations did an amazing job in sending players. I look forward to not letting this week to go to waste having the chance to select these players for upcoming competitions" said Alex Mihailovic, Head Coach of the USASA Men's National Team.
Fifty-four players from across the United States participated in the camp with hopes to make it into the USASA Men's National Select Team player pool. The camp indentifies players that exhibit skillful qualities, and once chosen to the national roster, they will be showcased in competitions against professional and international teams. For roster information, Read More.
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| Individual Player Registration and Online Payment features coming soon |
In the upcoming weeks, USASA-affiliated leagues will be able to offer players a way to register online. Depending on league policy, either individual players or a team contact can go online, enter information and make payments within minutes.
Players will now have the ability to complete necessary registration information and pay online - all from home. Players will appreciate the quick sign-up time. They will also enjoy the ability to do everything in the comfort of their own home and not have to drive to a league/state office or registration event to complete paperwork. Read More.
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| Mid Year Meeting Announcements and Upcoming Event Locations |
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 The 2008 USASA Mid Year Meeting will be held on October 9-12 at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk in San Antonio,Texas. Online registration for the meeting will be made available shortly. A tentative schedule has also been released. To see the schedule, please click here. In addition to the Mid Year Meeting, we would also like to highlight some upcoming USASA events and announce the location for others. Read More.
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| Apply for a U.S. Soccer Foundation Grant |
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 Registration for the 2009 annual grant becomes available on August 1, 2008 and will be open until October 15, 2008, 5:00 PM Eastern Time - Online access for submission on an application terminates.
According to the U.S. Soccer Foundation website, since 1995, over $23 million dollars in cash, equipment, and services have been awarded through the annual grants program to more than 430 grantees in all 50 states touching the entire spectrum of soccer communities from the small rural club to the U.S. Soccer Federation, the National Governing Body for the sport in the United States. For details, Read More.
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