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.

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.

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.

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.

The Wartburg Knights have a new head coach this year and he'll be relying on Kickapoo and Springfield SC's Luke Prater to help the squad return to the NCAA Tournament:

This year???s squad, looking to extend the program???s run of national tournament appearances to six, will work around the defense.

The Wartburg Knights have a new head coach this year and he'll be relying on Kickapoo and Springfield SC's Luke Prater to help the squad return to the NCAA Tournament:

This year's squad, looking to extend the program's run of national tournament appearances to six, will work around the defense.

Fox Soccer Channel has announced their Division I intercollegiate calendar for the upcoming season. It's part of an agreement with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) according to their press release.

Fox Soccer Channel will have live and exclusive coverage of NSCAA College matches featuring the top men's and women's teams from around the nation.

The game is the final leg of a home-and-away series initiated this year between the two clubs, with the winner earning the Ozarks Challenge Cup hardware.

Game time is 7:05 pm at Cooper Soccer Complex, Field 1.

As a few folks have pointed out to me, it could be the last opportunity to see All-American Patrick Carver (Parkview 2005) play in Springfield prior to the end of his collegiate career at Emory University.

The Springfield SC U23's squad had a successful weekend in Chicago, winning all three games during their travels. The defeated the Schwaben U23's 2-0 and Schwaben/FC Twente3 8-0 in a pair of games on Saturday while knocking off the Galaxy 6-2 on Sunday.

They will host the Northwest Arkansas Lightning, from Bentonville, on Wednesday evening in the final leg of the Ozarks Challenge Cup.

PRESS RELEASE

The Missouri State men's and women's soccer teams will host seven and eight matches, respectively, at Plaster Sports Complex during the upcoming 2008 season.

The men's team opens the home schedule the second weekend of the season with its annual home tournament Sept. 5 and 6.

The U23's had a good weekend, opening play with a pair of games in St Louis on Saturday followed by the away game in their home-and-away series with the Northwest Arkansas Lightning on Sunday.

Sunday's match was a 4-1 win for our boys, with goals from 4 different players giving them a commanding lead in the total goals that will decide the Ozarks Challenge Cup winner.

The U23's had a good weekend, opening play with a pair of games in St Louis on Saturday followed by the away game in their home-and-away series with the Northwest Arkansas Lightning on Sunday.

Sunday's match was a 4-1 win for our boys, with goals from 4 different players giving them a commanding lead in the total goals that will decide the Ozarks Challenge Cup winner.

As I write this, I'm contemplating what a beautiful day it is and how much I'm looking forward to a short road trip. I'm headed to Bella Vista Arkansas this afternoon, just north of Bentonville and home of the Northwest Arkansas Lightning. I'm headed down to document (and cheer on) the Springfield SC U23's as they open the Ozarks Challenge Cup, a home-and-away series they are playing against the NWA Lightning.

As I write this, I'm contemplating what a beautiful day it is and how much I'm looking forward to a short road trip. I'm headed to Bella Vista Arkansas this afternoon, just north of Bentonville and home of the Northwest Arkansas Lightning. I'm headed down to document (and cheer on) the Springfield SC U23's as they open the Ozarks Challenge Cup, a home-and-away series they are playing against the NWA Lightning.

Springfield Demize - 0
Des Moines Menace - 2
It was a close, tightly fought game last night that turned on a single goal in the 26th minute when the Menace were able to intercept an outlet pass and counter-attack quickly, with x slotting his shot past the goal keeper from inside the box.

The Springfield Soccer Club has initiated their Under 23 Men's Program, which will open their season with a pair of games in St Louis this weekend and one in Bentonville on Sunday. For the 2008 season the team will play six away matches and three home matches at the Lake Country Soccer Complex.

The objective of the program is to provide a professional soccer environment for college age players.

The Springfield Soccer Club has initiated their Under 23 Men???s Program, which will open their season with a pair of games in St Louis this weekend and one in Bentonville on Sunday. For the 2008 season the team will play six away matches and three home matches at the Lake Country Soccer Complex.

From the Emporia (KS) Gazette: Soccer star kicks his way into Shrine Bowl

The three-time all-city, all-region, and all-state soccer star has not only earned a soccer scholarship at Missouri State University, his kicking prowess on the football field has earned him a spot on the 2008 Kansas Shrine Bowl West Squad.

From ESPNU: Bradley soccer still healing from fatal fireworks prank

Based on police interviews, court documents and a report from Lyons, this is what happened:

Dahlquist's roommates Bradley soccer players Mentgen, David Crady and Ryan Johnson and a fourth friend, Daniel Cox lit Roman candles and shoved them under Dahlquist's bedroom door on the second floor of the house.

From ESPNU: Bradley soccer still healing from fatal fireworks prank

Based on police interviews, court documents and a report from Lyons, this is what happened:

Dahlquist's roommates Bradley soccer players Mentgen, David Crady and Ryan Johnson and a fourth friend, Daniel Cox lit Roman candles and shoved them under Dahlquist's bedroom door on the second floor of the house.

Well this is what I consider to be good news. The SIU-Edwardsville Cougars have joined the Ohio Valley Conference with their move to Division I. Unfortunately for the soccer and wrestling squads, there is no men's soccer. The Alton Telegraph reports that Athletic Director Brad Hewitt is in talks with the Missouri Valley Conference to participate as an affiliate, as fellow OVC school Eastern Illinois does now.

KC Brass - 3
Springfield Demize - 1
The good news? The hometown boys broke into the scoring column in the first half, tying the game in the 40th minute providing some positive momentum before the break. The goal, scored by Nebjosa Opacic on a header in close, was the first of the season in three games.

PRESS RELEASE

The Kansas City Wizards announced the tryout times for the five KCW Juniors teams. The KCW Juniors will have teams in the U-13, U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-18 age groups for the 2008-2009 season and designate six Technical Staff members to those teams. The Wizards will also form a U-19 squad for players returning from college to have a place to train and a way to stay connected to the organization.

Just some quick updates from around the world on players who have moved on to a larger stage:

Matt Pickens (Missouri State 2003) is with Queens Park Rangers in the English First Division. According to Soccer by Ives, he's out for the season with a separated shoulder.

The Clemson Tigers have released the news of their new signing.

Sigma Phi Epsilon - 2
Phi Delta Theta - 1
In a tightly contested match, it was Sig Ep who came away with the hardware Monday night. An early goal (while I was still in line at Taco Bell) gave the boys in gray the lead on the artificial surface on the Northeast side of campus.