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Notes and Boasts: Washington Spirit, Molly Menchel, Nay men, Baltimore Bays Chelsea Xplosion U10G, U.S. Women, D.C. United vs. LA Galaxy, World Futsal Championships, MSSA Cups, Virginia men, MSYSA State Cup and Presidents Cup, WAGS deadline, Chalk Talk: Valencia's defensive discipline stymies Barcelona at Camp Nou, LA Galaxy II: A revolutionary step in North American youth player development?
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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, 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, Chesapeake Icebreaker Invitational Tournament: March 1-2, U11 and U12 8 vs. 8 Indoor Tournament, u15-u19 Boys & Girls: Feb 28-Mar 2, Beach FC Spring Classic (March 15-16), Baltimore Spring Classic - March 15th-16th
Camps and Clinics: Free USL High School Camp Sponsored by The National Guard - Fredericksburg, 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, 2014 FASA Run for the Dream 5K Race - March 2nd
Tryouts: 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
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> Wondo-ful brace leads U.S. Men over Korea Republic in sell out
Led by two goals from forward Chris Wondolowski, the U.S. Men's National Team opened the 2014 campaign in stellar fashion with a 2-0 victory against the Korea Republic in front of a sell-out crowd of 27,000 at StubHub Center.
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> Syd the Kid strikes as U.S. Women edge Canada 1-0 in scrappy affair
Sydney Leroux led the U.S. Women's National Team to a tense, scrappy 1-0 victory over Canada, the country of her birth, in front of a raucous crowd of 20,862 at Toyota Stadium on Friday evening.
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> Baltimore Blast clinch MISL playoff spot in win at Syracuse
The Baltimore Blast traveled to Syracuse Saturday night to play the Silver Knights for the third time this season. The Blast defeated the Knights 12-10. The win tonight brought the Blast to an 11-3 record for the season and clinched a playoff spot for the Blast.
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> Local PDL teams release schedules for 2014 season
The PDL released its 2014 alignment and schedule, with the 448-game regular season getting underway on Saturday, May 3. Local teams Baltimore Bohemians and Northern Virginia Royals kick off their seasons on May 10 and May 17, respectively.
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> Local referee joins U.S. Soccer's Platinum Program
U.S. Soccer's Platinum Program is in its second cycle as some of the country's top referees, including local official Danny Thornberry (Chestnut Hill Grove, Md.), continue their progression manning matches in the Development Academy and on the international front.
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> Blog: How young is too young to commit to a college soccer program?
Does anyone really think that committing to college soccer as a middle schooler is a good idea? Soccerwire.com's Dr. Wendy Lebolt further examines the trend of early college recruitment in girls' soccer after last week's New York Times article.
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> Blog: When should my child specialize in one sport?
The pressure to have your child specialize in a single sport at a young age has never been stronger. Soccerwire.com featured columnist John O'Sullivan examines a different healthier path that produces better athletes.
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We invite your U9-U12 Travel teams to the 4th Annual McLean Premier Tournament - an excellent preseason tournament to help teams prepare for the spring. Girls Tournament: March 22-23, 2014. Boys Tournament: March 29-30, 2014. All games scheduled on all-weather turf fields in the McLean, VA area - convenient to DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Visit www.mcleantournament.com or email tournament@mcleansoccer.org
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When Washington's second-round announcement of former W-League Reserve player Molly Menchel rang out in the room, the Spirit staff knew they had secured a well known commodity to bolster an already solid attacking back line.
The Patriot League Champion Navy men's soccer team placed 11 student-athletes on the 2013 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll
The Baltimore Bays Chelsea Xplosion U10 girls won the indoor championship at the Maryland Sports Arena in their first season together.
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The U.S. Women's National Team will head north of the border to face Canada on May 8 at Investors Group Field in Winnipeg.
The D.C. United versus LA Galaxy match scheduled for Saturday, March 15 in Los Angeles, Calif., has been moved to Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 10:30 p.m. EST. The match was rescheduled to accommodate the Galaxy's participation in the CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals against Club Tijuana.
USA Futsal announced that the first ever World Futsal Championships will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports inside the historic Walt Disney World Resort.
After several weather delays, the MSSA Cups are mostly caught up after Sunday's games, with eleven matches played between the Rowland and Morton Cups.
The Virginia men's soccer team announced its spring schedule for 2014 on Monday, which consists of five exhibition contests, including three matches against professional teams.
The 2014 Maryland State Cup and Maryland Presidents Cup applications are now available. Today is the deadline for WAGS teams to electronically submit scheduling request forms and coaching conflicts.
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Chalk Talk: Valencia's defensive discipline stymies Barcelona at Camp Nou: A steadfast and defensively committed Valencia yanked FC Barcelona off the top of the table on Saturday with a 3-2 away win. Lionel Messi's first league goal of the calendar year wasn't enough to earn a point, and he missed a chance in stoppage time to pull Barça back even.
LA Galaxy II: A revolutionary step in North American youth player development?: History was made on Wednesday as the LA Galaxy officially became the first team in MLS to field their own feeder club - LA Galaxy II - in USL PRO, the third tier of professional soccer in the U.S. and Canada. Could this be a watershed step in the professionalization of North America's youth player development system? |
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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.
> 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 > Chesapeake Icebreaker Invitational Tournament: March 1-2
Bring your team to the 21st annual Icebreaker, with fields located 25 miles inland from Virginia Beach and 12 miles north of the North Carolina border. All teams guaranteed three games. Premier and Classic level competition available in this unrestricted, VYSA-sanctioned tournament. Registration Deadline: February 22. Contact Tournament Director L. Anthony Brown at (757) 271-8619 or visit the tournament website. > U11 and U12 8 vs. 8 Indoor Tournament
Prince William Athletic Center (located in Kid's Choice) is hosting the first annual 8 vs. 8 indoor soccer tournament for U11 and U12 boys and girls. Date: March 1st and 2nd and cost is $225 per team. Information on www.pwacva.com or email pwacva@aol.com. > 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
=== CAMPS AND CLINICS === > Free USL High School Camp Sponsored by The National Guard - Fredericksburg
United Soccer League, in partnership with the National Guard and Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association (FASA) will be hosting our second annual regional High School Soccer Camp (boys and girls grades 9-12) on Saturday, Feb 22, 2014. The Camp will be managed by professional trainers that will include a combination of college coaches, USSF licensed coaches and college players. Learn more here.
> 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. > 2014 FASA Run for the Dream 5K Race - March 2nd Set a goal for preseason team fitness or test yourself while competing for prizes in FASA's annual 5K Run For The Dream on March 2nd in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Prizes awarded for the top three finishers in multiple age groups and "overall" in both the 5K and 1M runs. Sign up before February 12th to save $5 per entry. Team Challenge entries for U12 and U13 teams as well! Learn more at www.fasasoccer.org === TRYOUTS ===
> 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.
=== JOBS === > SoccerWire.com Contract Beat Writers and Bloggers Wanted
Want to join our growing team of nationally published and popular soccer journalism and blogger team? We have several coverage beats to cover at all levels of the game in North America, with particular focus needed at the elite youth level covering tomorrow's star players and how they develop! Advice and opinion bloggers are also welcome, and generating significant global interest for SoccerWire and the authors. 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.
> Sports Information Interns Wanted for Rankings Project
On the eve of our launch of the SoccerWire.com Youth Soccer Rankings project, we need statistics loving data entry and research interns to process incoming scores and build out list of covered tournaments, leagues, and clubs. Spend your summer with us an earn college credit getting in on the ground floor of a rapidly growing soccer media and information empire! Send your interest, background and references to jobs@hummersport.com === PRODUCTS AND SERVICES === > Sports Field Design - Drainage - Renovation and Construction Services Hummer Turf is one of the longest tenured, most experienced firms in natural grass sports turf design, renovation, drainage, installations and maintenance in the United States. Based in Lancaster County Pennsylvania and working primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region, if you have a problem soccer field or new project plans, odds are Hummer Sports Turf can help. Visit www.usaturf.com or call 800-USA-TURF. |
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Tuesday February 4, 2014
2:45 pm: Fulham vs. Sheffield Utd. - Live - Fox Deportes - FA Cup
6:00 pm: Nacional vs. Oriente Petrolero - Live - Fox Deportes - Copa Libertadores
8:30 pm: Santa Fe vs. Morelia - Live - Fox Deportes - Copa Libertadores
Wednesday February 5, 2014
2:00 pm: Real Madrid vs. A.Madrid - Live - beIN Sport - Copa del Rey
2:45 pm: Preston North End vs. Nottingham Forest - Live - Fox Soccer Plus - FA Cup
4:00 pm: Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad - Live - beIN Sport - Copa del Rey
7:00 pm: Botafogo vs. Deportivo Quito - Live - Fox Deportes - Copa Libertadores
Thursday February 6, 2014
8:00 pm: Lanus vs. Caracas - Live - Fox Deportes - Copa Libertadores
Friday February 7, 2014
2:30 pm: Toulouse vs. St. Etienne - Live - beIN Sport - France
2:30 pm: B.M'Gladbach vs. B.Leverkusen - Live - GolTV - Bundesliga
10:30 pm: Tijuana vs. Monterrey - Live - ESPN Deportes - Mexico
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