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Notes and Boasts: MLS, Richmond SCOR, IPL, USL PRO, Tourbeau Sports Group, 2014 USL PRO Combine, MISL Baltimore Blast, St. Louis Ambush, NASL, MSSA Morton Cup, Rowland Cup, Stewart Cup, US Club Soccer, 2014 id2 National Selection International Tour, US Youth Soccer, Army National Guard, Jefferson Cup, Philadelphia Union trades up, takes goalkeeper Andre Blake No. 1 overall in 2014 MLS SuperDraft, Three referees to represent USA at 2014 FIFA World Cup
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Tournaments: PWSI Icebreaker - Two Weekends in Late March Throughout Northern Virginia, Apply today for the 2014 Virginian Elite Showcase Memorial Day Tournament, The Ultimate Cup Is Back - Girls Feb 22-23 - Boys Mar 1-2, National Elite Soccer Showcase in Long Island New York: March 1-2, Sixth Annual Manhattan Kick-off Classic: Feb 28 - Mar 2, Stafford Soccer St. Patrick's Day Tournament Mar 15-16, 9th Annual Arlington Spring Invitational U9-U14 Boys and Girls March 2014, Rush Cup on the Coast - Virginia Beach, March 8 & 9, 2014, 2014 Twin City Boys College Showcase - April 11-13, Maryland United FC Spring Breakout: March 22-23 (Girls) & March 29-30 (Boys), 3rd Loudoun Soccer College Showcase, u15-u19 Boys & Girls: Feb 28-Mar 2
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Winter Indoor and Outdoor Training, European Summer Soccer Camps in Holland & Luxembourg
Leagues and Events: Indoor Soccer and Futsal in Woodbridge & Annandale, nZone Adult and Youth Soccer Leagues, Clinics and More
Tryouts: Super Y League U-12 to Super 20 Tryouts Announced for Summer 2014 Teams, Barca Elite FC announces 2014 Super Y Tryouts for ages U12-U17, Washington Spirit Super Y League U-12 to U17 Tryouts for Summer '14 Teams
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> Match against Russia marks first appearance for U.S. WNT in city of Atlanta
The U.S. Women's National Team will face Russia for a second time in a span of four days when both teams travel to Atlanta for a game at the Georgia Dome on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
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> U.S. U-20 Women face Trinidad & Tobago for berth to FIFA U-20 World Cup
The U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team won Group A handily at the 2014 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship, scoring 19 goals while allowing zero, and now will look to a semifinal-round meeting against Trinidad & Tobago - the runner-up in Group B - for a place in the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. The match kicks off today at 7 p.m. ET
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> MLS wraps up first two rounds of 2014 SuperDraft, DCU selects two players
D.C. United drafted defender Steven Birnbaum and midfielder Victor Munoz in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. Three local college players were also selected in the first two rounds.
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> Va. Beach Piranhas folding after colorful 19-year run in PDL, W-League
The Virginia Beach Piranhas are folding, just one year short of their 20th anniversary. The Southeast Virginia-based club, which competes in both the USL W-League (women's) and the USL PDL(men's) pro-am leagues, has announced that health problems impacting president Marcie Laumann will force her to put aside her longtime labor of love after two decades.
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> SW's Liviu Bird honored among 2013 NSCAA Writing Contest winners
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) recognizes the storytellers of the world's game through its Annual Writing Contest. This year, six individuals were named winners in their respective category for the year, including a member of SoccerWire.com's staff.
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> National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2014 nominees announced
Ballots have been finalized for the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2014 elections and voting will begin immediately and go through Feb. 7 for the Player, Veteran Player and Builder categories.
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> Five years after launch, ECNL aims to shed issues, not member clubs
When the Elite Clubs National League was founded in 2009, its founding charter stated that the ambitious elite girls competition would remove the three lowest-performing clubs every year and add three new members, in something of a promotion/relegation-type system. But 2014 has arrived, and membership has yet to be revoked even once. It begs the questions: Why?
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Major League Soccer today announced the winners of year-end awards that recognize individuals and clubs for outstanding contributions off the playing field. Richmond SCOR has continued to dominate IPL play and maintain an unbeaten mark through match week 5. ---- Notes ----
USL PRO has announced an agreement with the Tourbeau Sports Group that will see scrimmages from the 2014 USL PRO Combine streamed live from IMG Academy. The MISL Baltimore Blast will host the St. Louis Ambush tonight at 7:35pm at Baltimore Arena. The North American Soccer League will resume its 2014 season on the weekend of July 12 and 13, just as the 2014 FIFA World Cup nears its conclusion. The MSSA Morton Cup has kicked off and will continue this weekend. Rowland and Stewart Cup play begins this weekend as well. US Club Soccer has announced the roster and details for the 2014 id2 National Selection International Tour to Italy taking place this Feb. 27 - March 10. US Youth Soccer has announced their renewed partnership with the Army National Guard through 2014. The Jefferson Cup announced accepted teams in their top 1 or 2 flights today via their Twitter account @JeffersonCup. A full list of all accepted teams is to be posted Tuesday January 21. ---- Editor ----
Philadelphia Union trades up, takes goalkeeper Andre Blake No. 1 overall in 2014 MLS SuperDraft: Jamaican international and Generation adidas player Andre Blake became the first goalkeeper selected No. 1 overall in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft on Thursday. The Philadelphia Union traded up to take D.C. United's No. 1 pick, sending the No. 2 pick and allocation money in return. Three referees to represent USA at 2014 FIFA World Cup: Three U.S. Soccer officials from the Professional Referee Organization have earned invitations to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Referee Mark Geiger and assistant referee Sean Hurd, along with assistant referee reserve Eric Boria, are headed to this year's World Cup, which kicks off in mid-June. |
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=== TOURNAMENTS ===
> PWSI Icebreaker - Two Weekends in Late March Throughout Northern VA
Prince William Soccer is pleased to invite all travel select teams to the 2014 Icebreaker Tournament. The Icebreaker is the largest preseason tournament on the East Coast. It is USYSA sanctioned also open to US Club Soccer teams. U9-U12 Boys March 22-23. U13-U19 Boys and U9-U19 Girls March 29-30. Contacts us at tournaments@pwsi.org or register here.
> Apply today for the 2014 Virginian Elite Showcase Memorial Day Tourney
Don't be left out of the biggest Memorial Day event on some of the best venues in the National Capital Region Saturday, May 24, 2014 - Monday, May 26, 2014. We turned teams away last year for the first time in several years, and this year's tournament should draw even more.
> The Ultimate Cup Is Back - Girls Feb 22-23 - Boys Mar 1-2 The Ultimate Cup tournament, hosted by Chesterfield United and Richmond Kickers in Richmond, VA will again feature both a Girls and Boys weekend for 2014, scheduled for February 22-23, 2014 and March 1-2 respectively. With divisions for all levels of play from Classic to Elite, the Ultimate Cup features top-class facilities with access to some of the nation's best playing surfaces. Apply today.
> National Elite Soccer Showcase in Long Island New York: March 1-2
NESS will be running many big events and tournaments throughout the year starting with National Elite Soccer Showcases on March 1st and 2nd 2014, our first major showcase of the year in New York for boys and girls U14-U18. Including the National Coaches Training Symposium (NCTS). Two massive events. Learn more today at www.nesshowcase.com
> Sixth Annual Manhattan Kick-off Classic: Feb 28 - Mar 2
One of the largest, fastest growing Elite/College Showcase Tournaments in the United States. Our sixth annual event, located in the New York City metropolitan area, promises to be better than ever with highly ranked national and international teams and over 200 college coaches from top athletic and academic institutions expected to attend. Learn more and apply today.
> Stafford Soccer St. Patrick's Day Tournament Mar 15-16
Stafford Soccer's Premier Pre-Season St. Patrick's Day Tournament-21 years of providing top quality competition, minimum three levels of play-evaluate your team with peers from around the region. Best managed tournament based on your comments. U9-U19 Boys and Girls, March 15-16th, 2014. Two days of the beautiful game. Visit us at: www.staffordsoccer.com. Guaranteed three games-Turf, Bermuda and some grass fields. > 9th Annual Arlington Spring Invitational U9-U14 Boys and Girls March 2014
The Arlington Spring Invitational Tournament (ASIST) invites Boys & Girls teams this March 2014 to the National Capital Region. Boys U9-14, Feb 28- Mar 2, 2014. Girls U9-14, March 7-9, 2014. All synthetic fields, outstanding competition, professionally assigned referees, and attractions of Washington DC just minutes away. Applications close January 17. Visit www.atsc-va.org. > Rush Cup on the Coast - Virginia Beach, March 8 & 9, 2014
The Virginia Rush Soccer Club are pleased to extend an invitation for your team to apply to the Rush Cup on the Coast, offering Premier and Classic level competition in the ultimate way to begin your spring season. Teams are guaranteed 3 matches and we will host the event on some of the best facilities in South East Virginia. Learn more here. > 3rd Loudoun Soccer College Showcase, u15-u19 Boys & Girls: Feb 28-Mar 2
The 3rd Annual Loudoun Soccer College Showcase invites the top u15-u19 Mid-Atlantic boys and girls teams to Northern Virginia to compete in front of college coaches. Over 50 coaches attended last year's event. Games will be played on high-quality turf and grass fields, serving as a great pre-season event. Learn more or register today at http://www.loudounsoccer.com/MarchShowcase. > 2014 Twin City Boys College Showcase - April 11-13
Join us for the 2014 Twin City Boys College Showcase at BB&T Soccer Park in Advance, North Carolina (one of the top facilities in the Southeast). College teams will play alongside u15 to u19 Boys club teams. See our website at www.twincitysoccer.com for committed colleges and details. > Maryland United FC Spring Breakout: Mar. 22-23 (Girls) & Mar. 29-30 (Boys) The event is open to all US, Canadian and International competitive and classic club teams ages U9-U19. All games played on Bermuda grass fields at White Marsh Park (200 Bloomfield Farm Lane, Centreville, MD). Contact tournament@mdunitedfc.org to learn about club discounts. Application Deadline: February 15. For more details, click here. > Beach FC Spring Classic (March 15-16)
Beach FC invites you to the Spring Classic on both Bermuda/Turf fields. We strive to accommodate travel schedules and coaches with multiple teams. U9-U19 boys/girls. Application Deadline: February 20. === CAMPS AND CLINICS ===
> Soccer the Brazilian Way Winter Indoor and Outdoor Training
We offer high school pre-season training, striker clinics integrated with speed and agility, indoor and outdoor footskills training. Our sessions are Monday to Friday and weekends from November to March in several locations. Check us on the web and register today at www.soccerfrombrazil.com.
> European Summer Soccer Camps in Holland & Luxembourg
Sporting United is organizing the best European soccer camps in Holland and Luxemburg, conducted on a professional level, participating in tournaments, friendly games and clinics, all related to fun and skill development. Individuals, groups and teams, boys, girls and adults, can register for this lifetime event going in summer 2014. For more information see www.sportingunited.com or call: 240.491.2589 === LEAGUES AND EVENTS === > Indoor Soccer and Futsal in Woodbridge & Annandale Prince William Athletic Center (13000 Sport and Health Drive Woodbridge, VA) and the new Fairfax Athletic Center (4317 Ravensworth Road Annandale, VA) located in Kid's Choice are accepting youth and adult registrations for winter indoor soccer and futsal leagues ($695 per team and $85 for individuals). Field and court rentals available - visit www.pwacva.com or call 703-898-1008 for more information. > nZone Adult and Youth Soccer Leagues, Clinics and More
You're never too old or too young to play at the nZone. We've got leagues, camps, clinics and programs for all ages, skills and positions. nZone adult leagues include male and female players of all ability. Guaranteed kickoffs between 7-10 p.m., simple registration and convenient location off Rte. 28 between Rtes. 50 and 66 in Chantilly. === TRYOUTS === > Super Y League U-12 to Super 20 Tryouts Announced for Summer '14 Team
Tryouts begin for U12 - Super 20 Girls and will run in January and February. Updated information is posted on www.novafc.org and www.soccerfrombrazil.com and gets updated each week. Questions for girls teams - Annandale United Majestics FC: Gus Donolo ( gusdonolo@soccerfrombrazil.com), Northern Virginia Majestics: Marie Schweitzer ( marietsp@aol.com) and Virginia Alliance: Marcelo Valencia ( lmvfutbol@aol.com)
> Barca Elite FC announces 2014 Super Y Tryouts for ages U12-U17Barca Elite FC announces tryouts for the upcoming Super Y league season for ages U12-U17 Boys/Girls. These tryouts will be held from January-March. Updated information is posted on www.barcaelitefc.org and gets updated each week. Players, parents and coaches interested in trying out for a Super Y team or having their team play Super Y, contact at Luis Calderon Jr. elitefutbolacademy10@gmail.com
> Washington Spirit Super Y League U-12-U17 Tryouts for Summer '14 Teams Your path to the pros! Tryouts U12-U17G Jan 28 & Feb 18, 5p-6p at NOVA Field House. Click to register. Send questions to Mark Parsons at mparsons@washingtonspirit.com.
> SYA Cardinals 99 Red (14 B) looking to add a couple of strong field player
SYA Cardinals 99 Red (14 B) are looking to add field players for theASL and CCL
=== JOBS === > SYA Soccer seeking U8-U9 Program Director The Southwestern Youth Association (SYA) is seeking a U8 - U9 Program Director to build and lead our new youth program. SYA seeks a high energy, proactive, skilled and effective leader who is highly motivated to recruit, train and develop soccer coaches and soccer players at all levels. Click here for more information and a full Job Description. > SoccerWire.com Contract Beat Writers Wanted - USA & Canada
SoccerWire.com is looking for quality writers to cover the sport throughout North America. Our primary focus is on the elite youth game, showcase tournaments and other major competitions, and on the US and Canada National Teams. Beats can be geographically focused or in very specific "verticals" such as covering a specific national or regional league. We pay a modest per-post fee with traffic bonuses for all your previous posts. Interested writers should send an email to jobs@hummersport.com with brief explanation of experience and links to published work. Journalism students in need of internships for degree work encouraged to apply as well.
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Friday January 17, 2014
2:30 pm: Saint Etienne vs. Lille - - beIN Sport - France
8:30 pm: Morelia vs. Tigres UANL - Live - ESPN Deportes - Mexico
10:30 pm: Santos Laguna vs. Puebla - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
Saturday January 18, 2014
7:45 am: Sunderland vs. Southampton - Live - NBC Sports Network - EPL
10:00 am: Arsenal vs. Fulham - Live - NBC Sports Network - EPL
10:00 am: Real Betis vs. Real Madrid - Live - beIN Sport - La Liga
12:00 pm: Roma vs. Livorno - Live - beIN Sport - Serie A
12:30 pm: Liverpool vs. Aston Villa - Live - NBC - EPL
2:45 pm: Juventus vs. Sampdoria - Live - beIN Sport - Serie A
Sunday January 19, 2014
8:30 am: Swansea City vs. Tottenham - Live - NBC Sports Network - EPL
9:00 am: Genoa vs. Inter Milan - Live - beIN Sport - Serie A
11:00 am: Chelsea vs. Man Utd - Live - NBC Sports Network - EPL
11:00 am: Toulouse vs. Monaco - Live - beIN Sport - France
1:00 pm: Levante vs. Barcelona - Live - beIN Sport - La Liga
3:00 pm: West Brom vs. Everton - Live - beIN Sport - EPL
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