Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Missouri

Chris Shuler Named to Soccer America Preseason All-American 2nd Team

2008-08-28T19:05:23+00:00

Chris Schuler of the Creighton men's soccer team has been named a second-team preseason All-American by Soccer America, as announced by the publication Tuesday. The junior defender has started 39 of his first 40 matches at Creighton and helped anchor the backline since his arrival.

Schuler, a first-team all-Missouri Valley Conference pick and second-team NSCAA All-Midwest Region selection last year, started all 20 matches a year ago.

Ryan Moses Commits to St Louis University Billikens

2008-08-27T05:15:52+00:00

The Kickapoo Chiefs, coming off of their 3rd place finish at State last year, now have a second member of this years team scheduled to play Division I college soccer next year. Senior Ryan Moses recently accepted an offer from Head Coach Dan Donigan to represent the nationally ranked St Louis University Billikens, where he will join his friend and club teammate Devon Newport (Glendale).

Scott Gallagher Friendlies - Video Highlights

2008-08-26T18:10:55+00:00

SLSG College Friendlies Wednesday Night from Paul Bryant on Vimeo.

Some nice video highlights from last weeks College games at the AB Soccer Complex in Fenton.

Missouri S&T played McKendree, followed by Indiana (white) against Tulsa (blue).

Drury Panthers Tie Division 1 Oral Roberts Golden Eagles

2008-08-26T15:51:35+00:00

Oral Roberts University men's soccer team played to a 1-1 tie against Drury on Monday night at the ORU Soccer Complex to wrap up exhibition play. The Golden Eagles finished the preseason with a 1-0-2 record.

ORU sophomore Vince Tizzone headed a cross from Josh Erickson into the net four minutes into the second half to give the Golden Eagles the 1-0 lead.

This Week In Southwest Missouri Soccer

2008-08-25T15:47:04+00:00

I'm still focused on the college this week, primarily because I haven't had a chance to work on my High School soccer calender. If you've got a game this week, send me a note. As of right now, my first High School game will be Tuesday September 2nd. The Logan-Rogersville Wildcats will play the Branson Pirates that day in the first game for both programs.

Missouri State Bears Offense Heats Up, Shuts Out Trojans

2008-08-24T22:25:33+00:00

With a pair of goals in a seven minute period this afternoon, the Bears got the game-winner courtesy of a pair of freshman and sealed the win from a pair expected to lead the Bears this season.

The game-winner was scored by Kelsey Finders (pictured) in the 42nd minute when freshman Jennifer Hamlin sent a through ball from the left side.

College Scoreboard

2008-08-24T21:36:42+00:00

Missouri State Bears - 2 (OT)
Oral Roberts University - 1
Kyle Windmueller scored the Bears only goal during regulation 16 minutes into the first period. The Bears defense held the lead until Oral Roberts' Josh Erickson scored with 14 minutes remaining in the second period.

Arkansas Razorbacks Shut Out Missouri State Bears

2008-08-23T18:41:49+00:00

The Razorbacks report provides a pretty good analysis. I show all the shots on goal (3) that MSU got in the video, opening with the best opportunity which came in the 65th minute. The goal came from a corner kick, that was pushed out deep to defender Fawley and it seemingly pulled all of the MSU defenders out and away from the goal scorer who is left unmarked.

SGFsoccer.com The Magazine - Issue 2 in Production

2008-08-22T18:20:58+00:00

Folks - I want to share with you the cover of the newest issue of The Magazine that will be available in early September. I'm deep in production and I'm happy to announce I've got an actual designer working with me this time around. He's completed the cover and is now waiting on me to provide the content.

Missouri State Women’s Soccer Hosts Arkansas Friday

2008-08-22T01:21:47+00:00

The ladies open their season Friday and it's against SEC foe Arkansas. The Bears beat Arkansas 3-2 in 2006 (at Cooper) while they suffered a 0-1 OT loss at Fayetteville last year en route to a 6-11-2 record. The Razorbacks finished at 8-11-1 although only one of the wins came against SEC opponents.

Olympic Gold at Stake Friday - Argentina vs Nigeria

2008-08-21T20:35:55+00:00

The Olympics effectively end for me Friday evening with the Gold medal game between Nigeria and Argentina so click on the photo above (Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images) for some more beauties from the opening ceremonies like this one.

What about the game? Here are some highlights I've found on the web

SHANGHAI, China (AP) - The players that won Nigeria its first gold medal in soccer at the Atlanta Games have become legends in their homeland.

Southwest Baptist Bearcats Get Past Drury Panthers

2008-08-21T01:09:10+00:00

With a single goal, scored from a scramble in the box after a floater was deflected off the crossbar by Jessie Sanderson, the Bearcats earned a numerical advantage on their regional rival in this afternoons exhibition game. Coach Benjamin Wade was quoted in a release in advance of the game

"We have six line changes, so hockey fans will feel right at home with the players switching in and out so much.

Women’s Olympic Final Features USA vs Brazil Thursday

2008-08-20T16:52:54+00:00

Maybe the photo gives you a clue as to whom I'm picking to win the Gold Medal match. The only remaining question is whether or not the US will score a goal. Game time is 8:00 am and it's being broadcast live on USA Network channel.

The player pictured is Formiga, I'll point you to From A Left Wing and Jennifer Doyle's commentary on Brazil's decisive 4-1 win over the World Cup champion German squad in the semifinal Monday.

Happy Birthday Lance Parker

2008-08-19T14:29:16+00:00

That's Lance on the left along with veteran midfielder Jesse Marsch and Jamaican defender Shavar Thomas on the set of KTLA in LA, as part of the "Shirt Off Their Back" promotion Chivas ran earlier this season. Way to represent Lance!

There are also plenty of action shots to be found on Google but I thought this one might get me more traffic If you click on the photo, you'll get a larger version.

Marshfield Youth Soccer League Registration Underway

2008-08-19T01:12:02+00:00

The Marshfield Youth Soccer League is a recreational league and is accepting Player Registrations for the upcoming Fall League.

Who: Players from age 3 up to 12
Teams: U6, U8, U11 and U13
When: September 13 until October 18 (six weeks)
Cost: $30.00 per child ($35.00 non-resident).

Marshfield Youth Soccer League Registration Underway

2008-08-19T01:12:02+00:00

The Marshfield Youth Soccer League is a recreational league and is accepting Player Registrations for the upcoming Fall League.

Who: Players from age 3 up to 12
Teams: U6, U8, U11 and U13
When: September 13 until October 18 (six weeks)
Cost: $30.00 per child ($35.00 non-resident).

Neosho Wildcats Alumni Game August 28th

2008-08-19T00:47:41+00:00

Neosho is holding an alumni Game prior to the Black and Gold Scrimmage on August 28. Here is the write up from the Neosho paper

"All former Neosho Wildcat soccer players are invited to play in the Alumni match on Aug. 28 at 6 pm at Lions field. The match will precede this years Black and Gold Scrimmage.

Neosho Wildcats Alumni Game August 28th

2008-08-19T00:47:41+00:00

Neosho is holding an alumni Game prior to the Black and Gold Scrimmage on August 28. Here is the write up from the Neosho paper

"All former Neosho Wildcat soccer players are invited to play in the Alumni match on Aug. 28 at 6 pm at Lions field. The match will precede this years Black and Gold Scrimmage.

US Women’s National Team Hosts Ireland In Chicago September 20th

2008-08-18T22:37:23+00:00

From the US Soccer website:

The U.S. Women???s National Team will take on Ireland in a three-match tour following the 2008 Olympic Games, hitting stops on the East Coast and Midwest shortly after their return from the 2008 Olympic Games in China.

The Fall Tour gets underway on Saturday, Sept.

This Week in Southwest Missouri Soccer

2008-08-18T16:24:02+00:00

Olympic Soccer is coming to a close this week, with the Women's finalist having been determined this morning (no spoiler's here for those who have taped it or are watching online later). The Women's Gold Medal game is Thursday morning at 8:00 am CT, with the Bronze Medal game at 5:00 am.

This Week in Southwest Missouri Soccer

2008-08-18T16:24:02+00:00

Olympic Women’s Semifinals Monday Include USA vs Japan

2008-08-17T20:43:49+00:00

From the US Soccer website

The U.S. team will play Japan in the semifinal at Beijing Workers Stadium on Monday, August 18th. The match kicks off at 8:00 am CT and will be broadcast live on MSNBC, Universal HD and the NBC Olympic Soccer Channel.

The Americans have made the semifinal round in all nine world championships FIFA has held for women?

Olympic Women’s Semifinals Monday Include USA vs Japan

2008-08-17T20:43:49+00:00

From the US Soccer website

The Americans have made the semifinal round in all nine world championships FIFA has held for women's soccer, including the last four Olympic Games.

Drury Panthers Surprise Missouri State Bears

2008-08-17T17:25:37+00:00

"They wanted it more than we did in the first half" was the assessment of Coach Rob Brewer of the MSU Bears following his squads 2-1 loss to their North side neighbors, the Drury Panthers Saturday evening. All three goals were scored in the decisive first half, with Drury scoring in the 31st and 42nd minutes while MSU narrowed the margin with a quick strike in the 43rd minute.

Drury Panthers Surprise Missouri State Bears

2008-08-17T17:25:37+00:00

Crowder College Roughriders Open With Exhibition at MSSU Lions

2008-08-16T19:47:50+00:00

The Missouri Southern Lions played host to their new neighbor, the Crowder College Roughriders, on Friday night with an exhibition soccer game played on the artificial surface at the football stadium. The score, 2-0 for the Lions, reflected the difference between the programs with the Junior College team visiting a Division 2 school.

Crowder College Roughriders Open With Exhibition at MSSU Lions

2008-08-16T19:47:50+00:00

Drury Panthers Host Missouri State Bears Saturday

2008-08-15T19:33:52+00:00

Our two local women's teams will face off in an exhibition match at Harrison Stadium tomorrow (Saturday) at 8:00 pm.

I haven't been in town so I've been unable to stop by a practice to check out the new girls. We do know that the Bears defeated the Central Arkansas Bears 3-0 last night in their first exhibition match of the season.

Drury Panthers Host Missouri State Bears Saturday

2008-08-15T19:33:52+00:00

Our two local women's teams will face off in an exhibition match at Harrison Stadium tomorrow (Saturday) at 8:00 pm.

MSHSAA Announces New District Soccer Assignments - Class 2 and Class 1

2008-08-15T16:10:05+00:00

Three changes for the Class 2 District in Southwest Missouri. We saw that Willard and Carthage have moved up to Class 3. The Aurora Houn'dawgs have moved back into Class 2, after two seasons in Class 1 and Logan-Rogersville introduces their new program.

Class 2, District 5
* Aurora High School
* Bolivar High School
* Carl Junction High School
* Cassville High School
* Logan-Rogersville High School
* Marshfield High School
* Monett High School
* Webb City High School
* West Plains High School

In Class 1, there are two Districts in the Region.