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Notes and Boasts: 2014 US Youth Soccer ODP Girls National Training Camp, US Youth Soccer 40th anniversary celebration, D.C. United, 2014 MLS, Yanees, MISL Baltimore Blast, IPL, Richmond SCOR FC, ETA United, Virginia Beach Explosion FC, ASL, Rob Ryerson, Potomac Soccer Association, WAGS, TSL Meetings, 2014 Jefferson Cup acceptances, SoccerWire.com Q&A: Shakhtar Donetsk U-21 coach Miguel Cardoso on bridging academy, first team gap, SoccerWire.com Q&A (Part 1): Croatia technical director Romeo Jozak on coaching education, Organized Chaos: The key to Brazil's soccer success, Part 2, Houston Dynamo acquire Rapids midfielder Tony Cascio in first intraleague loan
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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, Stafford Soccer St. Patrick's Day Tournament Mar 15-16, 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), 4th Annual McLean Premier Soccer Tournament - Spring 2014 - U9-12 Teams, 3rd Loudoun Soccer College Showcase, u15-u19 Boys & Girls: Feb 28-Mar 2, Beach FC Spring Classic (March 15-16), Baltimore Spring Classic - March 15th-16th
Camps and Clinics: Soccer the Brazilian Way Winter Indoor and Outdoor Training
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, Bethesda-Olney Academy Holding 'Open' Academy Practices, SYA Cardinals 99 Red (14 B) looking to add a couple of strong field player
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> Klinsmann reduces USMNT Jan. camp roster in final prep for Korea match
U.S. Men's National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has finalized a 22-player roster for the last part of the January camp that will be held at the National Training Center in Carson, Calif. A total of 26 players were part of the group that began training on Jan. 7 in preparation for the match against Korea Republic on Feb. 1 at StubHub Center.
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> U.S. U-17 Men draw against Scotland, defeat Norway at 2014 Aegean Cup
The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team defeated Norway 5-2 on Tuesday to book its place in the 2014 Aegean Cup's championship match. The team was then held to a 1-1 draw by Scotland in their last Group B match. The USA will next play in the championship match on Saturday where it faces tournament host Turkey.
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> U.S. Women's National Team roster named for three-match tour
U.S. Women's National Team head coach Tom Sermanni has named a roster of 24 players for a three-game, three-week road trip as the USA opens its 2014 schedule.
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> Defender Chris Korb re-signs with D.C. United
D.C. United has re-signed defender Chris Korb. In the 2013 season, Korb appeared and started in 30 games and became one of United's most reliable players.
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> USL PRO Combine announces rosters, play opens at IMG Academy
Several players from local colleges are among the final rosters for the 2014 USL PRO Combine at IMG Academy, where play opened yesterday afternoon.
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> 2014 NASL Player Combine names rosters, action kicks off today
More than 80 invited players from 23 countries spanning five continents will participate at this weekend's 2014 North American Soccer League Player Combine at the University of California, Irvine from January 24 to 26.
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> NCAA D3 to MLS? "Once in a lifetime" Richie Marquez blazes trail to Union
Ralph Perez has been coaching soccer for more than 30 years as a veteran of the collegiate, professional and international levels. And he believes that defender Richie Marquez from the University of Redlands - where Perez is the head coach - may be one of the best players he has ever worked with.
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> Las Vegas a growing soccer destination for youth & adults, PDL on the way
Several area men's amateur teams ranging in ages over-35 and up attended the King Cup in Las Vegas over MLK Weekend as soccer has made impressive strides in the Sin City sports market.
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> Part 2: Should we teach gamesmanship in youth soccer?
SoccerWire.com's John O'Sullivan continues his discussion about the presence of gamesmanship in youth soccer, and asks himself - and the coaching community at large - if there is any legitimate place for teaching these "dark arts" to our young talents.
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A number of local players will join the upcoming 2014 US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Girls National Training Camp.
US Youth Soccer, the nation's largest youth sports organization, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2014. ---- Notes ----
D.C. United has announced the club's preseason schedule, as the team prepares for the 2014 Major League Soccer season.
A child named Yanees, who is battling Leukemia and loves soccer, joined the MISL Baltimore Blast for a practice and played in a scrimmage with the team at their practice on Wednesday.
IPL closed the week with the regular season champion Richmond SCOR FC getting knocked from the unbeaten ranks on the road by ETA United 8-7 Saturday night. Virginia Beach Explosion FC held serve at home with a 6-2 victory over the Fredericksburg Generals, maintaining the second seed heading into the IPL playoffs this upcoming weekend.
The Atlantic Soccer League (ASL) announce that Rob Ryerson, Director of Coaching at Potomac Soccer Association, and the league have joined together with the objective to coordinate efforts in identifying the top U-16 girls and boys players within the ASL.
WAGS will hold mandatory coach and TSL meetings this weekend. The girls and boys accepted teams for the 2014 Jefferson Cup were announced on Tuesday at the Jefferson Cup tournament website. ---- Editor ----
SoccerWire.com Q&A: Shakhtar Donetsk U-21 coach Miguel Cardoso on bridging academy, first team gap: In June 2013, Miguel Cardoso moved to Ukraine to take over as under-21/reserve head coach and technical director of the academy at Shakhtar Donetsk, one of Ukraine's most successful clubs. Cardoso sat down for a one-on-one interview with SoccerWire.com on Jan. 18.
SoccerWire.com Q&A (Part 1): Croatia technical director Romeo Jozak on coaching education: Croatia was the only European nation to qualify for both the 2013 FIFA Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups. As academy director of Dinamo Zagreb, Romeo Jozak oversaw the development of current exports Modrić, Eduardo da Silva, Vedran Ćorluka, Niko Kranjčar and Dejan Lovren. Jozak took time between presenting field sessions and classroom lectures at the 2014 NSCAA Convention to sit down with SoccerWire.com for a wide-ranging interview.
Organized Chaos: The key to Brazil's soccer success, Part 2: NWSL player Kika Toulouse returns to SoccerWire with another thoughtful passage inspired by observations from the futsal courts of Brazil during her offseason stint in Cotia, São Paulo.
Houston Dynamo acquire Rapids midfielder Tony Cascio in first intraleague loan: The Houston Dynamo have acquired midfielder Tony Cascio on a season-long loan from the Colorado Rapids via the Intraleague loan mechanism in exchange for an international roster spot. The agreement marks the first loan between two Major League Soccer clubs in the history of the league. |
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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. > Stafford Soccer St. Patrick's Day Tournament, March 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.
> 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.
> 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. > 4th Annual McLean Premier Soccer Tournament - Spring '14 - U9-12 Teams The McLean Premier Soccer Tournament is a great warm-up for the spring season! The girls compete March 22-23 and the boys take the field March 29-30. Open to travel teams ages U9 through U12. ALL games played on premier artificial turf fields in Northern Virginia - conveniently located just off the Capital Beltway, just 15 minutes from DC. McLeanTournament.com tournament@mcleansoccer.org. > 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 > 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.
> Baltimore Spring Classic - March 15th-16th
Join us for the Baltimore Spring Classic just outside of Baltimore, MD. Our preseason tournament for U9-U18 is open to boys and girls Premier and Classic teams. Register at www.globalteamevents.com
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> 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.
=== 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 U12-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.
> Bethesda-Olney Academy Holding 'Open' Academy Practices
Bethesda-Olney Academy holding 'Open' Academy practices for players interested in next year's Academy teams. This is for non-BSC-OBGC players only. If you are interested and think you can play at the highest level, please contact the appropriate Academy Coach on Web Announcement.
> 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 the ASL and CCL
spring season. Please see the team website or contact Coach Dean McAlpin at soccerdm@gmail.com.
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Friday January 24, 2014
2:30 pm: Lille vs. Rennes - - beIN Sport - France
2:30 pm: B.M'Gladbach vs. B.Munich - Live - GolTV - Bundesliga
2:45 pm: Arsenal vs. Coventry City - Live - Fox Deportes - FA Cup
8:30 pm: Queretaro vs. Santos Laguna - Live - ESPN Deportes - Mexico
10:30 pm: Tijuana vs. Morelia - Live - ESPN Deportes - Mexico
Saturday January 25, 2014
7:45 am: Bournemouth vs. Liverpool - Live - Fox Deportes - FA Cup
9:30 am: Freiburg vs. B.Leverkusen - Live - GolTV - Bundesliga
10:00 am: Southend Utd vs. Hull City - Live - Fox Soccer Plus - FA Cup
10:00 am: Sunderland vs. Kidderminster Harriers - Live - Fox Deportes - FA Cup
10:00 am: Real Madrid vs. Granada - Live - beIN Sport - La Liga
12:00 pm: Napoli vs. Chievo - Live - beIN Sport - Serie A
12:30 pm: Stevenage vs. Everton - Live - Fox Soccer Plus - FA Cup
12:30 pm: E.Frankfurt vs. Hertha BSC - Live - GolTV - Bundesliga
2:00 pm: Ajaccio vs. Sochaux - Live - Univision Deportes - France
2:45 pm: Lazio vs. Juventus - Live - beIN Sport - Serie A
6:00 pm: Cruz Azul vs. Veracruz - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
8:00 pm: Tigres UANL vs. Pumas UNAM - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
9:05 pm: Leon vs. Pachuca - Live - Telemundo - Mexico
10:00 pm: Atlas vs. America - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
Sunday January 26, 2014
8:00 am: Sheffield Utd vs. Fulham - Live - Fox Deportes - FA Cup
9:00 am: Cagliari vs. AC Milan - Live - beIN Sport - Serie A
10:30 am: Chelsea vs. Stoke City - Live - Fox Deportes - FA Cup
11:00 am: Bordeaux vs. St Etienne - Live - beIN Sport - France
11:30 am: Hamburg vs. Schalke - Live - GolTV - Bundesliga
1:00 pm: Rayo Vallecano vs. A.Madrid - Live - beIN Sport - La Liga
1:00 pm: Puebla vs. Chiapas - Live - ESPN Deportes - Mexico
1:00 pm: Toluca vs. Monterrey - Live - Univision - Mexico
3:00 pm: Monaco vs. Marseille - Live - Univision Deportes - France
3:00 pm: Barcelona vs. Malaga - Live - beIN Sport - La Liga
6:00 pm: Atlante vs. Guadalajara - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
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