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> Olsenball? D.C. United seek more commanding style after fortunate results
D.C. United sit atop the MLS Eastern Conference standings with a 3-1 record, but they've often been comprehensively outplayed along the way. Can Ben Olsen's side produce the more assertive style required to contend for top honors in an increasingly competitive league? Saturday's rivalry clash with the New York Red Bulls looks like an important early litmus test.
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> Washington Spirit set to open 2015 NWSL season tonight in Houston
The Washington Spirit will begin its 2015 season on the road facing the Houston Dash at BBVA Compass Stadium tonight at 8:30 PM ET. The Spirit and Dash have the honor of being the first game played in the 2015 NWSL season.
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> Report: D.C. United's Eddie Johnson likely to retire due to heart condition
Several days after celebrating his 31st birthday, the Washington Post's Steven Goff brings updated word on D.C. United Designated Player Eddie Johnson, saying that his career is likely over, and the team is to use his words, 'anticipating salary cap relief' because of issues surrounding his enlarged heart.
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> Dure: NWSL can't remain subservient to national teams
The NWSL's 2015 season kicks off on Friday. And while many of its national team stars are treating the league as an afterthought, the passion and dedication of its rank-and-file players, not to mention the fans themselves, prove that more growth and maturation is needed - and a bit more independence from the international game, too, writes Beau Dure.
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> Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup pairings announced
U.S. Soccer has announced the pairings for the 2015 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play-in, first and second round matches. Two local teams will kick off the tournament in the early rounds.
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> NPR's Frank Deford says "Americans don't care about Major League Soccer"
NPR sports commentator Frank Deford struck a nerve with the American soccer community on Wednesday morning with the release of a piece entitled "Americans Don't Care About Major League Soccer".
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> Club Champions League (CCL) teams shine at top events
CCL teams have had impressive results across the board at some of the top events in the nation in recent weeks, including the US Youth Soccer National League, Dallas Cup, and Jefferson Cup among others.
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> Potomac area Development Academy preview: April 10-12, 2015
Three Potomac area U.S. Soccer Development Academy clubs - D.C. United Academy, Soccer Association of Columbia and Bethesda-Olney - will be in action this weekend.
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> Challenging match-ups in store for Potomac area teams at ECNL Showcase
This weekend's ECNL San Diego Showcase is packed with East vs. West match-ups as teams from every age group U-14 to U-18 test their skills, tactics and playing styles against largely unfamiliar competition. Potomac area clubs Maryland United FC, Bethesda SC and Richmond United have a challenging weekend ahead as they face off with teams from West Coast leaders such as San Diego Surf SC, Mustang SC, De Anza Force and Real So Cal, along with others from the Pacific region and throughout the U.S.
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> MD State Cup U-14 to U-17 boys and girls preview/predictions: April 11-12
The Maryland State Cup title chase heats up this weekend at the Maryland SoccerPlex and satellite field locations where teams will compete for a chance to move on to the quarterfinals. Continue reading for previews and predictions generated by Report-a-Score.com on this weekend's State Cup matches for the U-14 to U-17 boys and girls divisions.
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D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid has been nominated for this week's MLS Goal of the Week. Voting is open to fans now. Several local players have been named to the 2015 Super Y League Boys' and Girls' ODP National Camp Select Teams. Seven Baltimore Celtic players are currently training at Tottenham Hotspur in England for a week long practice and game trip that was put together by a player selection process from the Tottenham staff.
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The Baltimore Blast announced the passing of former player and Hall of Fame member Billy Ronson. The National Women's Soccer League will stream the 2015 NWSL regular season via YouTube. The league also recently revealed the Roster Rules and Competition Rules and Regulations for this season. The Richmond Kickers will host the Wilmington Hammerheads at City Stadium tonight at 7pm. The Kickers take on the Hammerheads for the second time in three weeks after opening the 2015 campaign with a 2-2 draw on the road in Wilmington in March. McLean Youth Soccer and Arlington Soccer Association have formed an ECNL alliance to provide high-level joint training to female players in each club. Virginia Soccer Association announced a multi-year affiliation with ISL Futbol, the largest official partner of FC Barcelona and the Former Player's Association of FC Barcelona in the United States. The partnership covers all aspects of Virginia Soccer Association from the U8's up to the U18's. Roanoke Star has hired Chris McClellan as their new Director of Coaching, effective May 1st. McClellan comes to Roanoke from Capital Area Soccer League (CASL) in Raleigh, NC. The DC Stoddert U-14 Blue Metros recently welcomed Marrakesh City FC, a competitive youth program based in Morocco's fourth-largest city, at Jelled Recreational Center for an international friendly. This weekend marks the opening of the 2015 WAGS spring season.
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Kasey Keller, Sigi Schmid, Glenn "Mooch" Myernick elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame: Former U.S. Men's National Team goalkeeper and four-time FIFA World Cup veteran Kasey Keller has been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Joining Keller in the Class of 2015 are former U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team and Major League Soccer head coach Sigi Schmid on the Builder Ballot, and the late Glenn "Mooch" Myernick on the Veteran Ballot. |
-------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Soccer Wire Newsletter Classified ---- -------------------------------------------------------------- Ad rates: $25 per issue for headline + 60 words -or- $10 for headline only === TOURNAMENTS ===
> 40th Annual Virginian Elite Showcase - May 23-25Join teams from around the country at the Virginian in its 40th year. Open to boys and girls U9-U19 - college showcase levels at U16+ with 50 college coaches attending in 2014. Three days of games on 100 fields throughout Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington and Fairfax Counties, Va. Apply before April 15 - learn more and apply here. > Ralph Downey Memorial Classic - May 23-24 End your spring season with 3 matches of excellent competition just minutes away from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Virginia Rush's best teams are no longer restricted under USSDA and ECNL restrictions and will be able to compete to help add an elite level bracket to every age group within the tournament. Come enjoy an growing event with strong competition, great weather, and amazing fields. Discounts given to clubs sending 5 or more teams. Apply by April 30, 2015. Learn more here. > Force Adidas Premier Showcase - A Generation Adidas Sponsored Event! July 24-26 Travel to beautiful Cupertino, California (located just 25 minutes from Santa Cruz and 40 minutes from San Francisco) and compete in one of the fastest growing premier events in the country! We have secured 18 late generation turf field to provide some of the best playing surfaces available anywhere in the nation. Come play against the best in the West! Learn more here. > Williamsburg Invitational Memorial Day Tournament: May 23-24 The Tidewater Sharks and WISC are proud to present the 1st Annual Williamsburg Invitational over Memorial Day weekend in Williamsburg, Va. The event boasts top class fields, a state of the art indoor center (WISC), a coaches game, great competition and discounts to The Zone (located inside WISC) which includes laser tag, clip n climb, and an indoor playground! All of this near a great vacation destination - Colonial Williamsburg! Club Discounts available for 5+ teams. Email cscrofani@thewisc.com or visit our website for more info.
> Bethesda SC and Maryland SoccerPlex present Embassy Cup: June 19-21
The Bethesda Soccer Club, with over 30 years of sponsoring premier tournaments in the fall, in a partnership with the Maryland SoccerPlex Foundation, presents the Embassy Cup June 19-21, 2015. All games will be played primarily at the MD SoccerPlex, one of the top soccer facilities in the country. Embassy Cup offers Premier and Qualifier levels of competition and is open to U9-U19 teams. Learn more and register here.
=== CAMPS AND CLINICS ===
> Soccer the Brazilian Way Summer 2015 Residential and Collegiate ID Camps
Soccer the Brazilian Way, training home of Futsal and State Champions, is proud to announce their 2015 Residential and Collegiate ID soccer camps at Sweet Briar College and Episcopal HS. July 7-10 Boys, July 18-23 U9-U18 (boys and girls), July 25-27 (U14-U16G), July 27-29 (U16-U18G). Visit www.soccerfrombrazil.com for registration and more info. Train with the best. Spaces fill quickly. > Two week, 10 Day College Soccer Prep and Conditioning Camp Hosted by MSA Maryland Soccer Academy is pleased to announce its College Prep Camp geared towards incoming freshmen and returning college players. Our rigorous camp is designed to ensure that all athletes are in top physical form in anticipation of securing a starting roster spot, not just making the team. Limited to 40 players. Hosted in Landover, MD. Learn More. > Bethesda SC Summer Camp Programs 2015 Join Bethesda's summer camp programs that focus on developing young players' technical abilities and enhance their tactical awareness of the game. The program is delivered by elite coaches and is targeted at U6-U14 aged players
(boys residential camps are from U9-U17). A variety of camps are offered: residential, full day, youth development, and attacking/finishing/GK elite series. Learn more and register now! > Capital FC Summer Soccer Camp Offerings, July 2015Capital Futbol Club summer soccer camps and ID camps, based in Washington, DC, accepts boys and girls 8 -18. Capital FC club and ID camps run in July. CFC camps are staffed by our former professional and collegiate players. Our ID camp features Dutch professional coaches from 1st Division FC Utrecht. Visit our website, www.capitalfc.org for information and to register. > Victory Soccer Academy @ George Mason UniversityThe George Mason Men's Soccer staff has as it's primary goal for the Victory Soccer Academy is to provide a challenging yet enjoyable week of soccer. This will be achieved in an environment of positive reinforcement, motivating field sessions, innovative teaching, fun games and contest, and a first class staff. We offer camps for players and teams of all ages. Learn more here. > No. 1 Soccer Camps, America's Top Camp since 1977The No. 1 Soccer Camp offers an incredible opportunity for field players and goalkeepers to challenge themselves. Based on our unique "Go to Goal" curriculum we offer a unique week of soccer education for field players and goalkeepers of every age and ability level. Local camp site locations are in Bethesda and Salisbury Md. Become No.1 on your team! Learn more here. === TRYOUTS === > Potomac Men's USL Super 20 Try Outs AnnouncedPotomac will once again field Men's Super 20 team. We are looking for talented players born August 1, 1994 and younger. Tryouts held at Lakelands Park Turf field, May 16 and 17th. League season will start late May through early July. Playoffs held at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. All trialists must pre-register through Blue Sombrero at www.potomacsoccer.org Questions? PotomacSoccerAssn@gmail.com > Annandale United FC tryouts start May 1Individual tryouts for boys & girls, ages 8-18, are May 1-June 30. Players can join any training session to see if they fit well into team and club. Official team tryouts are on Saturday, May 30 and June 6. For specific age groups, times and locations, visit www.annandaleunitedfc.com or call Trevor Parker (Boys), 703-966-2195 or Billy Blake (Girls), 571-733-6361. |
----------------------------------------------------------------- ---- PSW Soccer Watch ---- ----------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday April 11, 2015
3:00 am: Adelaide Utd vs. Brisbane Roar - Live - Fox Sports 2 - A-League
7:15 am: Derby County vs. Brentford - Live - beIN Sports - English Champ.
7:45 am: Swansea City vs. Everton - Live - NBC Sports Network - EPL
7:45 am: Inverness vs. Celtic - Live - Fox Soccer Plus - Scottish PL
9:30 am: B.Munich vs. E.Frankfurt - Live - GolTV - Bundesliga
10:00 am: Real Madrid vs. Eibar - Live - beIN Sports - La Liga
10:00 am: Tottenham vs. Aston Villa - Live - NBC Sports Network - EPL
12:00 pm: Parma vs. Juventus - Live - beIN Sports - Serie A
12:30 pm: Burnley vs. Arsenal - Live - NBC - EPL
12:30 pm: Hamburg vs. Wolfsburg - Live - GolTV - Bundesliga
1:00 pm: Rio Ave vs. Porto - Live - Univision Deportes - Portugal
2:00 pm: Sevilla vs. Barcelona - Live - beIN Sports - La Liga
2:30 pm: PSG vs. Bastia - Live - beIN Sports - Coupe de la Ligue Final
3:00 pm: Penarol vs. Danubio - Live - GolTV - Uruguay
6:00 pm: Cruz Azul vs. Tigres UANL - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
7:00 pm: DC United vs. NY Red Bulls - Live - CSN Washington, MSG2 - MLS
7:30 pm: Indy Eleven vs. NY Cosmos - Live - One World Sports - NASL
8:00 pm: Monterrey vs. America - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
9:00 pm: Pachuca vs. Pumas UNAM - Live - Telemundo - Mexico
10:00 pm: U.Guadalajara vs. Puebla - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico Sunday April 12, 2015
3:00 am: Melbourne City vs. Wellington Phoenix - Live - Fox Soccer Plus - A-League
7:15 am: Kilmarnock vs. Aberdeen - Live - Fox Soccer Plus - Scottish PL
8:30 am: QPR vs. Chelsea - Live - NBC Sports Network - EPL
9:00 am: Torino vs. Roma - Live - beIN Sports - Serie A
9:30 am: Koln vs. Hoffenheim - Live - GolTV - Bundesliga
11:00 am: Man Utd vs. Man City - Live - NBC Sports Network - EPL
11:30 am: Stuttgart vs. W.Bremen - Live - GolTV - Bundesliga
1:00 pm: Toluca vs. Atlas - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
2:45 pm: Milan vs. Sampdoria - Live - beIN Sports - Serie A
5:00 pm: Portland Timbers vs. Orlando City - Live - ESPN2 - MLS
6:00 pm: Guadalajara vs. Leon - Live - Univision Deportes - Mexico
7:00 pm: LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders - Live - Fox Sports 1 - MLS Monday April 13, 2015
2:45 pm: St Mirren vs. Ross County - Live - Fox Soccer Plus - Scottish PL
3:00 pm: Liverpool vs. Newcastle Utd - Live - NBC Sports Network - EPL |
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